September 14, 2016

TANTALLON CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION   Minutes of General Meeting - September 14, 2016

• Attendance: 54
• President Ferrington began the meeting by inviting residents new to the community since September 2015, to introduce themselves.
• He then introduced guest speakers Major Sparkman and Cpl. Blackwell of the Fort Washington Police District 7 Police Station. They reported that the district covers 57 square miles. There are 53 officers assigned. Thus far this year there have been 41 violent crimes and 345 property crimes reported. Residents were encouraged to read Cpl. Blackwell’s weekly crime reports distributed by email to TCA contacts.
• The next speaker was Mr. Peterson from the Dept. of Permits, Inspection & Enforcement (DPIE), who reported that there are two inspectors for his agency. They randomly patrol communities checking on dead trees, abandoned houses, inoperable or license missing cars, and sidewalks in snow emergencies. He welcomed residents’ reports of such eyesores using County Click.
• Treasurer Keith West presented a thorough Treasurer’s report and the proposed budget for 2016-7. They were both unanimously approved. The auditors will be meeting on September 16.
• Committee Reports:
• Please send Rosemary Weller news for the upcoming newsletter.
• Beautification: Judy Henry reported that the landscaper will soon be planting Fall flowers at the entrance, and a Halloween-themed display.  Jamie Crist reported that Cleanup Day will be Saturday Oct.29. Volunteers are needed. Students can use this for Community Service Project school credit.
• Membership: Chairman Carbaugh reported that 60 households were already dues paid members. He and Welcoming Committee Chair Vreni Peters will be working on events to encourage memberships. Volunteers are needed for these endeavors.
• Website/Safety Chair Weiss reminded members that all TCA documents, including the covenants, can be found on the TCA website. He warned about continuing homeowner scams and discussed the pros and cons of water line insurance.
• New Control Committee Chair Braxton introduced himself and asked anyone who might be interested in serving in this important capacity to contact him.
• Carter completed the meeting asking for suggestions for future speakers.

Respectfully Submitted, Lynne Barden, Recording Secretary

November 18, 2015

TANTALLON CITIZENS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING – NOV 18, 2015

• Attendance: 30
• President Ferrington introduced speakers invited to address issues related to safety and security at the Safeway Shopping Center. There is currently no security service present on the site. There is no organization nor partnership among tenants to address the issues presented by TCA members.  Safeway did not send a representative to the meeting.
• Major Tammy Sparkman, Director of Police Operations at the new District headquarters, thanked TCA for her honorary membership. She updated plans, and announced the official ribbon cutting ceremony will be on December 9. The station should be fully staffed by January 30, 2016.
• Committee reports were presented. Minutes of last meeting were approved.
• There was a discussion after the Treasurer’s report. Some members asked for a more thorough breakdown of funding issues. The Treasurer stated he would provide more details on subsequent reports. Two members showed an interest in the Auditing Committee, whose members will be announced at the next General Meeting.
• A discussion followed the Tantallon Control Committee chairman’s report about enforcement of Tantallon Land Covenants.  The covenants’ history and purposes were reiterated by its chairman.
• New Business: Responses for suggestions for future speakers were for:

            A representative from the Maryland State Highway Commission to address the Indian Head Highway plans
            A representative from MGM properties to discuss safety and traffic issues.

• The next General Meeting will be at 7pm on February 17, 2016 at Potomac Landing School.

Respectfully Submitted
Lynne Barden
Recording Secretary