October 24, 2022 General Meeting Minutes

Call to order: 7:04 PM

President Amber Heard

• Welcomed group 

Officer Garner

• Old 7/11 on Hemphill and Allen- fencing has gone up to prevent trespassing
• Will be in our neighborhood on Halloween, to lend assistance if needed
• Criminal activity in neighborhood has been low
• Referrals to the Jail Diversion center have also been low
• Interim code enforcement officer- Raul Aguirre, plans to attend next meeting

Approval of September minutes

Promotions- Brenda Howell, on behalf of Kelci Cox

• Good turnout at Fall Fest in the park
• 12/10- Santa will be in the park from 9-11 AM

Membership- Barbara Crotty

• Have 130 current members

Upcoming Events

• Scaremount- 10/31
• November Social- 11/19
  • At Barbara Crotty’s house
  • 2201 Washington 
  • 6:30-8:30
• Festivus- 12/10
  • At One Safe Place
• FNA Christmas Party- 12/11
  • At Arts Fifth Avenue
  • Live music by Brad Thompson

Voting Item- 2022-2023 Budget

• Discussion- allocating same amount of funds for each school in the Fairmount district
  • Motion to increase the School Engagement line item under Special Projects to $2,000 
• Budget was approved

Community Garden- Suzanne Mabe

• Karen Kysar set up the pumpkins in the garden, families seemed to enjoy taking photos there during Fall Fest
• Discussion about possible lighting in the garden to deter trespassers

Other Business

• Neighbor expressed concern about the number of short-term rentals/Airbnb’s operating on his block in the neighborhood
  • Has been reporting to the city
  • City is not currently enforcing the ordinance
  • Causing parking issues
• Leslie Eades- Development Associate for The Taste Project
  • “Pay what you can” restaurant at 1200 S. Main
  • Non-profit
  • 80% staffed by volunteers
  • 12/1- Will be hosting a tasting menu
  • Have culinary program in the works
    • Accelerated program
    • Helping individuals make a living wage and receive training for other employment opportunities
  • Invited our neighborhood to visit the restaurant

Adjourn: 8:07 PM