February 28, 2022 FNA General Membership Meeting

Start time: 7:02 PM

Call to order

Officer Garner

  • Calls to the house on the 1400 block of Hurley have calmed down
  • Robbery occurred on 1800 block of Washington
  • Person was in their vehicle, someone entered the vehicle and demanded money
  • Victim is not responding to detective/police
  • Catalytic converter thefts still an issue
  • Recommend going to a mechanic and having license plate number painted on catalytic converter, makes it easier for law enforcement to track the part if stolen
  • There are kits available for around $150 to prevent catalytic converter theft

Officer Zuniga

  • A lot of complaints regarding short term rentals (less than 30 days)
  • City is giving out notices to stop the rentals
  • If you want to report a short-term rental you can contact Officer Zuniga directly or contact code compliance

Meeting minutes were approved by vote

Promotions- Kelci Cox

  • Cowtown Marathon cheer station had a good turn out

Finance- Regina Jackman

  • Rental unit is now costing $4,400 per year, causing budget deficit
  • Board voted on donating plastic chairs and tables to Southside Preservation Hall, which will allow FNA to use them if available
  • Will be moving to smaller storage unit to reduce costs

Membership- Barbara Crotty & Austin Reed

  • 89 current memberships, 84 have not renewed
  • 4 new members joined at the table set up at the Cowtown Marathon cheer station
  • Members from 2019-2021 should have received a renewal reminder text message
  • Renewal reminders have been included in the general emails

Preservation- Michael McDermott

  • Home that was previously reported/discussed has had the recent paint removed from brick
  • In past year most compliance issues have been from properties owned by developers or investors

Garage Sale-

  • A map of participating houses will be distributed
  • Garage sale to be held March 26th

Home Tour-

  • Will be held Mother’s Day Weekend- May 7th and 8th

Community Garden- Suzanne Mabe

  • Most plots have been leased
  • Possible Easter egg hunt being held this year
  • Altar’d State has selected the community garden as donation recipient
  • Applying for grant that would help with the removal of the old chicken coop and to provide a place to start seedlings
  • Garden is no longer locked, just the gates will be closed at night

Redistricting information can be found at https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news

Discussion regarding change to name reflected on Facebook page that occurred a few months ago

Closing: 7:57 PM