January 23, 2023 General Meeting Minutes

Call to order: 7:03 PM

Andrew Epps welcomed group

Board Updates

  • Announced Amber James’ resignation from the President position
  • FNA Board filled president position with Andrew Epps

New code compliance officer

  • Jason Inocencio 817-271-9253
  • For residential compliance (not multi-family/commercial)
  • From Dec 23- Jan 23 there were 43 violations, 22 of which were property maintenance issues

Update that we will be getting a new NPO

Constable Pete Munoz

  • 1 of 8 precincts in Fort Worth
  • Explained role of constables
    • Same authority as a peace officer- write tickets and arrest
    • Serve warrants and civil papers such as evictions, subpoenas, and temporary restraining orders
    • Support local law enforcement
    • pcmunoz@tarrantcountytx.gov    817-575-9600

Community Garden- Suzanne Mabe

  • T shirts available for purchase
  • Plot renewals are happening right now- any not renewed will be open to those on waiting list
  • To join plot waitlist, visit the CG website: https://www.fairmountcommunitygarden.org/

Board Voting Items

  • FNA Board President- Andrew Epps
    • Confirmed by majority of membership present at meeting
  • FNA Director of Communications- David Weuste
    • Confirmed by majority of membership present at meeting

Open discussion- Fairmount sign in green space is beyond repair.

  • Ideas on commissioning local artist to create new sign
  • Need budget determined
  • Research any regulations 

Finance- Regina Jackman

  • Festivus
    • Net- $2,053.24
    • Revenue $4,088.10 & expenses $2,034.86
  • FNA Account Balance
    • Checking- $3,480.13
    • Savings- $31,364.41

Promotions- Kelci Cox

  • Home Tour- 1st committee meeting has been held
  • Next committee meeting is February 1st
  • Have 4 homes and 2 businesses signed up for Home Tour

Voting Item- Proposed $500 donation to One Safe Place for Festivus

  • Motion, Seconded. Passed by unanimous vote.

Infrastructure- Austin Reed

  • Received bid from Integra Lawn to maintain/install flags on light posts
  • Sprinkler system in green space needs to be replaced, getting bids

Cowtown Marathon Cheer Station- Brenda Howell

  • February 26th
  • Need volunteers to come cheer on the runners (7:45 AM until around noon)
  • There will be a DJ and Waffle House is sponsoring breakfast

Approval of October minutes

Membership- Barbara Crotty

  • 82 members have renewed for 2023

Upcoming Events

  • Hoping to have more member socials- TBD
  • Annual neighborhood garage sale- April 15th 

Other Business

  • Meeting notifications
    • Need to update meeting signs & website to reflect new location
    • Stickers vs. new signs
    • Request that more than one email reminder be sent out
  • Arts Goggle will be October 21st this year 
  • Emerico Perez
    • State Rep. Ramon Romero- District 90
    • Legislative session started last week
    • Fundraising activities- golf tournament raised $40,000
      • Contact if there is a need in the community for those funds
    • Will be getting a new office building in June
    • 817-924-6788
    • Discussed need for a single point of contact with the local schools

Adjourn: 7:55 PM