Minutes from the November 12, 2012 6:30 pm
Meeting of
The mission of the
Mary started the
meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Neighbors
introduced themselves and said what they are thankful for; neighbors talked
about how they felt about the recent election, guests’ positive experiences in
the neighborhood, the pride of their property, the neighbors who helped to
start the neighborhood association, and the value of the neighborhood. Al
talked about other neighborhood associations, and the name of
Milwaukee-gathering place near the waters. Other neighbors talked about the low
crime rate, being able to walk in the neighborhood, and good neighbors working
together despite the different political parties we support.
Sharon talked about
how different members of the business and finance committee are working
together get a clear message to the neighborhood on what a neighborhood
improvement district (NID) is and our different options. We want to get
everyone at the MDNA Meeting in January to be informed. Alderman Murphy is
willing to help us inform neighbors. Neighbors wrote down questions on what
they would like to know and what to tell neighbors and property owners.
Alderman Murphy
talked about the City of
Supervisor Stamper,
II said that he will send information about the Milwaukee County Budget soon
along with a newsletter.
Wild Space Dance
Company would like to do an event with us in 2013.
Raymond said
Please
join in holiday caroling on Monday December 12th at 6:30pm by meeting at
Raymond Duncan's House,
Some cool caroling video from last year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTpfW0FDVoA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcP3_c-jaWM
On the RSVP http://new.evite.com/#view_invite:eid=0192MDVWTUTCHIM52EPCEEZ27LEEGI please indicate if
you can bring something, do not worry that you have to bring something, there
is always a lot :)
Raymond read
information from Pat Mueller on Halloween and transactions from the Business
and Finance Committee. Please see attachments.
A neighbor
recommended continuing to talk to neighbors and find better methods to reach
out to neighbors. Another neighbor said to watch out for pets that are outside
in cold weather.
Joe Duncan passed out security tools for neighbors; three inch screws that go into the strike plate, see link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRd9DNxi3Y Security starter kit worth eights cents was 4 3/4 inch self drilling screws for lock plate. Joe reminded us that if MPS is open and you see kids, call non emergency, 414-933-4444 and report them to TABS: Truancy and Burglary Suppression. Joe said a burglar looks at your home in one of two ways. It's either easy to get into, in other words an egg that breaks with one good wack, or it's a nightmare of alarms, diversionary tactics, and a quick trip to jail, in other words an onion. Also homes that look like they're protected get much less attention from a burglar than one that does not. Joe says it's best to think of security as rings around your home. Each ring has something in it that makes it harder for the burglar to get in your home or at your valuables. When you think of protecting your home, think outside-in. An active neighborhood block with nosey neighbors, a visible yard free of greenery that obstruct public view, secure doors and windows, home defense, and recording electronics serial numbers are examples of home layers from the outside in. Joe said you can put thorny rose bushes under bedroom windows as a beautiful natural concertina wire. He shared some safety tips and talked about the importance of lighting for safety (please see attached). The meeting ended at 8 p.m.
We had asked a neighbor to volunteer to be a Communication Liason for Washington Park Partners. Amy Peterson agreed to volunteer for this position.