Meeting 12/14/11

First, let me thank everyone who is hosting a yard sign for their candidates. This is a critical political year and we appreciate your expression as a citizen.

Lt. Jackson, Jewel Carter, and Tracey Dent (representing State Rep Elizabeth Coggs) hosted the meeting. We are invited to attend a meeting at the 5th district police station at 5:30PM on Jan 5th, 2012.

Lt. Jackson and Officers Hunter and Lopez addressed the following:

1) Trees are scheduled for trimming the last two weeks of December.
2) A "No U-Turn" sign has been placed at the redlight on 7th and Capitol. Squad cars will come to monitor traffic flow during peak times.
3) Placing a "NO Parking" sign at the southern park of 7th Street is being investigated.
4) City is working on bus monitoring and have addressed surrounding schools and students about safety concerns.
5) Some individuals responsible for thefts have been apprehended.
6) Break down all boxes before tossing so that large items purchased are not known to potential thieves.
7) Blue box and surrounding wires have been removed.


Jewel Carter has a program through Harambee. Her goal is to work with the youth from 14-24. Job training and activities are primary foci of the program. She will start the program in February and is looking for recruits. The youth will perform many of the following:
1) Neighborhood beautification projects
2) Flyer distribution
3) Educational support
4) Social Support
5) Job training


Tracey Dent who represented State Rep. Elizabeth Coggs at the meeting spoke on the following:
1) Youth group for ages 14-19.
2) State Rep. Coggs' various tasks and survey that she has sent for people to fill out and return.
3) Current issues in Madison and how they affect citizens

Alderwoman Coggs has the following information available:
1) Jan 28th seminar for youth and adult entrepreneurs-MLK library
2) Jan 30th Town Hall Meeting-MLK library
3) Request for youth applicants for the scholarship
4) Rental and Homeowner rehab grants available

Co. Supervisor Willie Johnson
1) Has submitted our information to the DOT for sound barrier.

Thanks to Westside MBC: Pastor D. Marbley and Asst. Pastor B. Smith for door prizes and refreshments.

Thanks to the distribution crew: Betty, Elsie, Jada, Reggie, and Shirley for putting out notices.

Thanks to all members for serving this year.

We will resume our meetings in March/April 2012.
Please send any concerns to groverheights@gmail.com or call your block representative.

Have a great holiday season.


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Minutes 11/14/11

Our meeting was a huge success. County Supervisor Johnson covered the his role, service through various committees and community organizations, and aspects of the budget. He is also looking into other issues for the group.

He is hosting three informational sessions on the budget in the upcoming weeks. Grover Heights is invited. The next is Nov 21st at Clinton Rose Center on King and Burleigh.

Lt. Jackson and Officers (Caceres, Howard, Smith) provided information on burglar proofing the neighborhood and ways to prevent vehicle theft. They also took information about various issues and will provide follow-up.

Also, check into the home rehab services. There is funding available to fix up homes in the area and for those who have renters. One of the programs also looks at providing funds to homeowners who have a vacant home next to them. This money can be used to upgrade the landscaping to draw in a homeowner.

Thanks to the distribution crew:  Betty, Shirley, Elsie, Reggie.

Thanks to Assistant Pastor B. Smith of Westside MBC for refreshements.

Our next meeting is Wed. Dec, 14th, 2011 at Atkinson Library, 6PM.

We will announce our guests shortly.

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Concealed Carry Meeting-What does it mean?

What: Concealed Carry Public Meeting

When: Monday, October 31 • 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Who: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Senator Spencer Coggs, State Rep. Elizabeth Coggs, State Rep Leon Young are hosting a public information session meeting regarding the concealed carry legislation.

Where: Department of Natural resources (dNr) Building
2300 N. Martin luther King dr., Milwaukee

Also: Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisolm will be on hand to explain what
the concealed carry law entails, where to go for proper training and permits,

Contact: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs 286-2994 if you have any questions.

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Next Meeting

Our next meeting is Monday, November 14th at 6PM at Atkinson Library.

Also, please come to the following meeting with Alderwoman Coggs to express your feelings about the post office closings. Please show up Thursday, October 20th at 6-8PM. The place is Heartlove Place 3229 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Look for your newsletter next year.

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Outcomes!

Let's extend our gratitude to Alderwoman Coggs for chairing our Block Club meeting. Also present was Lt Jackson and many officers.

We covered the proposed Malcolm's Lounge up for licensing on Oct. 17th. All who would like to speak are asked to send an email to groverheights@gmail.com and inform us so that we can discuss the order of presentation. We would like for everyone who opposes the establishment of the lounge to sign a petition stating your opposition by Sunday Evening.
You are also encouraged to attend the hearing set for 2:30 on October the 17th.

Alderwoman Coggs mentioned the following activities. First, the NDIC is awarding $3000 grants for neighborhood improvement projects. In addition, she is hosting a housing resource fair, Saturday, October 15th, from 10AM to 2PM. Organization will provide information about home improvement funds, rehab funds, and how to avoid foreclosure. The final project she mentioned is the Garden Competition that ends Oct. 17th, 2011.


Lt. Jackson passed out the following pamphlets: Deadbolts, Home Security, Identifying suspicious behavior, Crime prevention, and Neighborhood Watch. These pamphlets mention many techniques of burglar proofing your home. Read the neighborhood newsletter for more information.

Thanks to our distribution crew for passing out notices:  Betty, Elsie, Reggie, Shirley.
Thanks to Asst. Pastor B. Smith of Westside MBC for refreshments.

Our next meeting is scheduled for the second week of November. Stay tuned for more information.

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Meeting

Our next meeting will take place Wednesday, October 12th, at 6PM. The location is King Library. Please be on time. Alderwoman Coggs and Lt. Jackson are expected to attend. The Alderwoman squeezed us into her schedule so we must start on time.

All are asked to attend and bring neighborhood concerns. Be concise but to the point.

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New Members

Hello everyone,

We have added five new members to the block club. They are excited and already working hard. Please look for our next meeting the second week of October to discuss neighborhood issues, meet new members, and sign up for committees.

We have two new committees to consider: political action and the research and communication. We already have volunteers to head those committees. Your input and action is needed.

We would also like to recognize any new neighbors to the area.

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