Candidates
Joe Bryan
Knightdale town councilman or mayor for 15 years
Sees Education and Transportation as a) a function of growth and b) the two key issues that he will focus upon
Has teachers’ endorsement
He opposes changing the tax structure to ad valorem
Linda Colman
Current Commission Chairwoman
Focus on vision for the “long view” for county since the day-to-day is handled by county manager
Believes strong suit is “collaboration and bringing people to the table”
Concerned about homeless, mental health resources vis-ŕ-vis the future of Dorothea Dix Hospital
Raleigh Historic Districts Commission
Terry Harper, Chair; Alpha Howze, Vice Chair; and Commissioner Danny Colman attended BHA meeting to discuss historic sign program
They have proposed a sign program for the five historic districts to celebrate 40 years of the RHDC
Blue and White reflective ovals with the name of the district for each street-signpost within the Historic districts
The signs will be six-by-nine inch standard ovals
The “toppers” will be placed on any street signpost that is within the district
The next step is the City Council where approval is expected
The Raleigh Department of Transportation will install the signs throughout the winter; all signs in a neighborhood at one time and one neighborhood at a time
The Commission has 12 members appointed to two-year terms by the City Council with a maximum of three terms
David Bonomo resigned recently; he was from Boylan Heights and was “our” representative on the Commission
They are actively looking for people with design, landscape design and architectural backgrounds for the Commission
Dan Becker reports on RHDC, BHeights history/progress
1961 City Council establishes the Historic Sites Commission
1966 Passage of the National Restoration Act
In Raleigh, first tackled non-profit incorporation and worked with the Junior League; published a book in 1967 that is currently in fourth or fifth printing
Andrew Jackson House was early success
Raleigh was first city to buy a property specifically to preserve it – in 1967 the Mordecai House
1974 Highway Plan by the city was taken off the books – it would have effectively eliminated the “Oakwood Problem”
1975 Oakwood designated as Historic District
Boylan Heights designated in 1984 – other districts include Capitol Square (1976), Blount Street (1976), and Moore’s Square (1992)
The County developed a preservation program in 1994
Becker’s Bottom Line – Boylan Heights is in similar condition after nearly two decades as Oakwood was two decades after its designation; the process is sure but gradual
Reports
Treasurer
Leslie Kellenberger reports that the BHA checking account has $398.33
West Side Coalition
Paul Meyer has been attending
Next meeting is this coming Friday
Community Watch
Deanna Kerrigan hosted eight people for initial Neighborhood Watch meeting
Discussion of pit bulls on Florence and a fire on Florence near Dorothea Street
Next meeting on October 10th at 7:00 p.m. 910 Dorothea Street; Officer Upchurch to attend. Neighborhood to share three priorities with police: 1) Need for immediate communication, 2) Dogs at Florence Street, 3) The general area around E. Florence Street
Neighborhood Directory
Evelyn Fay designed the forms
Currently it is being put in Excel
So far, there are about 40 forms that have been returned
Social Committee
Don’t forget dinner, drinks and socializing after First Friday at Moonlight Pizza
Last month’s initial social event was a success; approximately 25 people came by
Artwalk
Elizabeth Dunbar reports that there will be 60 exhibitors on a route similar to 2001 Artwalk
Deadline is October 15; dunbarcc@aol.com; $25 adults and $6 for kids
The first meeting of Artwalk Committee was about three weeks ago and included discussion on the following subjects
Bake Sale
Potential to expand into new foods/hot drinks
T-Shirt sales
Point of Action – BHA Officers will present some ideas at next meeting as to how BHA can contribute/take part in Artwalk
Dorothea Dix
Joseph Huberman shared some overhead views of the proposed land uses of the Dorothea Dix properties
He chairs a group that will organize sentiment on issue throughout development/sale process. Maps and other information available at www.dixcp.org
Adjourn