Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory – Hey!, Lakemoor Hills Wins Achievement Award

Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory – Vol. 7, No. 9  – Friday, February 28, 2014

1.  Don’t Miss the City-Wide Neighborhood Event of the Year!

2.  Seven Finalists for Good Neighbor of the Year Award

3.  Six Neighborhood Groups to Receive Achievement Awards

4.  Awards Luncheon Schedule — and Parking

5.  Save the Dates: City to Offer ‘Fight the Blight’ Workshop

6.  Mayor Rogero Joins Community Leaders in Violence Prevention Efforts

7.  KKB to Launch “Beautification Mobs”

8.  KAT to Consider Options on Routes 10 and 90

9.  Maryville College Offers “New Opportunity School for Women”

10.  Neighborhood and Government Calendar

Published by the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhoods to report news important to Knoxville’s residential neighborhoods.

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There is a workshop coming up this week that will be of interest to LHHA members concerned about safely walking, biking and running in our neighborhood:

City Council Schedules Workshop on “Complete Streets”: Knoxville City Council will hold a workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27, in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building, to explore the concept of “complete streets.”   Caroline Cooley and Monika Miller from the group “Bike Walk Knoxville” (http://bwknox.org/) will explain “complete streets” and offer their views on why Knoxville would benefit from having a Complete Streets ordinance.   In a nutshell, Complete Streets policies require that street projects are designed to accommodate all users, including drivers, pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists, and people of all ages and abilities. Councilman Mark Campen requested this workshop.   City Council typically sets aside time at the end of every workshop to hear citizen views on the topic of the workshop.

Bike/Walk Knoxville is a relatively new organization in our metropolitan area that may also be of interest. See http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bf7aa6533987617f921eda254&id=64297086cb&e=b70d50218d

Theresa Pepin, Chair, Greenway and Trails Committee

Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory – Vol. 7, No. 7 – Friday, February 14, 2014

 

1.  City Council Notes Changes in Workshop Dates

2.  Reserve Your Seat at the Neighborhood Networking & Awards Luncheon

3.  City Faces ‘Tough Decision’ on 2014-2015 Budget

4.  League to Highlight History of Struggle for Voting Rights

5.  Neighborhood and Government Calendar

 

Published by the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhoods to report news important to Knoxville’s residential neighborhoods.

 

1. City Council Notes Changes in Workshop Dates

 

A combination of factors, including the weather, has altered the dates for several upcoming City Council workshops.

 

First, a workshop scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13, was cancelled due to uncertainty over road conditions. This workshop — which will cover two topics (economic development activities in the Innovation Valley and “complete streets”) — will be rescheduled.

 

Second, a workshop on the city’s proposed new homelessness plan, originally set for February 27, is now scheduled for Thursday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m.

 

Finally, a workshop on the concept of pocket neighborhoods, which had been scheduled for March 13, is now to be held on Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m.

 

More about all of these topics later. City Council workshops typically are held in the City County Building, either in the Large Assembly Room or Small Assembly Room. Free parking is available behind the CCB after 5 p.m.

 

 

2.  Reserve Your Seat at the Neighborhood Networking & Awards Luncheon

 

Are you an officer, committee chair or member of a neighborhood organization in Knoxville? Someone who is interested in neighborhood improvement and would like to learn more?

 

Is your group an HOA? A tenant association? A neighborhood watch group? A neighborhood association? Not yet organized?

 

Is your neighborhood off Chapman Highway? Middlebrook Pike? Broadway? Kingston Pike? Magnolia?

 

No matter whom you are… No matter where you live in the city… No matter what role you play in your neighborhood organization or your neighborhood… if you care about the quality of life in your neighborhood, you will find good reason to attend the City of Knoxville’s Neighborhood Awards & Networking Luncheonon Saturday, March 8, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

 

Visit http://www.planetReg.com/E2414437137439 to complete your online registration. Or call Tina Belge at 215-3077 to have a hard copy of the form mailed to you.

 

This is a great opportunity to meet neighborhood advocates all across the city, compare notes, find out what works and doesn’t work in other neighborhoods, and make connections that can help your neighborhood down the road. In short, use this event to recharge your neighborhood involvement batteries!

 

Be sure to bring your business cards to this event — you will need them. If you don’t have business cards, make your own on 3×5 cards. If you can’t make your own, the Office of Neighborhoods will provide blank cards when you check in.

 

Here’s what the day will look like:

 

10 a.m.-Noon:  Check-in

Pick up your name tag, gather city brochures and other information.

 

10 a.m.-11 a.m.:  Morning Reception

Enjoy fruit juice, coffee and tea as you meet and greet other neighborhood activists, city staff, members of Knoxville City Council, and other elected officials.

 

11 a.m.-Noon:  Small Group Discussion

Participate with others in a guided discussion to share ideas on positive projects to strengthen your neighborhood and build a strong sense of community.

 

12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.: Awards Luncheon

Enjoy a free box lunch and lively conversation, and then celebrate with Mayor Madeline Rogero as she presides over the presentation of Neighborhood Achievement Awards and the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award.

 

We will conclude with some inspiring and ear-boggling entertainment.

 

 

3.  City Faces ‘Tough Decision’ on 2014-2015 Budget

 

Steep fixed-cost increases projected for the 2014-2015 fiscal year led Mayor Madeline Rogero and her staff to lay out some “tough decisions” at a recent City Council budget retreat.

 

City officials detailed the City’s most recent accomplishments and proposed some strategic short-term investments aimed at protecting City infrastructure and leveraging private-sector partnerships in a way that will continue to grow the city’s revenue base.

 

However, costs for the City’s unfunded pension liability are projected to rise by $7.8 million next year – prompting the Mayor to tell Council members that she’s preparing two budget scenarios for 2014-15: One budget with 6 percent cuts, and another one that would maintain the city’s recent momentum.

 

“There will be a lot of tough decisions,” the mayor said, “weighing the citizens’ desire for City services, the need to continue to leverage private investment, and our legal obligations to pay the unfunded pension liability. We’ll be looking at all of our options.”

 

Finance Director Jim York said next year’s fixed increased costs will total about $11 million — $7.8 million more for pension fund debt, $2.2 million for cost-of-living salary adjustments, and about $1 million more in health care costs.

 

The City contributed $16 million to pensions this year; and that amount is projected to rise to $23.8 million next year.

 

Mayor Rogero in 2012 pushed for Council- and voter-approved reforms of the existing City pension system, which will save taxpayers millions of dollars in pension benefits for future City workers. But the City remains obligated for existing liabilities under the previous pension plan.

 

See http://www.cityofknoxville.org/budget for more details on information provided at the budget retreat.

 

 

4.  League to Highlight History of Struggle for Voting Rights

 

The League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County has announced a new initiative, “Lest We Forget,” an effort to highlight and continue a long tradition of education and advocacy around the right to vote and encouragement to participate in the democratic process at all levels of government.

 

On Saturday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. at Pellissippi State Community College, the League will screen the film “The People Speak,” which records the history of many groups, races, religions and political parties who fought for the right to vote.

 

In addition to the film, there will be a panel discussion, a reception, and an awards presentation for the winners of a contest to write the best essays on current events related to voting and participation in the democratic process.

 

High school and college students, as well as community members of all ages, are urged to submit essays. Awards will be presented, and all essays will be compiled into a book and presented to the East Tennessee History Center and the Beck Cultural Center. The essay deadline is Feb. 21. For details, contact Vivian Shipe at DoctorShipe@yahoo.com or 617-8353.

 

 

5.  Neighborhood and Government Calendar

 

Include your neighborhood-related event or meeting in this space. Call 215-3232.

 

All government meetings will be held in either the Large or Small Assembly Room unless otherwise noted. For a complete list of meetings of various city boards and commissions, visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/calendar/.

 

Also see: Community Events Calendar: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/events.pdf

 

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to attend a public meeting, please contact Stephanie Brewer Cook at 215-2034 or scook@cityofknoxville.org no less

than 48 hours prior to the meeting you wish to attend.

 

Saturday, February 15 — 10 a.m.

South Haven Neighborhood Association (Third Saturdays)

Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 1615 Price Ave.

Pat Harmon, 591-3958

 

Monday, February 17 — 7 p.m.

Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood Association

(Third Mondays except June, July, December)

All are welcome to attend.

Ronnie Collins, 637-9630

 

Monday, February 17 — 7 p.m.

Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization

Board Meeting (Third Mondays except January)

Contact Judith Neff for Location

Judith Neff, merlin2@comcast.net, 567-7980

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 5 p.m.

Knox County Board of Education – Work Session *Rescheduled from February 17

(Monday before the regular meeting and third Mondays, except holidays or holiday weeks)

First Floor Board Room, Andrew Johnson Building, 912 South Gay St.

For agenda, work sessions, and other items:

Visit http://knoxschools.org. Click on “Board of Education.”

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 6 p.m.

Delrose Drive Neighborhood Watch (Third Tuesdays)

Riverview Baptist Church, 3618 Delrose Drive
Corina and John Buffalow, 523-0102

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 6:30 p.m.

Lonsdale United for Change (Third Tuesdays)

Lonsdale Recreation Center, Stonewall Ave.

Steve Ritter, 973-0877

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 7 p.m.

Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association (Third Tuesdays, except December)

Speaker: Ethiel Garlington, Director of Preservation Field Services, East Tennessee Preservation Alliance

Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail

http://edgewoodpark.us/

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 7 p.m.

City Council (Every Other Tuesday)

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/citycouncil

Agenda: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/citycouncil/agenda.pdf

 

Thursday, February 20 — 8:30 a.m.

Historic Zoning Commission (Third Thursdays)

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/historic.asp

 

Thursday, February 20 — 12 p.m.

KUB Board of Commissioners (Third Thursdays, except July)

Historic Miller’s Building, 445 S. Gay St.

See www.kub.org. Click on “About Us” at top of the page.

 

Thursday, February 20 — 4 p.m.

City Board of Zoning Appeals (Third Thursdays)

Small Assembly Room

Pre-Agenda Meeting: 3 p.m. in Room 511

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/zoning.asp

 

Thursday, February 20 — 6 p.m.

MPC Public Meeting

Review of Preliminary Proposals for Updating Knoxville’s

One Year Plan for the West and Northwest Sectors

See www.knoxmpc.org …“Plans and Studies” … “Sector Plans.”

Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church, Rm. 31, 7234 Middlebrook Pike.

Mike Brusseau, 215-2500 or mike.brusseau@knoxmpc.org

Thursday, February 20 — 6:30 p.m.

Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association

Monthly Meeting (Third Thursdays)

Community Club House, 916 Shamrock Avenue at Henagar St.

 

Saturday, February 22 — 1 p.m.

Burlington Homeowners & Residents Association

Burlington Library, Asheville Highway

Next Meeting: March 22

Kimberley Fowler, ccfp@comcast.net, 524-7094

 

Monday, February 24 — 1:45 p.m. (zoning at 5 p.m.)

Knox County Commission

(Fourth Mondays, Jan.-Oct. Third Mondays, Nov.-Dec.)

www.knoxcounty.org/commission

Agenda: Click on “Commission Agendas”

Public Forum held at beginning & ending of meeting

Zoning Issues heard starting at 5 p.m.

 

Monday, February 24 — 5:30 p.m.

Downtown Residents Board Meeting

Central Business Improvement District

Knoxville Chamber offices, 17 Market Square

http://downtownknoxville.org/

Michele Hummel, 246-2654

 

Monday, February 24 — 5:30 p.m.

Pembroke Condominium Association (Last Mondays, except May and December)

Lobby of Pembroke, 508 Union Ave.

Jessie Brown, 525-6500

 

Tuesday, February 25 — 6 p.m.

Inskip Community Association (Asociación de la Comunidad de Inskip)

Community Meeting (Fourth Tuesdays)

Inskip Baptist Church, 4810 Rowan Rd.

Betty Jo Mahan, 679-2748, bettymahan@knology.net

 

Tuesday, February 25 — 6 p.m.

MPC Public Meeting

Review of Preliminary Proposals for Updating Knoxville’s

One Year Plan for the South Sector

See www.knoxmpc.org …“Plans and Studies ”… “Sector Plans.”

Community Room, Flenniken Landing, 115 Flenniken Avenue.

Mike Brusseau, 215-2500 or mike.brusseau@knoxmpc.org

 

Tuesday, February 25 — 6:30 p.m.

Chilhowee Park Neighborhood Association (Last Tuesdays)

Administration Building, Knoxville Zoo

Paul Ruff, 696-6584

 

Thursday, February 27 — 9 a.m.

Special Events Community Meeting (Fourth Thursdays, Jan.-Oct.)

“Meet with city services that may assist in planning your event.”

Civic Coliseum Ballroom, Third Floor

Free Parking available at Civic Coliseum Parking Garage

Office of Special Events, 215-4248

 

Thursday, February 27 — 3:30 p.m.

Better Building Board

(Last Thursday, Jan.-Oct. First Thursday, Dec.)

Small Assembly Room, City-County Building

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/betterbuilding.asp

 

Friday, February 28 — 9:30 a.m.

Public Officer Hearing – Neighborhood Codes Enforcement

(Usually held on the Friday following Better Building Board meetings)

The PO considers action on violations of city’s building codes.

Small Assembly Room, City County Building

 

Saturday, March 1 — 1:30 p.m.

“The People Speak”

Howard Zinn film on history of efforts to secure voting rights

Panel Discussion, Reception, and Awards Presentation

(Awards for essays on current issues about voting and citizen involvement)

League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County

Pellissippi State Community College, Hardin Valley Road

Vivian Shipe, DoctorShipe@yahoo.com, 617-8353

 

Monday, March 3 — 5 p.m.

Knox County Board of Education – Work Session

(Monday before the regular meeting and the third Mondays, except holidays or holiday weeks)

First Floor Board Room, Andrew Johnson Building, 912 South Gay St.

For agenda, work sessions, and other items:

Visit http://knoxschools.org. Click on “Board of Education.”

 

Monday, March 3 — 5:30 p.m.

Council of Involved Neighborhoods (COIN)

(First Mondays, except holidays)

CAC/L.T. Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave.

Dave Gartner, 862-2066

 

Monday, March 3 — 7 p.m.

Cedar Heights Residents Association (First Mondays)

5316 Cedar Heights Rd.

Jabrahamson2012@gmail.com or 765-1047

 

Tuesday, March 4 — 5 p.m.

Dandridge Avenue Neighborhood Watch (First Tuesdays)

Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave.

Lawrence Washington, 524-4498

 

Tuesday, March 4 — 6:30 p.m.

Parkridge Community Organization (First Tuesdays)

Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine St.

Jerry Caldwell, 329-9943

 

Tuesday, March 4 — 7 p.m.

Mechanicsville Community Association (First Tuesdays)

Fairview Recreation Center, 1628 Dora St.

Charles Wright, 637-1802

 

Wednesday, March 5 — 5 p.m.

Knox County Board of Education (First Wednesdays, except holiday weeks)

Large Assembly Room, City County Building

For agenda, work sessions, and other items:

Visit http://knoxschools.org/. Click on “Board of Education”

 

Thursday, March 6 — 8:30 a.m.

City Tree Board (First Thursdays)

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue

www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/treeboard

David Vandergriff, Tree Board Chair, dgriff@tennessee.edu

 

Thursday, March 6 — 4 p.m.

Montgomery Village Resident Association (First Thursdays)

4600 Joe Lewis Rd. #175

Tonja Warren, 577-5555

 

Saturday, March 8 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

            Neighborhood Awards & Networking Luncheon

            For All City Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Organizations

            Office of Neighborhoods

            David Massey, 215-3232, dmassey@cityofknoxville.org

 

Monday, March 10 — 7 p.m.

Town Hall East

(Second Mondays in September, November, January, March and May)

Fellowship Hall, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 409 Asheville Highway

Mac Goodwin, 524-9954

 

Monday, March 10 — 3 p.m.

Northgate Resident Association (Second Mondays)

Social Hall, 4301 Whittle Springs Rd.

David Wildsmith, 219-0417

 

Monday, March 10 — 5-6 p.m.

Michael Meadowview Neighborhood Watch (Second Mondays)

CAC East Neighborhood Center, 4200 Asheville Hwy.

Marian Bailey, 525-5625

 

Monday, March 10 — 6 p.m.

Cold Springs Neighborhood Watch (Second Mondays)

Magnolia Avenue Methodist Church, 2700 Magnolia Avenue (Harrison St. Entrance)

Terrell Patrick, 525-4833

 

Monday, March 10 — 6 p.m.

Lyons View Community Club (Second Mondays)

Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Ave.

Mary Brewster, 454-2390

 

Monday, March 10 — 6 p.m.

Vestal Community Organization (Second Mondays)

South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Old Maryville Pike

Newman Seay, 577-4593

 

Monday, March 10 — 6:30 p.m.

Old North Knoxville (Second Mondays)

St. James Episcopal, Parish Hall, 1101 N. Broadway

Lauren Rider, 964-3905

 

Monday, March 10 — 6:30 p.m.

Community Potluck

Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization (Second Mondays)

Central United Methodist Church, 210 Third Ave.

Judith Neff, 567-7980

 

Monday, March 10 — 7 p.m.

Belle Morris Community Action Group (Second Mondays)

City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave.

www.bellemorris.com

Rick Wilen, 524-5008

 

Monday, March 10 — 7-8 p.m.

A Knox County Health Department presentation

Fountain City Town Hall (Second Mondays, September-April)

Church of the Good Shepherd, 5337 Jacksboro Pike

Ken Cloninger, 688-6257, kcloninger@comcast.net

 

Tuesday, March 11 — 11:45 a.m.

Agenda Review, Metropolitan Planning Commission

(Tuesday before MPC’s monthly meeting)

Small Assembly Room, City County Building

 

Tuesday, March 11 — 2 p.m.

Western Heights Resident Association (Second Tuesdays)

Building to the right of the mail boxes when you enter Western Heights

Jamesena Nolan, 237-5558

 

Tuesday, March 11 — 6 p.m.

Brown Avenue Neighborhood Watch (Second Tuesdays)

Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, 2121 Hoitt Ave.

Jimmy Ramsey, 637-0243

 

Tuesday, March 11 — 7 p.m.

Mechanicsville Neighborhood Watch Association (Second Tuesdays)

Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, College St.

R. Bentley Marlow, 607-4357

Wednesday, March 12 — 11:30 a.m.

Community Forum (Second Wednesdays)

West Knoxville Library, 100 Golf Club Rd. Kingston Pike

Sue Mauer, 690-0269

 

Wednesday, March 12 — 1 p.m.

100 Block Association (Second Wednesdays)

Dewhirst Properties, 123 S. Gay St.

Jody Freeman, 525-1554

 

Wednesday, March 12 — 4:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Advisory Council, City of Knoxville

(Every Second Wednesday, except July and December)

CAC / L.T. Ross Building, 2247 Western Avenue

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/neighborhoods

David Massey, 215-3232

Thursday, March 13 — 1:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Planning Commission (Second Thursdays)

http://www.knoxmpc.org

Agenda: http://agenda.knoxmpc.org

 

Thursday, March 13 — 5:30 p.m.

City Council Workshop

Knoxville City Council Workshop

Topic: Proposed Homelessness Plan

Main (Large) Assembly Room, City-County Building

 

Thursday, March 13 — 6 p.m.

Lonsdale Homes Resident Association (Second Thursdays)

Community Building, 1956 Goins Dr.

Phyllis Patrick, 323-7224

 

Thursday, March 13 — 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Greenwood Heights Neighborhood Watch (Second Thursdays)
Corner of Buttercup Circle and Sundrop Dr.
Alice Wershing at awershing@aol.com

 

Thursday, March 13 — 5:30 p.m.

Knoxville City Council Workshop

Topic: Proposed Homelessness Plan

Main (Large) Assembly Room, City-County Building

 

Friday, March 14 — 6 p.m.

Beaumont Community Organization (Second Fridays)

Community Room, Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1033 Elm St.

Natasha Murphy, 936-0139

 

Monday, March 17 — 7 p.m.

West Hills Community Association (Third Mondays)

Executive Committee: Jan., March, April, July, Aug., Sept., Nov., Dec.

General Meeting: February, May and October

First Church of the Nazarene, 538 Vanosdale Rd.

Ashley Williams, 313-0282

 

Monday, March 24 — 7-8:30 p.m.

South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association

Bi-Monthly Meeting (Fourth Mondays, odd months, except holidays)

Woodlawn Christian Church, 4339 Woodlawn Pike

Janice Tocher, 686-6789

 

Saturday, March 29 — 9 a.m. until last person is heard

“Coffee with the Councilman”

(Last Saturday of Each Quarter)

Vice Mayor and First District City Council Member Nick Pavlis

Bring your concerns or stop by to chat; open to all city residents.

Roundup Restaurant, 3643 Sevierville Pike

Nick Pavlis, 454-7216

 

Monday, April 7 — 6:30 p.m.

Wesley Neighbors Community Association

(First Mondays, even-numbered months)

Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Rd.

Donnie Ernst, 207-9355

 

Thursday, April 10 — 5:30 p.m.

Knoxville City Council Workshop

Topic:  Pocket Neighborhoods

Small Assembly Room, City-County Building

 

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A reminder:

The Lakemoor Hills Art Club has moved its Monday evening meeting time at Lake Hills Church to 3-5pm for the dark winter months. Several of our members prefer not to drive in the dark.

If you’ve ever wanted to get in some experience on still life subjects, this is your chance to join an interesting group of neighbors and artists. We welcome everyone from beginner to accomplished.

Questions? Call Kenneth Pace at 865-919-4357 or email him at kennpace@gmail.com.

Hi everyone

The next trail work day for IC king is this Sunday February 9 at 9 am. There’s still lots to do from the north side and possibly on the recently re-opened south entrance. We’ll gather at the north parking lot and split up from there. There will be more Brush clearing, shoring up wet spots, and fun stuff like adding boardwalks. Bring gloves and water and we’ll find a tool for you. If you have loppers, chain saws, brush clearing tools, etc – even better!
It’s been really exciting to see the park get some more attention and to see more hikers and bikers than cruisers. Although we’re facing a temporary disruption when Kub runs a gas line across the park, we’ve been assured that the end result will be even better, and the latest discussions have focused on adjusting the line to a less disruptive option.
This should be such an asset to the area in the coming years – eventually connected to the knox-blount greenway and to other park and trail sites. Come on out and see for yourself!

India Lane (for the Appalachian mountain bike club)
Raines Ln

I understand Chris’ concern about bumper stickers which identify us as being from this neighborhood. That said, the whole purpose for the stickers is so that the Sheriff’s department reviewing videos after break-ins would be able to quickly dismiss those of us who live in the Lakemoor Hills area. It will make it much easier and quicker to try to find miscreants leaving after they have stolen something. I think it is probably worth strongly considering.

I would strongly suggest that everyone in the neighborhood get one of our Lakemoor Hills Homeowners Association bumper stickers for the rear bumper of your car(s). This will make it much easier for the Sheriff to sort out anyone strange to the neighborhood if they need to track a miscreant leaving the neighborhood.  Also, if you know of family members or neighbors who don’t have stickers, I recommend that you suggest that they get them also to make identification easier. I will find out who you need to contact about getting the stickers. Of course they are available at all Homeowners Association meetings.

Ed Jeffries gedwardjeffries@comcast.net

I think I have finally conquered part of getting on this web site.

Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory – Vol. 7, No. 4 – Friday, January 24, 2014

 

1.  Old North Elects New Officers, Board Members

2.  Send in Your Neighborhood News

3.  Fire Department, Red Cross Join Together for Smoke Alarm Service

4.  One Week to Go:  Nominate the Good Neighbor of the Year

5.  Consider Serving on the Neighborhood Advisory Council

6.  Know Your Government — and Learn How to Run for Elected Office

7.  Community Development Seeks Action on Blighted Properties

8.  Neighborhoods Can Testify on Blighted Properties

9.  KCDC to Present Five Points Master Plan for Walter P. Taylor Area

10.  Neighborhood and Government Calendar

 

Published by the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhoods to report news important to Knoxville’s residential neighborhoods.

 

1.  Old North Elects New Officers, Board Members

 

Old North Knoxville has elected new officers and board members.

 

Andie Ray is ONK’s new president, replacing Lauren Rider, who has been in the post for several years. Andrew Ray (no relation to Andie) was elected vice president, succeeding Beth Booker. Joy Guilford was named treasurer, following in the footsteps of Rhonda Parker. Allison Rosenberg continues as secretary.

 

Board elections were held last fall, and the new board now includes Jonathan Ball, Beth Booker, Pete Creel, Kim Davis, Jeremy Jennings, Joy Guilford, Allison Rosenberg, Sean Bolen, Laurence Eaton, Lauren Rider, Rebecca McCurdy, Andie Ray, Andrew Ray, Dodi Payne, Marcus Phelps, James Pierce, Rebecca Ridner, and Donna Spencer, along with Board Member Emeritus Chester Kilgore.

 

The ONK neighborhood is located a) within the triangle formed by North Broadway, North Central, and East Woodland, and b) in the area bounded by Hall of Fame, North Broadway, First Creek, and East Glenwood.

 

 

2.  Send in Your Neighborhood News

 

Has your organization elected new officers or board members lately? Have you launched a new program or project? Set the dates for your regular meetings for this year?

 

If so, consider using this almost-weekly newsletter to spread the word about your organization. The Neighborhood Advisory is read not only by other neighborhood groups but also by members of City Council and other elected officials, Metropolitan Planning Commission and other appointed bodies, and city staff, among many others. It is a great way to raise your profile to a targeted audience that knows about, cares about and follows neighborhood issues and activities.

 

You can submit your news by contacting David Massey at dmassey@cityofknoxville.org or 215-3232.

 

 

3.  Fire Department, Red Cross Join Together for Smoke Alarm Service

 

The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) and the American Red Cross of Tennessee Mountain Valley (ARC) are teaming up for a targeted approach to preventing household fires.

 

The two organizations will be distributing and installing smoke alarms in three strategic neighborhoods this Saturday (tomorrow). ARC and KFD chose Burlington, Lonsdale and Oakwood-Lincoln Park neighborhoods for this program due to their higher-than-average incident rates for household fires.

 

Starting at 11 a.m. this Saturday, January 25, ARC volunteers and KFD will go door to door in the three neighborhoods until 3 p.m. Residents can have their existing smoke alarms tested or receive new alarms. The service is free of charge to home residents.

 

Benjamin Prijatel, regional communications director for ARC, remarked that 90 percent of the disasters that ARC responds to are household fires. Every dollar that is spent on fire prevention saves four dollars on the back end and countless lives.

 

If you live within one of the three aforementioned neighborhoods and would like to be sure the KFD/ARC team visits you on Saturday, contact KFD Captain Paul Trumpore at 321-1166.

 

Any city resident can request free smoke detector servicing or replacement by calling KFD’s Fire Prevention Bureau at 595-4672.

 

 

4.  One Week to Go:  Nominate the Good Neighbor of the Year

 

The Office of Neighborhoods and the Neighborhood Advisory Council are accepting nominations for the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award.

 

The award is presented annually to a Knoxville resident who — in a spirit of cooperation and with commitment to inclusive community — has devoted time and talent in service to his or her neighbors and neighborhood.  Named after the late Diana Conn, the award is meant to honor someone who makes a positive contribution at the neighborhood level without seeking recognition for their service.

 

Nominations are now open and will be accepted through Friday, January 31, 2014.  The nominee must be a resident of the City of Knoxville and must have made a contribution to their community during calendar year 2013, although their service may have begun long before.

 

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Council will choose the winner from the pool of nominees.  The winner will be honored during the Neighborhood Networking Luncheon to be held Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

 

To learn more, and to obtain a copy of the nomination form, visit this web page:

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/development/neighborhoods/neighboraward.asp

 

Call Natalie Crone at 215-3456 to have a hard copy of the nomination form mailed to you.

 

 

5.  Consider Serving on the Neighborhood Advisory Council

 

Applications are due Friday, February 7, for those interested in serving on Mayor Rogero’s Neighborhood Advisory Council.

 

Appointed by the Mayor, the NAC provides insight and advice to the city administration on a wide variety of neighborhood-related issues. NAC is composed of two neighborhood leaders from each of the six City Council districts and at least three at-large members. Under current NAC procedures, each member serves one full 3-year term.

 

NAC meets from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at CAC’s L.T. Ross Building, 2247 Western Avenue.

 

Six NAC seats are up for appointment. The seats, areas covered and current occupants are:

Seat 1-A (South Knoxville and Fort Sanders) – Cathy Irwin

Seat 2-A (West Knoxville) – vacant (had been occupied by the late Suzanne Kurth)

Seat 3-B (Northwest Knoxville) – Mae Moody

Seat 6-B (Parts of East, West and Northwest Knoxville) – Rick Roach

At Large Seat A – vacant (had been occupied by Bobby Braly, who moved out of state)

At Large Seat B – Barbara Pelot

 

Appointees to the district seats must live in that particular City Council district, whereas appointees for at-large seats can live anywhere in the city.

 

To be considered for one of these positions, interested persons are asked to fill out an application form, which is available online:

www.cityofknoxville.org/development/neighborhoods/AdvisoryCouncilApplication.pdf.

 

Visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/development/neighborhoods/advisory.asp to learn more about the NAC, the duties of an NAC member, and details about the appointment process.

 

To obtain a hard copy of the application form, call David Massey, neighborhood coordinator, at 215-3232.

 

 

6.  Know Your Government — and Learn how to Run for Elected Office

 

The League of Women Voters of Knoxville and Knox County is now accepting applications for its Citizens Academy.

 

The annual program is designed to engage, educate and bring together Knoxville and Knox County citizens who want to make positive changes in their community with experienced government and non-governmental leaders.

 

This year’s academy will focus on the process involved with pursuing an elected office, teaching the participants the basics of running for office. The information presented will focus primarily on state and local positions.

 

The League is seeking about 30 participants for the Academy. Sessions will take place on three Saturdays —February 15 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. February 22 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and March 8 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. with a reception to follow. There is no charge for the class.   Participants should plan to attend all three sessions.

 

The Citizens Academy application can be found at www.lwvknoxville.org. Click on “Citizens Academy” in the left-hand navigation column. Contact Rynn Dupes at 803-8763 for more  information or to have a hard copy of the application mailed to you.

 

Return completed applications by email to League@lwvknoxville.org or by mail to League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County, P.O. Box 31825, Knoxville, TN 37930.

 

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government.

 

 

7.  Community Development Seeks Action on Blighted Properties

 

The city’s Better Building Board (BBB) next week will consider action on two properties that ultimately could be acquired by the city at fair market value using its eminent domain powers, if the owners fail to address codes violations.

 

Also, the BBB will hear an appeal of a 60-day repair or demolition order issued by the Public Officer last December to the owners of and/or parties with an interest in 438 Hiawassee Avenue. The property has accumulated over $6,000 in back city and county taxes and three lot liens totaling $1,000. Apparently, the owners failed to act on a June 2013 repair-only order on the burned-out structure.

 

Affected neighborhood groups may wish to be present to testify on the impact of these properties on the neighborhood. The BBB meets at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building.

 

The properties targeted by Community Development include a vacant lot on Cansler Avenue (Parcel ID 094F-N-031) and a blighted structure at 434 East Quincy Avenue.

 

The BBB — composed of five citizens appointed by the Mayor — will be asked by the Community Development Department to either “determine” or “certify” that the properties are blighted based on criteria spelled out in a city ordinance. These are the first steps toward the city possibly acquiring the properties at fair market value, if the owner fails to take steps to cure the blight.

 

See http://www.cityofknoxville.org/plansreview/agenda_bbb.pdf for a full copy of the January BBB agenda, with details and owner information on each property.

 

Blighted properties acquired by the city are put up for sale through Community Development’s Homemaker’s Program. For more on this program, see:

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/development/homemaker/.

 

 

8.  Neighborhoods Can Testify on Blighted Properties

 

Twenty properties are on the agenda for the City’s next Public Officer Hearing at 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 31.

 

The Public Officer — David Brace, director of the Public Service Department — will hear testimony on buildings that inspectors contend are in violation of the city’s building codes. Testimony can also be made by the property owners, neighbors, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders, such as lien holders.

 

The Public Officer then decides whether to issue an order requiring that the violations be addressed in a certain period of time. Failure by the owner to cure the problem may result in the boarding or demolition of a structure, or the cleanup of a dirty or overgrown lot, with costs billed to the owner. A property owner may appeal the Public Officer’s decision to the Better Building Board and, ultimately, to Chancery Court.

The properties that have been approved to be heard for repair/demolition orders are: 1365 Armstrong Avenue (Accessory structure only), 1220 West Baxter Avenue, 1351 Bertie Rand Street, 714 N. Broadway, 718 N. Broadway, 1104 Buena Road, 6124 Cougar Drive (pool only), 1024 Crozier Avenue (including accessory structure),4213 Drifting Dr. (including accessory structure), 3310 Forestdale Avenue (garage only), 621 Hiawassee Avenue (including accessory structure), 3617 Montgomery Avenue, 3003 Pine Lane (pool only), 2312 Sam Houston Street, 3736 Skyline Drive, and 1007 Tennessee Avenue.

 

The properties that have already been given emergency repair/demolition orders and are now to be confirmed are: 927 Knoxville College Drive (Brandon Hall), 2805 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., and 1523 Reynolds Street a/k/a 901 Knoxville College Drive.

 

BBB will also be asked to approve the emergency boarding of 3310 Forestdale Avenue.

 

If any of these properties are in your neighborhood, you might wish to consider sending a representative of your organization to the meeting to submit testimony about the impact of the property on the neighborhood.

 

The full January 31 agenda, with details on each property, can be found at www.cityofknoxville.org/plansreview/agenda_poh.pdf by close of business today.

 

 

9.  KCDC to Present Five Points Master Plan for Walter P. Taylor Area

 

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) will present the Five Points Master Plan for the redevelopment of the footprint of Walter P. Taylor Homes and Dr. Lee L. Williams Senior Complex at the Walter P. Taylor Boys and Girls Club on Monday, January 27, 2014 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

KCDC’s Master Planning team led by Johnson Architecture has held two previous public workshops to gather resident and stakeholder input on the project. This input has been incorporated into the Master Plan and includes proposals for different types of housing and new infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks and green spaces for the community.

“KCDC and our Master Planning team have been meeting with community members and working on this Master Plan process for months,” KCDC President and CEO Alvin Nance said. “We cannot succeed without the full cooperation of those who live and work in Five Points, and we are very excited to be able to unveil our plan to the public to hear their feedback and gain their support.”

The Master Planning Team consists of Johnson Architecture, Urban Collage, The Communities Group, Vision Engineering and Development Services, Carol R. Johnson Associates and the Real Property Research Group.

The Master Plan will outline a phased redevelopment strategy, and KCDC will discuss the next steps to accomplish the objectives. The total cost of the Five Points revitalization will be approximately $85 million and is estimated to take place over 10-12 years. KCDC is already nearly three years into the process, and KCDC and its owner’s representative, Partners Development, have already completed several major construction projects in Five Points.

Beginning in August of 2012, 86 units of Walter P. Taylor Homes and 97 units of Dr. Lee L. Williams Senior Complex were demolished as part of a first phase to replace older public housing in Five Points with new units.

In total, 122 units of senior and family-style housing have been constructed to replace the demolished units. Residents displaced by the demolition of units at Walter P. Taylor Homes have received priority placement in a new unit in Five Points, priority placement at another KCDC property or a Section 8 voucher.

After the meeting, the Five Points Master Plan will be posted with summary reports from the two previous public meetings on KCDC’s website (www.kcdc.org) under the “Five Points Revitalization” icon.

Since 1936, KCDC has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Knoxville and Knox County. KCDC’s mission is to improve and transform neighborhoods and communities by providing quality affordable housing, advancing development initiatives and fostering self-sufficiency. For more information, call 865-403-1100or visit http://www.kcdc.org.

 

 

10.  Neighborhood and Government Calendar

 

Include your neighborhood-related event or meeting in this space. Call 215-3232.

 

All government meetings will be held in either the Large or Small Assembly Room unless otherwise noted. For a complete list of meetings of various city boards and commissions, visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/calendar/.

 

Also see: Community Events Calendar: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/events.pdf

 

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to attend a public meeting, please contact Stephanie Brewer Cook at 215-2034 or scook@cityofknoxville.org no less

than 48 hours prior to the meeting you wish to attend.

 

Saturday, January 25 — 5-8 p.m.

Understanding Place: A Community Dialogue on Race, Geography and Home

Potluck Dinner and Dialogue

Speaker: City Councilman and Former Mayor Daniel Brown

Sponsored by KnowHow, a community organization

UNITE Building, 1124 N. Broadway

Elizabeth Wright, erhwright@gmail.com, 202-5447

 

Monday, January 27 — 1:45 p.m. (zoning at 5 p.m.)

Knox County Commission

(Fourth Mondays, Jan.- Oct. Third Mondays, Nov.-Dec.)

www.knoxcounty.org/commission

Agenda: Click on “Commission Agendas”

Public Forum held at beginning & ending of meeting

Zoning Issues heard starting at 5 p.m.

 

Monday, January 27 — 5:30 p.m.

Pembroke Condominium Association (Last Mondays except May and December)

Lobby of Pembroke, 508 Union Ave.

Jessie Brown, 525-6500

 

Monday, January 27 — 5:30-7:30 p.m.

KCDC Five Points Master Plan Presentation

Walter P. Taylor Boys and Girls Club, 2248 MCalla Avenue

865-403-1100 or http://www.kcdc.org

See article above

 

Monday, January 27 — 7- 8:30 p.m.

South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association

Bi-Monthly Meeting (Fourth Mondays, odd months, except holidays)

Woodlawn Christian Church, 4339 Woodlawn Pike

Janice Tocher, 686-6789

 

Tuesday, January 28 – 6 p.m.

Inskip Community Association (Asociación de la Comunidad de Inskip)

Community Meeting (Fourth Tuesdays)

Inskip Baptist Church, 4810 Rowan Rd.

Betty Jo Mahan, 679-2748, bettymahan@knology.net

 

Tuesday, January 28 — 6:30 p.m.

Chilhowee Park Neighborhood Association (Last Tuesdays)

Administration Building, Knoxville Zoo

Paul Ruff, 696-6584

 

Thursday, January 30 — 3:30 p.m.

Better Building Board

(Last Thursday, Jan.- Oct. First Thursday, Dec.)

Small Assembly Room, City-County Building

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/betterbuilding.asp

 

Thursday, January 30 — 5:30 pm

Knoxville City Council Workshop

Topic: Proposed Changes to the Sign Ordinance

Main Assembly Room, City-County Building

 

Thursday, January 30, 2014 — 6 pm

Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC)

Knox County Library West (Bearden Branch) 100 Golf Club Rd.

PARC office, 215-3869

 

Friday, January 31 — 9:30 a.m.

Public Officer Hearing – Neighborhood Codes Enforcement

(Usually held on the Friday following Better Building Board meetings)

The PO considers action on violations of city’s building codes.

Small Assembly Room, City County Building

 

Monday, February 3 — 5 p.m.

Knox County Board of Education – Work Session

(Monday before the regular meeting and the third Mondays, except holidays or holiday weeks)

First Floor Board Room, Andrew Johnson Building, 912 South Gay St.

For agenda, work sessions, and other items:

Visit http://knoxschools.org. Click on “Board of Education.”

 

Monday, February 3 — 5:30 p.m.

Council of Involved Neighborhoods (COIN)

(First Mondays except holidays)

CAC/L.T. Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave.

Dave Gartner, 862-2066

 

Monday, February 3 — 6:30 p.m.

Wesley Neighbors Community Association

(First Mondays, even-numbered months)

Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Rd.

Donnie Ernst, 207-9355

 

Monday, February 3 — 7 p.m.

Cedar Heights Residents Association (First Mondays)

5316 Cedar Heights Rd.

Jabrahamson2012@gmail.com or 765-1047

 

Tuesday, February 4 — 5 p.m.

Dandridge Avenue. Neighborhood Watch (First Tuesdays)

Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave.

Lawrence Washington, 524-4498

 

Tuesday, February 4 — 6:30 p.m.

Parkridge Community Organization (First Tuesdays)

Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine St.

Jerry Caldwell, 329-9943

 

Tuesday, February 4 — 7 p.m.

City Council (Every Other Tuesday)

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/citycouncil

Agenda: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/citycouncil/agenda.pdf

 

Tuesday, February 4 — 7 p.m.

Mechanicsville Community Association (First Tuesdays)

Fairview Recreation Center, 1628 Dora St.

Charles Wright, 637-1802

 

Wednesday, February 5 — 5 p.m.

Knox County Board of Education (First Wednesdays, except holiday weeks)

Large Assembly Room, City County Building

For agenda, work sessions, and other items:

Visit http://knoxschools.org/. Click on “Board of Education”

 

Saturday, February 8 — 1-3 p.m.

Neighborhood Cleanup

Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association

Meet at the clubhouse, Henegar at Shamrock

Emily Ellis, eellis424@gmail.com,  924 3882

 

Monday, February 10 — 3 p.m.

Northgate Resident Association (Second Mondays)

Social Hall, 4301 Whittle Springs Rd.

David Wildsmith, 219-0417

 

Monday, February 10 — 5-6 p.m.

Michael Meadowview Neighborhood Watch (Second Mondays)

CAC East Neighborhood Center, 4200 Asheville Hwy.

Marian Bailey, 525-5625

 

Monday, February 10 — 6 p.m.

Cold Springs Neighborhood Watch (Second Mondays)

Magnolia Avenue Methodist Church, 2700 Magnolia (Harrison St. Entrance)

Terrell Patrick, 525-4833

 

Monday, February 10 — 6 p.m.

Lyons View Community Club (Second Mondays)

Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Ave.

Mary Brewster, 454-2390

 

Monday, February 10 — 6 p.m.

Vestal Community Organization (Second Mondays)

South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Old Maryville Pike

Newman Seay, 577-4593

 

Monday, February 10 — 6:30 p.m.

Old North Knoxville (Second Mondays)

St. James Episcopal, Parish Hall, 1101 N. Broadway

Lauren Rider, 964-3905

 

Monday, February 10 — 6:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting and Community Potluck

Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization (Second Mondays)

Central United Methodist Church, 210 Third Ave.

Judith Neff, 567-7980

 

Monday, February 10 — 7 p.m.

Belle Morris Community Action Group (Second Mondays)

City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave.

www.bellemorris.com

Rick Wilen, 524-5008

 

Monday, February 10 — 7-8 p.m.

Fountain City Town Hall (Second Mondays, September-April)

Church of the Good Shepherd, 5337 Jacksboro Pike

Ken Cloninger, 688-6257, kcloninger@comcast.net

 

Tuesday, February 11 — 11:45 a.m.

Agenda Review, Metropolitan Planning Commission

(Tuesday before MPC’s monthly meeting)

Small Assembly Room, City County Building

 

Tuesday, February 11 — 2 p.m.

Western Heights Resident Association (Second Tuesdays)

Building to the right of the mail boxes when you enter Western Heights

Jamesena Nolan, 237-5558

 

Tuesday, February 11 — 5:30 p.m.

Public Meeting / City of Knoxville

Topic: New Plan on Homelessness in Knoxville

Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. at East Fifth Ave.

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/development/homelessnessplandraft2014.pdf

 

Tuesday, February 11 — 6 p.m.

Brown Avenue Neighborhood Watch (Second Tuesdays)

Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, 2121 Hoitt Ave.

Jimmy Ramsey, 637-0243

 

Tuesday, February 11 — 7 p.m.

Mechanicsville Neighborhood Watch Association (Second Tuesdays)

Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, College St.

R. Bentley Marlow, 607-4357

Wednesday, February 12 — 11:30 a.m.

Community Forum (Second Wednesdays)

West Knoxville Library, 100 Golf Club Rd. Kingston Pike

Sue Mauer, 690-0269

 

Wednesday, February 12 — 1 p.m.

100 Block Association (Second Wednesdays)

Dewhirst Properties, 123 S. Gay St.

Jody Freeman, 525-1554

 

Wednesday, February 12 — 4:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Advisory Council

(Every Second Wednesday, except December)

Venue to be determined

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/neighborhoods

David Massey, 215-3232

Thursday, February 13 — 1:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Planning Commission (Second Thursdays)

http://www.knoxmpc.org

Agenda: http://agenda.knoxmpc.org

 

Thursday, February 13 — 5:30 p.m.

City Council Workshop

Topic #1:  Economic Development Activities in Innovation Valley

Topic #2: Complete Streets

Small Assembly Room, City County Building, 400 Main St.

 

Thursday, February 13 — 6 p.m.

Lonsdale Homes Resident Association (Second Thursdays)

Community Building, 1956 Goins Dr.

Phyllis Patrick, 323-7224

 

Thursday, February 13 — 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Greenwood Heights Neighborhood Watch (Second Thursdays)
Corner of Buttercup Circle and Sundrop Dr.
Alice Wershing at awershing@aol.com

 

Saturday, February 15 — 10 a.m.

South Haven Neighborhood Association (Third Saturdays)

Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 1615 Price Ave.

Pat Harmon, 591-3958

 

Monday, February 17 — 7 p.m.

West Hills Community Association (Third Mondays)

Executive Committee: Jan., March, April, July, Aug., Sept., Nov., Dec.

General Meeting: February, May and October

First Church of the Nazarene, 538 Vanosdale Rd.

Ashley Williams, 313-0282

 

Monday, February 17 — 7 p.m.

Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood Association

(Third Mondays except June, July, December)

All are welcome to attend.

Ronnie Collins, 637-9630

 

Monday, February 17 — 7 p.m.

Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization

Board Meeting (Third Mondays except January)

Contact Judith Neff for Location

Judith Neff, merlin2@comcast.net, 567-7980

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 5 p.m.

Knox County Board of Education – Work Session *Rescheduled from February 17

(Monday before the regular meeting and third Mondays, except holidays or holiday weeks)

First Floor Board Room, Andrew Johnson Building, 912 South Gay St.

For agenda, work sessions, and other items:

Visit http://knoxschools.org. Click on “Board of Education.”

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 6 p.m.

Delrose Drive Neighborhood Watch (Third Tuesdays)

Riverview Baptist Church, 3618 Delrose Drive
Corina and John Buffalow, 523-0102

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 6:30 p.m.

Lonsdale United for Change (Third Tuesdays)

Lonsdale Recreation Center, Stonewall Ave.

Steve Ritter, 973-0877

 

Tuesday, February 18 — 7 p.m.

Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association (Third Tuesdays except December)

Speakers: Barbara Bunting and Marsha Lehman from Knox County Master Gardeners

Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail

http://edgewoodpark.us/

 

Thursday, February 20 — 8:30 a.m.

Historic Zoning Commission (Third Thursdays)

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/historic.asp

 

Thursday, February 20 — 12 p.m.

KUB Board of Commissioners (Third Thursdays, except July)

Historic Miller’s Building, 445 S. Gay St.

See www.kub.org. Click on “About Us” at top of the page.

 

Thursday, February 20 — 4 p.m.

City Board of Zoning Appeals (Third Thursdays)

Small Assembly Room

Pre-Agenda Meeting: 3 p.m. in Room 511

http://www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/zoning.asp

 

Thursday, February 20 — 6:30 p.m.

Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association

Monthly Meeting (Third Thursdays)

Community Club House, 916 Shamrock Avenue at Henagar St.

 

Saturday, February 22 — 1 p.m.

Burlington Homeowners & Residents Association

Burlington Library, Asheville Highway

Next Meeting: March 22

Kimberley Fowler, ccfp@comcast.net, 524-7094

 

Thursday, February 27 — 5:30 p.m.

Knoxville City Council Workshop

Topic: Proposed Homelessness Plan

Main (Large) Assembly Room, City-County Building

 

Saturday, March 8 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

            Neighborhood Awards & Networking Luncheon

            For All City Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Organizations

            Office of Neighborhoods

            David Massey, 25-3232, dmassey@cityofknoxville.org

 

Monday, March 10 — 7 p.m.

Town Hall East

(Second Mondays in September, November, January, March and May)

Fellowship Hall, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 409 Asheville Highway

Mac Goodwin, 524-9954

 

Thursday, March 13 — 5:30 p.m.

Knoxville City Council Workshop

Topic:  Pocket Neighborhoods

Small Assembly Room, City-County Building

 

Friday, March 14 — 6 p.m.

Beaumont Community Organization (Second Fridays)

Community Room, Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1033 Elm St.

Natasha Murphy, 936-0139

 

Saturday, March 29 — 9 a.m. until last person is heard

“Coffee with the Councilman”

(Last Saturday of Each Quarter)

Vice Mayor and First District City Council Member Nick Pavlis

Bring your concerns or stop by to chat; open to all city residents.

Roundup Restaurant, 3643 Sevierville Pike

Nick Pavlis, 454-7216

 

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