Guest Post

On Wednesday December 14, 2016, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5A held its last monthly meeting.  Commissioners Grace Lewis (5A02), Isaiah Burroughs (5A04), Ronnie Edwards (5A05), and Sandi Washington (5A07) were the only commissioners present. Commissioner Washington, the only executive officer present, led the meeting.

The agenda consisted of the Treasury Report, New Member Transition and Community Concerns.

Treasury Report

The opening third quarter balance was $27,233.48. The fourth quarter allotment of $4,607.82 was received on August 22, 2016, leaving an ending third quarter balance of $31,841.30.  Expenditures of $4,874.17 were paid, leaving a fourth quarter closing balance of $26,967.13.

Commissioner Angel Alston’s (5A08) grant documentation is still outstanding. Commissioner Washington, ANC 5A’s treasurer, stated that it can be provided later. A motion to accept the treasurer’s fourth quarter budget report was approved.

New Member Transition

Commissioner Washington suggested that a transition meeting be held to collect ANC material and documentation held by the outgoing commissioners. The materials include, but are not limited to, cell phones, SMD meeting notes, developer documentation, etc. Commissioner Washington will lead this effort.

The swearing-in ceremony for commissioners for the next term will be held on January 2, 2017 in the Walter Washington Convention Center. Invitation letters have been received by some commissioners already.

Community Concerns

Commissioner Lewis provided an update on the flooding that affected the 1200 block of Delafield Place NE. She cited that one house in fully enclosed in white canvas. She said many problems remain since some homeowners have no insurance while others have little funds for repair. She mentioned that city representatives have gone door-to-door to work with residents. The issue of liability has not been resolved yet.