Lawton Heights/Zone 1 Neighborhood Watch

Summary of General Meeting -- June 20, 2004

General Meeting Minutes June 20, 2004

Suzy Glover called the metting to order at 6:31p.m.
Grace Morrow lead the Opening Prayer.
Kay Ferrell read the minutes of last meeing that were accepted without change.
Cindy Nocton gave the Treasurer's Report. The bank balance is currently $1448.31.
Dave Williams gave the COPPS Report. The main areas of activity were 13th to 17th on Lawton, Baldwin, Kingsbury and Cache Road. The most common charges were drug and paraphernalia possession and solicitatiion. The Special Operations Unit made 13 arrests during a four-day operation in Zone 1. Most of the women arrested were "circuit prostitutes". However, several of the regulars were taken in, too.

Grace Morrow and Sharon Kromer reported that the Seniors were all doing well. They asked Councilman Rex Givens if he would support the agenda item on the next council meeting that addressed curbside mailboxes. Mr.Givens informed the attendees that anyone who was unable to get to their curbside boxes could request restoration of porch delivery. (This is not limited to Seniors)

Suzy addressed the Patrolling Update since Jake DeBusk was not present. We scheduled a group run for Wednesday, 22 June at 8:00p.m. We will meet at 16th and Lawton.

Business

Cert Trainiing is still pending. Kay has been unable to contact Chuck Jones to get possible training dates. The item was postponed until the next meeting.

The Annual Picnic was a great success. Attendance was up from 2003 and there were more activities.

Newsletter Delivery is still a problem. If participation is not increased, delivery may have to be suspended.

National Night Out is set for Tuesday, 03 August. The LPD is planning to host a cookout and "Walk Against Crime" at Elmer Thomas Park.

Oklahoma Conference of Neighborhoods will be August 20-21 at the Metro Tech Center in OKC. So far the Plaza Inn is the only motel offering discounted rates.

Suzy asked for fall activity ideas. Last year we conducted a Bike Rodeo in September and distributed candy to the students of Pat Henry Elementary for Halloween.

Guest Speaker

Randy Brierton of Fire Station #4 addressed the group.
(1) He suggested that Neighborhood Watch could be of assistance at the scene of a fire by re-directing traffic around the affected block.
(2) He asked that we be alert for fires in the area. There have been three fires in abandoned structures recently. He asked that we keep a lookout for people who show up to watch every fire.
(3) Smoke detectors are required to be furnished in all rental units. Free detectors are available through the LFD. He told us that CO detectors could be purchased for under $40 and recommended Blackhawk.
(4) The "Fill the Boot" drive will be June 25-27 at the intersection of Sheridan & Cache.
(5) The Fire Marshall is trying to get all of the city's 3,000+ fire hydrants painted.

After Randy's talk, Cindy Nocton offered to call the Fire Marshall and offer our assistance in painting the fire hydrants.

Upcoming Meetings

Suzy announced the upcoming meetings:
Citizens on Patrol Training-28 June-Michael Kelley of AST will speak
Block Captains-5 July
General Meeting-19 July

Adjournment at 7:39p.m.