SWVNA Meeting - April 21, 2010

SOUTHWEST VIENNA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (SWVNA)
MEETING MINUTES
21 APRIL 2010


SWVNA President Mike Pool opened the meeting by recapping the activities at our October meeting, i.e. election of officers, adoption of by-laws and our continuing membership drive.

Dave Sandrowitz, 1st VP, reported on the NEPP grant of tow-thousand dollars we have received from Fairfax County. It can be used to support our membership drive, neighborhood activities, a SWVNA website and neighborhood survey activities.

Councilwoman Laurie DiRocco reported that Mayor Seeman and Councilwoman Cole were attending the meeting on Tyson’s development. The TOV website has a copy of the Town’s letter to the County which documents Vienna’s concerns about the development. All attendees were encouraged to email or write the County about their concerns, and suggested that emails to Cathy Hudgins, the Hunter Mill Rep and Linda Smythe, the Providence Rep might also help.

Councilwoman Edythe Kelleher reported that the Town has adopted a $33 car registration fee, matching the County’s new fee, in order to keep the funds in the Town coffers. She stated that hopefully part of the money could be used to offset real estate taxes in Town.

It was also reported that TOV has approved sites along the W&OD Trail for placement of cell phone antennae to support the SE quadrant; the long-term Maple Ave vision is still in work; and the Town is in the process of evaluating our water and sewer system.

Mike Pool stressed our need for a permanent Treasurer for the SWVNA.

It was also decided that SWVNA would contact Kathy Salgado of Parks and Rec to partner with the Town on the rededication of Meadow Lane Park.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30, with thanks to all who attended.