April 2012

Saturday, April 14, 2012

April 2012
Here are several minutes from the meeting.

We also have announcements. There are other neighborhood specific matter that anyone not
attending the meeting need to touch base on through email. Send one to groverheights@gmail.com right away.

1. Officer L. Osiewalski has been attending the meetings and is working diligently with the group as Lt. Jackson, Officer Carus, and Officer Howard have all changed locations. She left several valuable communication handouts as well as strategies of record keeping. In addition, she gave a recap of neighborhood policies. All who did not receive one are asked to email for a copy.

2. Bree from Safe and Sound will serve as intermediary between the neighborhood, Al, and Safe and Sound to ensure neighborhood needs are met. If you do not have addresses on your garage or smoke detectors in the home please send an email so that we can sign you up on the list immediately.

3. Chris Gandt from Riverworks presented information about the Riverworks organization and what it does. He also gave information about HGNI (Harambee Great Neighborhood Initiative) and several opportunities offered by the city for grants and loans. He expressed a few programs that are available for seniors like the Rebuild Together and Senior Initiative through Interfaith.

4. Clean-ups with dumpsters are scheduled for April 21st and June 16th. Jewell Carter will have additional groups of children to help out. Please remember that these are children who volunteer during the cleans ups and are not prowling.

5. Block Party is being planned for July 21st in combination with Williamsburg Triangle. Jada, Jewell, and Tracey will work to plan the event.

6. Sgt. Whitten will survey the area in order to determine the exact parking issues and bring a choice of alternatives to the group.

7. Several other issues were discussed regarding the current street repairs and need for immediate clean ups.

8. Thank Westside MBC, Asst. Pastor B. Smith, for refreshments.

9. Thanks to the distribution crew for this meeting Betty, Carolyn, Jada, Elsie, Shirley, Officer Osiewalski.

10. Our next meeting is May 14th, 2012 at 6PM at Atkinson. Homeowners, landlords, and renters
alike are asked to be present. We would like to poll the group regarding cameras and other issues.

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March 2012

1. Gracelyn Wilson presented information about the various types of grants and loans available. She also presented the idea of a TIN and seeking that as an option for the area.

2. DOT concerns and traffic.

3. Officers Carus and Howard addressed traffic concerns of Messmer with Officer Osiewalski, our new rep.

4. Thanks to Asst. Pastor B. Smith of Westside Missionary Baptist Church for refreshments.

5. Thanks to the distribution team: Betty, Jada, Elsie, Reggie, Shirley, Officer Osiewalski for delivering notices.

6. April meeting is scheduled for the 11th as the library is closed on the 9th.

See you there with important info. to discuss.

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