Below
are minutes for the June 7, 2004, meeting of the Atlanta Downtown
Neighborhood Association, held in the second floor meeting room
of the Atlanta-Fulton Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell
Square. Minutes by ADNA Board member Jerry Fazzari and ADNA
Secretary Jay Tribby.
Welcomes
ADNA President Erich Starrett opened the meeting at 6:40
p.m.
2004 Downtown Festival & Tour of Lofts
Co-Chairs Jennifer Henderson and Maria Balais reported on
final plans for this week’s Festival and Tour. Everything
is on track for a full weekend of events, starting with a
V.I.P. party on June 10. This year’s Festival includes
a number of new features, with two music stages and a large
increase in the number of artists' booths.
Update: Commuter Buses on Peachtree
Heather Alhadeff of Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) updated
ADNA on the arrival of new express commuter buses on Peachtree
Street, as recently approved by the Georgia Regional Transit
Authority. Alhadeff said that CAP supports express bus service
for Downtown, but that it questions the use of Peachtree for
the purpose of picking up and discharging commuter bus passengers.
She said that CAP is exploring alternate routes for commuter
buses. A long-term alternative is needed, she said. By next
year, as many as 49 oversized commuter buses will be bringing
commuters into Downtown.
Panel: Atlanta Court System
ADNA Board member Dorthey Hurst moderated a panel on issues
affecting the court system. Panel participants were Major
L.A. Hagin of the Atlanta Police Department and Bill Riley,
former Chief Judge of the Atlanta Municipal Court. Issues
discussed included: the public’s perception that court
judgements in similar cases are often inconsistent; the need
for better communication between the branches of government
that handle issues of crime and criminality; and quality of
life issues of concern to Downtown residents. In conclusion,
Hurst suggested that the establishment of an ADNA “court
watch” could increase ADNA member awareness of issues
affecting the court system, while putting elected officials
on notice that Downtown residents will hold them accountable
for their actions.
Event / Liquor License Presentations
Greater Atlanta Music Fest
Charles Johnson updated ADNA on plans for the Greater Atlanta
Music Fest, scheduled for July 22-25.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, July 13, 6:30-8 pm, 2nd floor conference room, Central
Library, 1 Margaret Mitchell Square.
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