Meeting Minutes: Monday, July 24th 2023, 7pm

Call to order: 7:03 PM

Andrew Epps welcomed group

Code Compliance

• 28 code complaints in the past 30 days
• Most high grass and illegal dumping

• Reminder to use MyFW app for code issues
• If city has to cut high grass, there is a $200 admin charge plus the cost of the labor 
• Neighbor requested update on substandard building on 5^th avenue
• Another neighbor concerned about the trees blocking the view of traffic at Park and 8^th

NPO

• Sgt. Kiser is Office Bell’s new supervisor
• Reminder-
  • Lock cars and homes
  • Call 911 for immediate response to issues
    • Provide pertinent details so appropriate response can be sent
    • HOPE team and Crisis Intervention Team is not always available for calls as they have follow ups they must complete. Always call 911.
• Increase in summer heat usually sees increase in concerns of homeless individuals in neighborhood
• Spoke with Councilwoman Beck about increased staffing need for next 4^th of July, as there was reported property damage from fireworks
• Working with code on issues of people parking in alleys and yards
• Police are aware and have responded to the person who was staying with their dog at the dog park
• Neighbor expressed concern about church food bank traffic on Hemphill, will open dialogue about that

Code Blue Recruitment- Ray Feyen

• Looking for volunteers
• Training provided
• 4 hours per month
• Patrol areas in neighborhood, report any safety issues to police (do not get directly involved)
• Next training is in October
• Must complete app, pass background check, and complete ride along with police

Board Elections in September

• Call for Volunteers for the nomination committee. 

Community Garden- Suzanne 

• Looking for fundraising ideas to help with improvement projects for the Garden.

July Softball Game- Kelci Cox

• Great turn out, lots of fun. Looking for feedback on whether having it before 4^th was beneficial.

FNA Social Update- Barbara Crotty

• August Social has been moved to  August 19^th at the home of Chris Moseley and Barry Diehl.
  • 6pm at 1716 Fairmount
  • Bring swimsuits and towels as they have a pool
• Membership needs help with planning the monthly socials, contact Barbara at membership@historicfairmount.com if you are interested in volunteering. 

Historic Sign Party- Kim Worley

• At 2pm on 9/16 at 2008 Fairmount. Celebrating historic designation.
• Community Library will have a lemonade stand to raise money for reopening.
• State will have speakers presenting and to talk about the house.
• Lockwood Distillery will have a pop up tasting in the backyard.
• Live music from 4-8 pm with different genres of music including blues and americana.
• Bring snacks and chairs. 

Budget- Lauren Wu

• Any recommended changes to budget for next year
• Proposed budget will be sent out prior to general meeting and printed copies will be available for review at the meeting
• Any questions regarding the budget, contact president@historicfairmount.com or finance@historicfairmount.com

Newsletter- David Weuste

• Volunteers needing to help delivering newsletter.
• If you would like to help email communications@historicfairmount.com

Open Discussion and Closing Comments

• Community Library- proposed reopening date September 9^th
• Rey- 80^th Birthday celebration
  • 5 pm on August 18^th at Neighbor’s House 
  • All invited. Refreshments and cake provided. Food available for purchase.
• Richard-
  • Acknowledged that there have been attempts over the years to save the Berry Theatre on Hemphill
  • Hemphill Corridor Taskforce asking for more people to get involved.
    • Meeting at 2800 Lipscomb at Old Fire station #10 this Thursday
    • Need help with protective zoning initiatives.

Adjourn: 7:55 PM