Forest Heights – Holly Hills Neighborhood Association Quarterly Meeting Minutes October 25, 2011

Forest Heights – Holly Hills Neighborhood Association

Quarterly Meeting Minutes - October 25, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by Association president Bert Mitchell at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The FHHHNA Board members were introduced: Treasurer Becky Berentsen and Secretary Geni Everett.
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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  For problems with barking dogs, call Animal Control during the day; police at night
  
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  Interesting tidbits from our Crime Statistics for 7-26 thru 10-25-11
  
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    Of the 7 reported auto burglaries, 6 had left their vehicle unlocked
    
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    The trend for Residential Burglaries was down, or the 4 reported, 1 left their door unlocked
    
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    12 warnings were given for Disorderly Conduct/Loud Noise or Music; 26 reports
    
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    There were 26 Suspicious Person/Vehicle Incidents – keep up the good work in reporting
    

Program

Lesa Vause, Tallahassee Code Enforcement Officer, [e-mail], 891-6556

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  Call 891-4968 to report issues with trash cans
  
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  The Code Enforcement Hotline is 891-2633
  
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  Pool gates must be self-closing and self-latching
  
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  Code Enforcement can enforce after-party clean-up, call 891-6556
  

Minutes - It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the July meeting as printed; motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report - approved as presented

Previous balance: $2015.46 + 4 Deposits $ 60.00 = Ending Balance of $2075.46. There is one outstanding check totaling $30.00, which would give a balance of $2045.46.

It was approved to donate $150.00 to Covenant Presbyterian Church for the use of their facility during the year.

Dues are due in January.

Updates

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  The board continues to look for 3 neighbors to serve on the Board as Members-At-Large and 1 to serve as Vice-President
  
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  The Board is working on a policy to address the rooming houses in the neighborhood and shared a letter that has been drafted to notify the City of Violations
  
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  The board continues to send noise complaint letters and has gotten good response from homeowners.
  
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  A database has been created with all homes in the neighborhood, including owners of rental property
  
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  Our web-page has a new manager and will soon have new updates (www.forestheights-hollyhills.com)
  
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  friend” us on Facebook - Forest Heights - Holly Hills Area Neighborhood Association
  

Other

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  Next meeting will be January 24, 2012
  
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  Please give Board members suggestions for meeting topics or speakers
  

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM