CCA meeting agenda for September 9, 2013

Crozet Community Association (CCA) Agenda
September 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM
The Field School Auditorium

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’a last meeting's minutes (May 9, 2013)
Treasurer's Report by Emery Taylor (Annual family dues are $10)
A Moment in Crozet History (Phil James)
Possible Drop-in visit from Albemarle County Police officer (Evening Patrol Division) As part of the new Albemarle County Police department community policing.

Presentation:  The Streetscape II project – road and sidewalk improvements to Crozet Avenue from the railroad bridge to Jarman’s Gap Road.  (Albemarle County Staff – Trevor Henry and/or Jack Kelsey)

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What should become of the old Crozet Library building?

Jim Duncan posted this question on his RealCrozet.com website

What should become of the Old Crozet Library

Here's the background Jim provides:

The Albemarle County Police want to spend $350k to renovate the library/depot.

The Crozet Gazette have an extensive story this month and Ryan at the Newsplex did a story on 9/10 and J. Reynolds Hutchins at the Daily Progress had a nice story as well.

There’s a good discussion the RealCrozetVA Facebook page (comments embedded after the jump here).

What do you think? Police station? Train depot?  Answer the survey by clicking here or going to RealCrozet.com 

The Book Brigade was a success!

If you were able to be there, you know the book brigade felt like a combination of a street fair and a love fest, with an estimated crowd of over 300.   The Crozet Librarians and the Build Crozet Library fundraising team give a huge

THANK YOU!

You can see a series of photos on the BCL website:  http://www.buildcrozetlibrary.org/2013/08/27/509/
These are posted using Storify, so scroll down to see the beginning. Don't miss the photo of the librarians cheering on the brigade!

There was also coverage by Crozet Gazette, see pictures at: https://www.facebook.com/crozetgazette

NBC29 http://www.nbc29.com/story/23267421/book-brigade-passes-books-through-albemarle-to-library

And Charlottesville Tomorrow –http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/15770-crozet-book-brigade/

And wonderful video at Earless Rabbit http://vimeo.com/73353395

VDOT to Begin Brush Spraying in Albemarle County on August 26, 2013

VDOT to Begin Brush Spraying in Albemarle County on August 26, 2013
Krenite S used to control vegetation on highway right of way; "opt-out" provision announced
  
The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin spraying Krenite S to control brush on its right of way along state-maintained roads in Albemarle County. The herbicide will be applied on the following primary and secondary roads between August 26 and September 27: 

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From Albemarle County Police – Two arrested for burglaries and vehicle break-ins

I just wanted to let everyone know that our detectives have arrested two men for the burglaries and vehicle break-ins that had occurred in our neighborhoods over the past several months. They have admitted and have been charged with a few cases for now. There will be more charges to follow. This gives us the ability to get them charged and hold them at the jail until they can be charged with more incidents.

Lieutenant Greg Jenkins
Blue Ridge District Commander  

Sent: July 26, 2013 

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Friday Night Good Ol’ Southern Fried Chicken at Mountainside Senior Living

Enjoy Mountainside Senior Living’s monthly fundraiser dinner
Friday, July 26th  from 6:30 pm to 8:00 PM
Eat-In or Carry Out from 1220 Crozet Avenue (Mountainside Senior Living)
Adults – $8.00;   Children – $5.00

Menu: Fried chicken, chicken livers, mashed potatoes and gravey, Herbert's Mac & Cheese, collard greens  assorted desserts and beverages.

All Proceeds benefit Resident of Mountainside Senior Living 

Tell your friends and family and support Mountainside! 

 Mountainside Senior Living…”A Feeling of Home in the Mountains”
1220 Crozet Avenue, Crozet, VA,  22932        (434) 823 – 4307
Winner of 2010 Commonwealth Council on Aging Best Practice Award
Winner of the 2007 Governor’s Housing Award
 

July 18, 2013 CCAC meeting Cancelled

From George Barlow, CCAC Secretary: 
The Thursday, July 18 meeting of the Crozet Community Advisory Council (CCAC has been canceled.  
We plan to meet next on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 PM at the Meadows Community Center.
Kindly let Meg Holden or me   know of any agenda items for the August meeting.
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 The Crozet Community Advisory Council meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Meadows Community Center.
You can email them at:: CrozetCAC@gmail.com  and their website is: http://Albemarle.org/CCAC
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A reminder that if you'd like to give us feedback about the Crozet Independence Day parade, celebration, and fireworks, you can do so at:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/76TYKCW