Police Updates
A couple of incidents of gun discharge, fights at schools. Biggest issues are larcenies from autos as well as drug sales. Also seeing break ins when homes are being moved out of/it into
JR: what are some things the community can do to reduce the level of teen violence. Ofc Owens–work with Boys and Girls Clubs on their teen programs–do have summer program as well as an out of school time program. Police are starting an Explorers Program. JR asked if there was a plan to start a special task force to support young people involved in crimes–Southern District is working on redeploying bike program. Committee discussed a mismatch between police deployment and locations he’s identified as having high levels of drug activity. Ofc Owens will share the issues with the shift commanders. Patty thanked Ofc Owens as there has been a decrease in crime in the area.
Project Updates
Poppleton Rec Center Update
SWP has a signed lease, funding is being raised. We will not wait until the full cost of the outfitted Rec Center is raised before construction begins. Committee discussed the gap in funding as well as the general rising costs of things currently
Bike Rodeo
April 2, 2-4pm Poppleton and Baltimore St–still looking for kids bikes to borrow and/or someone to repair some community bikes
Alley Gates
Getting ready to start gate installation, funding that was allocated has been assigned already
Other Projects
JR sees more people out and about now around the Market. Would be good to come up with some things around the Market area to keep people out and about–place making projects
BRNI/CORE Projects
Elizabeth provided an overview of the BRNI/CORE grants. The Committee discussed projects that they would like to apply for:
- Alley Gates
- Automatic switches for porch lights (may not be eligible)
- Sign for Hollins Market like the sign at Cross St Market (smart sign)
- Decorative boarding for vacant buildings
- Streetscaping around Hollins Market
- Field maintenance–Poppleton, James McHenry
- Police Substation
- Permanent public restroom
