Croissant Park Neighborhood Meeting
October 30, 2012
Hello Neighbors
Our October Pie Contest meeting opened at 7:15pm with the Pledge of Allegiance lead by our outgoing President Steve Cook. Board members in attendance were Pat, Loren, Karla, Heather, and Virginia. The membership took the opportunity to thank Steve for two years of service in leading our civic association and attending a record amount of Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County governmental meetings during his tenure. Thanks again, Steve.
Before we got started with the meeting Pat announced that the hotdogs are hot off the stove for anyone who would like a snack before we dig into the beautiful homemade pies lovingly baked by our neighbors.
Officer Stevens from FLPD reported that we have had a positive trend in the numbers of crime in the neighborhood: our residential burglaries are down to only two last month, two vehicle burglaries where tools were stolen from one of the cars, and a bicycle that was stolen from a carport. Carport robberies are not usually included in Ofr. Stevens’ report because they are not considered residential burglaries, but are referred to as residential larcenies. Karla has a neighbor who was a victim of an attempted break-in recently and she asked whether attempted burglaries are listed in the report. The answer is that they should be on the report if they have been reported. Steve tells us that there is still a lot of drug sales activity occurring in the alley between SW 16th Court and 17th Street.
Lisa, the activities director at the Community Center tells us about a new, free walking program called Walk With Ease for people over 55 years of age. Those registered will receive a Walk With Ease Workbook that will guide them through an independent walking program. Upon finishing, participants will receive a T-shirt and satisfaction that they are on the road to a fit body. Stop by the Community Center for a registration form to get started.
The latest news on our 4th Avenue bike lanes is that there is no new news. The existing bike lane on the west side of 4th Ave. will remain as is. To implement a bike lane on the east side of 4th Ave. the speed limit would have to be lowered to 35mph, which the County is unwilling to do. A discussion followed regarding bike rider education. Bike riders must adhere to the same laws as motorists, such as obeying the stoplights as cars do. Also, anyone 15 years of age or younger is subject to the helmet law.
Congratulations Croissant Park! We achieved our goal for the October membership drive for Nextdoor. We will be entered in the drawing for $500. Thanks everyone who helped in reaching the goal.
The members present at the meeting voted and approved the nominees for the 2013 Croissant Park Civic Association Board:
President - Pat Rathburn
Vice President and Treasurer - Loren Colburn
Secretary - Virginia Russell
Directors:
Karla Carlson, Heather Cuniff, Steve Cook, Rhonda Kramer, Joe Russell, Michelle DiMaria, Beth Falkenhagen
And now for the October Pie Contest--(drum roll please)...It’s hard to pick a winner among the beautiful pies and desserts, but pick one we must and the winner of the $25 gift card from Publix was the Butternut Squash Marscapone Tart by Pat Rathburn. Runners up were Loren Colburn with her Apple Caramel Pecan Pie and Pat with a Pumpkin Cranberry Pie. Thanks to all who participated.
Winner of the 50/50 drawing was Joe Russell who turned the winnings back to the Association. Thanks, Joe.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.
Minutes by Virginia Russell-Secretary
