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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