Jun. 21, 2008 - Monday's (6/23) City Commission Meeting re. Koppers

Jun. 13, 2008 - June 12 Meeting Minutes

• Bruce called meeting to order 6:10pm.
• Our new Crime Prevention Officer, Harry Young, introduced himself and gave a report. He also provided his email, yougnhl@cityofgainesville.org . He advised us that most thefts were through open doors or unlocked windows. For more information about safe habits see their website at http://www.gainesvillepd.org/CrimePreventionTips.htm
  
• Sharon Sheets reported problems with unlicensed moving company operating near 501 NW 30th Ave. She also voice concerns about homeless activity in the Koppers corridor from 23rd Ave into our neighborhood.
• There was some discussion about drug activity and noise violations at 1206 NW 30th Ave. The tenants were evicted and now live at 2941 NW 6th St.
• Bruce reported on the city grant progress. The information kiosks are not allowed by current code restrictions. The small signs for meeting notifications are in the works. Bruce also announced  that he has been the President far longer then he  first agreed to and would be stepping down. He was ready to turn the leadership over but  there were requests for more time.
• Alice suggested we set a date for a special election meeting. The date was set for July 10, at 6:00PM in the large meeting room. Please tell all our new young families and long time residents as well.
• Hilary Hynes, Program Coordinator at the Alachua County Animal Services, reported on changes in administration and the wonderful improvements in progress. The new Director, David Flagler, is very sensitive to the community needs and is moving into our neighborhood. A warm welcome to the Stephen Foster Neighborhood, David. Hilary can be contacted at heh@alacuacounty.us or by phone at (352) 264-6870.
• Robert Pearce reported on the noise disturbances from Koppers. Residents can report noise violations to GPD at 955-1818, in addition you can request that Captain Posey be notified about the complaint. Robert also handed out copies of his letter to Commissioner Hawkins as well as excerpts from the City of Gainesville Noise Ordinance.
• The Stephen Foster Neighborhood officers election meeting date was set for next month , July 10 at 6:00pm. This is a special meeting and will only  be held for elections. WE NEED YOU to attend and tell your neighbors about the meeting. You can print out the linked fliers or pick them up from Wes and Debra Lindberg at 846 NW 31st Ave, call 371-7633 or email -  wes@mediafirefly.net . If you can hand out fliers on your block(s), then please call or email so that we can keep track of where they have been delivered. The link to the PDF flier is http://www.mediafirefly.net/SFN/June_2008.pdf and the Word Document is http://www.mediafirefly.net/SFN/June_2008.doc
  
• Meeting was adjourned  at 7:20pm

Jun. 1, 2008 - Stephen Foster Crime Watch Meeting

Our next meeting is Thursday the 12th at 6:00pm at Parkview Baptist Church. Bruce Bugdal will be stepping down as President of the Crimewatch Group. Robert Pearce has expressed an interest in taking over the position. Bruce Bugdal will still be with the group, but not as President.

If you have any questions or comments bring then to the meeting. Hope to see you there!

Bruce