Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Petey Green Center

Commissioners In Attendance:
Mary Cuthbert (8C03)
Grady Edwards III (8C02)
R. Lockridge (8C04)
Cardell Shelton (8C07)

Commissioners Not In Attendance:
Dorthea Ferrell (8C01)


WMATA AND DDOT TRANSIT SURVEY
WMATA is asking for public transit commuters to contact them and give them input on the public transit system. They are also asking for suggestions and complaints groups to discuss. WMATA is also willing to come out and talk to residents at their homes and community meetings. Contact information is posted below.

http://www.dcgetinvolved.com/
(202) 564.3700 (hotline for survey)


SMALL AREA PLANNING MEETING FOR POPULAR POINT
Tuesday, October 7th 6pm at Matthews Memorial (2616 MLK)
Very important meeting which decides what needs to where for the community, very critical part.

QUALITY CONVIENCE STORES REQUEST FOR A LICENSE TO SELL BEER AND WINE
As expected this was very controversial. The owner of 14 years was requesting a liquor license because she indicated she was losing business to the newly opened convience store across the street. Understandably there were many concerns from the community about another outlet for beer and alcohol especially considering there is a large liquor store directly across the street and their have been community complaints/accusations about the store's practice of taxing food and the unprofessionalism of it's employees. At one point the owner got into a shouting match with Commissioner Edwards accusing him of targeting her store and making false accusations. Several audience members suggested that the owner look into offering different good or services - both much needed in the neighborhood.

COMMISSIONERS VOTING TO APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST
Lockridge
Shelton

COMMISSIONERS VOTING NOT TO APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST
Cuthbert
Edwards

BISHOP JOHN T. WALKER SCHOOL FOR BOYS REQUEST FOR A ZONING PERMIT TO DO RENOVATIONS (will be doing a separate post about this school later)
Unanimously approved

KUUMA SCHOOL REQUEST FOR ZONING PERMIT
Unanimously approved

SOUTHEAST FAMILY STRENGTH AND COLLABORATIVE
Fall/Winter mini grant fund tof individuals and groups. Must attend 1 of 2 workshops