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2021 BoardPresident: Alison Krieser
Vice President: David Pittman Treasurer: Matt Sisk Secretary: Dana Striph Houshian Communications Chair: John Umberger Membership Chair: Rick Crain Member-at-Large: Jeris Queen Member-at-Large: Pat Reimann Member-at-Large: Grant Van Blaricum Past President: Wynne McNabb Cunningham Board Counsel: Don Zentmeyer Meet the Board |
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Bylaws Amendment * 2021 Board Slate * Financial Update * City Council Update * Landscape Update * Entrance Sign Project |
Bylaws Revision
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Update from District 9 City Council Member, Paula Blackmon
Proposed Rezoning at Gaston & Tucker: There is a proposed rezoning case that could place a Whataburger at Gaston & Tucker. We expect the case the be heard at the City Plan Commission (CPC) meeting on Thursday, May 6. Materials for the May 6th CPC will be posted HERE and should be made available today. Individuals must register to speak on cases during the public hearing. The deadline to register for the May 6, 2021, City Plan Commission hearing is Tuesday, May 4, 2021, by 5:00 PM. No submissions will be accepted after the registration deadline. Click here to register to speak. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (214) 670-4209.
Bulk & Brush Delays: For your awareness, Sanitation brush crews have worked overtime each weekend and with the assistance of contractor crews to complete April brush and bulky trash collections by this weekend.
Despite the added support from the contractor crews that started earlier in the month, collections have been one week behind schedule in many areas because of the high volumes, now forecasted at 30,000 tons for the month. The average range is 7,000 to 20,000 tons each month.
While our customers are widely following the ten cubic yard limitation imposed last July, the spike in set-outs observed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing and contributing to several delays over the last year. For the short-term, Sanitation will continue to use contractors to assist with collections while these challenges persist. For longer-term solutions, we will develop alternative service proposals for the brush and bulky trash collection program and associated fee structures to the city council for consideration later this year. We know several D9 neighborhoods have been impacted by the delays. Please email district9@dallascityhall.com so we can assist you.
Dallas Public Library and Office of Arts & Culture to launch the Dallas Poet Laureate Program Dallas Public Library, the Office of Arts & Culture and local book publisher Deep Vellum are launching a new poet laureate program to recognize exemplary poetry and the poet’s role in sharing poetry with the greater community. Over a two-year term, the Poet Laureate will represent the City of Dallas as an ambassador of the literary arts by presenting their original poems at public schools, city council meetings, county board meetings, and other community organizations. In exchange, the Poet Laureate will receive a $20,000 honorarium, and Deep Vellum will publish a collection of their work. The application process will open June 1. The program will be funded by the Friends of Dallas Public Library, Inc, the Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation, Office of Arts & Culture and Deep Vellum.
Potential Parking Code Amendment: City Plan Commission’s Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) invites the residents of Dallas to attend one of two virtual citywide meetings to share their thoughts and opinions on the most pressing parking issue facing Dallas. The intent is to accommodate the parking needs of development, preserve community character, and balance the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and cars. Click here for the webpage regarding the parking discussion that is updated regularly as possible changes are discussed and considered. The meetings will be held via videoconference in English with Spanish translation and may be attended via the videoconference link or the teleconference number listed below the meeting date.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/ZOAC05192021
Teleconference: (408) 418-9388 Event number (access code) 187 043 5388
Thursday, May 20, 2021 8:30 – 10:00 am
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/ZOAC05202021
Teleconference: (408) 418-9388 Event number (access code) 187 624 8279
May 5 Council Briefings: On Wednesday, May 5 the Dallas City Council will be briefed on the following items:
Reminder: Short Term Rental Publlic Hearing on May 5: As previously communicated, a public hearing will be scheduled for the City Council briefing agenda on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Speakers will have the opportunity to provide public input on options to regulate short-term rental (STR) properties, but no City Council debate will take place on this item. Those members of the public interested in speaking on the item may register to speak through the City Secretary’s Office BIT.LY/DALLASSPEAKUPSTR. Also, speakers who would like to provide additional input through an online survey may do so at: bit.ly/STRSURVEY
Bulk & Brush Delays: For your awareness, Sanitation brush crews have worked overtime each weekend and with the assistance of contractor crews to complete April brush and bulky trash collections by this weekend.
Despite the added support from the contractor crews that started earlier in the month, collections have been one week behind schedule in many areas because of the high volumes, now forecasted at 30,000 tons for the month. The average range is 7,000 to 20,000 tons each month.
While our customers are widely following the ten cubic yard limitation imposed last July, the spike in set-outs observed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing and contributing to several delays over the last year. For the short-term, Sanitation will continue to use contractors to assist with collections while these challenges persist. For longer-term solutions, we will develop alternative service proposals for the brush and bulky trash collection program and associated fee structures to the city council for consideration later this year. We know several D9 neighborhoods have been impacted by the delays. Please email district9@dallascityhall.com so we can assist you.
Dallas Public Library and Office of Arts & Culture to launch the Dallas Poet Laureate Program Dallas Public Library, the Office of Arts & Culture and local book publisher Deep Vellum are launching a new poet laureate program to recognize exemplary poetry and the poet’s role in sharing poetry with the greater community. Over a two-year term, the Poet Laureate will represent the City of Dallas as an ambassador of the literary arts by presenting their original poems at public schools, city council meetings, county board meetings, and other community organizations. In exchange, the Poet Laureate will receive a $20,000 honorarium, and Deep Vellum will publish a collection of their work. The application process will open June 1. The program will be funded by the Friends of Dallas Public Library, Inc, the Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation, Office of Arts & Culture and Deep Vellum.
Potential Parking Code Amendment: City Plan Commission’s Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) invites the residents of Dallas to attend one of two virtual citywide meetings to share their thoughts and opinions on the most pressing parking issue facing Dallas. The intent is to accommodate the parking needs of development, preserve community character, and balance the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and cars. Click here for the webpage regarding the parking discussion that is updated regularly as possible changes are discussed and considered. The meetings will be held via videoconference in English with Spanish translation and may be attended via the videoconference link or the teleconference number listed below the meeting date.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/ZOAC05192021
Teleconference: (408) 418-9388 Event number (access code) 187 043 5388
Thursday, May 20, 2021 8:30 – 10:00 am
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/ZOAC05202021
Teleconference: (408) 418-9388 Event number (access code) 187 624 8279
May 5 Council Briefings: On Wednesday, May 5 the Dallas City Council will be briefed on the following items:
- Update to Violent Crime Reduction Plan
- Budget Workshop – HUD Consolidated Plan Budget for FY 2021-22 – City Council Amendments
- Budget Workshop – FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 Biennial Budget Discussion
- Public hearing to receive comments on proposed options for regulating short term rentals
Reminder: Short Term Rental Publlic Hearing on May 5: As previously communicated, a public hearing will be scheduled for the City Council briefing agenda on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Speakers will have the opportunity to provide public input on options to regulate short-term rental (STR) properties, but no City Council debate will take place on this item. Those members of the public interested in speaking on the item may register to speak through the City Secretary’s Office BIT.LY/DALLASSPEAKUPSTR. Also, speakers who would like to provide additional input through an online survey may do so at: bit.ly/STRSURVEY
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50% Over 80 Discount Code:
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Thank You to Our 2021 Dues-Paying Members
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSWynne & Chris Cunningham
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PLATINUM MEMBERSPam & Rick Huffman
Dawn Munson & Michael Pifer |
GOLD MEMBERS
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Gail & Glenn Albright
Kaila & Michael Alcantar Nell & Cub Amos Chris Armstrong Rosari & James Birmingham Denise & Richard Bohac James Brashear Carol & Marvin Brown Hance Burrow Bern Ebersole Joann Ferguson Caroline Fowler Cathy Franklin Linda & Scott Freis Elizabeth Furrh Ann & Rod Gabel Barb & Doug Gordon John Green |
Stephanie & Marcus Heed
Adam Helm Dana & Andrew Houshian Penny & Jay James Hunter Kelly Wynette Kent Kate & Alex Lyubarsky Mary Ann & Edward Mahon Clara & Jack Mann Rudy & Jim Marlowe Joe McDaniel Diane & James Newman Paula & Fred O'Donley Michael Paschall Naomi Paulino Marianne & Dean Phelps Becky & Preston Pierce |
Barbara & David Pittman
Jessica & Jonathan Purcell Paige & Jeris Queen Leslie & David Rehman Pat Reimann Sue Ann & John Ruth Barbara & Greg Schmitz Quetta & Malcolm Shwadlenak Mary & Matt Sisk Carlene & Jack Strobel JT Suttcliffe Steve Tankersley Lester Teeters & Donna Wedlick Mary Ann Trapalis Kim & Larry Turvan Cydney & Grant Van Blaricum Jeanne & Larry Wainer Mary & Don Zentmeyer |
SILVER MEMBERS
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Chris Arnold
Blaine Bond Susan Cooper Rick Crain Pat & Fred Cullum Michelle & Nate DeVore Marsha & Fred Foster |
Adam Helm
Justin Jaramillo & LaDonna Saxon Donella & Joe Kast Alison & Kory Krieser Corazon Llarena Beth Lohr Janet & Roger Makar |
Jim Meara
Shaeron & Michael Moorhead Teri & Richard Pond Janis & Wes Savage Judith & John Umberger Elizabeth & Austin Vela Jo Ann Withers |
BRONZE MEMBERS
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Lisa Bautz
Nancy & Emory Black Pat Brady Joann & Dave Burns Brooke & Brian Driesse Thomas Faust Lillian Gilbert Elizabeth Grayson Miyong & William Head |
Allison Heath
Kathryn & Ben Kardell Jane Little Shannon McCarroll Janet & Dale McEowen Salem McLean Sada & Jerry Millican Debra & Daren Pena Kathryn & Stephen Poe |
Bill Russell
Dana & Robert Samuelson Anne Sellers Steve Taylor Connie Trevino Francisco Turon Carolyn & Ted Wandstrat Kay Woodard Tracy Young |
Congratulations to our 2020 illUMiNAte Winners!
1st Place: Jane Ann & Walter King (6335 Annapolis)
2nd Place: Paige & Jeris Queen (6123 Sul Ross)
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3rd Place: Sarah & Richard Andry (6342 Annapolis)
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Thank you Barb Pittman for Chairing the committee that had these very difficult decisions to make. Also, thank you to everyone who participated! Until Holiday 2021!