Minutes
Fair Haven Management Meeting
Columbus School Cafeteria, 255 Blatchley Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
June 1, 2017, 6:00 p.m.
(5 min.) Welcome and Introductions
Called to order 6:08pm
New attendees introduced
Present: Co-Chair Diane Ecton (Youth Continuum), Vice-Chair Sally Esposito, Secretary LeAnne Brewer
Present City, State, and Federal Officials: Robert Roberts (Ward 15 Dem. Co-Chair), , Kenneth Reveis (Ward 14 Dem. Co-Chair), Mark Firla (Ward 14 Co-Chair), Laurie Lopez
(NH LCI), Sgt. Renee Dominguez (NHPD FH District Manager)
(5 min.) Establish Quorum/Calling of Roll of Eligible Voting Members/ Clarify
“Voting Member”: “A quorum constitutes two-thirds of the voting members.” “Each Fair Haven Community Management Team member . . . who has attended 5 of the previous 12 meetings is considered a voting member.” Also, “For definition purposes, a voting member in good standing is a person who attends and remains throughout the full course of the meeting as documented by the sign-in sheet.”
(10 min.) Review / Approval Meeting Minutes
April: Tabled
May: Tabled
(5 min.) Treasurer’s Report – David Steinhardt
David was not in attendance to tive the treasurer’s report
(10 min.) Police Report - Sgt. Renee Dominguez
Flyers offered for those interested in applying for the police department
2 concerning robberies
As Van Dome was closing there were 2 robberies within the same amount of time
Seems like it was done by the same team of people
will be deploying more officers as the clubs/bars close
car break-ins are back up
keep doors locked and windows up
keep valuables out of eyesight
tools seem to be the biggest target
after promotions are made in July there will be a drop in officers as they move on to different positions
2 more walking beats will begin in August
When you call the police for noise complaints make sure you leave your name and number so they officers know to call back after investigating
Call or email Sgt. Dominguez to request more officer presence on your street
(10 min.) LCI Report – Laurie Lopez
The work at Criscuolo Park is almost done
Backstop should be done soon
Concrete pads are being put in and we’re waiting on the bleachers
The back corner of the park doesn’t have lights
The city has said once the digging is done they should be back on but Laurie will check with Parks and Rec to confirm and report back to the community
There are rumors that Coldspring is planning on taking over the park
That will never happen but it was suggested that the director is invited to the next management team meeting
Arati Pandit – 203 787 1584 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2017 $10,000 grant project discussion
Strong School Mural - $1,000
To allow the community to have more input in the mural
A lot of the windows and doors are boarded up and will likely be that way for a long time
Building hasn’t been used for 5 years
The plan is to make it beautiful for the area/start a conversation with the community about what should be done with the building in the future/allow community members to participate in the painting The mural may also prevent graffiti
Past murals have deterred graffiti for years
Motion made and seconded to contribute $918
Discussion
Mural will be on the plywood not the brick so they will be able to remove the plywood once a decision has been made about the building
Will begin the weekend of 6/24 will be done over one weekend
16 voted yes
Carried and passed
Picnic - $1,000
11 voted yes
Motion carried and passed
Thanksgiving - $1,500
16 voted yes
Motion carried and passed
Website - $1,500
Moved to table until next meeting
Carried and passed
Pequenas Ligas Volleyball team travel - $200
Has been doing youth programs in the neighborhood for 20+ years
In need of money to pay for travel throughout New England
16 voted yes
Motion carried and passed
Presentation: Michael B. Smart, City/Town Clerk
Record keeper of the city
Records go back to the 1600s and are all open for public viewing
some services available
Notery services available
Bilingual staff
This is dog license month and they can get licensed at the city clerk office
Takes care of military discharge forms
Fishing and hunting liceses
Training certificate for new businesses
Absentee ballots
Old Business
(5 min.) Bylaws Review Status
Reminder, the Bylaws amendments will be voted on at the August 2017 meeting. (“These by-laws may be amended or replaced by a majority vote at the stated meeting of the Management Team provided written notice of the proposed amendment will have been given each member at least thirty (30) days prior to such meeting.”)
Distribute/Summarize Draft Bylaws Amendments which will be attached to the email sending the minutes of the this meeting. This email will be sent to all who attended CMT meetings in the past year. Please bring your copies of the draft Bylaws amendments to the August meeting.
A copy of the admened bylaws will be emailed
Members should print and bring this copy to the August meeting so we can discuss and vote
New Business –
(5 min.) August/Summer Meeting Location: “The Fair Haven Community Management Team will meet two times per calendar year off-site of the Fair Haven Community Police Substation. . . . The location of these two meetings will be determined by nomination two meetings and by vote one meeting in advance of each of these meetings.” Related topic, “The Fair Haven Community Management Team will meet at such times and places as it may from time to time designate provided, however, that meetings shall be scheduled no less than twelve (12) times per calendar year.”
The library has approved the management team to meet in their community room on the lower level
Voted and passed
Announcements:
Pequenas Ligas Hispanas de New Haven Road Race and Triathlon
In the early stages of planning
Needs police support for street closures
Also looking to organize the “Grand Avenue Mile” from Quinnipac to East St.
Point to point race of one mile
Permit has been submitted
In need of street coverage(main issue due to cost), community support, support from the Alders
9/10/17 11am
Suggested by Sgt. Dominguez that they move the run to a different location to lessen the need for the police
International Festial of Arts and Ideas Celebrate Fair Haven Pop-Up § 6/3/17 2-7pm
Marcus Paca
Running for mayor of New Haven § Opened campaign office on Grand Ave.
The future of English station 6/22 6-7pm
Sponsored by Aaron Greenburg
Anyone interested in volunteering for the September picnic should contact Diane Ecton
Vase Management
New community space opened on Ferry St.
Adjournment
7:14pm
Upcoming Meetings
August 3, 2017
September – Picnic
October 5, 2017
November – Thanksgiving volunteer event Ø December 7, 2017 – Holiday Party