Current Neighborhood Issues
February 2, 2012
Newest info on east McIntire Park Master Planning
Review of draft concept plans and public discussion of pros and cons of each plan. To view the newest diagrams for the proposed Master Planning of east McIntire Park - link: http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=3089
Once the plan has been generated through the public meetings, there will be a Public Hearings at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, a Planning Commission meeting, and City Council meeting.
For more information or to leave a comment or suggestion for the park, please call 970-3610 or email
Next meeting date - yet to be announced.
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February 2, 2012
Security Alert
Security alert: Car broken into on 400 Block Altamont St, Tuesday night. Nothing was taken, it appeared they were looking for money and or electronics.
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January 28, 2012
City of Charlottesville FY 2012-2013 Budget Calendar
-Council Budget Worksession March 15, 2012, 5PM, Basement Conference Room (open to the public)
-First Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Levy and Budget, March 19, 7PM, Council Chambers
-Community Budget Forum, March 21, 7PM, City Space (public encouraged to attend)
-Council Budget Worksession, March 22, 5PM, Basement Conference Rm (open to the public)
-Council Budget Worksession, March 29, 5PM, Basement Conference Rm (open to the public)
-Second Public Hearing and First Reading of the Budget, April 2, 7PM, Council Chambers
-Council Budget Worksession, April 5, 5PM, Basement Conference Rm (if needed)
-Second Reading and Council Adoption of the FY 2012 - 13 Budget, April 10, 5:30PM, City Hall - Second Floor Conference Rm
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January 28, 2012
Planning and Coordination Council (PACC)
Ever wonder if the City, County and University jointly discuss items of local interest to all three entities? Yes, at the PACC meetings. Meetings are open to the public and this year are hosted by the County.
PACC schedule for 2012:
Thursday, February 16, 2 pm, room 241, County Office Bldg - McIntire Rd.
Thursday, May 17, 2 pm, room 241, County Office Bldg - McIntire Rd.
Thursday, August 16, 2 pm, room 241, County Office Bldg - McIntire Rd.
Thursday, November 15, 2 pm, room 241, County Office Bldg - McIntire Rd.
Agendas for each PACC meeting will be posted on the County web-site ( http://www.albemarle.org ) two weeks prior to the meeting.
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January 24, 2012
NDS “Neighborhood News Letter”
Read interesting articles and much information from Neighborhood Development Services, look at the January 2012, City’s NDS “Neighborhood News Letter.” Link: http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=3021
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January 20, 2012
Celebrate 250 – Charlottesville 1726 - 2012
"Where I Live… Stories from Yesterday and Today
Think about where you live. Why does it look the way it does? Who created it? What is it that brought you there? Every place has a story and every story has a place. But places cannot speak for themselves. We can only truly understand the meaning of a place – a neighborhood, a community – by sharing its stories.
The Where I Live… Stories from Yesterday and Today series invites neighborhood residents and the greater Charlottesville community to gather together and talk about where they live. Each discussion will focus on one unique neighborhood, looking at which stories underline the meaning of the community yesterday and today.
The programs take place from 3 - 5pm on the last Sunday of each month at C’ville Coffee and will feature a short interactive presentation before the floor is opened for discussion. (The Where I Live… series is a Celebrate250 event and is sponsored by Charlottesville’s Historic Resources Committee.)
More info: charlottesville.org/historicresources or (434) 970-3333. You can also read about future discussions at celebrate250.com.
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January 7, 2012
NDRA/ND Neighborhood Meeting Thursday, January 26, 7 PM
Next meeting is Thursday, February 23, 7pm, library,
AGENDA - Thursday, January 26, 7 PM, Library, Third Floor
Approval of December 1, 2011 minutes
Treasurer’s report
Announcements
Old Business:
A.Vote on Recording Secretary (1 minute)
B.Committee report on homeless and panhandling (15 minutes)
C.Questions and answers with Counselor Szakos (20 Minutes)
D.Report and discussion on December 12 meeting on East McIntire Park (15 minutes)
E.Discussion on new membership application and membership in general (15 minutes)
New Business:
A.Report on PD Citizen Advisory Panel ( Jesica Baker)
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January 1, 2012
Amended Snow Removal Ordinance
The Snow Removal Ordinance (Section 28 -26) has been amended to require a property owner to clear snow/ice from all sidewalks fronting his/her property within 24 hours after a snowfall. Clearing includes the side-street, if you own/live on a corner. The City Manager will decide when 24 hours has ended. Clearing is defined by ADA regulations and so one shovel-wide clearing is not considered adequate.
If it is not cleared, you will be issued a notice. Failure to comply will trigger clearing by the City or a private contractor hired by the City. You will be billed the cost. It may be costly. A violation “constitutes a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by jail time or a fine or both.”
If medial reasons, age or other factors will not allow you to clear sidewalks, the City has a list for “snow removal assistance.” Check the City web site http://www.charlottevsille.org or call 434-970-3700 to be put on the list or to volunteer to help clear.
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December 21, 2011
Crimes in North Downtown
To receive email when crimes are committed in the North Downtown area.
Sign up at Charlottesville.org under Departments and Services - click on Police Department.
At Police web page in big red letters at the top is “Crimeview” click on or try this link: http://charlottesville.va.crimeviewcommunity.com/default.aspx
Once there:
1.Click on - select crimes
2.Click on - location (suggestion: use your home address and click one mile, which is the maximum radius)
3.Click on - dates
4.Go to the top of the page and click on - CyberWatch
5.It takes you to the next page where you enter your email address
6.Click on “Save Subscription”
You should start receiving email that look this this:
“From:
To: -----------------------
Subject: CrimeView CyberWatch Notification Report
Report Date: 12/14/2011
Item 1:
Case #: 201107641
Incident: VANDALISM/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
Location: 100 BLOCK W MAIN ST
Date: 20111213
Time: 0200”
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September 19, 2011
North Downtown Community Meeting with City Council, September 8
ND had a good turn out and it was great to be able to speak to Council up close and personal without a 3 minute talking time limit.
This is a summary by Vice-Mayor Holly Edwards on what she heard.
“Sound Bites”
Nelson Drive Dog disgusted by disobedient drivers
Invasive species, lights, plants, traffic
Illuminate McGuffey Park
Make Charlottesville a safe place for bikers
Bicycle Network Plan
Homeless vs. Panhandlers No Salvation? Free Salvation!
Solutions, security, safety
MJH - opportunities, update
Home assessments - unnatural highs
Evening bike tours, up 8th Street down 8th street
Red Roof Inn, the cylcers are squeezed in
Handicapped spaces
North Downtown loves children, elderly and 6 foot people with umbrellas
Do things now to be ready
Be prepared
Remember 9/11
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March 9, 2011
Court case regardng 250 Interchange and McIntire Park
On Tuesday, February 22, 2011, the Coalition to Preserve McIntire Park took legal action to prevent destruction of McIntire Park and surrounding historic sites from the construction of the proposed Rt. 250 Bypass Interchange. This action seeks declaratory and injunctive relief for violations of federal law by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in approving and providing federal funding for this interchange. CPMP contends that actions taken by the FHWA have violated Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Estimate on how the case will progress in the coming months:
- Judge Moon has been assigned to the case. (Federal District Court)
- The judge will only consider evidence already in the administrative record.
- After reviewing the evidence, the judge will issue a “scheduling” order. (This is a meeting of the attorneys in his chambers to discuss the legal briefs)
- He will then decide whether or not to move the case forward, i.e., a Summary Judgment
- This will not be a jury trial.
Please consider saving the park.
To make a tax-deductible contribution, write a check to The Sierra Club Foundation and on the memo line “Preserve McIntire Park Litigation” and mail to:
Sierra Club, Piedmont Group
P.O. Box 5531, Charlottesville, VA 22905
Thank you for your support.
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January 15, 2009
NDRA/ND membership
We welcome you to NDRA, to strengthen your voice in City matters and to encourage your input into what NDRA says and does on behalf of our neighborhood. Therefore, we request that you become/renew your membership by either sending a check for $10 (per household) to PO Box 1739, Charlottesville, 22902 or making a payment via Paypal at the “renew your NDRA membership online” link in the right-hand column of this webpage.
Thank you for supporting your neighborhood association.
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May 14, 2008
Regardless of whom you are owner, renter, socioeconomic level, employed, or student the water/sewer rates are increasing and you will be paying more. Water/sewer treatment centers are/will undergo renovation - add to this, the Federal mandate to clean the Chesapeake Bay.
The RWSA’s “50 Year Water Supply Plan” will have huge implications for our cty. The plan consists of building a new and larger dam at the Ragged Mt Reservoir and building a 9 mile pipeline. City residents and those in the urban ring (county) will see drastically increased water/sewer bills for years to come, far into the future.
A major portion of the pipe-line route is not viable and so there is neither a route, design or cost available for this necessary component of the plan.
Read more.
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