Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

minutes: npc planning council #4 meeting date: Wednesday, Nov 16, 7pm Robert Konkright chaired this meeting. members: JP Wilson, Dave Morgan, Mary Lusk, Roger Koning, Robert Konkright, David Salerno, Mary Conklin, Sherry Sofia guests: Deondra Ramsey, Victoria ?, officers Shippell and B Downey, Jerrod Lepper The meeting started with the introduction of guests / members. With quorum met the Oct minutes were approved after the amount of property value increase in our npc over the last ten years was corrected from $250 billion to $250 million ( quarter of a billion ). program police: Officer Downey went over the Oct crime report. Victoria questioned why crime stats from downtown were not included in the report. They will work on including them in the future. (matter of different sectors) code compliance: Jerrod commented on the handout that the junk accumulation violations could be attributed to the lack of timely pickup by Republic. Dave M wanted an inspection of a vacant Maple Terrace property. commission: Sherry gave out the Republic phone # 269 216 8008. Provisioning centers contributed $1.7million to the city since 2019. $1million in permitting fees to the city and $.7million reimbursement from the state. The resolution to expand business hours from 9pm to midnight passed. Patrick O'Donnel elected ward 3 commissioner. BCPS: Deondra said the bond that passed last Nov specified improvements to Northwestern and Springfield middle school ( Northwestern as a K-8 arts center ). They have formed over 100 partnerships to involve K-12 students in community service. Fremont traffic problems were discussed. membership: Dave Morgan approved as member by commission. Deondra approved by npc members for readmission 8-0. comments: JP noted speeding on Orchard and Sherman, panhandlers across from the Y center, Mary C finds the meeting informative, Sherry was encouraged by the 40% turnout in an off year election. Mary L gave an invite to everyone for the 7pm Christmas eve service at First Presbyterian Church, Deondra said after school programs need volunteers, noted speeding on North Ave and Calhoun, Robert suggested getting a check up before engaging in winter activities, Victoria commented on homeless people downtown. Officer Downey said some do not want help or are banned from the shelter for misconduct. adjourned 8:06 next meeting: Wed Jan 18, 7pm