Forest Heights – Holly Hills Neighborhood Association Quarterly Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013

Forest Heights – Holly Hills Neighborhood Association

Quarterly Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by At Large Member Becky Berentsen at Forest Heights Baptist Church. The FHHHNA Board members were introduced. 9Bert had run to the old location to put up a sign for members who may have gone to the wrong location). A warm welcome was given by Bob Sauls on behalf of the Church.
Crime Watch Report - TPD Officer Andy Berentsen (891-4319 or [e-mail])

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  Gave an update/summary of crime in our neighborhood
  
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  You can pull up crime statistics at www.talgov.com any time
  
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  There is a quick link to the police on the left side of the talgov.com homepage; you can use it to report issues on-line, as well as request a residential check
  
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  Interesting tidbits from our Crime Statistics for the quarter
  
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    The one robbery was drug related
    
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    16 warnings were given for Disorderly Conduct/Loud Noise or Music
    
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    The one burglary was an open garage door
    

Minutes - It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the January 2013 meeting as printed; motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report - approved as presented; Present balance: $1,399.56
It was noted that the website was not updated from the last meeting.
Committees were mentioned and volunteers were requested. No one came forth.
There was a guest speaker from the City talking about Emergency Preparation. Robbie Powers joined us from the City of Tallahassee. He has 25 years experience in emergency management, 7 of those with the City. Robbie was also a former resident of the neighborhood many years ago. Packets were given to all attendees detailing the City services. The City owns the services such as electric and water. The County does not. Several items to note from his talk:

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  Leave the electricity on during a storm; fuses will protect the lines
  
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  Tallahassee Water is the best in the nation
  
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  City posts information as storms progress locally
  
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  Download the app Digitally for City access
  
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  Check into Flood insurance!
  
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  Be sure to get a NOAA weather radio
  
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  Energy audits are available through the City
  
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  There is a 47% chance of a hurricane coming into the Gulf this season!
  
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  The peak of hurricane season is September 10^th
  
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  Neighborhoods may prepare by getting to know neighbors and their needs (elderly and those with small children); make an inventory of supplies available (chainsaws/generators)
  
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  Pet owners – take copies of vet information/shot info with you – DO NOT LEAVE PETS!
  

The meeting adjourned at 7:40
Other

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  Next meeting – July 23^rd at 6:30 p.m. at Forest Heights Baptist Church
  
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  “Friend” us on Facebook - Forest Heights - Holly Hills Area Neighborhood Association
  
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  www.forestheights-hollyhills.com - neighborhood web page
  
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  Dues are due for 2013 ($15) – Thank you for your support! Checks made out to FHHHA Neighborhood Association and mailed to Treasurer, PO Box 37323, Tallahassee, FL 32315