FNADP Meeting Unofficial Minutes 11/11/13

From:  Subject: WE ARE ON THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:28:17 -0500

Neighbors -

The FNADP Meeting began tonight at 7:00 and ended about 8:25, with 28 persons present.  Moderator, Bob Roepnack, acknowledged the likelihood that ARK Development will not proceed toward a dog park at 284 Beaverdam Road.  This was calmly received.  Some even mentioned another 4 Acre site.   When some negative and emotional conversation began about "those few anti-dog-park people," Roepnack redirected the energy.  My opinion is that FNADP will readjust and continue, probably to find another location in Buncombe County.

Chris Pelly invited everyone to his meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 PM.   (Agenda sans dog park)  The Moderator will be Charles Worley, a long time Beaverdam resident and former Mayor.   The meeting is about the power of politics [from politēs 'citizen' ].   Political power comes from a collaborative group of citizens.  The fact is that Beaverdam Valley is going to grow, the land will be developed, and we will need some means to structure a discussion about how all, who live along Beaverdam Road, want the valley to grow and evolve.

My opinion is that we will benefit from getting organized.  This process is expected to begin on Wednesday night @ 7:00PM @ Fire House.   I urge all of you to join us and participate as  citizens  of Beaverdam Valley.

On a personal note about tonight, I did not feel like a "skunk at a lawn party."  We disagree agreeably.  Of course, some criticism was unpleasant, but this is how community works.  I am hopeful that one year from now we will have a Beaverdam Valley Community Association, working together toward a greenway from the Parkway to Beaver Lake! ! 

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