Meeting Minutes

Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association
Meeting Minutes
March 1, 2004
7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Little House, East Cottage Street

The meeting was opened with Paul Nutting, President.

INTRODUCTIONS

Paul Nutting introduced all elected officials and their representatives present.

POLICE REPORTS

VOTE: A Motion was made by Joe Chaisson and seconded by Anne Riley that the Association purchase 5 tickets for the CSHCA officers to attend the Retirement celebration for Paul Johnston. The vote passed unanimously.

Presentation on Dorchester Day Parade - Mike Mackin

This year's parade will be held on June 6th at 1:00 p.m. This is the 100th Anniversary of Dorchester Day (not the parade but the actual day itself). It costs about $50,000 to run the parade. A stipend is given by the City of $6,800 the remaining funds are raised through fund-raising efforts: $10,000 Drawing - Tickets are $100 to participate in the $10,000 cash prize drawing. Mayor of Dorchester Contest - Anyone interested in becoming a candidate can sign-up at the March 22, 2004 Parade Committee meeting. The candidate that raises the most funds for the Parade becomes this year's Mayor. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. All Civic groups are encouraged to nominate at least one person. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. There is not cost to put a float in the parade. Dotopoly - the CSHCA will be on the Dotopoly Board. The game will be available for purchase soon. The Sister group of the Parade is the Dorchester Celebrations Committee. They are responsible for coordinating all activities around the Dorchester Day Parade, for example the Landing Day Ceremony. They are having a meatloaf dinner on March 25th; tickets are $8 per person. For more information about the activities above please call (617) 287-0085.

VOTE: A Motion was made by Joe Chaisson to pay $50 to buy spot on the Dotopoly Board and to purchase a $100 ticket towards the $10,000 drawing. Gretchen Carney seconded the motion. The vote passed with no opposition

Planning Committee - By Gloria Viera

Karen Pevitas came before the board to present her plans to do work at her home at 233 Savin Hill Avenue. The Planning Committee recommended approval of her project.

VOTE: A motion was made by Bob O'Sullivan that the CSHCA support Ms. Pevitas' project. Ed Geary seconded the motion. No discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

Frank Baker presented a proposal to add a beer and wine license at the Avenue Grille.

VOTE: A motion was made by a member of the Association to support Frank Baker's proposal adding in one condition that the license would be non-transferable. Bob O'Sullivan seconded the motion. No discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

South Bay Project - Joe Chaisson

Joe discussed that he is serving on the IGA Committee for the BRA process for the re-development of the South Bay Center.
VOTE: A motion was made by Joe Chaisson that a letter be sent from the CSHCA to the BRA stating that the City should be responsible for the cost of the reconstruction of Massachusetts Avenue. If this goes to mitigation then the cost of the reconstruction should be passed along to all businesses in that area. A member of the Association seconded the motion. The motion passed with unanimously.

New Business

VOTE: A motion was made by a member of the Association for a vote of confidence that the E Board can address the issues surrounding the Bayside project. Bob Donovan seconded the motion. No Discussion. The motion passed unanimously.
VOTE: A motion was made by Ed Geary to form a By-laws Committee to make recommendations to update the By-Laws. Gretchen Carney seconded the motion. No discussion. The motion passed unanimously.
Ed Geary has agreed to chair this Committee.

Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.