Meeting was called to order at 6:47 p.m. and was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. A total of 17 members present.

Arapahoe Sheriff’s Department – Lt. Mcleod

• Motor scooters and dirt bikes are not allowed on sidewalks or streets, only on private property
• Patrols around all government buildings in Arapahoe County have been increased because of the terrorism attacks

 Arapahoe Library District – Eloise May

• Book sale was very successful, making $32,7000 ($5000 more than last year)
• Saturday, 27 October is "Make A Difference Day". Teens at the libraries will collect & deliver public's gifts to InterFaith Task Force to help children in the community
• "Once Upon a Time" Storytelling Festival free workshops & performances will be held on 12 & 13 October at Koelbel Library. Call 303-220-7704 for more information

 Fire Districts - Cunningham - Jerry Rhodes

• Fire Districts would like to thank the public for their generous donations for the New York firefighters
• The Colorado Task Force I team returned home after spending a week helping at the New York WTC disaster site
• There will be "open houses" at the local fire stations the weekends of 13/14 and 20/21 October for Fire Prevention Week
• All fire department personnel need to pass a background check

 South Suburban Park & Recreation – Jean Flynn

• Cherry Knolls "community build" playground improvement was very successful with over 80 volunteers. 7 of the 11 playgrounds are now complete
• Public hearing on Wednesday, 10 October at 7:30 P.M. at Goodson Recreation Center to discuss the increased fees/charges in the year 2002 budget

 City of Centennial – Ward II Councilwoman - Andrea Suhaka

• Presentation of plans for future area mass transit will be made at South Metro Chamber of Commerce (across from Southglenn Mall) on 8 October, from 6 to 8 P.M. RDT/CDOT wants to increase the RDT sales tax to 1.00% next year
• 5 requests for proposal (RFP) have been received by the City from companies wanting to contract the City Planning Department work
• The City is looking for new office space in the City of Centennial, since the current location is not available after 31 December 2001

 Centennial Airport Director – Robert Olislagers

• National Guard troops are being assigned security duty at Centennial Airport
• Final Part 150 (Noise) Recommendations:

1 Ban Stage 1 aircraft (nosiest)
2 Ban Stage 2 jet aircraft under 75,000 lbs. at night (10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.)
3 Implement 010 degree departure heading for business jets at night (10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.)
4 Test 24-hour flight tracks between 350 and 010 degree (North) headings
5 Eliminate preferential runway use procedure
6 Implement 170 degree departure (South) to 4 DME (miles) or 8,000 MSL (altitude) (+/- 20 degrees)
7 Amend Community Plans and Zoning Ordinances (control development of residences in affected areas - Arapahoe & Douglas)
8 Update and establish Environmental/Noise Abatement Liaison/Office
9 Install noise monitoring system and develop program
10 Development/Implementation of Fly Quiet Program
11 Operations review and Part 150 updates (5 year program)
12 Establish follow-up Roundtable/Committee

• Public Hearing at Centennial airport Holiday Inn on 11 October at 7 P.M on the noise recommendations
• Additional information and details/definitions can be found at www.centennialairport.com

• No comments

Officer Reports - President

• Starting in February 2002, the meetings will be held at the new library administration building near Centennial
• Space for the January 2002 meeting is in question. More details when location is resolved
• Public hearing for Transportation Plan of Arapahoe County at Arapahoe County Planning Commission office on 16 October at 7 P.M.
• Next month there will be a "Traffic Calming" presentation by representative of the City of Golden
• Citizen Town Hall meeting on growth at Parker United Methodist Church on Monday, 8 October at 7:00 P.M. See www.TheSprawSite.com for additional information
• Flyers will be distributed at area grocery stores (not mailed) concerning the Centennial ballot issues information/education
• Sales tax on automobiles will be collected only if you buy a new car in the City of Centennial

• Checking account Opening balance:       $627.64
                            Income (dues)          $344.42
                            Expenses                   $102.71
•                           Closing Balance  $869.35

• Savings accountOpening/Closing balance:$645.62    (Includes interest of $0.42) 

          - Secretary

• It was moved by Claudette Cooper, seconded by Lynn Leader, and unanimously voted by all CENCON members to approve the September meeting minutes
  

  - Membership

• An effort will be made to contact those HOAs which are not current members
  

  - Plans

• Three formal developer plans were discussed
• It was requested that the developer of the Holly Creek Christian Living Campus property make a presentation to CENCON to answer questions and explain the plans
• Comments from the members were recorded
• It was moved by Lynn Leader, seconded by Cathy Noon, and unanimously voted by all CENCON members to approve the plans with the comments as noted

 The web site for CENCON is: denver.neighborhoodlink.com/public (Enter zip code & select CENCON from list)

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