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Committee Reports for 2010-2011: Membership
Nominating Committee: The ACCF Nominating was elected at the April meeting for elections at the June 5 ACCF Membership meeting. If you wish to make suggestions for officers or members of the executive committee, please contact Mark Antell, Jerry Auten, Larry Finch, Stan Karson or Jim Pebley .
Planning and Zoning: The ACCF Planning and Zoning Committee presented an interim report on Neighborhood Edge Re-Development (see handout) at the March 1 ACCF Membership meeting. Additional materials related to specific civic associations are available in a Public Folder.
Information is also available on changes to parking on narrow streets and background to the withdrawn resolution (see February 1 minutes) on community benefit. For further information please contact co-chairs, Martha Moore and Larry Mayer.
Scheduled meetings are listed on the Calendar page.
May 1: The May newsletter, the Civic Voice details 3 programs for the federation's May membership meeting: Columbia Pike Land Use and Housing Study; services of the County Commission on Aging; Arlington Villages Project. One resolutions will come before the delegates: Proposed Resolution: Livestock and Poultry in Single-Family Residential Districts (see pro/con information sent to ANNE list)
Location: Here is a map to help get you there, and here is the link to ART bus routes 51 and 52 that serve the hospital from Ballston metro.
April 13, 2012: 96th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
The Civic Federation Annual Banquet was held on Friday, April 13. See banquet program for details. The Honorable Mary Margaret Whipple was the banquet speaker.
Larry Finch awarded Sun Gazette Cup |
 Scott McCaffrey, Larry Finch, James Schroll |
Certificates of Appreciation: Glenda Blake, Eileen Corbet, Judah Dal Cais, Chris Nixon
April 3: The April newsletter, the Civic Voice invites delegates to participate in the annual analysis of the Arlington County budget, guided by the Revenues and Expenditures Committee's month of deliberations and the final report of the Revenues and Expenditures Committee and the Schools Committee on FY13 County budget. See page 15 for exact wording of budget resolution and separate resolution on the Artisphere. Delegate participation in the meeting will be governed, if adopted, by the Special Rule: that the Federation shall consider the recommendations of its Revenues and Expenditures Committee regarding the Arlington County budget as a whole, and after appropriate questions and discussion, shall vote to accept or reject the committee's recommended budget without amendment. Should the recommendations of the Revenues and Expenditures Committee be voted down as a whole, the recommendations will then be considered individually, with each section open for amendment, with a final vote to be taken on the report as amended. (Note: Motion required 2/3 vote of acceptance by the body to pass.)
Revenues and Expenditures Committee Chair Wayne Kubicki presents report on FY13 County Budget with Schools Committee representatives Anya Gan and John Vihstadt |
Executive Committee Chair: James Lantelme
The Executive Committee will meet on May 7, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room, 4805 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203 (Fire Station #2 – Ballston. Program options for future membership meetings will be discussed. Contact members of the Executive Committee for more information.
Scheduled meetings, usually on the second Monday, September through June, are listed on the Calendar page. In 2011-2012 most executive committee meetings are scheduled for 4805 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203 (Fire Station #2 – Ballston.
2011-2012 Summary:
For these notices for earlier years please go to archive on the "About ACCF" page.
March 6: The March newsletter, the Civic Voice announces the annual visit with the Arlington County School Board. Two resolutions will come before the delegates: a request by the Arlington Ridge Civic Association (ARCA) to modify its boundary to
include the Forest Hills Community Association (FHCA) and Stormwater
The candidates for the County Board special election will participate in a candidate forum. Civic Federation delegates and alternate delegates may register to have their name drawn by signing up in the lobby at 7:00 p.m. Delegates and alternate delegates may register to ask a question for multiple panels. In order for more delegates and alternate delegates to have an opportunity to ask a question, the forum moderator will give first priority to delegates and alternate delegates who have not yet had a turn.
Lastly, there will be an Environmental Committee program on the County's energy efficiency plan. Mr. Richard Dooley, who leads the energy efficiency program for Arlington County, will give a report on the status of the plan including the exciting capabilities of district energy projects, energy signage for Arlington's buildings, and other aspects of the ambitious effort to make Arlington more energy efficient and cleaner as well. This program is 30 minutes in length and will not contain questions.
County Board Candidates Audrey Clement, Libby Garvey, and Mark Kelly
prepare for County Board Special Election Forum |
You are invited to the Arlington County Civic Federation's 96th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 13, 2012. The Honorable Mary Margaret Whipple will be featured as the speaker at the Arlington County Civic Federation's 96th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 13, 2012. Ms. Whipple has served Arlington residents for over three decades including the School Board, the County Board and the last 16 years as Virginia Senate for the 31st District. She has graciously agreed to replace Mr Peter Katz, the former Director of Planning, who resigned from the County in early March. Invitations have been mailed to all delegates. If you did not receive one, or are not a member and would like to attend, this is a copy of the invitation in pdf format. If you have questions, contact Peter Olivere. Reservations must be made, with payment, no later than April 6, 2012. The banquet is being held at the Holiday Inn, Rosslyn, 1900 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209.. Parking is available in the hotel garage.
February 7: The February newsletter, the Civic Voice announces the annual meeting with the County Board. Members of the Board will give brief presentation. After opening remarks, the moderator will ask Board Members several prepared questions which have been submitted by the chairs of the Federation’s committees. Following prepared questions, Federation delegates and alternate delegates may ask questions. Delegates are reminded that questions may be up to thirty seconds in length and may not be position statements. No follow up questions will be allowed. In the interest of time and fairness, member delegates may only ask one question.
| February 7 Meeting Summary |
January 3: The January newsletter, the Civic Voice outlines the program: Peter Owen, a member delegate from the Clarendon-Court House Civic Association, will lead an informational program with invited guest speakers: Delegate Robert Brink; Delegate David Englin; Delegate Patrick Hope; Delegate Alfonso Lopez; Senator Adam Ebbin; Senator Barbara Favola, and Senator Janet Howell. The legislators will discuss Arlington neighborhood-focused issues and answer questions from Civic Federation member delegates. Member delegates may ask their question from the floor during the legislative delegation program or submit their question in writing in the lobby from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The forum moderator will pose the written questions to the legislators.
Neighborhood College: January 30, 2012 is the deadline for 2012 Neighborhood College applications. This free eight-week program is open to all Arlington residents, but the program particularly seeks recruits from the 11 neighborhood strategy areas: Buckingham; Columbia Heights West; Pike Village Center; Nauck; Arlington View; Long Branch Creek; Radnor/Fort Myer Heights; Barcroft; Lyon Park; Penrose; and Westover. For more information and an application go to the County website.
December 6: LOCATION: Back at Virginia Hospital Center, Hazel Auditorium . Here is a map to help get you there, and here is the link to ART bus routes 51 and 52 that serve the hospital from Ballston metro.
The December newsletter, the Civic Voice outlines the program: ‘The Business of Arlington’- Mr. Terry Holzheimer, who heads Arlington’s Office Of Economic Development, will discuss the challenges and opportunities for Arlington in taking advantage of its location next to the Nation’s Capital. This includes the construction and development sectors, transportation, retail, tourism, government contracting and finance. Also to be discussed will be the impact of BRAC, and the potential effect of the new Metro Silver Line. Arlington’s strong commercial sector has allowed it to keep taxes relatively modest, while meeting the public safety, educational and social needs of Arlington’s residents. Mr. Holzheimer will be joined on the program by Mr. Rich Doud, President of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Here's the presentation.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting a multimodal long-range planning effort and which is designed to further the recommendations of the I-66 Transit/Transportation Demand Management Study, completed in 2009. The purpose of the study is to identify a range of multimodal and corridor management solutions (operational, transit, bike, pedestrian, and highway) that can be implemented to reduce highway and transit congestion and improve overall mobility in the I-66 corridor, between I-495 and the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Find out about this important study of I-66 inside the Beltway to identify a range of multimodal and corridor management solutions (operational, transit, bike, pedestrian and highway) to reduce highway and transit congestion and improve overall mobility within the I-66 corridor between the Capital Beltway and Theodore Roosevelt Bridge.
As part of this process, the Department is seeking public comment. We encourage you to attend the public comment meeting listed below. If you cannot attend, please send your comments to Susan Sharp.
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, 6 – 8 p.m., Arlington County government offices, Board room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201, Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Additionally, please find more information in the following links:
I-66 multimodal study;
Moving Closer to Improving
Travel in the I-66 Corridor
November 1: NOTE ANOTHER NEW LOCATION: Swanson Middle School Auditorium (5800 N. Washington Boulevard) is the location for the November 1 Civic Federation membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. There is street parking available adjacent to the school. Route 2 buses serve Washington Boulevard from either Ballston or East Falls Church metro stations.
| November 1 Meeting Summary: County Sign Ordinance |
The November newsletter, the Civic Voice outlines the program: flu preparedness and the proposed County sign ordinance. Additional information on the County's actions on the sign ordinance is available on the County website.
October 4: NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: The ACCF membership meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Washington-Lee High School (1301 N. Stafford Street) at 7:30 p.m. There is free parking on site in the adjacent, I-66 parking garage, located behind the school off of North Stafford Street. Additional parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the School Board building (1426 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22207). Please enter the Washington-Lee High School from the North Stafford Street entrances.
It's Candidates Night, Part II. Delegates and alternate delegates may sign up to ask a question to candidates included in that night's candidate forum by registering in the lobby from 7:00pm until 7:45pm. Only questions submitted for the County Board forum will be accepted, as this is the only contested race. Candidate panels for the following races will appear on October 4: Arlington, Treasurer: Frank O'Leary (D); Arlington, Commissioner of the Revenue: Ingrid Morroy (D); Arlington, Sheriff: Beth Arthur (D); Arlington and Falls Church, Commonwealth's Attorney: Theo Stamos (D); Arlington, Virginia School Board: Abby Raphael (I); and Arlington County Board: Audrey Clement (G); Mary Hynes (D); Walter Tejada (D)
Following the Candidate Forum, the Federation will hear brief presentations from Civic Federation Committee Chairs regarding their committees. Delegates are encouraged to sign up for a committee if they have not already done so. Contact information for Civic Federation Committee Chairs is contained in the October newsletter. Additionally, committee sign-up sheets will be available at the October 4th meeting.
September 6: NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: The ACCF membership meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Washington-Lee High School (1301 N. Stafford Street) at 7:30 p.m., There are 3 parking areas: I-66 garage (enter from 15th Street or N. Stafford) with a walking path to the school and auditorium, parking lots near the APS administration building on N. Quincy, and on N. Stafford. The auditorium is located near the NW corner of the building on the Quincy Street side.
2011: Candidates Night, Part I
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At Candidates Night, Part I - see details in the September newsletter - representatives from ACCF member organizations questioned candidates in panels for the following races: Virginia State Senate, 30th District; Virginia State Senate, 31st District; Virginia State Senate, 32nd District; Virginia House of Delegates, 45th District; Virginia House of Delegates, 47th District; Virginia House of Delegates, 48th District; and Virginia House of Delegates, 49th District.
Further coverage appears on ARLNow and on Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch (Hint: check all 6 related videos for responses to questions). All candidate panels were videoed by AIM. See the video at the following times: Wednesdays 11:30am & 9pm (until 9/28); Saturdays 11am (until 10/1); and Sundays 10:30pm - on Comcast-69 or Verizon-38. |
Environmental Affairs: See the ITAC Hearing on the Comcast Franchise Renewal. It will be repeated on Friday night, September 16, and Sunday night, September 18 at 7:00pm on Comcast Channel 74 and Verizon FIOS Channel 39.
2011: ArlingtonCounty Fair, August 11 - 14 - Civic Federation Booth:
By the end of the Arlington County Fair, the map had 1550 pins in various residences; most families only put in one pin per residence so we had a lot more than that visit the booth.
Thanks to Burt Bostwick, Portia Clark, Randy Swart, Frank Emerson, Terri Prell, Ann Rudd, Marcia MacDonald, Mary Cottrell, Jeanette Bean, Jim Pebley, Susan Zajac, Anya Gan, James Schroll, Larry Mayer, Larry Finch, Michael Beer and Peter Olivere for working the booth. They described the various civic asssociations and handed out a flyer with information about the Civic Federation, neighborhood associations and contact information. Peter Olivere handled making all of the arrangements in addition to working several shifts. |
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We elected our 2011-2012 ACCF officers at the June membership meeting.
Membership meeting location changes for September and October: Meetings will be held in the auditorium of Washington-Lee High School, 1301 N. Stafford Street - see details on the calendar page - because the Virginia Hospital Center auditorium is undergoing renovation.
Arlington County Fair, August 10 - 14: The Special Events committee chaired by Peter Olivere will soon make a recommendation on the Civic Federation’s Arlington County Fair participation level. The Civic Federation has traditionally participated by investing approximately $500 to lease a booth where Arlington residents may learn about the importance of participating with their Civic Federation member organization. Should member delegates determine that leasing the booth is a wise investment of Civic Federation funds, the committee will look for at least 20 Civic Federation member delegates to volunteer to work with Arlington residents at the booth. Please let Peter Olivere know your thoughts and ideas.
June 7: The June newsletter, the Civic Voice and the full agenda and officers' reports detail current information about activities of the civic federation, including the election of new officers. The slate proposed by the Nominating Committee (members listed above in Announcements) is President James Schroll, Ballston-Virginia Square; Vice President Terri Prell, North Rosslyn; Secretary - to be determined; Treasurer Peter Olivere, Glencarlyn; Executive Committee - Burt Bostwick, Old Glebe; Portia Clark, Nauck; Larry Finch, Donaldson Run; James Lantelme, Lyon Village; Amy Levin, Aurora Highlands. A resolution was introduced at the May meeting for consideration at the June meeting -- Resolution on Political Endorsement of School Board Candidates. The Public Safety Program will feature presentations from the Arlington County Police Department,
the Office of Emergency Management,
and the Arlington County Fire Department. There are program items from the Housing Committee and
the Planning and Zoning Committee, with comments made at the meeting.
May 3: The May newsletter, the Civic Voice and the full agenda and officer reports outlines detail of the meeting. Background information and presentations for the two programs at the May 3 meeting:
Sign Ordinance revisions, led by members of the ACCF Planning and Zoning Committee (Martha Moore, Larry Mayer, and Peter Owen)
Led by Larry Finch, Chair, Environmental Affairs Committee, members of the Arlington County Community Energy and Sustainability Task Force outlined the work and goals of the task force.
Two resolutions were adopted by membership vote:
Message from Mike Kerley, Past President, Arlington County Civic Federation:
As I let you know earlier, Gary Barbee passed away on May 9th.
Please join me in remembering Mr. Barbee and keep his family in your thoughts. You may pay your respects at Mt. Olive Babtist Church on Wednesday, May 18th. The viewing will be at 9:30 a.m. and the service will follow at 11:00. The address is 1601 S. 13th Road in Arlington and the office phone number is 703-920-7293. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Nauck Civic Association.
Mr. Barbee was a Civic Federation delegate from the Nauck Civic Association and Vice-Chair of the Civic Federation Executive Committee. In addition to his many accomplishments, he was a founding member of the Nauck Revitalization Organization. I will greatly miss him and his steady, strong and just leadership and commitment to community heritage.
The Civic Federation Annual Banquet was held on Friday, April 8. See banquet invitation for details. Paul Ferguson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County was the banquet speaker.
April 8, 2011: 95th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
The Order of Distinguished Meritorious Service: Wayne Kubicki
Certificates of Appreciation: The Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA), The Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN), The Friends of the Gulf Branch Nature Center, Reid Goldstein (The Family Network), Allen Muchnick, Susan Ingraham Bell
April 5: The April newsletter, the Civic Voice frames the discussion for the annual analysis and discussion of the county budget and tax rate for 2012 (see the full agenda and officer reports for more details). Several member delegates votes are anticipated after hearing and discussing the reports. The Revenue and Expenditures and Schools Budget Report was reviewed in two parts: the Revenues and Expenditures Committee's recommendations for FY 12 base budget were adopted by a vote of 55-11; a vote on mid-year adjustments for FY11 was adopted by a vote of 48-17 (see attachment 1 for listing of items). The Schools Committee Budget Resolution was adopted 36-23; the Schools Committee resolution on the Planetarium was defeated 22-35. In addition, the Nominating Committee for 2011-2012 officers was elected (Mike Kerley, Larry Mayer, Peter Owen, Jim Pebley, and Terri Prell) and a membership vote is scheduled on the motion introduced by Civic Federation member organization Fairlington Citizens Association to consider amending its boundaries (resolution with map) at the March 1st Civic Federation meeting . Civic Federation member delegates will discuss the issue during Unfinished Business after hearing the motion and a committee report from the Civic Federation Executive Committee -- (Executive Committee recommendation adopted 45-0). The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr.
The Revenue and Expenditures and Schools Budget Report was adopted by the ACCF membership at the April 5 meeting -- see votes below.
March 1: Activity for the March 1 membership meeting begins with introduction of a Resolution on Community Benefits Information. The March newsletter, the Civic Voice details current information about activities of the civic federation. The full agenda and officer reports shows arrangements for the annual meeting with the Arlington County School Board -- see presentation. See announcement section above for information on Planning and Zoning's interim report on Neighborhood Edge Re-Development. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr.
Michael Beer and Cecelia Espenoza, co-chairs ACCF Schools Committee, with School Board Members James Lander, Sally Baird, Emma Violand-Sanchez, Libby Garvey, and Abby Raphael
Civic Federation Banquet and Awards Ceremony: Paul Ferguson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, will be the honored guest speaker. The banquet will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011, at 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive (Rosslyn Holiday Inn).If you did not receive an invitation in the mail click here for an electronic copy. Seating is limited so please RSVP quickly. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m followed by dinner at 7:30.
The Arlington Neighborhood College program is aimed at Arlingtonians (and non-residents who work in the county) who want to become more active and effective in community affairs and who want to sharpen their communication and leadership skills. Applications are due by March 30, 2011.
February 1: The February newsletter, the Civic Voice announces the annual meeting of members of the Arlington County Board with the civic federation members (see full agenda and officer reports). The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr.
Terri Prell, ACCF Vice President, with County Board Members Barbara Favola, Walter Tejada, Chris Zimmerman, Mary Hynes and Jay Fisette
Arlington neighborhood civic associations play an important organizational role to help keep residents moving safely in snowy weather. The Barcroft snow brigade, for example, clears essential pedestrian walkways to bus stops, community centers, schools, and other destinations within and near the neighborhood. The Barcroft snow brigade is organized by the Barcroft School and Civic League.
How the Barcroft snow brigade works
How to organize a neighborhood snow brigade
Civic Federation Awards Committee elected: Mark Antell, Martha Moore, Sharon Rogers, Jackie Snelling, and Kathryn Scruggs The committee will consider recipients for the Sun Gazette Cup and Certificate of Appreciation awards that will be presented at the Civic Federation banquet on April 8, 2011. Please email any member of the Awards committee with your suggestions of people deserving of awards.
January 4: The January newsletter, the Civic Voice, features the January meeting with our annual Legislative Delegation Program. An additional program summarized
the County's plan for implementing the snow removal ordinance. (See full agenda and officer reports). Presentations on snow removal and storm response plans are available: Dave Hundelt, Arlington County Department of Environmental Services; Hunter Moore, Assistant Deputy County Manager; Deborah Johnson, Senior External Affairs Manager, Dominion Virginia Power. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr.
December 7: The December newsletter, the Civic Voice outlines the meeting plan: Arlington County Manager and APS Superintendent Programs, followed by a Commissioner of Revenue Program (see full agenda and officer reports). A vote on a resolution from the Legislation Committee is scheduled and the Legisation Committee's report of the Tax Administration motion is available in preparation for the meeting, along with a "white paper" on the tax administration proposal from the Commissioner of the Revenue. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr.
At the November 9 ACCF meeting, member delegates were invited to complete a questionnaire, created by the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission, on their views on emergency preparedness issues. The questionnaire is now available in both PDF and Word formats. Completed questionnaires should be sent as email attachments to Jackie Snelling, along with any questions or comments regarding emergency preparedness.
November 9: Preparation for the November meeting begins with the Planning and Zoning Committee's background report on removing illegal signs -- and their recommendation not to approve a resolution -- as information for a resolution that will be presented to the membership for a vote at the meeting (resolution defeated 6 - 30). The November newsletter, the Civic Voice presents the three programs that will be offered at the November membership meeting: Emergency Preparedness, the Library System and Natural Resources Management. Here is the meeting agenda. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr.
October 5: The October newsletter, the Civic Voice presents the two programs that will be offered at the October membership meeting: November ballot bonds and constitutional amendments (see report from Revenue and Expenditures/Schools Committees)and the streets element of the Arlington County Master Transportation Plan -- presentation is available. Two unfinished business items will also be addressed: the revised resolution on LED Street Lighting (passed), carried over to October and a proposed bylaws change (adopted - see minutes for revised language). Here is the meeting agenda. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr.
See video of the Pepco LED Streetlight Pilot Project at National Harbor. ACCF Membership approved a resolution on LED lighting at the October meeting.
September 7: Our September newsletter, the Civic Voice and the agenda and officer reports outline arrangements for the Candidates Night that opens the 2010-2011 Civic Federation schedule (see rules for candidates). A resolution on LED Street Lighting, presented at the June membership meeting, has been referred to the Public Services Committee for action at the September 2010 meeting -- see new report. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N George Mason Dr.
Committee Reports for 2009-2010: Airports; Cultural Affairs; Environmental Affairs; Housing; Legislation; Membership; Parks and Recreation; Public Services; Schools; Special Events
For these notices for earlier years please go to archive directly or link through the "About ACCF" page.
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