Minutes
Fair Haven Management Meeting
Fair Haven Library Community Room, 182 Grand Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
August 3, 2017, 6:00 p.m.
(5 min.) Welcome and Introductions
Called to order 6:09pm
New attendees introduced
Present: Co-Chair/Treasurer David Steinhardt, Co-Chair Diane Ecton (Youth Continuum), Vice-Chair Sally Esposito
Present City, State, and Federal Officials: Robert Roberts (Ward 15 Dem. Co-Chair), Kenneth Reveis (Ward 14 Dem. Co-Chair), Laurie Lopez (NH LCI), Lt. David Zannelli (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.”
9 members present-Quorum not met for voting
(5 min.) Review / Approval Meeting Minutes
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May: Tabled
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June: Tabled
(10 min.) Police Report – Lt. David Zannelli
Introduction as new Lt. to district
Statistics-Downward trend
Murders 0
Robberies with firarm down 28.6%
Robberies-down 28.7%
Burglaries-down 34%
Motor vehicle theft-down 48.2%
Walking beat will be addedto area starting on Sunday
2 concerning robberies
Officers will introduce themselves to to business and community members as part of community service
Area has lost 3 officers to the narcotic department
(10 min.) LCI Report – Laurie Lopez
Overall things are looking good
Articles are still being left curbside
Fishing Village is being dismantled
Curtis is gone and not longer providing maintenance
90 River St is vacant
People were chased out
There is a proposal to purchase with marine use
Portion of Poplar has been blocked off
Considering to block River Street
198 River still stands (Old Bending Co.)
People have entered building
Board was kicked out and a window was removed
There are no floors in this building and it is very dangerous
Currently trying to figure out how people are entering
LCI has funds for graffiti removal and maintenance of public grounds
City has hired previous contracted company for graffiti removal
Old Business
(30 min.) Website Review- www.fairhavencmt.org
Sign in sheets will be posted on website in JPEG format. General concerns about posting addresses and phone numbers on website. Publicizing this information may pose a safety risk. Suggestion to request permission of those members/attendees who are comfortable with posting the sign-in sheets.
Purpose of posting sheets is to comply with bylaws by ensuring that the members live in the community or are agencies within the community. Posting sign-in sheets creates transparency and allows for anyone to refer to ensure persons are allowed to vote.
Website is designed not to be searchable. JPEG images cannot be scanned.
Suggestion to bring all attendance sheets to each meetings instead of posting on website.
Sign-in sheet that was posted will be removed and further discussionwill take place between co-chair and vice-chair
Recommendation from member to add more photos ot site
Site is on secured server and contains secured content. Permissions are controlled by board
Website is a conduit for the community.
Links to alder will be added
Please bring suggestions for improvement to David Steinhardt. Site is still being worked on
A webmaster is needed
Purpose of comment section is to making any comment desired
Purpose of calendar is to announce community events
Do not make request for services on website and refer to SeeClickFix
September 7th Picnic Review/Update
400 people showed up last year
Not enough volunteers last year
Contact Diane Ecton if you wish to volunteer
Request has been made to the City of New Haven for items needed.
Lt. Zannelli will announce event to schools
Food items will be purchased at the Restaurant Depot
Community providers are invited to set up tables. See Diance Ecton
Police Department will bring SWAT for entertainment
Seeking volunteer to instruct Zumba for children
Seeling volunteer to join Lt. Zannelli in announcing event to community
Volunteers are needed to set up and clean-up
Left over food will be taken to local shelter.
Rockclimbing wall has been secured
Will request that NHFD and NHPD help with wall climbing activity
Announcement Nomaination to executive board vote will take place during October 5th meeting
Election will occur in October
Nominations are open
Michelle nominated for Vice-Chair-Nomination accepted
Sally will not be running for Vice Chair
Bylaws are on website listing proposed changes.
Announcements:
Strong School-Existing proposal to convert building into luxury apartments with rental range of $1600-$1800 per month
The majority felt that the developer is not qualified
Committee will vote late this month
An additional meeting will be held. Date, time & location TBA
Chatham Square made a presence at last meeting
Economic Development will make final decision.
CMT should come up with idead for use of building
Suggestion to convert into a substation with a community room made.
New Haven Farmstand
Located on Ferry street
Hours 9am-12p
Quinnipiac Park-Lights are not on
Construction is not complete
Ilicit activity has been observed
Attempted break-in at Captian’s House
Lt. Zanelli will follow up
A person was found sleeping in a car
Police presence requested
LCI will follow up with Becky
Coworking space on 531 Ferry Street
Start-up businesses are invited
Cost is $30 per day for businesses
20$ per day for residents
Adjournment
7:36pm
Upcoming Meetings
September – Picnic
October 5, 2017
November – Thanksgiving volunteer event
December 7, 2017 – Holiday Party