Crozet Community Association (CCA) Minutes of the
March 13, 2025 meeting
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

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Welcome by Tim Tolson, president of the CCA welcomed 25 people at 7:31 PM.

Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor?  No changes.

Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (November 14, 2024).  ) [Weather prevented the January meeting.]  Minutes were approved by Janice Wellford and seconded by Lisa Goehler.  Motion was unanimously approved.

Treasurer’s Report –  (2025 Dues: Still just $10 annual contribution!) 
  CCA: $2,970.15; CIDC:  $6,600.37; TOTAL: $9,570.52

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)
Lieutenant Elizabeth Gomez (Blue Ridge District Commander) and Major Randy Jamerson (second in command at ACPD) were in attendance to encourage us all to be watchful and aware.  Since our last meeting, we have had a shooting, killing three people and vandalism to vehicles.  Neighbors helping neighbors is the key.  Parents know where your children are, talk with them, and do not be afraid to report to us.  They also said that Crozet remains a haven of safety and low crime.

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor.
Ann Mallek encouraged each of us to share our thoughts on the Comprehensive Plan.  It is important for you to share your ideas.  More town hall meetings coming on the budget and other issues.  County staff wants community input. Theme from the community has been to preserve the community and control or prepare for growth through careful planning of infrastructure within the community.  More affordable housing units are needed.  Pipeline, water issues, school issues, land use, traffic cameras, child safety, zoning Include residential needs were the topics included in this exchange of ideas and viewpoints with Supervisor Mallek. 

Supervisor Mallek reminded folks to attend the Community Budget Town Hall at Western Albemarle High School (WAHS) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Update on The Square improvements, Downtown Crozet Initiative (DCI) and Crozet Plaza, the Three-Notched Trail and AC44 and the Crozet growth area (Tim Tolson)

Discussion on these topics and others were made as part of the updates and thoughts shared by and with our supervisor, Ann Mallek.

 Old  Business:

• Crozet Independence Day Celebration!
  • Next Crozet Independence Day Celebration will be the Saturday AFTER July 4^th, which is, Saturday, July 5, 2025. We’ve checked with CVFD and they will do the parade then too!
  • For 2024 (last year’s CIDC) The Crozet Board of Trade donated a total of $5,000 to the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Crozet Trails Crew, Crozet Fellowship Church and the CCA.
  • The Crozet Board of Trade paid the fireworks deposit for this year.
• The King Family Vineyards SUP is progressing.   The Planning Commission hearing was March 11, 2025.  The Special Use Permit (SUP) was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission.
• Hanging Baskets.  Muff Biber, Tim Tolson, and Chelsea Powers (president of Crozet Board of Trade) are working on the details of draft contract from the Albemarle County Facilities and Environmental Services department.  The aim is to have flower baskets hung as soon as possible.

New Business:

• Election of CCA officers for 2025. Nominations are for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  New  officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Acting Treasurer: Tim Tolson.
  • After discussion about who might be willing to serve, Ann Mallek made a motion to have the current officers continue in their respective roles.  It was  seconded by Janice Wellford. The election of officers was unanimous. 
• The Crozet Park Board is prohibiting parking on the blacktop near the pickleball courts during daylight hours. The only exception will be for Park sponsored events, e.g., Arts & Crafts Festival, Gator Swim Meets, etc., when the no parking signs will be covered. Please feel free to use the fifteen parking spaces located along the west side of the pool fence.
  • Tim reminded those attending that after tonight’s meeting, they would need to use the fifteen parking spaces located along the west side of the pool fence for the CCA meetings.

Announcements –  

• Spots are open on the Crozet Community Advisory Committee!  Apply at or share this link   https://www.albemarle.org/government/board-of-supervisors/boards-commissions and click on “Apply to Serve” on the right-hand side.

• Three ways to stay informed about events in Albemarle County:
  • Listen to the Let’s Talk Albemarle podcast, Sign up for email newsletters, visit Albemarle County’s Engagement Hub
    • Look for topics related to AC44 – the county’s Comprehensive Plan revision.
  • Watch the video series:The Let’s Talk Albemarle Learning Series on YouTube
• Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26 from 9AM to 2PM at IMUC
  • Bulky Waste Amnesty days: Furniture/Mattresses – May 3, 2025; Appliances – May 10, 2025; Tires – May 17, 2025
  • Electronic Waste Collection Day– Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
  • You MUST pre-register:  https://www.rivanna.org/ewaste/
  • Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection– Thursday, April 24, 2025.  Qualifying businesses must pre-register with MXI Environmental to obtain an appointment.  To register, call or email Peggy Snead at (276) 628-6636, extension 203 or peggys@mxiinc.com. There is a fee associated with disposal.
    Details are on their website at http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/

Future Agenda Items?
–  None

The minutes of this March 13, 2024 meeting will be reviewed, revised as necessary, and approved at the next CCA meeting on May 8, 2025.

The next CCA meeting is May 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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