October 2016 CPCA Neighborhood Meeting

October 2016 CPCA Neighborhood Meeting

Hi Neighbors,

We kicked off our annual Pie in October meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, then everyone grabbed a plate to sample all the scrumptious pies: several apple pies, a pumpkin pie, a mixed berry, and a peanut butter and chocolate chip pie (!).  Every single one was yummy.  

Our FLPD Neighborhood Action Team with Officers Fernandez, Rodriguez, Pekrol and Cuevas reported that we had 4 burglaries, all at night.  One was a business, one was a salon in a home, one bike stolen, and one where a neighbor recognized the burglar.  No one was hurt.  If anyone had been on the premises at the time or had been confronted by the intruder it would then have become a robbery instead of a burglary. The definition of robbery is “theft with force”. I make note of that because all of these burglaries were at night when people are usually at home.

There were 2 auto burglaries. Ofc. Cuevas reminded us that these kind of thefts are avoidable if you always lock your car and not leave purses, electronics, etc in plain sight. There were also 2 auto thefts.

When asked about the drug problem in our neighborhood Ofc. Fernandez reported that there is evidence of “elephant tranquilizers” but heroin is the most prevalent of all drugs now; Flakka seems to have taken a backseat to heroin.  All of this activity seems to centralize around SR 84.

One Neighbor asked what happens to violators who park on sidewalks: the answer is to “call it in” to the non-emergency number (954) 828-5700.  Another neighbor asked what the laws are regarding parking on the swale: the swale is City property but it is an ongoing issue when people park on “your” swale.  Call Code Enforcement and report it at (954) 828-5207. You can do this without giving your name as long as it is on City property.  By the way, the City has instructed FLPD not to write parking tickets about parking on swales.  Ofc. Rodriguez says he will look into this issue and report back to us at the next meeting.

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #31 (which our guys belong to) is holding a fundraiser called COPS for KIDS, at La Bamba Mexican Restaurant in the Harbor Shops (near Publix) on Cordova Rd. on November 10th at 6:30 pm.  $30 for 2 with preregistration or $40 for 2 at the door.  Call to RSVP at (954)828-6600.  This is a great cause, y’all.  It goes to help low income kids who could use a break.  You can also send a contribution to FOP, 735 NE 3rd AVE Ft. Lauderdale, 33304.  Our Cops are the greatest, let’s support their favorite cause.

A neighbor has mentioned that 4th Avenue is looking very shabby with trash and overgrown grass on the swales.  As mentioned above, these kind of issues can be reported anonymously to Code Enforcement at (954) 828-5207.  It has been suggested that we get a group of volunteers  to clean up our public roads.  Perhaps the school kids that need credit for volunteering can help us with that project.  If you know of any kids who need credit for community service please let us know on nextdoor.com.  We would be happy to put them to work.

Our Croissant Park neighbor, Jim Miller, has asked CPCA to consider whether we, the Association, would state that we don’t object to an exemption from the City’s registration ordinance for vacation rentals that are within a primary residence and the owners are directly supervising the guests.  These rentals would still be subject to the mandated Sales and Use Tax. CPCA would need to announce this matter for discussion to the Association members and schedule a vote at a meeting.  

The Holiday Lighting Contest: best decorated house wins $50!!  The winner  will be announced at our January meeting.

Steve Cook has been a long-time proponent of the bike lane on 4th Avenue.  Tonight he reported that there will have to be a re-do on a portion of the road to make it a proper bike lane.

New oak trees have been planted as promised by the developer on 15th Street at 6th Avenue.

We will be putting together the  2017 CPCA newsletter.  Feel free to submit an article, a recipe, tell us something about Croissant Park or buy an ad.  Send it to: fritzandrhonda@yahoo.com

Nicohle Kallio won the 50/50 raffle and gave her winnings back to the Association.  Thanks Nicohle!

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