District 5 Advisory Board

District V Minutes 1 November 05, 2012 District V Advisory Board Meeting Minutes www.wichita.gov November 05, 2012 Wichita Fire Station #21 6:30 p.m. 2110 N. 135th St. W. The District V Advisory Board Meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #21, 2110 N. 135th West In attendance were eight (8) District Advisory Board members, six (6) staff and five (5) citizens with none (0)who signed in. Members Present Staff Present Joey Ellzey Alan King, Public Works and Utilities Bryan Frye Mary K. Vaughn, Housing and Community Mike Greene Development Matt Hamm Jess McNeely, Planning Mike Hill Officer L. Kimrey, WPD Troy Palmer Captain Mike Wells, WFD Paul Truitt Megan Buckmaster, Neighborhood Services Kelly Watkins Members Absent Guests Councilmember Jeff Longwell none signed in Mike Bell Claire Cervantes Jill Kerschen Order of Business Welcome from Mike Hill The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. Approval of Minutes for October 01, 2012 Motion was made to approve the minutes Motion passed 8-0. Approval of Agenda for November 05, 2012 Motion was made to approve the agenda. Motion passed 8-0. Public Agenda 1. Scheduled items: No scheduled items 2. Off Agenda items: No off agenda items presented Action: Receive and file. Staff Presentations 3. WPD/Community Police Report  District V Minutes 2 November 05, 2012 Officer L. Kimrey, WPD, reported on beats 16, 17, 19, and 199 and District V Neighborhoods. 16 Beat- auto thefts at apartment complex, mostly Honda’s. 17 Beat- no report 18 Beat- Vehicle break-ins. Valuables are left in car, cars are at times unlocked. 19 Beat- Owner Issues involving drugs and theft at 2100 N. Pinegrove. Police are working with neighbors. 199 Beat- no report Police are monitoring activity at the Learjet strike. Joey Ellzey asked about traffic issue at the soccer complex at Tyler and Harry: no left turn. Kimrey responded she would talk with a Supervisor to discuss the possibility of opening up the restriction for Saturday and Sunday traffic. Action: Receive and file. 4. Wichita Fire Department Report Mike Wells, WFD reported on District V statistics and other WFD information. September fire reports: -Citywide- 12 fires. $155,000 =in damages. District V- 0 fires. Medical service calls- not reported Service alarms- not reported Overall alarms- not reported OTHER: Free smoke detectors are still available. WFD is going door to door at apartment complexes sharing fire prevention tips about deck grilling. Action: Receive and file. New Business 5. Proposed Sewer and Water Rates The District V Advisory Board (DAB) considered a presentation made by Alan King, Director of Public Works and Utilities, on the proposed rates. Mike Greene asked if the increases would be seen across the board: residential, commercial, other users? King responded that the rate of the increase would be different for the different users; low users would see less of an increase than commercial or higher users and other users (wholesale customers). Mike Hill commented about the compounded interest over several years, it eventually grow to a 46-47% increase. When does it end, this is pretty steep. He would like to see what a typical bill for the different type of user might look like so the public has a better understanding of the increases proposed. King responded he would look into creating something. Kelly Watkins asked if the 2nd part of the ASR project was included in the increase. King responded it is. Greene asked if the possible additional cost to add fluoride to the water was included. King answered it is not. 6. Recommendations for FY2013-2014 Funding Allocations: CDBG, HOME, ESG FUNDS  District V Minutes 3 November 05, 2012 The District V Advisory Board (DAB) considered a presentation made by Mary K Vaughn, Director of Housing and Community Development, on the recommendations. Kelly Watkins asked how the public finds out about these programs. Vaughn responded that when a property or a resident has an issue, City staff contact Housing to see if they could qualify for assistance. A homeowner can also petition for assistance themselves. Vaughn asked each District Advisory Board member and members of the public to complete an individual recommendation survey and return it back to her offices. 7. ZON2012-00028 and CUP2012-00031 The District V Advisory Board (DAB) considered a presentation made by Jess McNeely, Planner, MAPD, on the application for a zone change to LC Limited commercial and creation of DP-329 Tyler Pointe Commercial Community Unit Plan (CUP). Joey Ellzey asked about planned entrances, turn lanes and an agreement with USD 259. McNeely responded that the City Traffic Engineer is comfortable with the traffic plan submitted and that USD 259 is in full agreement to the proposed plan. Action: The District V Advisory Board members made a motion to recommend to City Council Approval (7-0). 8. CUP2012-00030 The District V Advisory Board (DAB) considered a presentation made by Jess McNeely, Planner, MAPD, on the application for Amendment #2 to DP-197, the Greystone Community Unit Plan (CUP) to allow a “Tavern and Drinking Establishment” associated with art classes/ studio on Parcel #3. Mike Hill asked what type of liquor license does this require? Melodee Schaffer, applicant, responded it requires a regular liquor license obtained through the State of Kansas. Action: The District V Advisory Board members made a motion to recommend to City Council Approval (7-0). Board Agenda 6. Updates, Issues, and Reports Councilmember Longwell: none DAB Members: Mike Greene wanted to Thank the appropriate person for putting up streetlights at 119th and 29th. General Comments/ Announcements: Next Meeting: The next meeting for District Advisory Board V will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012 at Fire Station, #21, located at 135th St W. and 21st St. N. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Megan Buckmaster, Neighborhood Assistant  District V Minutes 4 November 05, 2012