CPCA October 2019 General Meeting

October 29. 2019 CPCA Neighborhood Meeting

Howdy Neighbors,

Our final meeting for 2019 was well attended.  We began with the Pledge of Allegiance.  All seven Board members were in attendance.

—It’s Pie Night!  Our traditional October meeting invites all to bring a pie, or just come to sample the wonderful pies brought by your CP neighbors.

Officer Rodriquez

—FLPD Officer Rodriguez from the Neighborhood Crime team reported the Croissant Park crime statistics for the last 2 months.  There were 2 residential burglaries, one was a backyard shed and the other was an entry through an unlocked bathroom window.  There were 4 auto break-ins: stolen items were a wallet, a purse, a gun, and welding equipment.  Most occurred in the cemetery.  We are reminded not to leave valuables in plain sight because the bad guys WILL break a window to gain entry into the car.  There were 2 stolen vehicles.  All these crimes are active investigations. Ofc. Rodriguez suggests that when it comes to home security, devices like the Ring and other camera security products are the best line of defense, but using the ever-popular alarm service is also very effective.  He suggests using all the devices available, and don’t forget about one of the most effective—a barking dog!  Get to know your neighbors and be observant of the goings-on in your neighborhood.  With the holidays coming there will be many package deliveries  

—Our President Pat reports that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Inc. site plan for an apartment building at 409 SE 8th Street will not be permitted by the City due to zoning rules that prohibit Level V SSRF within the district.

—Our VP Michelle gave us a clear and concise explanation of the “affordable housing” that is being introduced into various neighborhoods in the City.  Most recently we were informed about the proposed affordable housing project that will be built on SW 1st Avenue, south of the new firehouse just east of the railroad track.

—The slate for the CPCA Board of Directors for 2020 was presented and elected.  The 2020 Board will consist of: President-Pat Rathburn, Vice-President-Michelle DiMaria, Secretary-Virginia Russell, Treasurer-Joe Russell, Directors-Rhonda Kramer, Heather Cunniff, and Jodi Perraud.

—The annual Joe Shover Award was given to Jodi Perraud and Vivian Cox for their outstanding efforts that have given us two years of our popular Bark-in-the-Park event. 

—The 50/50 raffle was won by several lucky ticket holders.  They received high-end candy donated by our friend and local Realtor, Jack Timmons. Recipients were George D, Tami McC, Joe R, Sandy’s hubby and our new friend Envia.  Hope you all have good dentists.

Thanks for all who brought pies.  We had seven yummy pies to sample.

Happy Halloween🎃

Minutes by Virginia

Photos by Rhonda