Blair Hills Association Meeting

May 19th, 2015 at 7:00pm

Co-President Annie Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:05

Old business

• March and April meeting minutes were approved as read
• Discussion of approval of gift basket, funds were approved 

Announcements

• David McNeil responded to Blair Hills, neighbors cannot have a key to the gate to scenic outlook

New business

Newsletter/Meeting Attendance

• There were a couple complaints about a lack of newsletters for monthly meetings
• Kerri explained a need to go green and not waste paper with a monthly newsletter, a lack of attendance to meetings is probably due to the lack of issues and specific motivations
• Newsletters go out around twice a year for important events
• Kerri will follow up with Toby if she would like to write the newsletter 
• There was concern about residents apathy towards attending meetings
• Kerri voiced that the best way to tell people is word of mouth especially for general meetings
• Kerri will look into getting more guest speakers for meetings to make them more informational 
• For next meeting, each neighbor is encouraged to invite 3 neighbors to next meeting
• Discussion of welcome kits which block captains could hand out to new people

Stoneview Report

• Karly Katona returned from maternity leave. She will be in contact with one of Blair Hills residents when they move to the next stage with the park project.
• Antoinette is working as a community liaison for the park project. 
• The project team is deciding on what to develop on the property. Ideas include a nature reserve, yoga studio, meeting place, and a voting place.

Jefferson

• Parking meters are being installed on Jefferson in front of the Scenic Overlook.
• The meters will not be in front of the condos.
• Meters are 25 cent per hour. The cost is minimal to deter people from parking further away on Holdridge.
• There was a discussion about reporting drivers making illegal U-turns in front of overlook on Jefferson. If you see drivers making illegal turns, call the non-emergency police number 310-837-1221.
• Neighbors can also use Culver City Connect to report issues or complaints.

Connected

• NextDoor.com is a great social media resource for Blair Hills neighbors.
• There was a discussion about the plumbing warranty mailer from the city. Neighbors need to look into this more to get more information. Contact the city first to find out that it's not a scam.
• Rosalie mentioned there are two free Culver City newspapers and residents should read both to know everything that's happening.

Lenawee Project Update

• Awaiting permit from the city.

Beautification Committee Report

• Clean up is happening on Jefferson.

Friendly reminder

• Don't leave small dogs outside due to number of reports of coyotes.
• Next city council meeting is Tuesday May 26th at 7:00PM.
• Notice went out about 4 week long street work happening on Bowcroft and Holdridge starting May 22^nd. The project is happening in 2 phases, tearing up the street and covering with asphalt.

• There is a free arts festival May 30 and 31 on Culver and Maine.
• Early reminder that the Blair Hills picnic is August 1^st.

Meeting was adjourned by co-president Annie Wilson at 8:25pm

Minutes submitted by Secretary, Victoria Flame

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