In March, residents who have attended 4 or more RUN meetings during the past 12 months were asked to rank the issues that they want to work on most during the upcoming year.
Here were the top vote-getters:
1. Improve RUN's Relationship with the Police.
2. Make Parks, Playgrounds, Etc. Safe for Youth .
3. (tie) Public Transportation - Improve West Nashville Bus Route .
3. (tie) Address Concerns Regarding Traffic, Semi-Trucks, Etc.
5. (tie) Improve 51st Avenue / Improve Neighborhood Entrance from I-40 .
5. (tie) Create a Disaster Plan for West Nashville.
7. Dumping - Deal with Illegal Dumping / Get "No Dumping" Signs for RUN.
8. Richland Creek Cleanup
9 Strengthen Relationship with Local Businesses.
10. Street / Alley Cleanup
April 9, 2008
RUN Meeting Minutes – March 13, 2008
Attended by Blaine Ray, Scott Gillihan, Mamie and Lamar Thronebury, William Bradford, James Bradford, Councilman Buddy Baker, Audrey Baker, Dave Wascher, Angela Bryan, Bernadette Ash, Gina Ruff, Cynthia Black, Norma Hand, Billy Walls, Brenda Hix, and BG Wadholm
OLD BUSINESS
Billy called the meeting to order and the minutes to the February were approved save for the Night Out Against Crime section. The group decided to hold the 2008 NOAC event at St. John’s Church while Charlotte Park will hold their event at Nashville West. Billy, Angela, Scott, Norma, and Gina volunteered for the NOAC committee.
Proposed bylaw changes were discussed briefly and then tabled.
Norma announced that $405.55 was available in the treasury.
NEW BUSINESS
Billy and Gina talked about producing a newsletter although distribution is still a problem. Billy said there will be more emergency training offered by the American Red Cross this summer.
We discussed the Bells Bend meeting and found out that 75 citizens signed a petition opposing the development; 0 citizens signed a petition supporting it. Audrey informed us about the Overlook at Nashville West, which will have two new hotels where the Howard Johnson once stood.
We next discussed the moving of houses to Deal Ave like they did on 61st Ave. Blaine provided site plans for the structures to the rest of the group. Most of the attendees agreed they liked the houses but Mamie and others voiced concerns about putting two houses on one lot so long as they are connected.
Mail drop box - Billy asked everyone to call Walter at 383-2056 to get a mail drop box in Charlotte Park. Norma announced that the HG Hills store is closing April 5.
Bernadette said that the potholes and crosswalk at Richland Head Start had been fixed. Good job, but nobody could get a hold of Benny Word at Metro Public Works regarding speeding on Morrow Road. Buddy said he is working on cameras at West Park and Charlotte Park to cut down on crime. Audrey asked everyone to remember Sylvester Henkel and family in their prayers.
Scott reminded everyone the 51st Ave clean up is April 12. He also asked for help cleaning up construction dumping along Richland Creek. The last bit of good news was about former RUN president Cynthia Black being nominated for the Stroble award for volunteers by St. Luke’s. Good luck Cynthia, we know you deserve it.
The meeting ended before 8:00.
OLD BUSINESS
Billy called the meeting to order and the minutes to the February were approved save for the Night Out Against Crime section. The group decided to hold the 2008 NOAC event at St. John’s Church while Charlotte Park will hold their event at Nashville West. Billy, Angela, Scott, Norma, and Gina volunteered for the NOAC committee.
Proposed bylaw changes were discussed briefly and then tabled.
Norma announced that $405.55 was available in the treasury.
NEW BUSINESS
Billy and Gina talked about producing a newsletter although distribution is still a problem. Billy said there will be more emergency training offered by the American Red Cross this summer.
We discussed the Bells Bend meeting and found out that 75 citizens signed a petition opposing the development; 0 citizens signed a petition supporting it. Audrey informed us about the Overlook at Nashville West, which will have two new hotels where the Howard Johnson once stood.
We next discussed the moving of houses to Deal Ave like they did on 61st Ave. Blaine provided site plans for the structures to the rest of the group. Most of the attendees agreed they liked the houses but Mamie and others voiced concerns about putting two houses on one lot so long as they are connected.
Mail drop box - Billy asked everyone to call Walter at 383-2056 to get a mail drop box in Charlotte Park. Norma announced that the HG Hills store is closing April 5.
Bernadette said that the potholes and crosswalk at Richland Head Start had been fixed. Good job, but nobody could get a hold of Benny Word at Metro Public Works regarding speeding on Morrow Road. Buddy said he is working on cameras at West Park and Charlotte Park to cut down on crime. Audrey asked everyone to remember Sylvester Henkel and family in their prayers.
Scott reminded everyone the 51st Ave clean up is April 12. He also asked for help cleaning up construction dumping along Richland Creek. The last bit of good news was about former RUN president Cynthia Black being nominated for the Stroble award for volunteers by St. Luke’s. Good luck Cynthia, we know you deserve it.
The meeting ended before 8:00.
March 3, 2008
RUN Meeting Minutes - February 14, 2008
Attended by Blaine Ray, Billy Walls, Ron Burch, Lamar and Mamie Throneberry, James and William Bradford, Norma Hand , Councilman Buddy Baker and Audrey Baker, BG Wadholm, Gina Ruff, Scott Gillihan and Brenda Hix.
Billy called the meeting to order at 7:00 and everyone approved last month’s minutes. We decided to stage the Night Out Against Crime in August at St. John’s Church on Charlotte Pike. We will again team with the Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association.
Treasury Update: Norma said there was $444.55 in the bank minus $40 for PO Box Rental.
Gina talked about neighborhood news getting out in the St. Luke’s newsletter. Billy brought up the subject of the community response team. He said he’d like more training but not such long hours. Many thanks to Billy, BG, Cynthia, and Buddy for keeping West Nashville safe, in case of emergency.
Blaine passed around a letter of support for a grant application to United Way (to allow NRC to continue working with West Nashville neighborhoods).
The subject of townhouses being built on Michigan Ave between 45th and 46th Ave came up again. They want to build 26 units this time (down from 52 in the previous zoning change proposal); there will be a meeting to hash out details at a later date.
Update: At the Feb. 28 Planning Commission Hearing, the zoning proposal was approved unanimously.
Details: A request to change from IR to R6 zoning properties located at 4400, 4501, 4502, 4504, 4506, 4507, 4508, 4509, 4510, 4511, 4516, and 4518 Michigan Avenue, at the intersection of 46th Avenue North and Michigan Avenue (2.5 acres), requested by Jesse Walker Engineering, applicant, for Daniel Oakley, owner.
Decision: Approve 10-0
Citizens again voiced concerns about industrial traffic along Georgia Ave. and Centennial.
A zoning change is proposed that would bring a metal cutting shop next to BG and Brenda’s church (61st Ave. United Methodist) and both individuals expressed concerned about issues related to traffic and noise. Blaine expressed that a SP zoning change might be more appropriate than a change from Commercial to Industrial (because a SP change could strictly limit the use to only metal cutting—no other Industrial uses)
Scott brought up news of the planned development in Bells Bend. Most residents seemed to be against it. Buddy said there will be a meeting on this contentious issue on March 11 at the Barth-Vernon Church on Robertson Road.
Councilman Buddy Baker invited everyone to come to his Easter Egg Hunt at Charlotte Park on Palm Sunday, March 16.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 sharp. Happy Valentine's Day!
Billy called the meeting to order at 7:00 and everyone approved last month’s minutes. We decided to stage the Night Out Against Crime in August at St. John’s Church on Charlotte Pike. We will again team with the Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association.
Treasury Update: Norma said there was $444.55 in the bank minus $40 for PO Box Rental.
Gina talked about neighborhood news getting out in the St. Luke’s newsletter. Billy brought up the subject of the community response team. He said he’d like more training but not such long hours. Many thanks to Billy, BG, Cynthia, and Buddy for keeping West Nashville safe, in case of emergency.
Blaine passed around a letter of support for a grant application to United Way (to allow NRC to continue working with West Nashville neighborhoods).
The subject of townhouses being built on Michigan Ave between 45th and 46th Ave came up again. They want to build 26 units this time (down from 52 in the previous zoning change proposal); there will be a meeting to hash out details at a later date.
Update: At the Feb. 28 Planning Commission Hearing, the zoning proposal was approved unanimously.
Details: A request to change from IR to R6 zoning properties located at 4400, 4501, 4502, 4504, 4506, 4507, 4508, 4509, 4510, 4511, 4516, and 4518 Michigan Avenue, at the intersection of 46th Avenue North and Michigan Avenue (2.5 acres), requested by Jesse Walker Engineering, applicant, for Daniel Oakley, owner.
Decision: Approve 10-0
Citizens again voiced concerns about industrial traffic along Georgia Ave. and Centennial.
A zoning change is proposed that would bring a metal cutting shop next to BG and Brenda’s church (61st Ave. United Methodist) and both individuals expressed concerned about issues related to traffic and noise. Blaine expressed that a SP zoning change might be more appropriate than a change from Commercial to Industrial (because a SP change could strictly limit the use to only metal cutting—no other Industrial uses)
Scott brought up news of the planned development in Bells Bend. Most residents seemed to be against it. Buddy said there will be a meeting on this contentious issue on March 11 at the Barth-Vernon Church on Robertson Road.
Councilman Buddy Baker invited everyone to come to his Easter Egg Hunt at Charlotte Park on Palm Sunday, March 16.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 sharp. Happy Valentine's Day!
January 14, 2008
Minutes of RUN Meeting - January 10, 2008
Recorded and submitted by Scott Gillihan, RUN Secretary.
Attended by: BG Wadholm, Cynthia Black, Scott Gillihan, Lamar and Mamii Thronebury, Bernadette Ash, Angela Bryan, Gina Ruff, Blaine Ray, David Wascher.
Cynthia called the meeting to order at 7:00 (Billy could not attend this month). No Treasury updates were provided. Scott reminded everyone of the 51st Ave cleanup scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 12th. Blaine provided a council update from Councilman Baker. Councilman Baker could not attend, because he was holding a public meeting regarding Verchota Flooring in the Charlotte Park area.
There was no update regarding the restriping of Morrow road. Several attendees promised to talk with Benny Word to make it happen by summer. We all did seem to like the traffic light on Centennial off Briley Parkway. Especially BG. Everyone agreed that the new truckstop should be a good thing.
Bernadette voice concerns about Richland Headstart. She is trying to get the parking lot repaved and some kind of crosswalk for children on busy Charlotte Ave. She said that they are putting in speed bumps on the road by West Park.
Angela gave us the St. Luke's update. She said that 395 families were adopted this Christmas. They plan on starting a fittness program, a new cooking class, and providing free tax return preparation (with Jessica) this winter. Gina informed us that she is volunteering to become a leader of the Girl Scout Troop at St. Luke's. The next St Luke’s Advisory Council meeting is taking place Jan. 31 at 6:00. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BG told us about all the good work that 61st Ave church is doing, including the Fall Carnival and Last Chance Christmas Toy Store that helped 3,700 people! They also got a $10,000 grant to repair homes in West Nashville. We all should thank Pastor Paul for the good work they do. BG also said she has noticed more police patrols in the area.
A brief discussion about what should be done with the old prison followed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15.
Cleanup Update: The 51st Ave cleanup was one of the most successful ever. About 30 bags of trash were filled along with other debris. Special thanks to Tony and Gina Ruff for getting all the litter around Cockrill School and the Throneburys for going above and beyond the call!
Attended by: BG Wadholm, Cynthia Black, Scott Gillihan, Lamar and Mamii Thronebury, Bernadette Ash, Angela Bryan, Gina Ruff, Blaine Ray, David Wascher.
Cynthia called the meeting to order at 7:00 (Billy could not attend this month). No Treasury updates were provided. Scott reminded everyone of the 51st Ave cleanup scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 12th. Blaine provided a council update from Councilman Baker. Councilman Baker could not attend, because he was holding a public meeting regarding Verchota Flooring in the Charlotte Park area.
There was no update regarding the restriping of Morrow road. Several attendees promised to talk with Benny Word to make it happen by summer. We all did seem to like the traffic light on Centennial off Briley Parkway. Especially BG. Everyone agreed that the new truckstop should be a good thing.
Bernadette voice concerns about Richland Headstart. She is trying to get the parking lot repaved and some kind of crosswalk for children on busy Charlotte Ave. She said that they are putting in speed bumps on the road by West Park.
Angela gave us the St. Luke's update. She said that 395 families were adopted this Christmas. They plan on starting a fittness program, a new cooking class, and providing free tax return preparation (with Jessica) this winter. Gina informed us that she is volunteering to become a leader of the Girl Scout Troop at St. Luke's. The next St Luke’s Advisory Council meeting is taking place Jan. 31 at 6:00. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BG told us about all the good work that 61st Ave church is doing, including the Fall Carnival and Last Chance Christmas Toy Store that helped 3,700 people! They also got a $10,000 grant to repair homes in West Nashville. We all should thank Pastor Paul for the good work they do. BG also said she has noticed more police patrols in the area.
A brief discussion about what should be done with the old prison followed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15.
Cleanup Update: The 51st Ave cleanup was one of the most successful ever. About 30 bags of trash were filled along with other debris. Special thanks to Tony and Gina Ruff for getting all the litter around Cockrill School and the Throneburys for going above and beyond the call!
January 4, 2008
RUN Meeting Minutes - November 8, 2007
Attended by Blaine Ray, Ron Burch, Norma Hand, Billy Walls, Gina Ruff, Lamar and Mamie Throneberry, William and James Bradford, Buddy and Audrey Baker, Bernadette Ash, Cynthia Black, Angela Bryan, David Wascher, Edith Tuck, Benny Word, and Scott Gillihan
Billy called the meeting to order and Benny Word of Traffic calming Metro spoke first. Benny mentioned the study of traffic on Morrow Road is in but he hasn't had a chance to study it. He did sound like something could be done like re-striping, parking spots and speed limit could be done. We also talked about the Westboro-Thunderbird intersection. Thanks to the Throneberrys and Bernadette for help on this issue.
In old business, copies of bylaws were handed out to attendees. A suggestion was made to rewrite the section regarding rights of voters and those running for office. After discussion, the change was tabled until the January RUN meeting.
Angela from St. Luke's invited us to the Community Thanksgiving. We congratulated St. Luke’s for the successful Halloween party. Angela also reminded us of a new cooking class starting up. Ron updated us on the meeting with police Sgt. Williams. He reminded us to keep our eyes open and call the police when you see suspicious activity.
Buddy and Audrey Baker talked about a new TGIF and Red Robin restaurant in the new shopping center. Two more restaurants are planned to move to the area as well.
There was a brief discussion regarding calling the are the “Nations Neighborhood.” Cynthia and Norma explained where the name came from (the Indian reservation in the area). Perhaps we could reach a compromise and call us the RUN association of West Nashville.
The meeting ended at 8:00. There will be not meeting in December. Happy Holidays!
Minutes recorded by Scott Gillihan
Billy called the meeting to order and Benny Word of Traffic calming Metro spoke first. Benny mentioned the study of traffic on Morrow Road is in but he hasn't had a chance to study it. He did sound like something could be done like re-striping, parking spots and speed limit could be done. We also talked about the Westboro-Thunderbird intersection. Thanks to the Throneberrys and Bernadette for help on this issue.
In old business, copies of bylaws were handed out to attendees. A suggestion was made to rewrite the section regarding rights of voters and those running for office. After discussion, the change was tabled until the January RUN meeting.
Angela from St. Luke's invited us to the Community Thanksgiving. We congratulated St. Luke’s for the successful Halloween party. Angela also reminded us of a new cooking class starting up. Ron updated us on the meeting with police Sgt. Williams. He reminded us to keep our eyes open and call the police when you see suspicious activity.
Buddy and Audrey Baker talked about a new TGIF and Red Robin restaurant in the new shopping center. Two more restaurants are planned to move to the area as well.
There was a brief discussion regarding calling the are the “Nations Neighborhood.” Cynthia and Norma explained where the name came from (the Indian reservation in the area). Perhaps we could reach a compromise and call us the RUN association of West Nashville.
The meeting ended at 8:00. There will be not meeting in December. Happy Holidays!
Minutes recorded by Scott Gillihan
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