2026 March 3 CCA meeting minutes 

April 7, 2026

Crozet Community Association (CCA) Minutes of the
March 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
at the Crozet Library Community Room

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Welcome. Bill O’Malley (CCA President) welcomed the attendees.

Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor? There were changes or additions from the floor

Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (January 6, 2026) with Steve Walsworth making the motion, and Jo Ann Perkins seconding it.

CCA Leadership: The Crozet Community Association (CCA) meeting began with the introduction of new officers, including Bill O’Malley as President, Lisa Goehler as Vice-President, and Rashmi Ghei as Secretary. Tim Tolson, the outgoing CCA President, will remain on the Board as Treasurer.

The CCA board took a few minutes to honor Jo Ann Perkins, the outgoing secretary, for her decades of volunteer work in Crozet.  A plaque was presented to Jo Ann inscribed with the following in recognition of her service to the Community:

In grateful recognition of a lifetime of service to the  Crozet Community as an Educator, Leader, Volunteer and CCA Board Member.

Treasurer’s Report –  (2026 Dues: Still just $10 annual contribution!) Tim Tolson Treasurer reported the amount in the bank belonging to the CCA is $3,732.26, for the CIDC it is $12,135.32, for a total of $15,867.58.

Presentation by the Crozet Trails Crew (Gary Kuhns, President of the Crozet Trails Crew) provided an in-depth overview of recent and upcoming trail projects, including the Lickinghole Creek Bridge construction and the extension of the Powell’s Creek trail north of Brampton Brook Lane.  The Trails Crew will begin fundraising again for the Lickinghole Creek Bridge Project once cost estimates from the structural engineer are received. They are proceeding with obtaining County permits (environmental and building).  They are looking to update and improve their website and seeking volunteers with website design experience.  They continue to recruit volunteers for work days, the 5K/10K event held in October, and publicity/newsletter tasks.

Steve Walsworth and Constance Wenger (via zoom) updated the board on the outcome of the Windy Knoll (ZMA-2025-00007) Planning Commission meeting that was held on February 10, 2026. The developer sought to rezone 3 acres from R1 to R6 to build 22 units. The meeting highlighted issues with density imbalance, lack of connectivity between parcels, stormwater management, right of way easements, and private road responsibilities. Five out of the six planning commissioners were not in favor of the current plan. The developer, based on the concerns expressed by The Planning Commission, deferred their application.

Ann Mallek, our county supervisor, provided an update on the county budget process and encouraged community involvement in upcoming public hearings.  A lot of agencies need community support; the budget shows where our values are.  She mentioned the upcoming BOS meeting on March 4, 2026 where the AC44 zoning modernization priorities/recommendations will be presented.  She also encouraged community members to submit comments and suggestions on the Three Notched Trail route via the county website.

Old  Business

Community Members: Several community members introduced themselves and shared their interests in various local issues.

 Old Business:

  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration 
    • The Crozet Board of Trade donated a total of $6,000 to the Downtown Crozet Initiative, CVFD, WARS, and the Crozet Trails Crew, Fellowship Church, and the CCA!
    • Mark your calendar for the 250thanniversary of USA independence on July 4, 2026!
  • Hanging Baskets along Crozet Avenue in downtown Crozet.  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 as soon as possible.

New Business

Discussed plans for increasing CCA membership and improving community engagement through virtual meetings.

  • Recruit volunteers for the CCA membership committee to increase membership and engagement.
  • Set up an improved Zoom/camera system for better remote participation in future meetings.

 Announcements: 

Future Agenda Items?

CCA: Sign up for volunteers for CIDC (Fourth of July Celebration)

Firewise property safety/hardening) presentation

The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm
These minutes were taken by Rashmi Ghei, Board Secretary
The minutes of this March 3, 2026 meeting will be reviewed, revised as necessary, and approved at the next CCA meeting on May 5, 2026.

The next CCA meeting is May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Crozet Library!
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