Bates Area Civic Association

Thanks goes to Geovani for this summary! Completely Unofficial Meeting notes. ANC’s web site isn’t updating their official notes yet.

The meeting included a presentation by the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Dance Place,  and Councilmember Harry Thomas talked about the Ward 5 2009 budget. There was also discussion about grant proposals.

Presentations

Presentation was made by Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) promoting community preparedness for Ward 5 residents. Community exercise will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 10 am at Woodridge Neighborhood Library; 1801 Hamlin Street, NE (Rhode Island and 18th ST NE). For more information residents may contact (202) 338-7153.

Dance Place presented its schedule of upcoming events. Events are free of charge for Ward 5 residents or reduced cost. Call Dance Place for ticket information or reservations at (202) 269-1600.

• Saturday, May 2 at 8pm and Sunday, May 3rd at 7pm – I Land: Traditional Hawaiian hula and hip-hop.

Presentation also made about the upcoming Kids on The Move summer 2009 class schedule and adult classes schedule. Dance Place is located at 3225 8th ST NE.

Grant Proposals

Grant Proposal request from the following organizations were heard and/or approved:

• Bloomingdale Civic Association – grant application for $8,000 was reviewed. ANC decided to table the vote on the grant given the association’s history of not spending grant money. ANC is also considering and will be discussing recommendations made by the OIG to limit the amount of the grants possibly to $2,000 and to set time limits as to when the money should be spent.
• All Saints Church (N. Capitol ST NE) received a grant for a little over $1,800. Grant is to sponsor a youth gardening club. Youths will receive gardening materials and provided seeds to plan vegetables and other plants.
• 2 other grant proposals were heard. Both proposals were for summer youth programs. I don’t recall the organizations.

Ward 5 Budget Presentation by Council Member Harry Thomas Jr.
Council member provided an overview of the budget (available online).