- The general meeting of the TCA was called to order at 7:02. Attendance:48
- President Ferrington introduced guest speaker Everette Bradford, Citizens’ Service Specialist for the Prince George’s County Department of The Environment.
- Mr. Bradford outlined present programs addressing food waste and composting, the RAIN TAX , and products the county is processing to use to lessen waste in landfills. There was much discussion pro and con. Bradford encouraged homeowners to visit their website for additional information on these services.
- Membership Chair Larry Carbaugh reported that 90 households had already paid dues for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Last year, 270 out of approximately 950 households were dues paying members. He asked for suggestions to increase membership, and thoughts on raising dues. He and Carter agreed to approach the Country Club about some support since their members enjoy the beauty of the neighborhood, and use its roads. Larry also reported that $1,000 have already been donated for the Preservation Fund.
- Carter reported that the wall at the St. Andrew’s Drive entrance was still being addressed with the insurance agencies involved. A motion was made and passed unanimously to set up a committee to at least clean up the site. Sarita Burns agreed to chair that committee.
- Jamie Crist reminded members of the October 17 Clean Up Day.
- Carter stated he would be replacing the signs that announce meeting time and date.
- Security Chair Ron Weiss reminded us to drive VERY carefully along Ft. Washington Road by the school. Apparently many students are crossing away from the crosswalk and the crossing guard.
- Treasurer Keith West presented the Financial Report for 2015-16. After discussion, it was unanimously approved.
- He then presented a proposed budget for this year. Much discussion followed with questions about the need for a Beautification Fund in addition to Beautification donations. Others strongly recommended a concerted effort is needed to improve membership rather than raise dues.
- The Proposed budget passed with three dissentions.
- Member Jackie Webb introduced us to the MEMORIES OF P.G.COUNTY project to help conserve the County’s history. She urged members to attend a meeting at the Accokeek Library on November 7 to contribute pictures, etc. to the project. It was ascertained that since Ed Carlstad’s passing, we have not had an historian.
- Carter asked for volunteers to audit financial records for the last five years. He will appoint the three members.
Next Meeting: Board Nov. 4
General: Nov.18
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynne Barden, Recording Secretary
