On Sunday, August 26, Historic Edgefield Neighbors met for their annual ice cream social and board elections. A large gathering of residents were on hand for the event, and here are the outcomes of the board elections:
 
Board Elections:

• Anne Manner was elected to a three-year term (2018-2021) on the board.
• Jenny Alexander was elected vice president (2016-2019).
• Anderson Williams was elected secretary (2016-2019).
• Randall Gilberd was elected treasurer (2016-2019).

 
Also, the following list includes our continuing board members and officers: Lois Layne, president (2017-2020); Jim Damato (2017-2020); Terri Dorsey (2017-2020); Brandon Dyce (2017-2020); Phillip Hill (term 2017-2020); Chris Lucas (2016-2019); and Steve O’loughlin (2017-2020).
 
Board Retirement: Sherne Marie McMillan (2015-2018) is retiring from the board. We appreciate her many contributions to the neighborhood, which include organizing a block party, hosting the newcomers brunch, and helping with the HEN booth at Night Out Against Crime. Thank you so much, Sherne Marie!
 
Next HEN Meeting: Our next neighborhood meeting is September 25 at East Park Community Center, from 7-8PM. The preliminary agenda includes: Metro Council report with CM Withers; crime update from MNPD; update on parking; storm drain adoption request; new Warner School liaison, Jonathan Wren; and a street sign repair update.
 
Neighborhood News:

• An informative meeting on Residential Permit Parking for the 800 and 900 blocks of Russell St. was held on August 13. CM Wither’s survey of the parking needs of those residents was due August 19th. A follow-up meeting has not been scheduled. 
• Work has begun on the Church Hotel at S. 9th and Russell. A large dumpster is located behind the church.
• A street sign was knocked down in a car accident at 9th and Woodland. The driver who caused the accident fled the scene; the other driver, whose vehicle crashed into the sign, has insurance so we are hopeful that it will pay for the replacement of the sign. 
• On September 5, the Board of Zoning Appeals will hear the appeal of owners of a proposed restaurant at 927 Woodland, which they want to open with inadequate parking spaces.
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