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MINUTES
MODEL CITIES EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 18, 1969
10:00 a.m.
The Model Cities Executive Board held its November meeting on
Tuesday, November 18, 1969 in City Hall, Committee Room #2.
The following members were present:
Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr., Chairman
Mrs. Mattie Ansley
Me. John Hood
Alderman Gregory Griggs
Alderman Everett Millican, Vice Chairman
Mr. J. D. Newberry
Mrs. Martha Weems
Mr. Joe Whitely
Other City Officials, representatives from neighborhood organiza-
tions, the general public and the press were present.
The Vice-Chairman, Alderman Everett Millican, called the meeting
to order. The recommended adgenda was followed.
The Vice-Chairman entertained a motion for the adoption of the
October Minutes. It was so moved and unanimously approved without
correction.
REPORT OF THE MASS CONVENTION STEERING COMMITTEE
Mr. John Hood made the report of the Mass Convention Steering Com-
mittee. He reported that the Steering Committee had had several
meeting since the last Executive Board meeting and that they had
discussed several problem, mostly concerning housing. He submitted
two resolutions for information from the Housing and Relocation
Committee dealing with housing activity by the Atlanta Housing
Authority.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Johnson read to the Board the letter that was sent to Mr. Persell
of the Housing Authority which authorized the Authority to resume some
NDP activities in the Model Cities Area. No action was required
or reguested on this.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Southern Railway
Mr. Johnson brought to the Board's attention that Southern Rail-
way is in the process of acquiring acreage in the Model Cities
Area for the expressed purpose of expansion of their tracks and
railroad yards. Southern Railway is acquiring the property under
the rights of eminent domain. The concern of the Model Cities
staff is what is going to happen to the people who are displaced.
After a lengthy discussion on the position the Board should take,
it was suggested that the City Attorney prepare a resolution out-
lining the Model Cities position as it relates to the Southern
Railway activities and that Mr. Johnson take immediate steps to
call together the necessary Departments to come up with a solu-
tion for this problem.
NDP Activities
Mr. Johnson distributed a Memorandum that was sent to Mr. Persells
of the Housing Authority outlining the 1970 NDP priorities. This
information was given to the Board for information only. Mr. John-
son stated that no action would be asked for by the Board until
all of thefacts are presented by the Atlanta Housing Authority.
Work Program
Mr. Johnson presented the Work Schedule for major activities and
action that would be presented to the Board for approval of next
year's program. This report was accepted as informatim.
Resident Service Information System
Mr. Dave Houser of Arthur Andersen Company gave a report on the
Resident Service Information System. He showed a slide which listed
the three purposes of the RSIS: (1) to provide analytical reports;
(2) coordinate agency activities and (3) provide data to residents.
Mr. Houser's report was accepted by the Board as information.
Communication System Presentation
Mr. Walter Denero gave a presentation on the study he is doing as
a graduate intern on a Communication System for the Model Cities
Program. He stated that the purpose of the system would be to
get information to the area residents, to greater Atlanta and to
the agencies that are providing services. At the conclusion of
Mr. Denero's presentation, Mr. Johnson stated that most of the
ideas suggested in the report are already being put into operation.
Adley Contract
Mr. Johnson asked the Board's approval to enter into contract with
Adley Associates in the amount of $4,850 for the preparation of a
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film slide presentation of Model Cities, its concepts and program.
It was moved and seconded that the program be allowed to enter
into contract with Adley Associates. Mr. Hood seconded the motion
and it was approved by the Board with Mr. Newberry voting against
approval.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Hood recommended that the Model Cities staff develop an alter-
native approach to providing Health services in view of the fact
that the existing Health programs are being held up. Mr. Johnson
stated that the staff would make some recommendations at the
next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 Noon.
APPROVED:
Everett Millican, Vice-Chairman
Model Cities Executive Board