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Synopsis of the June 8th, 2010 Meeting

Public comments included announcements about upcoming events. Safeway’s attorney, realtor, architect, and engineers presented their renovation plans for the Olney Safeway. The building will LEED certified, the underground parking will have natural lighting, and a ¾ acre circular park will beautify one side. Duchy Tractenburg listed budget cuts and ways the county will raise revenue but warned about future cuts. Committee reports were brief. Chuck Graefe motioned that GOCA join SEROCA to limit the upcoming church’s parking spaces, and the motion passed. Joe Fritsch described the planned Lake Frank Trail and the surrounding neighbors’ opposition. Joe Morrison motioned that GOCA accept the bike plan and Bob Beard seconded the motion. It was almost tabled but was approved by a majority.

Upcoming Events or Information

1. June 20 – GOCA Day at the Farmer’s Market – Delegates eligible for lunch at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge and a $20 shopping spree.

2. June 24 – Coffee for Ike Leggett at 7 Minuteman Court, Rockville, 7:30 p.m.

3. June 26 – Donna Edward’s Housing and Foreclosure Forum at People’s Community Baptist Church at 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Olney Dog Park Grand Opening June 19th!

The official dedication will take place on Saturday the 19th. The below link gives complete details:

http://mncppc.typepad.com/news/2010/06/media-advisory-olney-manor-dog-park-grand-opening-celebration-ribbon-cutting-this-saturday-june-19-.html

June 8th meeting to feature:

1.  Legislative update from Montgomery Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg

2. Renovation plans for the Olney Safeway

All GOCA meetings are open to the public and take place at the Community Room of the Buffington RE/MAX Building, 3300 Olney-Laytonsville Road. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.

OLNEY DAYS PARADE CANCELED

Due to the weather, the Parade is officially canceled. The Rock-the-Lot concert is still on schedule and will start at 4PM.

FIREWORKS CANCELED

Due to the weather, the GOCA Fireworks Show for Saturday, May 22nd is canceled.

Stay tuned for details about the Sunday Parade.