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MINUTES MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD EXECUTIVE BOf4ill Tuesday, April 15, 1969 10:00 a.m. The monthly meeting of the Model Neighborhood Executive Board was held on Tuesday, April 15, 1969 at 10:00 a.m. in Committee Room #·2,, City Hall. The following members were present: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr., Chairman Mrs. Mattie Ansley Alderman E. Gregory Griggs Alderman Everett Millican Mr . J. D. Newberry Dr . C. Miles Smith Mr . Bill c. Wainwright Mr. J. c. Whitely Abs ent: Mr . Sam Caldwell Mr . Cla r e nce Coleman Deacon Lewi s Pet er s Representative John Hood Mr s . Martha Weems Mr. Walter Mitch el l Other city depar t ment h e a d s , agency r eprese nuative s a nd the pres s were also present. The Chairman, Mayor Ivan Allen, J r., c al l ed t he meet irg to order. He then entertained a motion for the adoption of the March 11 Minutes. It was so moved and unanimously appro ved without correction. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Millican reported on the results of the meeting with Mr. Moody of Model Neighborhood, Inc. He said that Mr. Moody's organization would like to request $3,000 add itional funds from the Model Cities Proqram to continue their operations. Mr. Millican said that he did not wish to make any recommendations for action at this time . REPORT OF THE MASS CONVENTION STEERING COMMITTEE There was no report of the Mass Convention Steering Committee d\ie to the absence of Deacon Peters~ �P~ge Two DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Johnson informed the Board that the contract between the Atlanta Model c·ities Program and the u. s . Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development had not been executed. The Nixon Administration has decided not to enter into any agreements until they decide what the new focus of the Model Cities Program will be. AgenQy c:ontracts·~are b~ing negotiated during this interim period. Most of the contracts have been accepted and will be ready for execution as soon as the Federal contract is tendered. Johnson discussed the hook1-e t.. of Project Descriptions which was given to all Board members. The ·. booklet gave a breakdown of progects by project numbers, a brief description of the scope of the project, the agency implementing the project, the total cost of the project, and the amount of supplemental funds involved in the project. Mr. Mayor Allen felt that there was a need for an evaluation committee t o r evi ew all of the pr ojects conta ined in the Program to determine the capabilities of the agencies to implement a particular project, to determine if the funds are being spent i mn the proper manner , and to see if the necessary personnel would be available. Mr . Mil l ica n moved tha t a committee of t hree to five people be a ppointed t o serve as a n Eva lua t i on Committ ee to review a l l of the pro jec ts cont a ined in t h e Mode l Citie s Program. The mot ion was seconded and una n imous ly appr oved . As part of t h e Director ' s Re por t, t hree members o f t h e staff gave detailed presentation on s pec i fic pro ject s conta ined i n the program. Mr . Jim Shi~us, Director o f Social Development , ga ve a presentation on the unique features of the Day care Program. He pointed out the critical need fqr the prog~am and showed how it related to many of the other components of t he program. He referred to a chart which listed the objectives of the Day Care program, the agencies involved in implement:ngthe program and how they are related, and the function of the Advisory Board. The Day Care Program is divided into three phases: Day Care Centers, Block Centers, and Family Day care Homes. mhe major emphasis of the program will be to get the parents involved and trained in child care and development. Jim Wright, Director of Physical Development, discussed the Intra-Neighborhood Bus System and the proposed Housing Center. This bus is designed to facilitate east-west travel within the Model Neighborhood Area and outside of the areao The project will be implemented by the Atlanta Tranait Systemo Mr. William Nix of the transit company made comments on the services that will be provided in this project. The Housing Center will be established to r ', elate the various housing programs ~o residents and provide service~ not provided by other .housi. ng programs. \ Mro 1 �Page Three o. D. Fulp, Employment Planner, presented the various projects and . activi t ies in the Employment Component. He point out that the Employment Program was geared toward individualized service, toward bridging the gap between existing agencies and t"CllJWard going outside the conventional methods of delivering employment guidance and training to those seeking employment. The employment program will provide outreach service get the people into the employment offices and referral services to get them to the jobs available. Mr. A general discussion period followed each pre~entation to further explain and clarify any issues or questions pertaining to the project. Mr. Jo'!lhson then introduced the new members to the Model Cities Staff. They are: Economic Development Planner Bayard "Mac II Irwin Research Specialist Mr. James L. Hicks Mr. Booker T; Howell Program Specialist Economic Development Division Program Coordinator llr. Jim Culp Mr. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. The meeting was adjour ne d a t 11:55 a .m. Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr., Chairman Model Neighborhood Executibe Board vlc �