Fairmount Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2019
Southside Preservation Hall
1519 Lipscomb St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Board Members in attendance: Leah Suasnovar, Sara Karashin, Sean Ford, Fred Harper, Steve Voltmann, Mike McDermott
7:05 PM Call to order and Introduction of new members
NPO Update: Sergio Guadarrama, Police shared photos and videos of suspect of multiple burglaries in Ryan Place. Suspect appears to have been identified and is currently in custody being questioned.
Code Compliance Update: Officer Mata will be on leave for 6 months to a year, Officer Salinas will be covering our territory, along with his regular territory. Call (817) 392-1234 to make any needed reports, or email 1234@fortworthtexas.gov, or by using the free app, myFtWorth. http://fortworthtexas.gov/codecompliance/myFtWorth/. Mosquito dunks are provided free at the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods located at 818 Missouri Ave, if you report to the “commercial” side of the building. Membership asked about storm debris that needed to be picked up after our scheduled bulk day, and the Code officer indicated that trees could be set out with regular trash to be picked up. Just remember to set out debris before 7:00 am the morning of your pick up.
The agenda indicates Tracy Edwards with the Community Engagement Office would be at the meeting, Mr. Edwards was not in attendance.
Tanya Brooks, Assistant Director of Transportation and Public Works with the City of Fort Worth spoke to membership about safety initiatives, engagement with race and task force, traffic calming. The City is prioritizing the areas around schools in regards to road improvements. Reminder that the speed limit in residential neighborhoods is 30 mph unless otherwise posted. If you see trees blocking road signs, please report to Code. (See above for contact information). For perspective on public works needs: Ms. Brooks mentioned that there was currently 12 million dollars designated for sidewalks, and 200 million in needs. Permit parking was approved by the City, but with no dedicated budget. There will be some work on 5th Ave, from Magnolia to Allen, consisting of new street, sidewalks and gutters, this is currently scheduled for July. If you wish to contact Ms. Brooks, please call 817-392-7861 or email Tanya.brooks@fortworthtexas.gov.
Agenda indicates JJ Grissom would speak at the meeting, Ms. Grissom was not in attendance.
Board Updates:
Finance: Bob Fain: finance@historicfairmount.com
Banking balances as of 5/17/2019
Checking $21,255.41
Savings $1,357.74
CD $15,297.69
Home Tour 2019 Profit $19,350.01
Administration: Leah Suasnovar, administration@historicfairmount.com:
Leah wants to remind everyone that a new Board will be elected in August. Positions available are: President, Promotions, Communications, Membership, and Infrastructure. Anyone who resides in Fairmount and is a member in good standing who is interested in being on the Board should email Leah at administration@historicfairmount.com. Renters and homeowners both can be on the Board.
Promotions: Sean Ford: promotions@historicfairmount.com:
Thank you for a fabulous Home Tour! T-shirts are now on sale for $15, you can still buy online. Sean has taken over Fairmount curb numbers. Please email if you want to have yours painted.
Communications: communications@historicfairmount.com:
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Historic Preservation: Michael McDermott: preservation@historicfairmount.com
If you see construction that does not follow our historic guidelines or goes against city code, please email preservation@historicfairmount.com and cc tiffany.taylor@fortworthtexas.gov and justin.newhart@fortworthtexas.gov
Monthly Preservation Palaver: June 26 at 7pm at Fairmount Community Library. We will have a special speaker. Tracy Walker will provide a demonstration on historic window repair and restoration.
Safety: Steve Voltmann: publicsafety@historicfairmount.com
Please don’t leave valuables, especially weapons in your vehicles. The Safer Southside Alliance continues to work on parking and noise violations in the blocks closer to Fairmount. SSA also successfully caught the individual who was damaging neighborhood Pride flags.
Membership: Deanna Stuart: membership@historicfairmount.com
WHY BE A MEMBER: You earn the right to affect how the FNA spends its money and to steer how the FNA influences the neighborhood. Only members get to vote on money, policies, stances, etc.; may be a chairs; and may be board members. The FNA helps the neighborhood with the voice of the membership and with the money raised by the FNA.
The FNA membership fiscal year is Jan-Dec NOT one year from purchase date. Memberships purchased in Nov/Dec are applied to the following year as a courtesy. You can renew or join through the website: www.historicfairmount.com. Family Memberships = $25 and Individuals = $20.
Infrastructure: Fred Harper infrastructure@historicfairmount.com
Fred discussed our flags and install system – does anyone have an idea of how to hang flags on light poles easier? Park and greenspace get mowed every 4th Monday of the month. If commercial dumpsters near you are being collected outside of posted city hours (ordinance says no collection prior to 6am), PLEASE email your address, time of complaint and (if you know it) the company collecting waste to Angela.Traister@fortworthtexas.gov and cc president@historicfairmount.com and Leticia.Cordero@fortworthtexas.gov
Open Discussion
Who is responsible for mowing alleyways? Residents. The alley is YOUR responsibility to maintain. Yes, the city MAY mow it from time to time, but it is the property owner’s responsibility.
Thanks to a $300 donation from the FNA for the purchase of Pride flags from Lone Star Flags, residents Rachel Gollay and Bonnie Blackwell were able to raise $1300 for LGBTQ Saves, a local organization dedicated to fostering the well-being of LGBTQ youth.
Suzanne Mabe, from the Board of the Fairmount Community Garden spoke on behalf of the Garden to say THANK YOU voting to approve the installation of electric at the Community Garden. They are thrilled to have electricity at the garden and are planning a get together to celebrate soon.
If you see someone parking illegally, call it in!
Upcoming Events:
06/26 – Preservation Palaver, Fairmount Community Library, 7:00pm
07/04 – Ryan Place July 4th Parade, 9:45 am
07/04 – Annual Fairmount Ferals vs. Ryan Place flyers softball game to follow at Dagget Park at 11:00. Bring a picnic and a cooler to support your Fairmount Ferals!
07/13 – SiNaCa Ice Cream Social & Fundraiser, SiNaCa Studios, 12-3pm
Next FNA Board Meeting: 07/01/2019
Next FNA Membership Meeting: 07/22/2019
Meeting Minutes submitted by Leah Suasnovar, 7/1/2019