District 5 Advisory Board
Regular MeetingWichita, KS · August 6, 2012
Minutes
District V Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
August 06, 2012
www.wichita.gov
The District V Advisory Board Meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #21, 2110 N. 135th West
In attendance were seven (7) District Advisory Board members, three (3) staff and three (3) citizens with
three (3) signing in.
Members Present Staff Present
Mike Bell Officer L. Kimrey, WPD
Joey Ellzey Battalion Chief Cole WFD
Mike Greene Megan Buckmaster, Neighborhood Services
Bryan Frye
Matt Hamm
Mike Hill
Kelly Watkins
Members Absent Guests
Council Member Jeff Longwell Kenneth Ast 2101 N. Shelley
Dana Brown Sarah Goertz 4401 N. Maize Rd
Jay Flinn Matt Goertz 4401 N. Maize Rd
Dalton Glasscock
Pat Ream
Paul Truitt
Order of Business
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
Motion was made to approve the minutes from the June 04, 2012 meeting. Motion passed 7-0.
Motion was made to approve the agenda for the August 06, 2012 meeting. Motion passed 7-0.
Public Agenda
1. Scheduled items
Lights on the River, presented by Sarah Goertz, RiverCity WRAPS.
The purpose of this holiday light show is to promote water quality. The group us looking for
boaters, sponsors and volunteers. The event will take place at sundown on December 1st on the
river in downtown Wichita. The goal is to engage 30 boats of all kinds: motor, sail and even
possible canoes. The boats will be decorated with holiday decorations/ lights. The registration fee
is $35.
Action: Receive and file.
2. Off Agenda items
No items presented
Action: Receive and file.
Staff Presentations
3. WPD/Community Police Report
Officer L. Kimrey, WPD, reported on beats 16, 18, 19, and 199 and District V Neighborhoods.
16 Beat- This is now Officer Haught’s Beat.
18 Beat- Break-in’s reported at over 40 residences (Maize and Kellogg area). There was
only 1 actual burglary and 2 auto larcenies.
19 Beat- Concerns about a citizen with a vicious dog. Ongoing issues related to WPD
and OCI. Auto break-ins at Berkshire Apartments ( Tyler and 21st)
199 Beat- This is now Officer Davidson’s Beat.
Action: Receive and file.
4. Wichita Fire Department Report
Batt. Chief Andy Cole, WFD, reported on District V statistics and other WFD information.
July fire reports:
____ no fire statistics given
____medical service calls- did not have numbers
____service alarms- did not have numbers
____ County assists- did not have numbers
OTHER: many fires at this time of year are due to dumping ashes from the charcoal grill
when they are still hot.
Chief Cole reported that WFD is working on a program that will provide the above numbers
specific to District V.
Action: Receive and file.
New Business
No new business presented
Board Agenda
Board Updates and Issues
All DAB/ WIN Redistricting and Bicycle Master Plan presentation August 29, 2012 City Hall,
City Council Chambers 6-8:30 pm
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Megan Buckmaster, Neighborhood Assistant
Agenda
DISTRICT V ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
August 06, 2012 Wichita Fire Station #21
6:30 p.m. 2110 N. 135th St. W.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Welcome from Councilmember Jeff Longwell
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes for June 04, 2012
Approval of Agenda for August 06, 2012
Public Agenda
The public agenda allows members of the public to present issues not on the agenda to
the Board. Each presentation is limited to five minutes unless extended by the Board.
1. Scheduled items
Lights on the River, presented by representative from RiverCity WRAPS
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
2. Off Agenda items
Any individual present that did not request to speak on the public agenda prior to
the meeting may speak at this time.
Recommended Action: Provide comments/ take appropriate action
Staff Reports
3. Community Police Report
Community Police Officers for beat areas in District V will report on specific concerns.
Recommended Action: Receive and file
4. Fire Department Report
Fire Department Staff for fire stations in District V will report on specific concerns.
Recommended Action: Receive and file
New Business
No new business
Board Agenda
6. Updates, Issues, and Reports
Report on activities, events, or concerns in the neighborhoods and/or District V.
Councilmember Longwell
DAB Members
Recommended Action: Provide comments/ take appropriate action
General Comments/ Announcements:
Next Meeting: The next meeting for District Advisory Board V will be held at 6:30 p.m.,
Monday, September 10, 2012 at Fire Station, #21, located at 135th St W. and 21st St. N.
DAB Members will be sworn in at this meeting.
Adjournment