The meeting began at 7:36 p.m. It was held in the Community Room at Green Ridge House.

PRESENT WERE: Council members Rodney M. Roberts, Alan Turnbull, Edward V.J. Putens, Thomas X. White and Mayor Judith F. Davis.

STAFF PRESENT WERE: Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager, and Anne Marie Belton, Executive Associate.

ALSO PRESENT WERE: Terry Blake, Green Ridge House Property Manager; Salva Holloman, Green Ridge House Community Manager; Doug Erdman, President, Community Realty; and Members of the Green Ridge House Resident Council.

Mayor Davis began the meeting by thanking the members of Green Ridge House for coming to the meeting.

Mr. McLaughlin announced to the residents that Home Properties would no longer be the management company for Green Ridge House and that Community Realty would again be the management company. He then introduced the president of Community Realty, Doug Erdman, and Lynette McGrath, the property manager.

Accomplishments

Computers - Mr. McLaughlin informed the residents that Internet access would soon be available on the computers in the multi-purpose room. He also told the residents that Karen Haseley is working on a program called Cyber Teens/Cyber Seniors. This program would have teens who are knowledgeable with computers help seniors to learn how to use computers.

Security cameras - Having had problems in the past with the clarity of the security camera, Mayor Davis asked if the newly installed camera at the front door showed a clear picture. Residents stated that the picture was not clear; you can only determine that there is someone in front of the camera. Mayor Davis suggested that the residents work with the management company to remedy this problem.

Resident Issues

Marian Evans, Green Ridge House resident, requested that the furniture in the 2nd floor lounge area be replaced. She stated that it is in very poor condition. The suggestion was made for the residents to form a renovation committee to identify all areas they believe need attention.

Several other residents raised concerns such as screening in balconies, carpet and stove replacement, and faulty washing machines. Council informed the residents that these are all issues that should be brought to the attention of the Community Manager and if not acted upon by the management, then the City should be contacted.

The meeting ended at 8:53 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Marie Belton
Executive Associate

City of Greenbelt, Maryland
City Offices, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-474-8000 FAX: 301-441-8248