District 2 Advisory Board

District II Advisory Board Minutes July 1, 2014 www.wichita.gov The District II Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #20 located at 2255 S. Greenwich Road. The Council Member, seven board members, six staff and three guests were present. Members Present David Babich Staff Present Nazir Jesri Officer Mike Lloyd- Wichita Police Department Max Weddle Captain Gavin Seiler- Wichita Police Department Jennifer Baysinger Alan Taber- Park and Recreation Department Stephanie Galicia Captain Jim Woods, Wichita Fire Department Blaine Knott Dale Miller, Metropolitan Area Planning Dale Carter Department Pete Meitzner- Council Member Alana Haynes, Office of Community Engagement Members Absent Guests Brain Carduff Listed on last page Kelly Callen Parth Khare – Youth DAB member Nick Howell Jenny Nguyen – Youth DAB member ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA  June minutes approved (7-0)  July agenda approved (7-0) PUBLIC AGENDA Scheduled Items No Report Off-Agenda Items No report. STAFF REPORTS Community Police Report Captain Seiler, WPD, Patrol East, made a self-introduction and reported on the details of the Cypress Street shooting, and increase of traffic and auto theft. Captain Seiler also encouraged people to lock their car doors and ensure valuables are out of sight. Questions: none. Action: Receive and file Fire Report Captain Jim Woods, WFD, Station # 20, reported nine fires during the month of June, with two of the fires caused by lightening striking garages. With the 4th of July holiday coming, fireworks will soon start and WFD will patrol until midnight. The fire department will also start to perform water hydrant test to ensure that the hydrants are working and if repairs are needed an orange or yellow bag will cover the hydrant until it is repaired. Citizen: What is the process for repairs? Woods: We report all findings to the Water Department and they are given high priority. Action: Receive and file Park and Recreation Department Alan Taber, Supervisor, provided a report on the summer camp activities at Edgemoor Park. The camps serve approximately 100-150 children per year and scholarships are provided for families that may qualify. DAB member: Do you have a list of resources to refer kids with behavior issues? Taber: Yes, we also deal with behavior issues by talking with the children and their parents. Action: Receive and file NEW BUSINESS CUP2014-00016 Dale Miller, City Planner, presented on an amendment to Lot 26, Block 1, Country Place Estates Addition located in Parcel 1 of Community Unit Plan DP-89 to permit an “accessory apartment”. DAB members: Are the neighbors to the west of the property content with the request? Miller: No one has complained. Notices were sent out to property owners within 1000 ft. of the lot. DAB member: Did the home owner association approve the request? Miller: From my understanding, the HOA approved the request. DAB member: Is it possible that the property can be sold separately? Miller: No, the property has to be sold as one unit. Jennifer Baysinger motioned that the request be approved, subject to the two listed conditions. Max Weddle seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Updates, Issues, and Reports Council Member Meitzner: Discussed the District II City Budget and Tax meeting and thanked the DAB members for attending. Council Member Meitzner also provided DAB members with the COW Popular Annual Financial Report and allowed for questions and answers. Meeting was adjourned. The next meeting for District Advisory Board II will be held at 6:30 p.m., August 5, 2014, at Fire Station 20, 2255 S. Greenwich. Guests Will Clevenuer Chris Mullen George Crandle 2