CCA Meeting Minutes

Crozet Community Association (CCA) Minutes of the
March 14, 2024 meeting
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

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Welcome by Tim Tolson, president to attending 10 members at 7:30 PM

Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor?  None.

Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (January 11, 2024). Rick Massuch made the motion to accept the minutes as presented,  and  Lisa Goehler seconded.  Motion was approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report –  (2024 Dues: Still just $10 annual contribution!) Tim gave the report.
     CCA:$3,941.24; CIDC:  $2,134.92; TOTAL: $6,076.16

Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)  Two officers were present.  Officer Kouls and Officer Wittford reported that Crozet sees less crime than many other areas in the county.  They encouraged Crozet citizens to take advantage of the Citizens Police Academy

Discussion: Develop a new working committee off the chairs of the Community Advisory Committees to address upcoming Comprehensive Plan updates that relate to growth.  (Tom Loach). Tim Tolson and Tom Loach spoke on the Crozet Master Plan, its history, and the new AC44.  It will affect Crozet.  Stay aware and responsive to its happenings.  Road infrastructure and possible permanent shed for Farmers Market was suggested.   Matt Helt brought up the idea of infrastructure deficit audit as a way to finance some of the needs.  He also suggested the county install permanent radar/speed signs (like on Leonard Sandridge Drive in C’ville).

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor.  She did not attend, as she has another meeting.  She reminded everyone to please attend the transportation and budget town hall which will be at 7 pm Wednesday, April 10 at Brownsville Elementary Cafeteria.

 Old  Business:

  • Crozet Independence Day will be Saturday June 29, 2024 at the King Family Vineyard!
  • Hanging Baskets. Muff Biber and Tim Tolson met with Lance Stewart, Albemarle County Director of Facilities and Environmental Services in middle of February.  Muff is working on a proposal for the County’s approval and the County is working on their terms and conditions. A concern was expressed about watering the plants.  Tim said that is one of the considerations, details are not complete.

New Business:

  • The Green Olive Tree needs a new location. Please help them find a new location as they have helped the Crozet community for decades and over $1,000,000!  The March issue of the Crozet Gazette has an article:  https://www.crozetgazette.com/2024/03/08/mixed-use-three-notchd-center-coming-to-rt-240/
    Please help this special recycle center in Crozet until their permanent location is found. 

Announcements –  

  • Spots are open on the Crozet Community Advisory Committee!Apply at or share this link   https://www.albemarle.org/government/board-of-supervisors/boards-commissions and click on “Apply to Serve” on the right-hand side.
  • Sunday, March 24 from 5-8 PM, Crozet Creamery is hosting a Scoop Night for the Crozet Trails Crew (CTC) bridge fundraising effort (https://crozettrailscrew.org/scoop/. The CTC will receive 25% of the proceeds and all of the tips.
    • April 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Brownsville Elementary School. It begins with an open  house where posters displaying current County projects will be on display. At 7:30 pm we will begin the presentation on:
    • Fiscal Year 2025 Budget – revenue outlooks and priority projects planned
    • Traffic and safety
    • Transportation projects in the area (recent, current, and future)
      Following the presentations, the floor will open for audience questions.
  • Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 from 9AM to 2PM at IMUC
    • Bulky Waste Amnesty days: Furniture/Mattresses – May 4, 2024; Appliances – May 11, 2024; Tires – May 18, 2024
    • Electronic Waste Collection Day– Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
    • You MUST pre-register:  https://www.rivanna.org/ewaste/
    • Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection– Thursday, April 25, 2024.  Qualifying businesses must pre-register with MXI Environmental earlier in April to obtain an appointment.  To register, call or email Peggy Snead at (276) 628-6636, extension 203 or peggys@mxiinc.com. There is a fee associated with disposal.
    • Details on their websiteat http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/
  • Introduction to Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44(opens in YouTube). Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan Update website: http://www.engage.albemarle.org/ac44
  • Sentara Family Health Forum: Diabetes and nutrition at the Crozet United Methodist Church.   March 22 at the Crozet United Methodist Church, Sentara Hospital will have a Family Health Forum from 3 to 4:30 on chair yoga.  Medical expertise is provided by Sentara Hospital. This is a free event.  The idea is to have one a month.  This will be the fifth one.  For more information, email Jo Ann Perkins at jazperkins@outlook.com or call at 434-531-9122.

Future Agenda Items?
–  None.

Tim adjourned the meeting at 8:59 PM

Minutes prepared by Jo Ann Perkins, CCA secretary.

The minutes of this March 14, 2024 meeting will be reviewed, revised as necessary,
and approved at the next CCA meeting on May 9, 2024.

The next CCA meeting is May 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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