Committee Elections
Thomas nominated JR. There were no other nominations. JR accepted the nomination and thanked the Committee for their support. JR believes that little things mean a lot–loading dumpsters, making sure that trash and alleys are clean, making sure that seniors and kids are safe. Appreciates the Committee for the work they do keeping the community picked up and safe.
Ms Sonia asked how JR works with other neighborhoods on public safety–has contacts with the neighborhoods and the neighborhood presidents–goes to neighborhoods when there is a crisis
Committee discussed the public safety needs in Poppleton
JR was re-elected chair of the Public Safety Committee.
Police Updates
Lexington Market soft opening last Tuesday
UMB Police holding a coat drive and working on a turkey drive
Ms Paulette asked about vandalism at Center West–could look into a private security company
Ms Sonia shared about the new 988 number–Committee discussed ways to get the word out about the new 988 number. Southern Police District will come out to talk about the new number
Scott asked about safety for kids crossing Baltimore St at Amity St coming home from school. Will follow up with DOT on what would be possible at the intersection and talk to to the school
Project Updates
Have made preliminary awards of contracts for W Baltimore St safety grant–waiting for final report on boarding costs on priority properties but it looks like we can do the full scope of both
Should check in on hydrant pressure
Rec Center construction will begin soon, pool will be open 2024. SWP received funding for playing field improvements which will include greenspace around the Rec Center.
Announcements
Hollins Halloween Saturday 4-6 pallet park, CEC party at the polls Saturday, Halloween party inside at the Poe auditorium, looking for candy donations
Police redistricting will begin January 1st
James McHenry Rec Center open from 5-9pm
Kirby Lane Park Fall Festival 2-6pm
