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Monday, February 28, 2022
7:00 pm
Online via Zoom Web Conference
See email for log-in information
Subject to Adjustment
This month’s meeting features both internal topics and guest speakers. We will start off at 7pm with a discussion of stormwater handling issues with John Ford, Chair of the Civic Federation Stormwater Group, and then conduct regular business. In the second half of the meeting, beginning at 8pm, Carmen Romero, CEO, and Ryan Nash, Senior Project Manager of the Arlington Partnership For Affordable Housing (APAH) will discuss affordable housing issues and developments in our neighborhood, and member Melissa Riggio will propose improvements to the Quincy Park glass case.
Community Discussion (~ 30 mins)
Stormwater Management
John Ford, Chair of the Civic Federation Stormwater Group will give a brief presentation about the current work of the Lubber Run Stormwater group. He will be joined by representatives from the newly forming Spout Run Stormwater Group.
He will lead a 15 minute discussion and question session after speaking.
As part of this discussion, we will talk about flooding problems in our neighborhood and discuss a request by the Lubber Run Watershed Group for BVSCA to sign on to a letter on stormwater and suggested County action related to the upcoming CIP request.
Regular Business (~ 45 minutes)
Minutes
We will review and approval the draft minutes from our January 2022 Membership Meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
Our Treasurer, Giang Dang, will give us a brief on our financial situation and membership numbers.
As a reminder, please renew – or join – BVSCA on our membership page.
Ballston BID
Our representative to Ballston Bid, Allyson Ugarte, will share news from Ballston BID.
The Ballston BID recently submitted a letter to the County Board encouraging them to apply for the NVTC grant in order to secure more funding for the planned Ballston Metro West Entrance. View the letter here (PDF).
Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)
Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Adam Theo, and Nick Klissas.
Upcoming speakers
Discussion on speakers for 2022:
- Mar: Open
- Apr: Open
Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.
Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee (NCAC)
We are currently seeking a member or members who wish to be BVSCA’s representative to NCAC. This is a great way to get more involved with a limited, once-monthly time commitment. If you are interested or for more information, please reach out to info@ballstoncivic.org.
Developments within BVSCA’s Boundaries
Open session, with option to break-out into follow-up meetings for any questions or updates on projects as found on My Arlington Projects which include:
- Grace Community Church – Childcare Site Plan Amendment
- Marymount University Site Plan Amendment
- 11th & Vermont Construction Update
- Quincy / Buck Site Update
- Ballston MU Station Night Work Request
- The Clarendon Sector Plan
- St. Charles Borromeo Church
- The Kirkwood
- American Legion/APAH
- YMCA
- Arlington Public Schools (general issues)
- Education Center Reuse
- Washington-Liberty High School
- Arlington Science Focus Elementary
- GMU
- Vernon Duplex
- Washington Boulevard improvements
- Arlington Forestry and Natural Resources Plan
- 3901 Fairfax Drive Public Plaza (Skanska)
Featured Topics (~ 1 hour)
APAH Neighborhood Project Updates
Carmen Romero, CEO, and Ryan Nash, Senior Project Manager of the Arlington Partnership For Affordable Housing (APAH) will provide more background on Arlington’s affordable housing needs and policy, as well as give updates about projects and areas of concern in our neighborhood.
Quincy Park Glass Case
Member Melissa Riggio will lead a discussion about improving the Quincy Park glass case. She is seeking input and potentially help from neighbors to bring this feature of our park up-to-date.
BVSCA Internal Committee Planning
If time allows after our featured topics, we will return to a discussion of BVSCA internal committee planning.
See our Committees page and Committee Interest Form.
Upcoming Membership Meetings
Our next meeting is Monday, March 28, 2022.
All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!