HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-26ADJOURNEDThomas Jefferson Venture Orientation Meeting
June 26, 1997
Minutes
Attending
Locality Represented
Bob Tucker
Kevin Castner
Charlotte Humphris
Karen Lilleleht
Jodie Webber
Sally Thomas
Ann Taylor
Peter Hallock
W. James Eddins
Steve Murray
Charles Rot, gin, Jr.
George Loper
Jim Peterson
Sandy Snook
Jim Gahres
Wayne White
Donald Weaver
Pete Bradshaw
Sm Armstrong
John Cutlip
Frankee Love
A1 Weed
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Fluvanna
Louisa
Nelson
Nelson
Nelson
Nelson
Staff.' Nancy O~Brien, Bonnie Fronfelter
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Thomas.
Adoption of Bylaws: Ms. O~rien reported that there were no suggested changes to the bylaws
since the mid-May meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting and these
changes were reported to Venture members in May. On a motion by Karen Lilleleht and
seconded by Jim Eddins, Venture members unanimously adopted the bylaws.
Action to Remove of Venture Members Not Attendine Meetings: After briefdiscussion of
the adopted bylaws, members reiterated their intent to remove from the Venture those members
who had not attended any meetings thus far. A request was made for staff to notify the six local
governing bodies of the removals and request that suggestions for replacements be forwarded to
the Venture. Any such replacements should bring similar interests to the Venture.
Brainstorming on Organizations to Implement Activities: Members conducted a
bm/nstormmg session on organizations and individuals who should be involved in each of the
activities contained in the regional strategic plan. Staff indicated these would be included in the
final draft of the plan.
Brainstorming on Role of Thomas Jefferson Venture in Implementation of Plan: Members
decided that their futare role in the implememation of the regional strategic plan would be
primarily one of oversight and monitoring. It was suggested that the Venture should meet either
tw/ce a year or quarterly and receive reports from those lead groups caroring out the activities
enumerated in the plan. In addition, Venture members and staff will act as facilitators for
activities, especially those related to sprawl and beamy.
Approval of Regional Strategic Plan: Ms. O~3rien referred to a memo circulated in the week
prior which contained suggested changes to the plan from the Nelson County Board of
Supervisors. George Loper stated that he hoped it was not the intent of the suggested change to
the housing trust fund language that money may not be committed to a regional housing trust
fund. Ms. O~rien responded that such was not the intent, that the Nelson County board simply
wanted to take a look at whether the trust fund under Piedmont Housing Alliance was the best
place for Nelson County. Members agreed to the suggested changes from Nelson County. On a
motion from Al Weed that was seconded by Peter Hallock, Venture members unanimously
approved the Thomas Jefferson Regional Strategic Plan.
Next Meeting: Ms. O~rien reminded members that word from DHCD on qual/fication for
funding wa~ scheduled to take place in September. The next meeting was scheduled for
Thursday, October 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Walker Middle School.
.Other Business: Mr. Peterson announced the official opening ceremony of the new Region Ten
complex on Preston Avenue at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27. Ms. Webber invited members to
the July 4 parade in Earlysville.
There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned.
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