THE CHASTAIN PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
January 26th, 2014
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Ashley Battleson
Jubal Gatwood
Stacy Vaughn-Gatwood
Mikki Hawkins
Marsha Holcomb
Sarah Lynch
Kirk Oppenlander
Tejas Patel
Tor Swennumson
Frank Toye
John Terry
Jason White
Tracy & Michael Bunch (Pine Lake)
Helen Regan (Chastain Walk)
Rosa McHugh (Stella Drive)
Scott Jones
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. CPCA Mission: Kirk Oppenlander, President. Kirk discussed the 3-fold mission of the
CPCA and why we need the neighborhood’s support. Kirk also discussed our major
accomplishments from last year as well as several of our historical accomplishments.
3. October Meeting Minutes Approval: Tejas Patel, Secretary. Mikki made a motion to
approve the October minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.
4. Treasurer’s Report & Membership Update: Jubal Gatwood, Treasurer. Jubal reported
that we’ve made a push to increase membership. We have sent out mailers to increase
membership. We have about 75 members right now for 2015 and there are likely more
applications in the PO Box.
Helen Regan, neighbor, asked about whether we get much participation from Chastain
Walk. Jubal mentioned that although we don’t actively really solicit such residents, they
are certainly eligible for membership.
Scott Jones, neighbor, mentioned that the website does not list the locations and times
of meetings. Mikki mentioned that this will be fixed.
5. 2015 CPCA Membership & Security Patrol Pledge Drive: Mikki Hawkins & Jason White,
Vice-Presidents, Membership / CPCA Website.
Jason said the membership drive is going great so far. We’re using street captains to
pass out mailers. Jason said to let him know if you would like to become a street
captain.
Mikki stated that the membership forms are on Nextdoor and on Facebook. Elements
Massage has offered to give two 80-minute massages for newly joined members.
A neighbor asked whether the membership period aligns with the calendar year. Mikki
said that the membership period is based on the calendar year, but that pro-rated
memberships are available for neighbors that join during the year.
A neighbor suggested that we should send out information via mass emails about
upcoming events, etc. Another neighbor suggested that we post meeting minutes
online.
Sarah asked about the pledge for security. Jason explained that we have lowered the
dues and asked for a security pledge. Then, if there is enough support via pledges, we
will go back to the neighborhood and ask for the pledge amounts.
Kirk mentioned that we would like to go to the “beat cop” approach.
A neighbor asked about membership stickers. Mikki said that the stickers are here, but
need to be picked up from FastSigns. Mikki said that we will get stickers out to
members soon.
A neighbor asked about whether there is a database identifying new neighbors. Ashley
responded that the street captains will hopefully identify new neighbors.
Jason mentioned that we plan to invite new neighbors to come to the meetings ahead of
time for an informal meet and greet.
Tracy Bunch volunteered to be the street captain for Pine Lake.
6. NextDoor & Other Social Media: Ashley Erbesfield Battleson
Kirk thanked Ashley for actively monitoring and coordinating our social media platforms.
7. Advocacy: Land Use Planning & Zoning
 NPU-A: Kirk Oppenlander – Kirk announced that there are no current issues.
 NPU-B: Frank Toye. Frank announced the variance for McDonald’s was withdrawn.
The Wieuca Road development (behind Batteries Plus) has been deferred for 60
days. The developer wants to split the zoning of the street. Kirk mentioned that the
area is interesting because it is surrounded by several different zoning districts.
 Sandy Springs: Marsha Holcomb. Marsha announced that they are ready to start
the Windsor Pkwy project. It is scheduled to be finished by fall of 2015. Marsha
mentioned that Race Track wanted to come in. Sandy Springs city council
disapproved. The city council also rejected Dewberry. The Franklin Road project
was approved. Marsha also mentioned that the Sandy Springs council is trying to
lower the required acreage for mixed use. Sprouts will be the anchor tenant of the
JBL Gateway project. Kirk mentioned that the Gateway project will stress traffic on
Roswell Rd.
Sarah asked about the contemplated Wieland project. She mentioned that there is
supposed to be an access road to the Gateway project that goes through the
Wieland project. No one was sure about the status of the project. (It is moving
forward)
8. Other issues/concerns – A neighbor asked about the Hillside repaving. Kirk stated that
it is supposedly on the City’s schedule.
A neighbor asked about the big orange X’s on the trees. Rosa reported that those trees
are being taken down for an expansion of the NYO parking lot.
9. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting –February 23rd @ Chastain Horse Park, 6:30pm
10. Adjourn