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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 Citizens District Council mintues FINAL Citizens ' District Council No. 4 Wednesday, March 6, 1985 Moores Park School Learning Center AGENDA Call to Order and Approval of Agenda 7:30 P.M. Roll Call Approval of February 6, 1985 Minutes Introduction and Comments of Visitors Officer's Reports Jones, Heuer, Hull Old Business 7:45 P.M. Diamond Reo Property Update Acquisition Update Properties on Beal and Smith 119 Garden New Business Other Business Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Watch Adjournment 8:30 P.M. CITIZENS ' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 Moores Park Learning Center February 6, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in Moores Park Learning Center February 6, 1985 by the President Howard Jones. The agenda was read and a motion was made by Connie Marin to approve it, and Ruth Heuer seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED Roll call was taken: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT VISITORS Barbara Dean Richard Adams Jim Dragisic Connie Feldpausch Ted Kost Gary Heuer Gladys Gilson Clara Axam Roy Grubb Ruth Heuer MEMBERS EXCUSED STAFF PRESENT Arden Heverly Mary Hull Madge Cage Sandra Hearns Howard Jones Robert Hall Jim Lovitt Connie Marin The minutes were read, Ruth Heuer made the motion they be approved and Connie Marin seconded it. MOTION CARRIED We had three visitors at this meeting, and appreciate their interest and comments towards the bettering of our neighborhood. The President asked for the Officer's report. They are: Howard Jones had several fliers which were passed around for the members to read, asking for volunteers for different projects. He also reported on the Thermogram Program. There was a good turn out at the two sessions held up to date. It was also mentioned that even though the Thermograms are a good program, they do not give a true reading on houses that are stucco, have aluminum siding, or are brick. Ruth Heuer had no report. Mary Hull asked to be replaced as the Secretary, due to personal reasons. She regrets she cannot continue. Old Business: Ruth Heuer suggested we have more up to date data on our budget. Howard Jones will write a letter to the City Council , the Mayor, and Alan Tubbs, concerning the Diamond Reo Property asking why it has taken so long to do something with this property. We think we deserve some explanation concerning this stagnate property. CDC4/Minutes/February 6, 1985/Page 2 Sandra reported there have been no proposals on this property so far. It is being considered splitting the land into five or six parcels. Also, posting a "For Sale" sign on it. The Committee believes this should have been done a long time ago. Up Date on Nellers Court: Five (5) houses have been acquired. Four (4) properties ready to close. One (1) owner has not signed yet. Owner shows no interest whatsoever in selling his property as he could not afford to replace it with the price he would get according to oneof the members. Approximately $90,500.00 was spent on acquisition for these properties. Nothing has been done concerning the property at 1517 S. Washington Avenue. It was estimated it would cost approximately $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 to acquire S. Washington and $80,000.00 e $100,000.00 to acquire 114, and 118 Baker Street. Also, an update on 119 Garden Street is needed. These are estimated totals. A different. up to date budget was asked for by next month. A Motion was made by Ruth Heuer that $170,000.00 be transferred from our Rehab Budget into acquisition for our present needs on these properties. Barbara Dean seconded this motion. MOTION CARRIED There has been no report as yet on the properties on Beal and Smith, owned by Joe Cavicchioni . As for the damaged trees done by the recent ice-storm, it will be some time before anything will be done. Mr. Phillips reported they are still busy working on the removal of trees damaged or destroyed for the years 1979 and 1980. New Business: The fence on Mt. Hope will remain as is until it becomes an eye sore, or a safety hazard. At that time it should be demolished. Gladys' Gilson made this into a motion and it was seconded by Ruth Heuer. MOTION CARRIED The second house built by the school district is to be checked on. It is not definite yet as to when the other horse will be started, probably not until 1986 or 1987. MSHDA will not finance until they reevaluate it, as it is too close to a business. The School District. says it is too far to travel from Harry Hill . CDC4/Minutes/February 6, 1985/Page 3 Other Business: Howard Jones talked about the sewer-rate jump. There will be a hearing on Glenn Island, February 19, 1985 at the Planning Board, City Hall , loth floor. Connie Marin's moving has been delayed because of needed repairs on her new home. Clara Axam, has agreed on a home on Westwood. Neighborhood Council : Gladys reported not much has been happening this month, due to cold weather. We had one (1) B & E. Family Fun Night was held at Moores Park School , January 29, 1985. Thirty-three (33) attended and everyone had a good time. There would have been a greater turn out, if the weather would have been more cooperative. The next C.D.C. meeting will be held Wednesday March 6, 1985. Motion was made by Gladys Gilson, and seconded by Ruth Heuer to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary Hull MH:sh:bb Ln 00 V' qO a Q � U Gu CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 Wednesday, May 1, 1985 Moores Park School Learning Center A G E N D A Approximate Time Call to Order and Approval of Agenda 6 : 00 p.m. Roll Call Approval of April 10 , 1985 , Minutes Introduction and Comments of Visitors Officer' s Reports Jones, Heuer, Hull Old Business 6 :15 p.m. Update on 114-118 Baker and 1517 S. Washington Demolition Schedule Gardening Project Public Improvements New Business Other Business 6 : 30 p.m. Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Watch Adjournment 6 :45 p.m. CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 MOORES PARK LEARNING CENTER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1985 The meeting was called to order by the President, Howard Jones, at 7 :30 p.m. , in the Moores Park Learning Center. Business could not be discussed until there was a quorum present, which occurred at 7 :40 p.m. The Agenda was read; several topics were added under New Business . A motion was made by Connie Marin, seconded by Ted Kost, that the Agenda be approved. MOTION CARRIED. The President asked for the roll call : Members Present : Barbara Dean Ruth Heuer Connie Feldpausch Arden Heverly Gladys Gilson Mary Hull Roy Grubb Howard Jones Robert Hall Ted Kost Jim Lovitt Connie Marin Members Absent : Members Excused: Richard Adams Madge Cage Mark Bosche Staff Present: Sandra Hearns The minutes of the last meeting were read and correction made of the address of 1404 Reo Avenue to 1416 Reo Avenue. A motion was made by Ruth Heuer, seconded by Roy Grubb, that the minutes be approved as corrected. MOTION CARRIED. The following visitors attended the meeting: Mrs . Gasche, Mr. Moore, Clara Axam, Jim Dragisic, Dick and Scott Carlson and Mr. Gibson. Mr. Carlson has bought the Brenke house on Woodlawn; his son will be making his home at this residence. Mr. Moore is now living in the home of the late Gertrude Ludwick. We welcome both to the neighborhood. Clara will be moving to her new address May 15 , 1985 . Mr. Gibson, who is associated with the Lansing Food Bank and others, talked on the project of Community Garden Plots . He advised that they provide seeds and plants at no charge to low income families, help the handicapped, assist youth projects and provide rototiller service for backyard plowing and community garden projects . Help can be obtained from the Co-op Extension Service. Cristo Rey is also aiding in the garden project. -2- Officers Report: Howard Jones commented on the gardening project. Ruth Heuer and Mary Hull had no report at this meeting. Old Business : An update on properties on Baker Street and South Washington Avenue will be presented at the May meeting. Connie Marin' s closing date on her new home is to be held April 16 , 1985 . She should be moving May 1, 1985 . New Business : Demolition schedule will be moved to next month' s Agenda. Sandy will present the neighborhood gardening project concerning the two lots on Mt. Hope Avenue between Todd Street and Davis at her next staff meeting. This location is the community' s first choice. Gladys Gilson suggested a check be made into the lack of house numbers in the area. It would assist the police and fire departments in responding to emergencies and would help the mail carriers and individuals looking for certain addresses. Gladys also commented on the broken eavestroughs damaged by the ice storm. Sandy advised CD money could not be used for replacing numbers as this activity is not a wise expenditure of the funds . However, a resident could apply for a rehab package to repair eavestroughs . The Diamond Reo site is to be cleaned by Oldsmobile as soon as they are able to get on the grounds. The lots acquired by Development will be graded and seeded. The Reo parking lot needs clearing of debris and litter. The Board of Water and Light property needs to be cleaned of trash and litter; this is to be done by BWL maintenance crews. Sandy is to provide a list for the next meeting of the number of people who have withdrawn after making application for rehab funds. A letter is to be forwarded to ' the Mayor and Mr. Richard Adams concerning the replacement of Mr. Adams on the CDC as he has not attended a meeting since his appointment last November. Other Business : Neighborhood Council - there were no comments at this meeting. Neighborhood Watch: Gladys Gilson announced there will be a meeting May 9 , 1985, in the Moores Park School gym. There were several instances of B&E' s during the month of March, along with some malicious destruction. -3- The next meeting will be held Wednesday, May 1, 1985. A motion was made by Howard Jones, seconded by Gladys Gilson, that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9 :05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary Hull 4/25/85 . 00 rn o e U Q U Citizens' District Council No. 4 Wednesday, June 12, 1985 Home of Howard Jones 426 W. Barnes Avenue AGENDA Approximate Time Call to Order and Approval -of Agenda 7:30 pm Roll Call Approval of May 1, 1985 Minutes Introduction and Comments of Visitors Officers' Reports Jones, Heuer, Hull Old Business 8:00 pm 210 Isbell and 1625 Nellers Court (Hearns) 120 Isbell (Hearns) 302, 304, and 326 W'. Barnes (Hearns) New Business Other Business 8:30 pm Neighborhood Council (Gilson) Neighborhood Watch (Gilson) Adjournment 8:45 pm CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 Moores Park Learning Center May 1, 1985 The May 1., 1985 , meeting was delayed for a short time as there was a problem getting into the school . The meeting was called to order at approximately 6 :15 p.m. , by Howard Jones, President. After adding a few new topics , the Agenda was read and approved. A motion was made by Connie Marin for approval, seconded by Robert Hall. Motion carried. The President asked for the roll call: Members Present Madge Cage Arden Heverly Barbara Dean Mary Hull Connie Feldpausch Howard Jones Gladys Gilson Ted Kost Robert Hall Jim Lovitt Ruth Heuer Connie Marin Members Absent Staff Present Richard Adams Robert Harris Mark Bosche (substituted for Sandra Hearns ) Roy Grubb The minutes of the April 10 , 1985 , meeting were read and a motion was made by Ruth Heuer for approval ; seconded. Motion carried. Visitors attending the meeting: Gary Heuer and Jim Dragisic. Mr. Carlson also attended the meeting. Officer's Report Howard Jones reported he had done some cleaning along the fence on Mt. Hope Avenue and commented that two bushes and one tree should be replaced; a check should be made of the contract regarding replacing of shrubbery and trees . He also said he had talked to Joe Cavicchioni and invited him to attend the June meeting. Mrs. Ellen Moore said she was interested in serving on the District Council. Ruth Heuer reported a furnace had been stolen from 117 Garden Street, also the house has been boarded up. Mary Hull had no report at this meeting. Old Business Mr. Harris gave an update on 114-118 Baker Street and 1517 S. Washington Avenue. He said there are signed offers on all three of the properties, but have not been closed as yet. 114 and 118 Baker have been accepted and are awaiting title clearance. 1517 S. Washington should have been closed April 30, 1985, but there appears to be a problem with the title. Demolition Schedule Report pending on 210 Isbell and 1625 Nellers Court. Mr. Harris reported that 1518-1526 and 1601 Nellers Court are scheduled to be down by June. The house at 1611 Nellers Court has been brought up to code. The houses at 117 Garden, 1526 and 1527 Nellers Court are going on the second . demolition package. The house at 1625 Martin St. was bought two months ago. Gardening Project The application for the project has been denied. There would be several things the City would have to do, such as executing the lease, have some kind of insurance policy, clean up the two lots of limbs and trash and clean up in the fall. Ruth Heuer made a motion to scrap the project; seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Harris stated a party is interested in building two houses on the lots. Public Improvements The trees along the Diamond Reo property on S. Washington Avenue and new signs are from the Diamond Reo Improvement Account. Oldsmobile had crew cleaning the trash and debris on their lot under Phase I. Fixing the cut-through from the cul-de-sac on Woodlawn to the Moores Park School parking lot. Under Phase I, the cost is estimated at $2 , 300 . Phase II consists of screening and buffering along the rear lots of Garden Street properties and Martin Street if a developer has not done so by 1987 . Improving site conditions at the intersections of S. Washington Avenue and Garden Street and at S. Washington and Isbell Street and replacing trees that have died. Phase I will use all of its current budget so we will need to find additional funds for Phase II. A request for the list of applicants who had withdrawn after applying for Rehab funds was denied as Mr. Harris stated that same was confidential. -2- New Business The house at 120 Isbell Street should be checked because of trash and debris on property. This property is owner-occupied. The Council asked that 302 , 304 and 326 Barnes Avenue be check-ed by the Planning and Development divisions to ascertain if these properties are up, or have been brought up-, to City code. Other Business Jim Lovitt agreed to talk to the neighbors concerning the properties owned by Joe Cavicchioni on Beal Street. Ruth Heuer suggested Connie Marin attend the remainder of the Council meeting, as Ms . Heuer will be moving out of area on May 8 . The Council agreed. Ms . Marin has always been very interested in the improvements of the neighborhood and has given many helpful suggestions and been a great asset to the Council. Jim Dragisic ' s name has been submitted for appointment to the District Council. Neighborhood Council There was not . meeting. The Neighborhood Council is considering conducting two workshops in June on home improvements and two workshops in October on code improvements, etc. Neighborhood Watch Gladys Gilson reported there have been several B&E' s and one disorderly conduct in the surrounding neighborhood. A meeting is to be held May 9 , at the Moores .Park Gym. The next meeting will be held June 12 , 1985 , at 7 : 30 p.m. at the home of. Howard Jones, 421 W. Barnes. A motion was made by Ted Kost, seconded by Ruth Heuer, to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ln rn Mary Hull d' 6/10/85 U >_1 U X CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1985 �► HOME OF MARK BOSCHE, 509 MOORES RIVER DRIVE A G E N D A Approximate Time Call to Order and Approval of Agenda 7 :30 p.m. Roll Call Approval of June 12 , 1985 , Minutes Introduction and Comments of Visitors Officers ' Reports Jones, Heuer, Hull Old Business 7 :40 p.m. Demolitions 210 Isbell 1625 Martin Board of Water & Light Storage Lawn Maintenance Glenn Island New Business 8 :00 P.M. Other Business 8 :10 p.m. Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Watch Adjournment 8 :15 p.m. CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 e WEDNESDAY, JUNV2, 1985 c HOME OF HOWARD JONES, 4 W. BARNES AVENUE C\j he meeting was called to order at 7 : 35 p.m. , by the Wires ' ent. The Agenda was amended and approved. Roy Grubb made a motion, seconded by Ruth Heuer, for approval. Motion Carried. Roll call was taken. Members Present Mark Bosche Howard Jones Connie Feldpausch Ted Kost Glayds Gilson Jim Lovitt Ruth Heuer Jim Dragisic Lawrence Moore Mary Hull Roy Grubb Members Absent Members Excused Barbara Dean Madge Cage Robert Hall Arden Heverly Staff Present Sandra Hearns The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Jim Dragisic made a motion, seconded by Connie Feldpausch, for approval of minutes . Motion Carried. Two new members were welcomed to the Council -- Lawrence Moore replacing Mr. Adams and Jim Dragisic replacing Connie Marin. Several visitors attended; their comments were appreciated: Councilman Charles Creamer Mr. Gupta Gary Heuer Priscilla Holmes Dick Carlson Mr. Gupta made several comments regarding his property and other houses on Neller' s Court. Priscilla Holmes talked about the upcoming Riverfest, soliciting boats for the river float parade. Councilman Creamer informed the group that beginning July 1, 1985, Moores Park rating will increase from "B" to "AB" , thus increasing the budget, allowing for further improvements in the park. Mr . Creamer stated he would make a request to the Board of Water and Light for additional lighting. Officers ' Report Howard Jones stated he contacted Joe Cavicchioni regarding his properties and Mr. Cavicchioni assured Mr. Jones that within the next two (2 ) months the houses will be painted and rented. Ruth Heuer commented on the overgrown weeds on the Diamond Reo and Board of Water and Light properties . Mary Hull had no comments. Old Business 210 Isbell - an abandoned garage on which there has been an out-of-court settlement in the amount of $750 . 00 . 117 Garden - has no demolition date as yet; 114-118 Baker Street and 1517 S. Washington Avenue - need to clear title problems. 1625 Martin Street - City is working with the family for replacement; they have at least ninety ( 90 ) days to relocate. 1518-1526-1601 Neller' s Court - are scheduled for demolition, but as yet no date has been set. This item will be discussed at the July meeting. Guidelines set by HUD state that approximately $10 , 500 to $16 , 000 could be needed for acquisition of homes in this area. There are approximately 13 houses left on Neller ' s Court; to date, 3 houses are down and 3 are to be taken down. Owners of 306 and 326 W. Barnes will be sent exterior compliance letters by July 1, 1985 . New Business Suggestion was made that 6-12 trees be planted on the east side of Washington Avenue. Sidewalks and curbs are being repaired and replaced on the east side of the street. The prostitution problem in the surrounding neighborhood was discussed along with solutions to help eliminate the problem. It was suggested that patrolling of citizens and Human Relations personnel would help control the problem. Neighborhood Council Gladys Gilson reported that the City is funding $10 , 000 to hire a staff person. Neighborhood Watch Gladys Gilson reported there had been several larcenies, tire slashings and B&E' s . Incidents are occurring more frequently due to nicer weather. -2- The meeting date for the CDC #4 has been changed from the second week of the month to the first week. The July 3 , 1985, meeting will be held at the home of Mark Bosche, 509 Moores River Drive, commencing at 7 :30 p.m. The CDC Wishes to thank Mr. and Mrs . Howard Jones for hosting the June meeting. A motion was made by Ted Kost, seconded by Jim Lovitt, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary Hull 6/28/85 . U O U -W Ul U oC •rl 6� •r-I c^, N •r{ U -3- CITIZENS ' DISTRICT COUNCIL #4 Home of P1ark Bosche 509 Moores River Drive July 3, 1985 MINUTES The July 3, 1985 meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by the President, at the home of Mark Bosche. The Agenda was read and amended with certain stipulations. Motion was made by Ruth Heuer for approval , seconded by Jim Lovitt, MOTION CARRIED. Roll call was taken: Members Present Members Excused Staff Mark Bosche Connie Feldpausch None Jim Dragisic Ted Kost Gladys Gilson Robert Hall Members Absent Ruth Heuer Mary Hull Madge Cage Howard Jones Barbara Dean Jim Lovitt Roy Grubb Lawrence Poore Arden Heverly The minutes were read and corrected, Ruth Heuer made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Robert Hall , MOTION CARRIED. One visitor attended our meeting. Officer' s reports were given. Mr. Jones suggested writing to Madge Cage, Barbara Dean, and Arden Heverly concerning their frequent absenteeism; and if they are still interested in serving on the Council . Ruth Heuer asked about the properties at 106 and 110 Baker St. , also 210 Isbell St. Mary Hull made a motion to skip the August meeting. Vote was tied. MOTION DEFEATED. Old Business 1605 & 1527 - Bids are being taken for these properties. 117 Garden St. is to be down by July 17, 1985. Properties at 114 and 118 Baker has been sold to the City. These properties have to be vacated before they can be demolished. 210 Isbell is to be demolished as soon as the city pays the settlement amount and bids are let for demolition. 1625 Martin St. , the family is working with the Relocation Center. 1517 S. Washington Ave. , trouble in getting a clear title. The Board of Water R.. Light storage lot is to be checked by Turne,y Gratz to straighten out the problem. The Parks Dept. is to maintain the area space by the Mt. Hope fence. Glenn Island is to be inspected and bids taken for cleaning up trees to be removed which are down, and the grass taken care of. CDC#4/Minutes/July 3, 1985/Page 2 New Business 1617 Martin St. is put up for Homesteading. The persons are to live on the property at least 5 years. It was suggested by the Council we get a list of residents who applied for Rehab and their jobs have been completed, and a report on the progress of the house at the corner of Barnes Ave. and S. Washington Ave. A motion was made by Ruth Heuer to have these two items added to the August Agenda. Motion seconded by Mark Bosche. MOTION CARRIED. A check on zoning variance of the property at Barnes Ave. and Osband St. concerning the construction of a garage on property of P1r. Moore. We were informed that Cadillac is looking at the property of the old Diamond-Reo site. Other Business: Neighborhood Council This meeting was attended by Gladys Gilson and Mary Hull . Two members of the Guardian Angels attended, and explained the group' s purpose. As of this date they have 6 members and are in the process of recruiting more. They go through a 2 month training. Applicants must be 15 years or older, those under 18 must have parents permission. They ride the CATA buses, help look for missing children, patrol Lansing areas on regular 3 hour basis. At social functions they help with crowd and traffic control . . Currently they are supporting themselves. They are hoping to have some sponsors. Neighborhood Watch Gladys Gilson reported a long list of B f, E ' s, larcenies, assault and battery charges, sales of drugs, and also believes there is a house of prostitution at 1621 Coleman St. The next meeting will be a picnic plus the meeting. It will be held at the floores Park Pavillion at 6:30 p.m. , August 7, 1985. Bring a dish to pass , plus own table service and drink. Thanks, 'dark, for the use of your home for the July 3, 1985 meeting. We appreciate the hospitality. Motion was made by Gladys Gilson and seconded by Ruth Heuer to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Respectfully yours, Mary Hull , Secretary Ln 00 MH:bb rn U L1 � ri r CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1985 MOORES PARK PAVILION Meeting and picnic was held at the Moores Park Pavilion, August 7 , 1985 . The Meeting was called to order by the President at approximately 7 :17 p.m. The Agenda was read, topics added, then approved. A motion was made by Mark Bosche, seconded by Jim Dragisic, for approval . Motion carried. Roll was taken: Present : Mark Bosche Arden Heverly Barbara Dean Mary Hull Jim Dragisic Howard Jones Gladys Gilson Ted Kost Roy Grubb ( late ) Jim Lovitt (late) Ruth Heuer Lawrence Moore Maria Castillo Absent Excused Robert Hall Madge Cage Connie Feldpausch Staff None A motion was made by Jim Dragisic, seconded by Barbara Dean, that the minutes of the prior meeting be approved as corrected. Motion carried. Four visitors attended: Mr. Castillo and daughter; Bob Buffington informed us that the sidewalk at 1613 Osband St. was buckled and dangerous ; Mrs. Love, who owns property at 1621 Martin, stated she has offered the property to City for demolition, as it requires extensive renovation. The property has been vacant 4 years, and to date, she has spent $8 , 000 on improvements ; she is asking $18 , 000 for the property to cover her investment. Ted Kost suggested further investigation of the budget before any decision is made. Mrs. Love advised she contacted Turney Gratz, who informed her it would be six months before consideration of this property could take place. Priority must be given to owner-occupied dwellings . Clara Axam surprised us with a visit and invited the members to hold the September meeting at her new home at 3821 Wedgewood. She wanted to express her appreciation to the Council for their assistance. The CDC appreciates the concerns and information our visitors provide. Officers Report : Howard Jones reminded the Council that the circus will be held on August 8 , 1985, at the Diamond Reo site. Ruth Heuer suggested the CDC investigate the disposition of the properties at 115 , 117 , 119 and 121 Garden. Mary. Hull reported three letters were forwarded to members concerning absenteeism. Old Business : The drawing on the homestead property on Martin Street is to be held Monday, August 12 , 1985 . Bids for the demolition of 210 Isbell are being accepted for the next three weeks; the property will be demolished 30 days after bid completion. The storage area on Diamond Reo parking lot has widespread use; City has advised there is not much that can be done about the situation. Jim Lovitt reported the properties at the northeast corner of Beal and Smith, owned by Joe Cavicchioni , are progressing nicely. So far, two houses are rented and others being renovated. New Business : Act 285 - 1621 Martin Street concerns the property owned by Mrs. Love - previously discussed under visitors comments . John Salmons, Code Compliance Officer for the City, stated the Division is being reorganized. The Division, Police Department, City Attorney' s Office and four citizen groups will be working with community enforcing the City Code. 1701 S. Washington update : This property is no longer in the program. The owner is on own; building permit for property expires in October. Mr. Jakovac from Co-Gen Co. is slated to attend the September meeting with a slide presentation explaining the project to the members who did not attend the meeting last month. It was suggested by Gladys Gilson that a check be made of the house at 1721 Todd for demolition. Harold Interiors once owned the property, current owners unknown. It was also suggested that three houses on the eastside of Todd St. in the 1700 block also be inspected and the owners contacted. Other Business : Neighborhood Council - July meeting cancelled. -2- As the terms of Gladys Gilson and alternate Mary Hull expire, Arden Heverly was nominated as representative and Lawrence Moore the alternate to the Neighborhood Council . Neighborhood Watch: There was much action in surrounding neighborhood - B & E ' s , larcenies and malicious destruction of property. The person who robbed the Total Gas Station was apprehended August 6 , 1985 . Ms . Gilson reminded everyone about the Neighborhood Lights On Night, August 13 , 1985 , from 8-9 p.m. The next meeting of the CDC will be held September 4 , 1985 , at 7 : 30 p.m. , at the home of Clara Axam, 3821 Wedgewood. See you there. A motion was made by Ruth Heuer, seconded by Ted Kost, for adjournment. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Mary Hull Secretary 8/30/85 . �fu G Citizens District Council #4 CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1985 HOME OF CLARA AXAM, 3821 WEDGEWOOD 7 :30 p.m. A G E N D A Approximate Time Call to Order and Approval of Agenda 7 :30 p.m. Roll Call Approval of August 7 , 1985 , Minutes Introduction and Comments of Visitors Officer' s Reports Jones , Heuer, Hull Old Business 7 :45 p.m. Acquisition Update Act 285 - 1621 Martin New Business 8 : 00 p.m. Co-Gen. Co. - Bill Jakovac Other Business 8 :45 p.m. Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Watch Adjournment 9 : 00 P.M. CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1985 HOME OF CONNIE MARIN - 2939 SUNDERLAND A G E N D A Approximate Time Call to Order 7 :30 p.m. Roll Call Approval of September 4 , 1985 Minutes Introduction and Comments of Visitors Officer ' s Reports Jones, Heuer, Hull Old Business 7 :45 p.m. Co-Gen Project Todd Avenue Lots Update on Demolition, Relocation & Disposition New Business 8 :15 p.m. Update on Planting Schedule Alleyway off Baker Change in Code Compliance Officers Other Business 8 : 45 p.m. Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Watch Adjournment 9 : 00 P.M. MINUTES FOR CDC #4 - SEPTEMBER 4, 1985 Clara Axam, 1821 Wedgewood Present Howard Jones, Pres. Jim Dragisic Gladys Gilson Roy Grubb Bob Hall Ruth Heuer Arden Heverly Jim Lovitt Lawrence Moore Excused Mark Bosche Madge Cage Barbara Dean Connie Feldpausch Mary Hull Ted Kost Staff Present Saundra Hearns John Salmons Visitors Gary Heuer Rebecca Love Connie Marin Ellen Moore Dave Rider The meeting was called to order at 7 :50 p.m. followed by approval and additions of the Agenda and corrections to the last minutes. Corrections : Robert Hall and Connie Feldpausch were both excused and not absent for the August meeting. John Salmons attended as a staff person and Mrs . Love as a visitor, Gary Heuer as a visitor, and Mr. Castillo and daughter as a visitor. Gary Heuer requested an alleyway be made off 114 Baker to service the businesses on S. Washington Avenue in the 1500 block. While he asked for 25 feet his thinking of 35 feet would be more serviceable in giving room for screening and buffering with a place for snow to be pushed aside during the winter months . This would be a north and south alleyway parallel to Washington Avenue and the exit would be onto Washington Avenue. A letter is to be written by Gladys to the Planning Board giving our approval . A motion was made for Saundra to present the request to City officials by Jim Dragisic and seconded by Robert Hall . Ruth Heuer abstained from voting. Motion carried. Next Saturday, September 7, 1985 , Granger is having a toxic waste collection service at 5303 S. Cedar from 9 :00 a.m. until 3 : OO, p.m. Thanks was given to Clara Axam for having us , at her house as we share her happiness at her relocation from Neller' s Court. Connie Marin was present and invited us to have our October meeting at her house at 2939 Sunderland (393-7571 ) . We accepted. Ted Kost sent thank you' s to CDC #4 for the mum plant sent to them at the onset of their son' s illness. Their son is still very ill at Sparrow Hospital. A sympathy card for Mary Hull on the death of her brother was sent around for all to sign. We also learned that Barbara Dean was absent due to a death in her family outside of Michigan. Howard read and then passed the letter from Joseph Pandy, Jr. , General Manager of the Lansing Board of Water and Light telling of their new committee being created with members of various neighborhood groups being the representatives . Bob Hall made a motion that we have a representative and Roy Grubb seconded. Jim Dragisic was nominated and accepted. Motion carried. Ruth reported that the sidewalk repairs in their area are done and look nice along with the tree planting. The circus came and left town leaving the premises well taken care of except for one plastic bag left under the semi-trailer parked in that area. Also, that the overload of cement from the sidewalks was dumped into strategic places creating a barrier for through traffic off the old Reo parking lot. Saundra reported that all homes that were to be acquired by the City has been accomplished. The City is having some trouble with occupants on Baker Street. The occupants have been served a notice to quit and the City will be going to court soon. Progress on 1517 S. Washington is going well . Saundra will check further into the relocation of the family on Martin Street. Connie Marin asked about the availability of the homes built on North High Street. Saundra was to look into it for places to relocate the people in that area. As the housing project being built is for Lansing people, the committee feels that people being relocated by the City should have precedence of occupation. HUD now owns 121 Garden which has halted condemnation process through the Building Division. Saundra was asked to look into the 1809 Coleman financing as it has been sold and CDC #4 should be receiving the money into our budget for the work on rehab done there a few years ago. She was also asked to check on the schedule for their plantings for the area and bring a budget report to the October meeting. Mrs. Love was there asking for the purchase of her home at 1621 Martin again. She said she wouldn' t mind it being fixed up for rental, but extensive remodeling would have to be done before she would consider renting it out. The assessed valuation is $6 , 500 . 00 . -2- Jim Dragisic made a motion that CDC #4 continue to maintain our position of giving precedence to owner occupied properties. Motion seconded by Bob Hall. Motion carried. Mr. Bill Jakovac was present to represent Co-Gen. He is anxious to receive a reply from the City fathers on his proposal to go ahead with the Diamond Reo property to investigate the advisability of establishing the Co-Gen in that location. It has been 7 weeks since the proposal was presented to some of the Lansing active residents. (CDC #4 was included in that presentation. ) He still has not received a definite answer. Ruth Heuer made the motion we write a letter to the City leaders requesting . an answer by September 20, 1985 , so we can have it on our agenda f or the October meeting. Seconded by Jim Dragisic. Motion carried. Howard was to write the letter and Jim Dragisic take it to the Committee of the Whole Thursday afternoon 4 :00 p.m. and have it placed on the agenda for Monday night City Council meeting, September 9 , 1985 . All CDC #4 members are to attend for support to this request. Robert Hall talked of . the near accident he recently witnessed as one of the many flower girls ran out to a car that stopped suddenly for a traffic light. She obviously thought the sudden stop was to make a purchase. Gladys made a motion a letter be written to the City Council requesting an ordinance to be written to prohibit curbside, vacant lot sales , etc. Motion carried. Robert Hall is to write the letter to the City Council . As Gladys was out of town for the Neighborhood Council August meeting and we forgot to ask the new representative Arden Heverly for a report. Gladys did give the happenings for the previous month in the Neighborhood Watch area. Gladys has stepped down from her position of Area Coordinator, she still makes some of the necessary telephone calls, hoping for someone to take over the responsibilities of the Area Coordinator. Meeting was adjourned at 9 : 40 p.m. The next meeting will be October 2 , 1985 , at 7 :30 p.m. at Connie Marin' s home, 2939 Sunderland. Respectfully submitted, Gladys Gilson Ln co 9/25/85 z4i= () 04 n N U to CITIZENS° DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1985 MOORES PARR SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER A G E N D A Approximate Time Call to Order and Approval of Agenda 7 :30 p.m. Roll Call Approval of October 2, 1985 , Minutes Introduction and Comments of Visitors Officer ' s Reports Jones, Heuer, Hull Old Business Terms of Office Community Resource Guide New Business Length of Meetings Other Business Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Watch Adjournment 8 :30 p.m. CITIZEN' S DISTRICT COUNCIL :.3 i � J Wednesday, October 2, 1985 Home of Connie Marvin The meeting was called to orderat 7 : 30 p.m. by the President Howard Jones . Connie Marin hosted the meeting at her new home. We would like to thank her for the kind gesture. Roll call was taken: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENT Mark Bosche Robert Hall Madge Cage Barbara Dean Jim Lovitt Jim Dragisic Connie Feldpauch Gladys Gilson STAFF Ray Grubb Ruth Heuer Saundra Herns Arden Heverly Kevin Reed Mary Hull John Salmon Howard Jones Herb Chase Ted Kost Lawrence Moore The minutes were read, corrected and approved. Motion made by Mark and seconded by Gladys Gilson for approval . Motion Carried. The agenda was read corrected and new items were added. Motion was made by Jim Dragisic, and seconded by Mark Bosche . Motion carried. We had several visitors this meeting; Sue Cook, Clara Axam, Larry Heuer Connie Marin, Herb Chase, Betty Kost, and Kevin Reed. Their comments and interest are greatly appreciated. The President, Howard Jones' suggested a letter be written to the City Council to sign a six months option to Mr. Jakovac of the Co-Gen. project . Mr. Jones will write the letter. Ruth Heuer, Vice President, reported Garden Street is looking much better. She also stated that Dennis Distributing Store has appliances , refrigerators and a freezer in their lot which are a dangerous harzard to children in the neighborhood. Daves ' Discount Store also has several appliances , some refrigerators which could be very dangerous if not sealed for the safety of children. Mary Hull , Secretary, thanked Gladys Gilson for writing the minutes of the September meeting. Gladys .strongly objected because her minutes were changed and not as she had written them. OLD BUSINESS : There has been no report on the Co-Gen. project as yet . The lots on Todd Avenue, according to the school are too far away, to undertake a building project. Ron Lott has replaced Dr. Remick since he retired. Update on demolition, relocation & despostion of properties ; 1600 Nellers Court is boarded up now. It was asked if the City owns this . Joe Cavicchione houses are progressing slowly. 1705 Martin Street fell through. It is filed at the City Attorneys ' office. 121 Garden is up for demolition; 210 Isabel is to be checked on for demolition, also house on Martin Street. Demalition spec ' s will be in definitely by end of this month. It was suggested if Reo Propety is sold that some of the money go towards updating Nellers Court. All the tenants are out of the house on Baker Street, and the property is boarded up. NEW BUSINESS : It was reported it will take eight years to updte the planting of the entire city. Top priorities are first according to the new city policy of the Park Department . 250 plantings granted per Ward, and are to be planted by same. 1809 Colman Street owned by the Hendersons , should be checked on, as it was rehab' ed and has been sold. Mr. Kniffen now owns it. The alley off Baker Street; it was suggested that it exit off Baker instead of Washington Avenue . The Planning Department will make re- commendations . No firm decision as yet. Saundra reported bids are not back yet on Glenn Island. Specifications are being typed, and the work will De done by this Fall . Kevin Reed is the new Code Compliance Officer. As for the budget update ther is no acquistion money left. $9,994.00 is for public improvement, $363 ,577, .00 for rehabilitation for the year _ ' 85 - ' 86 . Mrs . Love has appliedi! ,eher property 2/ Election is coming the end of November. Several positions nine ( 9) are up for re-election. OTHER BUSINESS : Neighborhood Council ; a motion was made by Gladys Gilson, and seconded Jim Dragisic to receive the 1985 Community Resource Guide issued by the Ingham County Health Department. Lawrence Moore and Gladys Gilson attended the annual meeting and re- quested to the Council to pass an ordinance for the control and disc limited to the back yard or on back of roof. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Gladys reported several B & E' s , an assault and battery, and concealed weapon charge. Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 50 p.m. , seconded by Roy Grubb. Thanks again to Connie Marin for inviting us to hold the meeting at her home. We appreciate it . Meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be held at Moores Park School , November 6 , 1985 . LC) 00 m U 4� la U U 0 CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 Moores Park Learning Center January 9, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. in Moores Park School Learning Center January 9, 1985 by the President, Howard Jones. Corrections to December meeting minutes were as follows: 1. Chief Gleason attended our special meeting with Mayor McKane in the November meeting in his office. He did not attend our regular November meeting as the minutes implied. 2. The Public CR Board referred to should have read P.C.R. Board (Police Community Relations Board) . Ruth Heuer made a motion to approve the minutes after the corrections were made. Seconded by Ted Kost. The Agenda was read. Under Old Business Ruth Heuer requested the addtion of 119 Garden St. The Reo property was also added. Motion was made by Connie Marin to approve the Agenda. Ted Kost seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED Roll Call was taken. Members Present Members Absent Visitors Barbara Dean Richard A ams Gary Heuer Gladys Gilson Mark Bosche Clara Axam Roy Grubb Jim Lovitt Ruth Heuer Arden Heverly Members Excused Staff Present Mary Hull Madge Cage San ra Hearns Howard Jones Connie Feldpausch Ted Kost Robert Hall Connie Marin Chairperson Howard Jones asked for officers reports; There were none. Old Business: Reo property was discussed. The Mayor is considering marketing it in small parcels. Sandy is to check into this. The properties of Beal and Smith, owned by Joe Cavicchioni is not zoned commercial . The brush piles at 1722 Beal is to be cleared by the week of January 14 by a private contractor. The expense will be billed to Joe Cavicchioni . 1704 and 1726 Beal are to be "weatherized" by June of this year. This means a paint job. Houses are all owned by Joe Cavicchioni . Ted Kost volunteered to call Mr. Cavicchioni about his plans for his properties and report to the committee at the February meeting. The fence on Mt. Hope Avenue which was erected June, 1983, had only a one year warranty. The top rail needs to be nailed down and the type of wood used warped easily. Pete Stoughton proposed that 1 X 6 boards could be used as replacements. We would have to use money from our funds to repair it. The top rail would cost approximately $300.00 to replace. CDC4/Minutes/January 9, 1985/Page 2 Glads Gilson proposed "since it was done by 'experts ' and has been a complete farce from the beginning, that the fence remain as is until it presents an eyesore and/or health hazard to the community at which time it shall be demolished. " It was agreed. It was suggested more plantings and vegetation be used as a barrier in place of repairing the fence. This will be tabled until June. Acquisition report: 119 Garden was demolished, the lot cleaned and filled on January 8, 1985. 210 Isbell settled out of court. The city will purchase it. The zoning will be residential only. Ruth Heuer proposed we ask for a budget on above properties for next month's meeting. Howard Jones suggested we check on the new trees that have been damaged or destroyed and to what extent, by the last ice storm. Sandra Hearns will check with Mr. Philips of the Parks Department and report next month. New Business: There was no new business at this meeting. Gladys Gilson reported the next meeting of Neighborhood Council will meet the 16th of January. The program will consist of reports of the Police Department Survey. The Neighborhood Watch will be revised with relocation of the liason officers into the four middle schools during the work days in place of being in the police building. Details still have to be worked out with the Br. of Education for use of the buildings. Gladys also reported she has great faith in the progress accomplished with the Mayor's Community Youth Study Group. A "Fun Night" is being planned for January 29, 1985 by the combined efforts of the Moores Park School P.T.A. and the Neighborhood Watch #29 and #36. Barbara Dean is in charge of the Thermogram Program for Moores Park neighborhood meetings. Those meetings will be held: Thursday, January 31 7:300 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2 9:00 - noon Thursday, February 7 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9 9:00 - noon The next meeting will be held Wednesday February 6, 1985. CO The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. 0,' Respectfully submitted, aI Mary Hull Q rd MH:bb CITIZENS ' DISTRICT COUNCIL 4 Wednesday, December 4, 1985 Moores Park Learning Center MINUTES The president called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The agenda was read, new issues were added then approved. Motion was made for approval by Ruth Heuer, and seconded by Roy Grubb. Roll call was taken: PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: Madge Cage Ruth Heuer Mark Bosche Saundra Hearns Jim Dragisic Mary Hdll- Jim Lovitt John Salmons Barbara Dean Howard Jones Gladys Gilson Ted Kost EXCUSED: RE SIGNED: Roy Grubb Lawrence Moore Robert Hall Connie Feldpausch Arden Heverly The November minutes were read and corrected. Ruth Heuer made a motion to approve the minutes. Gladys Gilson seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Betty Kost, Sue Cook, and Mr. Gupta were the guests. Guests and their comments are always welcome. OFFICERS REPORT: Howard Jones reported trash sitting at 117 W. Barnes Ave. Glass and trash in parking area at 127 W. Barnes Ave. , also at 415 W. Barnes, cars parking on the lawn. Tickets have been issued for this offense before. Ruth Heuer reported 114-118 Baker St. has been cleared. 1612 Martin St. has a driveway problem. 210 Isbell St. has been cleaned up but not leveled as yet.. Mary Hull asked to be replaced as secretary. She stated this was her last meeting as secretary. There were no volunteers for the job. OLD BUSINESS: Update on 1701 S. Washington Ave. A letter from the Building Department was sent to the owner on November 25, 1985. It contained the following stipulations; replace windows and doors, enclose the second story, and shingle the roof. If these conditions are not done by December 30, 1985, the owner' s building permit will be revoked, then condemned. If the property were to be torn down by the city, it would be added to owner's tax bill . Jim Dragisic distributed copies of the Board of Water and Light Questionnaire to each member to be read and returned to him so information can be compiled and returned to Mr. Strickler. CDC14/Minute.s./December 4, 1985/2 Jim isn 't sure whether Mr. Strickler will be attending our next meeting as of this time. As for the extension of the terms of the Citizens ' District Council members, it has not been decided up to this date. There will be a meeting to decide. The issue has to come from the Council members , Belen, Creamer and Benavides. Glenn Island is still a problem issue. It is in the hands of the City Controller. $9500.00 was set aside for this project. Some of the money we provided cannot be accounted for, and has not been put back into our account. . Howard Jones was to take this matter to the Mayor. This project was approved by the City Council three years ago, as yet nothing has been done. Saundra reported she should have the information on the matter by the January meeting. NEW BUSINESS: It was reported that DAve's Discount has twice the refrigerators and stoves stored behind his establishment now. Kevin Reed has issued appearance tickets to Dennis Distrubiting and Daves. We asked to be kept updated on this, also give us a report. Gladys Gilson asked Kevin Reed to check the debris and junk on the property at 1530 Todd and Barnes. Mr. Gupta, who owns the property at 1530 Nellers Court, was concerned whether to try for rehab. of his property. Saundra said the city is reluctant to grant money for rehab. in an area which will be acquired. Also, there is no money left for demolition or rehab.. on Nellers Court. 1602 Nellers Court is boarded up. It is not certain if it is up for sale or for rehab. Sue Cook will replace Connie Feldpausch as she resigned, if the bylaws permit. Motion made by Jim Dragisic for Connie's replacement. Seconded by Ruth Heuer. Motion Carried. Gladys Gilson read a letter from Robert Hall asking if the date of the Council meeting could be changed to Tuesday instead of the Wednesday, as he had other commitments the same night and was unable to attend the meetings. A vote was taken to keep the day and date_ as is. It passed unanimously. Motion Carried. A letter is to be written to Robert Hall stating the decision of the members. Gladys Gilson made a motion that a committee of three should talk to the owner of 326 Barnes Ave. , Mr. Atchinson about the condition of his property. Barbara Dean, Howard Jones and Gladys Gilson were selected. Ruth Heuer seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Page -3- OTHER BUSINESS : The Traffic Board is considering the removal of the stop sign at Beal St . and Barnes Ave . We will be informed of their decison. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL : We had no represenative at the last meeting . NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Many,. many reports from Gladys Gilson of malicious destruction to cars , B & E ' s , and calls to homes wanting credit card numbers offering great deals on trips . We would like to thank Saundra for the delicious pizza and pop she treated the members to . Thanks again Saundra. How-a.r_d Jones had literature and information on volunteer .•. k at Cocicy Gardens . Our use of the room at the Moores Park School is alright, but we should be out by 10 : 00 p .m. Gladys talked t.o Mr. Sanchez and he gave us his approval . Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Jim Dragisi'c and seconded by . Ted Kost. Meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 p.m. _ Next meeting will be held January 8 , 1986 , second Wednesday, instead of the first Wednesday, due to the holidays ,at Moores Park Learning Center. Respectfully Yours , Mary Hull, Secretary Edited By Saundra Hearns c, �s s F� CITIZENS' DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 4 Moores Park Learning Center January 9, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. in Moores Park School Learning Center January 9, 1985 by the President, Howard Jones. Corrections to December meeting minutes were as follows: 1. Chief Gleason attended our special meeting with Mayor Mc Kane in the November meeting in his office. He did not attend our regular November meeting as the minutes implied. 2. The Public CR Board referred to should have read P.C.R. Board (Police Community Relations Board) . Ruth Heuer made a motion to approve the minutes after the corrections were made. Seconded by Ted Kost. The Agenda was read. Under Old Business Ruth Heuer requested the addtion of 119 Garden St. The Reo property was also added. Motion was made by Connie Marin to approve the Agenda. Ted Kost seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED Roll Call was taken. Members Present Members Absent Visitors Barbara Dean Richard Adams Gary Heuer Gladys Gilson Mark Bosche Clara Axam Roy Grubb Jim Lovitt Ruth Heuer Arden Heverly Members Excused Staff Present Mary Hull Madge Cage San ra Hearns Howard Jones Connie Feldpausch Ted Kost Robert Hall Connie Marin Chairperson Howard Jones asked for officers reports° There were none. Old Business: Reo property was discussed. The Mayor is considering marketing it in small parcels. Sandy is to check into this. The properties of Beal and Smith, owned by Joe Cavicchioni is not zoned commercial . The brush piles at 1722 Beal is to be cleared by the week of January 14 by a private contractor. The expense will be billed to Joe Cavicchioni . 1704 and 1726 Beal are to be "weatherized' by June of this year. This means a paint job. Houses are all owned by Joe Cavicchioni . Ted Kost volunteered to call Mr. Cavicchioni about his plans for his properties and report to the committee at the February meeting. The fence on Mt. Hope Avenue which was erected June, 1983, had only a one year warranty. The top rail needs to be nailed down and the type of wood used warped easily. Pete Stoughton proposed that 1 X 6 boards could be used as replacements. We would have to use money from our funds to repair it. The top rail would cost aooroximately 1300.00 to replace. CDC4/Minutes/January 9, 1985/Page 2 Glads Gilson proposed "since it was done by 'experts' and has been a complete farce from the beginning, that the fence remain as is until it presents an eyesore and/or health hazard to the community at which time it shall be demolished." It was agreed. It was suggested more plantings and vegetation be used as a barrier in place of repairing the fence. This will be tabled until June. Acquisition report: 119 Garden was demolished, the lot cleaned and filled on January 8, 1985. 210 Isbell settled out of court. The city will purchase it. The zoning will be residential only. Ruth Heuer proposed we ask for a budget on above properties for next month's meeting. Howard Jones suggested we check on the new trees that have been damaged or destroyed and to what extent, by the last ice storm. Sandra Hearns will check with Mr. Philips of the Parks Department and report next month. New Business: There was no new business at this meeting. Gladys Gilson reported the next meeting of Neighborhood Council will meet the 16th of January. The program will consist of reports of the Police Department Survey. The Neighborhood Watch will be revised with relocation of the liason officers into the four middle schools during the work days in place of being in the police building. Details still have to be worked out with the Br. of Education for use of the buildings. Gladys also reported she has great faith in the progress accomplished with the Mayor's Community Youth Study Group. A "Fun Night" is being planned for January 29, 1985 by the combined efforts of the Moores Park School P.T.A. and the Neighborhood Watch #29 and #36. Barbara Dean is in charge of the Thermogram Program for Moores Park neighborhood meetings. Those meetings will be held: Thursday, January 31 7:300 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday,. February 2 9:00 - noon Thursday, February 7 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9 9:00 - noon Ln The next meeting will be held Wednesday February 6, 1985. CO The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. c' Respectfully submitted, Mary Hull n � U h CITIZENS ' DISTRICT COUNCIL 4 Wednesday, December 4, 1985 Moores Park Learning Center MINUTES The president called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The agenda was read, new issues were added then approved. Motion was made for approval by Ruth Heuer, and seconded by Roy Grubb. Roll call was taken: PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: Madge Cage Ruth Heuer Mark Bosche Saundra Hearns Jim Dragisic Mary Hdll* Jim Lovitt John Salmons Barbara Dean Howard Jones Gladys Gilson Ted Kost EXCUSED: RE-SIGNED: Roy Grubb Lawrence Moore Robert Hall Connie Feldpausch Arden Heverly The November minutes were read and corrected. Ruth Heuer made a motion to approve the minutes. Gladys Gilson seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Betty Kost, Sue Cook, and Mr. Gupta were the guests. Guests and their comments are always welcome. OFFICERS REPORT: Howard Jones reported trash sitting at 117 W. Barnes Ave. Glass and trash in parking area at 127 W. Barnes Ave. , also at 415 W. Barnes, cars parking on the lawn. Tickets have been issued for this offense before. Ruth Heuer reported 114-118 Baker St. has been cleared. - 1612 Martin St. has a driveway problem. 210 Isbell St. has been cleaned up but not leveled as yet.. Mary Hull asked to be replaced as secretary. She stated this was her Iasi meeting as secretary. There were no volunteers for the job. OLD BUSINESS: Update on 1701 S. Washington Ave. A letter from the Building Department was sent to the owner on November 25, 1985. It contained the following stipulations; replace windows and doors, enclose the second story, and shingle the roof. If these conditions are not done by December 30, 1985, the owner's building permit will be revoked, then condemned. If the property were to be torn down by the city, it would be added to owner's tax bill . Jim Dragisic distributed copies of the Board of Water and Light Questionnaire to each member to be read and returned to him so information can be compiled and returned to Mr. Strickler. r, .. CDCu4/Minutes/December 4, 1985/2 Jim isn 't sure whether Mr. Strickler will be attending our next meeting as of this time. As for the extension of the terms of the Citizens ' District Council members, it has not been decided up to this date. There will be a meeting to decide. The issue has to come from the Council members, Belen, Creamer and Benavides. Glenn Island is still a problem issue. It is in the hands of the City Controller. $9500.00 was set aside for this project. Some of the money we provided cannot be accounted for, and has not been put back into our account. Howard Jones was to take this matter to the Mayor. This project was approved by the City Council three years ago, as yet nothing has been done. Saundra reported she should have the information on the matter by the January meeting. NEW BUSINESS: It was reported that DAve's Discount has twice the refrigerators and stoves stored behind his establishment now. Kevin Reed has issued appearance tickets to Dennis Distrubiting and Daves. We asked to be kept updated on this, also give us a report. Gladys Gilson asked Kevin Reed to check the debris and junk on the property at 1530 Todd and Barnes. Mr. Gupta, who owns the property at 1530 Nellers Court,- was concerned whether to try for rehab. of his property. Saundra said the city is reluctant to grant money for rehab. in an area which will be acquired. Also, there is no money left for demolition or rehab. on Nellers Court. 1602 Nellers Court is boarded up. It is not certain if it is up for sale or for rehab. Sue Cook will replace Connie Feldpausch as she resigned, if the bylaws permit. Motion made by Jim Dragisic for Connie's replacement. Seconded by Ruth Heuer. Motion Carried. Gladys Gilson read a letter from Robert Hall asking if the date of the Council meeting could be changed to Tuesday instead of the Wednesday, as he had other commitments the same night and was unable to attend the meetings. A vote was taken to keep the day and date as is. It passed unanimously. Motion Carried. A letter is to be written to Robert Hall stating the decision of the members. Gladys Gilson made a motion that a committee of three should talk to the owner of 326 Barnes Ave. , Mr. Atchinson about the condition of his property. Barbara Dean, Howard Jones and Gladys Gilson were selected. Ruth Heuer seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Page -3- OTHER BUSINESS : The Traffic Board is considering the removal of the stop sign at Beal St . and Barnes Ave . We will be informed of their decison. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: We had no represenative at the last meeting . NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Many,. many reports from Gladys Gilson of malicious destruction to cars , B & E ' s , and calls to homes wanting credit card numbers offering great deals on trips . We would like to thank Saundra for the delicious pizza and pop she treated the members to . Thanks again Saundra . How--grd Jones had literature and information on volunteer .•.ork at Cocloy Gardens . Our use of the room at the Moores Park School is alright, but we should be out by 10 : 00 p .m. Gladys talked to Mr. Sanchez and he gave us his approval . Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Jim Dragisic and seconded by - - . Ted Meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 p .m. . Next meeting will be held January 8 , 1986 ,. second Wednesday, instead of the first Wednesday, due to the holidays ,at Moores Park Learning Center. Respectfully Yours., Mary Hull , Secretary Edited By Saundra Hearns Ln Gl r—i �s O f Z.i