OHNA Meeting

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Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association president Todd Woodson sent this email today:

Dear Neighbors

The November meeting will take place this coming Tuesday,Nov 24 at 7pm in Pleasants Park. We will be holding elections for the upcoming year and considering two proposed changes to the bylaws (see below). Tuesday’s forecast is clear and 52. Not ideal but doable. Please dress accordingly! We will try to keep things on track so the meeting will be as short as possible.

It has been brought to my attention that some statements I never made were included in a post on the community facebook page by a person in the neighborhood. This is regarding the meeting format for the association upcoming meetings. This Tuesdays meeting will be in weather that is not overly harsh so meeting outside is the plan. OHNA traditionally does not meet in December. I made NO statements regarding format after the first of the year because I might not even be re elected so it wouldnt be my decision to make. I respectfully request that you do due diligence if this person or someone else releases official statements i “have made”. Sending out emails to you with the agenda was first started 3 years ago when I was elected president. I do it to be courteous, transparent and to encourage neighbor participation in the meetings.

Here is my REAL take on format options that are POSSIBLE during the new year:

1. Virtual through Zoom. Not ideal but available through City channels at no cost. Volunteer Jenny Friar will be setting that up should that be the desired format in the coming year.
2. Meeting in person during colder months at a Parks Dept venue such as Randolph Community Center or Byrd Park Roundhouse. It is my understanding that Business Meetings are exempt from the 25 person limit. Strict distancing with masks should always be observed.
3. January and February are not usually busy months for neighborhood business so a cancellation could be a possibility should there be nothing to discussed.

We do what we have to to get through this pandemic and I wish you all good health and blessings for the new year.

Hopefully, after December 14, we will have the Richmond 300 issue behind us.

Thanks,

Todd.

Proposed bylaw change to membership requirements: two amendments addressing membership were introduced.
As per bylaws, as a bylaw change, can be voted on at the next scheduled OHNA meeting, 24 November 2020.

Current
Article III- Membership
Section 1: Eligibility. All residents of Oregon Hill at least 18 years of age, and only such residents, shall be eligible to become members of OHNA.

Section 2: Members. Those eligible for membership shall become members of OHNA by attending at least two OHNA meetings within one year and then registering their membership with the Association’s Secretary.

Proposed bylaw change I
ARTICLE III- Membership
SECTION 1: Membership in the association shall be granted to any person 18 years of age or older, residing in the designated Oregon Hill boundaries. Additionally, membership is extended to one vote for each business, school or church within the designated Oregon Hill boundary.

SECTION 2: Membership shall be granted to a resident or a business, school or place of worship in Oregon Hill. Each business, school or place of worship shall designate a sole representative to vote in all matters presented to the association voting membership. Members can register with the association secretary.

Proposed bylaw change II
ARTICLE III- Membership
Section 1: ELIGIBILITY. All residents of Oregon Hill at least 18 years of age, residing within designated Oregon Hill boundaries shall be eligible to become members of OHNA.

Section 2: MEMBERS. Membership in the association shall be granted to any person 18 years of age or older, residing in the designated Oregon Hill boundaries who has attended at least one ONNA meeting out of the previous twelve meetings held. This change is for the year 2020 only, in recognition of the impact of the pandemic.

During 2021, the Bylaws should undergo a systematic revision and update, and membership requirements should be evaluated comprehensively at that time.

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please go over what can be recycled. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, the demand for paper and cardboard boxes remains strong.

Also, Georgia voters approved a state constitutional amendment that could ensure revenue generated from tire sales and disposal tip fees would go toward waste and recycling programs as intended rather than largely getting shifted to the general fund.

Land Use Committee Meets Tuesday

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The Richmond 300 plan is in the agenda of the Land Use Committee this Tuesday Nov. 17th at 1pm.
The Councilpersons on the Land Use Committee are Robertson, Gray, Jones and Trammell.

Many Oregon Hill residents are hoping that Councilperson Stephanie Lynch asks the Land Use Committee to amend the Richmond 300 plan in favor of a Residential future land use designation for Oregon Hill. Many cite her pledge from when she was a candidate.

Awoken By Gunfire (Again)

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Around 5:45 this morning, many Oregon Hill residents were waked up by the sound of gunfire. Maybe 20 to 30 shots.

From the police blotter:

11/05/2020 05:44 RPD Precinct 4 412A1 RANDOM GUNFIRE , INVESTIGATE 700-BLK S PINE ST Enroute
11/05/2020 05:44 RPD Precinct 3 312A6 RANDOM GUNFIRE , INVESTIGATE W 24TH ST/RIVERSIDE DR RICH Arrived

There were reports from resident across the river also.

This reminded many Oregon Hill neighbors of a disturbing incident this past summer.

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please go over what can be recycled. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

And, hey, RECYCLE THOSE POLITICAL SIGNS! Click here to learn more.

On international recycling news, The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Washington, has voiced its approval for China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment updated guidelines for the implementation of brass, copper and aluminum “recycled raw materials” standards, which China previously had planned to introduce in July. The new standards will be implemented Nov. 1 and reinforce ISRI’s long-standing position that scrap is not waste, the association says.”ISRI has been advocating to the Chinese government for nearly 20 years that scrap should be pulled out of the ‘solid waste’ import regime and recognized as a valuable raw material,” ISRI President Robin Wiener says in a news release about China’s new standards. “China is doing just that with selected grades of nonferrous scrap, and we are expecting China to establish additional standards for ferrous metals and plastic pellets in 2021.”She adds, “ ISRI applauds the Chinese government for setting an example, and we call on other governments around the world to follow their lead in recognizing scrap is not waste but a necessary ingredient for achieving a green economy.”