The regular meeting of the Bellevue Civic Association was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 7:12 P.M. at Linwood Holton Elementary School, the President being in the chair.

     The Treasurer reported assets of $3189.67, liabilities of $1693.50, and a balance on hand, May 17 of $1496.17.  The report was filed.

     Bob Almond reported that the BCA as of May17 had a paid membership of 70.

     Bob Almond, reporting on behalf of the Traffic Committee, stated that the Committee continues to work with the City to have curbs and gutters installed on Westbrook Avenue.  A meeting was to be scheduled with Traffic Engineer, Tom Flynn, to discuss the need for speed humps throughout Bellevue.

     Lieutenant Corrigan gave the Bellevue crime report.  There were seven less incidents this year than last year at this time.  The Bellevue community continues to have the lowest crime rate in the City.

     The President introduced guest speaker, Christopher Hilbert.  Mr. Hilbert, 3rd District Councilman, gave the City’s redistricting report.

     Jerry Devoss reporting on behalf of the Security Patrol, reiterated the continuous need for more volunteers.

     Chris Miller and Linda Decker were introduced and commended for a successful spring Bellevue Times.

     Thanks were given to Kath Sadler and Jan Brown for a successful Plant Swap.  $79 in cash proceeds were donated to the BCA Treasury.

     The following reports were given for upcoming events:

• Garden Walk report given by Paige McCleary.

• Food Drive report given by Mike LaBelle.

• Bellevue Yard Sale report given by Joyce Foster.

• National Night Out 2011 report given by Chris Englehart on behalf of   

            the Bellevue merchants.

     Mike LaBelle reported that the May 14 Neighborhood Clean-up had a good turnout of volunteers, but the City shorted us trucks.  The volunteers did a great job with the trucks we were given.

     David Lydiard, reporting on behalf of the Ginter Park Library Board, stated that the proposed library renovation has been delayed from two to three years.

     The president, David Lydiard, also requested volunteers for the new Special Events Committee.  This group is to research and plan new events for our neighborhood that will widen our draw within the community.

     The President introduced the program presented by Sgt. David Naoroz of the Richmond Police.  The SWAT demonstration included tactical equipment demonstrations and tactics used by the Team.

     The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.

                                                Carolyn O’Leary, Secretary