North College Park Community Association
January 9, 2020 – Regular Meeting at Davis Hall
Meeting Minutes Amended and Approved 2-13-20
Attendance. Included City Councilmembers Fazlul Kabir, Denise Mitchell, and Maria Mackie and 10 others. NCPCA President Mary Cook was unable to attend.
Meeting. Called to order at 7:32 pm by Vice President Carol Macknis; pledge recited.
Agenda. Approved with amendment to remove the item about U.S. Census, and to move discussion of Beltway Expansion to an earlier time in the agenda. Motion by John Krouse and Ellen Caswell.
December 12 Minutes. Approved; motion by John Krouse and Ellen Caswell.
Officer Reports. Jordan Schakner reported NCPCA treasury is $1,062; 1 new member joined.
Presentation by Monarch Academy Preschool. Dr. Duane Arbogast of the Children’s Guild presented information about this new school that is currently constructing new space within the College Park Methodist Church on Rhode Island Avenue. 120 students are anticipated with two teachers in each class. Some construction delays have been experienced. Opening will be some time after April, 2020. More info at https://monarchpreschool.com
Beltway Expansion / Toll Lanes. Planning progress was discussed. Currently, the beltway from the American Legion Bridge to I-270 in Montgomery County is the only segment moving forward. There is a lot of discussion underway in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties related to the need for transparency, and about ideas for Counties to capture up to 10% of toll revenue.
City Budget. Councilmember Kabir discussed progress on the 2019 NCPCA City Budget Wishlist for the FY2020 City budget. Dr. Kabir prepared a written summary which will be shared with NCPCA members. There was discussion of progress of the NCPCA Budget Wishlist during 2019, as well as discussion of ideas for the FY 2021 budget.
Adjourn. Motion approved by members at 9:34 pm.
Amendments. The draft minutes were amended by vote of NCPCA members on Feb. 13, 2020. The minutes presented above were prepared by NCPCA Secretary John Krouse.
Budget Documents: