Riverdale Heights/Riverdale Hills/Crestwood Community Assoc.

February 2008 Minutes

Minutes for the Eighth RRC Assocation Meeting

Welcome and community association news THANK YOU FOR COMING!!
• March speaker confirmed: Representative from Pepco - We need to identify specific questions/topics for discussion
• April speaker: WSSC
• Revised By-Laws – approved by Board and posted on our website
• Treasurer Report

Committee Updates:
• Community Improvement Committee
o Graffiti removal continues – Thanks to District I Police
o Kenilworth Revitalization Project Update – Meeting is Saturday, February 16th from 9am to 2pm at Templeton Elementary. We will suggest historical appearance
o Road and sidewalk repairs in progress and more to come
• Communications Committee
o Keep informed by visiting the RRC Community Association website:
www.neighborhoodlink.com/riverdale/rhrhcca/

Other News and Updates
• Liquor License Request
o Hearing is scheduled for February 26 all are invited to speak. After hearing the proposed speech the members voted to have the Secretary speak for the association at the hearing.,
• Citizens Advisory Council Meeting Update
• Youth Center to Hold Health Fair in May 2008

Tip of the Month: Energy Conservation: Where do your energy dollars go?
 34% Space Heating
 34% Appliances and Lighting
 13% Water Heating
 11% Electric A/C
 8% Refrigerator
1. Change or clean your furnace filter once a month
2. Seal leaks around doors, windows and other openings such as piped or ducts
3. Insert small amount of insulation behind wall socket plate covers
4. Replace broken or cracked glass and consider installing storm windows
5. Close vents and doors in unused rooms, and close dampers in unused fireplaces
6. Run your washer and dryer with full loads
7. Never turn your hot water heater above 120 degrees Fahrenheit
If you smell gas, or if you have an emergency involving natural gas, leave the area immediately and call Washington Gas at (703)750-1400 or 1-800-752-7520.
Speaker
Charlie Wilson, Director of Department of Environmental Resources
There are seven divisions in the DER;
Environment Services
License and Inspection
Permits
Waste Management
Animal Management
Community Services
Administrative Services

Mr. Wilson notified the association that the recycling program will have some changes in the near future, we will eventually be receiving new 55 gallon totes that will replace the smaller totes we now use. He also said we can use any type of container now for recycling, we just need to put an “X” on the container to identify it as recycle waste for the workers.

For more information on each division and services go to the DER website at http://www.co.pg.md.us/government/agencyindex/der/index.asp

County Police introduced a new program called Joint Agency Group (JAG), the police joins with other agencies such as DER, social services, and the Health Department to address quality of life issues. The JAG team is most effective when the citizens call regarding problem properties such as abandoned homes.

Questions/Comments

50/50 Drawing

Meeting Adjourned