CROISSANT PARK GENERAL MEETING MAY 2023
Greetings CP Neighbors,
Due to flooding at our Community Center meeting place we held our May meeting at Broward General Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room-1st Floor.
Our President Pat Rathburn called the meeting to order, introduced the Board members, and established a quorum. A motion was approved to waive the reading of the prior meeting’s minutes.
A motion was made and approved of the appointment of Jarrod Gaylis to fill the vacancy on the CPCA Board.
FLPD Officer Reynaldo Santo from the Community Support Unit reported the crime stats in Croissant Park. April had 8 crimes of various nature: 2 vehicle burglaries, 2 residential burglaries, 2 aggravated batteries, 2 larcenies. May reported 4 crimes that included a vehicle burglary, a vehicle stolen, a larceny that involved a stolen bicycle and a robbery by a contractor in a home.The most notable concern of these crimes was due to failure to lock vehicles and homes. A firearm was stolen from an unlocked car. A wallet and laptop was stolen from another unlocked car, and an unlocked car was stolen when the keys were left in the vehicle. We are reminded to lock our cars and to put all valuable items out of sight!
Officer Hagerty suggested that when calling 911 to report a crime in action we are encouraged to say “yes” if asked if you want contact with an officer instead issuing a BOLO (Be On The Lookout). Depending on how busy they are they will eventually send an officer to you in person.
An incident was reported involving a large dog that attacked a small dog on SW 16th Street. The small dog was euthanized due to severe injuries. Originally the owner of the small dog reported the event to FLPD but cancelled it and reported it to Animal Control instead. There a many rumors about this large dog attacking people and other dogs, but none others have been reported. There must be an official report to the proper authorities for any action to be taken.
An explanation of changes to the current By-Laws were presented by Michelle. A motion was made and approved to accept the changes in the By-Laws.
Our first speaker tonight was our Vice Mayor/4th District Commissioner Warren Sturman. His office is working on making communication with constituents more efficient. Jerri Pryor and Renee Manchoy are his new assistants helping him with that project. A few questions put to the Vice Mayor:
- Why is the trash pick-up so irregular? Answer:The City is negotiating new contracts for all the waste companies
- Can anything be done about the hydraulic fluid leaking from the waste pick-up vehicles? Answer:There are newer, better-maintained trucks out on the roads now.
- What has been decided about the New River railroad bridge?
Answer:The tunnel idea is being re-thought due to recent flooding. The alternative is a high bridge. Nothing has been resolved yet.
4) What is the status of the new neighborhood entrance signs?
Answer Jerri Pryor will look into it and will work with us to resolve.
5) Jean Ready reported illegal dumping in the alley between 19th and 20th streets at the railroad track. Also a heavy vine has engulfed a power pole and looks as if it will pull the pole down.
Our second speaker was Rafael Santos, our Code Compliance Officer. Many complaints about Code violations go unresolved. Mr. Santo, who has been on the job for a year now assures us they are starting to crack down on violations. To report Code violations call 954 828-8000 non-emergency, 954 828-5222 ,or email: RSantos@fortlauderdale.gov
The subject of speed humps has come up again. If you want to apply for traffic calming on your street, you must obtain a majority of residents to sign in favor, apply that to the City and get on the list. There are currently 5 streets that are on the list. The City has to find money in the budget for these projects. Pat will look into this matter with the City.
The Croissant Park Board is looking into various methods to send a newsletter at this time.
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Stay tuned for the location of the June meeting.
Minutes by Virginia-CPCA Secretary
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