THE Inman Park Advocator Atlanta’s Small Town Downtown News • Newsletter of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association May 2016 [email protected] • inmanpark.org • 245 North Highland Avenue NE • Suite 230-401 • Atlanta 30307 Volume 44 • Issue 5 With Gratitude (Coda) Celebrate New Sidewalks BY DENNIS MOBLEY • [email protected] BY KATHLEEN BUSKO • WALKABLE INMAN PARK COMMITTEE • [email protected] New sidewalks are coming! Several neighbors are taking advantage of the IPNA sidewalk subsidy program and have contracted for a replacement during early summer. The Walkable Inman Park Campaign, dedicated to improving the walkability of Inman Park for all ages, celebrates every new sidewalk that brings us steps closer to a truly pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. The campaign will recognize each participating homeowner with yard signs President’s Message acknowledging their support for Walkable Inman Park. During the coming months, you will notice signs celebrating new sidewalks at the following locations: It seems like it was just yesterday when I wrote my very fi rst President’s Message. OK, maybe day BEFORE yesterday. 922 Austin 56 Waddell 921 Waverly It was entitled “With Gratitude.” I came into this role two 165 Hale 65 Waddell 926 Waverly years ago with gratitude. Gratitude to my predecessor and good friend Andy Coffman. Gratitude to the other offi cers 169 Hale 1042 Washita 934 Waverly who were then rotating off the IPNA Board and of course, to the thousand volunteers who make our beloved Festival If your current sidewalk is hazardous, the best darn party around. And this year was no exception! join the campaign and make a I really don’t have enough room in this message to thank difference. Registering for future everyone I would like to thank. But I would like to call sidewalk replacements couldn’t be out a couple of individuals who have been very helpful. easier. Email your address, contact First is Barbara Leach who served with distinction as our information, your current sidewalk Treasurer. Barbara allowed me to thrust myself into fi nancial material and description of your matters and the budgeting process for better or worse. Next neighbor’s sidewalks to Millie Astin Michaela Kendall, who I believe has the potential to head at [email protected]. Millie our Association one day when her daughter is a tad older. will walk you through the rest of the Michaela exemplifi es the newcomer who gets on our process. collective radar right away because of skills, energy and commitment. The Walkable Inman Park Campaign is grateful for the support of IPNA! continued on page 7 Bob IPNA Offi cer IPNA By- Eberwein Nominations laws Update Memorial Who will serve Some slight Service the IPNA Board changes are Invitation next? coming to the IPNA by-laws Pages 12 Page 13 Page 16 Specializing in LOW IMPACT TREE REMOVAL ➸ Dangerous Tree Removal ➸ Diagnose and Treat ➸ Trimming Shaping ➸ Crane Services ➸ Deadwooding ➸ Stump Grinding ➸ Tree Planting ➸ Storm Damage Cleanup $100 OFF any job of $500 or more Must present coupon at time of sale. Not valid with other offers. Offer Expires 7/31/2016. EMERGENCY 24-HOUR SERVICE 404-496-5405 www.AKATREEREMOVAL.COM Three ISA Certified Licensed & Insured Carries Workman’s Comp. Arborists On Staff FREE ESTIMATES Chairs & Coordinators Adopt the BeltLine: Anne Roberts [email protected] ● 404-242-5300 Archives: Teresa Burk ................................... 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[email protected] ● 404-402-6486 [email protected] Jim Abbot .................................................abbot.jim@gmail.com ● 404-281-0638 VP • Zoning, Rick Bizot Lifelong Inman Park: 404-954-2490 Cathie Berger ...................................... [email protected] ● 404-584-6309 [email protected] NPU-N Representative: VP • Historic Preservation, Brian Roof Rick Bizot ................................................npu.n@inmanpark.org ● 404-954-2490 404-819-6002 Social: [email protected] July Fourth: Carol Mitchell ................ [email protected] ● 404-659-2579 VP • Public Safety, Chris Coffee Holiday Party: Alex & Andy Coffman ...... [email protected] ● 404-993-7577 404-729-6662 Porch Parties: Pat & Richard Westrick [email protected] ● 404-523-4801 [email protected] Special Events: Karen Goeckel [email protected] ● 678-612-1776 VP • Communications, James McManus Springvale Park: 404-550-4570 Stephanie & Cameron McCaa .............. 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Inman Park Advocator 3 May 2016 IPNA Business Meeting Minutes - April 20, 2016 BY BEVERLY MILLER • IPNA SECRETARY • [email protected] President Dennis Mobley called the as a result of the Beltline have been million in impact fees developers have meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Dennis considered in the bylaws. Dennis answered paid. IPNA has a volunteer lawyer and is moved to amend the agenda to vote on the the southwest boundary is defined as the getting more aggressive. L5P Business new IPNA bylaws in May with discussion historic rail bed in order to avoid ceding Association is working on Moreland tonight and to add the Highland Cigar Bar land. Andy Coffman announced the slate and Euclid to improve traffic signaling change of ownership liquor license. Both of officers for IPNA: President, Neil and crosswalks. Construction of the motions were seconded and approved. Kinkopf; VP of Zoning, Chuck Clarke; new section of the Beltline heading to Treasurer, David Adams; and VP of Newcomers: Jeff Oliver, Tom Cross, Edgewood will start in May. The existing Planning, Sara Maffey Duncan. Dennis Justin Kelly, Shan Pesaru, Nicole southern end of the Beltline leading south requested but received no nominations D’Auria, and Alex Duncan. to Irwin will be closed during construction. from the floor. It was moved, seconded Minutes: A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the slate to be Rick Bizot, V.P. Zoning, introduced and carried to approve the March IPNA voted on at the May 18 IPNA meeting. Harold Martin, Highland Cigar Co., meeting minutes. Dennis announced a June 2 meeting of all seeking a change of ownership liquor existing, outgoing, and incoming officers