Minutes
Fair Haven Management Meeting
295 Blatchley Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
February 1, 2018
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Call to order: 6:02pm
New attendees introduced themselves
REVIEW / APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2017 MEETING MINUTES
Minutes will not be printed going forward. All minutes will be posted on the Fair Haven management team website
Did not have quorum to vote and approve minutes
POLICE REPORT
LT. DAVID ZANNELLI
Death at Exchange Street is inconclusive and doesn’t seem to be connected to the incident that occurred at Quinnipiac Ave.
As soon as they get
Lou’s Lodge has signed a standing no trespass order
Officers have been working with the new owner and they are upping their efforts to make more arrests to stop the drug dealing in that area
There is a documentary being made
There has been an uptick in juveniles stealing cars on front street
Has made several arrests
This has been occurring while people are warming up their cars in the mornings. Leaving them running while they are inside of the house
Seems to be a crime of opportunity
There has also been a few thefts from autos in the Front Street/Chatham Square area
Don’t leave items out in open view to avoid
Repeated burglaries by 2 juveniles
One has been charged and they are looking to press charges on the other
Purchase order for the blue lights has been approved
The ground has been frozen lately so they haven’t been able to install them
Looking to install a few cameras to complement the blue lights
Grand Ave and Blatchley Ave, Ferry Ave and Lombard Street, Grand Ave and Front Street, and Chatham square park will have the blue lights
Grand Ave and East Pearl, Grand Ave and Lloyd, and Ferry Street and Peck street are the proposed areas for the cameras
The cameras will pan and the police will be able to watch them from their cell phones
Sending 6 officers to narcotic training
Will help them become more efficient and trained in these areas so they are better able to
Herbie Johnson former Fair Haven District Manager may be getting the assistant chief position
Great to have him on an upper leadership level with the sity
FIRE DEPARTMENT
EAST BATTALION CHIEF
No report
LCI
LAURI LOPEZ
Were able to add lighting at the garden on Ferry and peck and on East grand and pearl
As things move and change they will consider moving lighting to areas that are becoming problems
The people that bought 90 River have added lighting
It is very bright now which is awesome
Seems like everyone at the bodegas have been ok since enforcing the hours and
Now focusing energy on the backyard mechanics
This may also help curb the stolen cars
Bulk trash has been suspended until April
Anticipating a rough winter
When they do start in April they will likely be backed up so be patient
Suggested that homes leave their front porch lights on to help with loitering etc.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Rose Vega Bradley – resident
Concerned with the speeding on James Street which has been a problem for years
It is bad now in the winter and it will be worse in the spring and summer
There was a horrific accident recently and something needs to be done
Suggestions: speed bumps, 4 way stop signs, traffic light, or a flashing light that says slow down
Used to have this issue on Clinton Ave. and they fought for 10 years but finally got changes made that have ended the speeding
Tonight, the motorcycle unit will be monitoring the traffic
The district manager will try to secure the funding for some of the suggested solutions
Several residents also agreed that speeding is the issue and agree with the suggestions
Jose Crespo and Aaron Greenberg are the alders that represent that area
Residents should reach out to their Alders with concerns and continue to come to the Fair Haven community meetings to share their concerns
Resident concern – has noticed a lot of graffiti that may be gang related
LIC is aware of this particular person. It is one person and not gang related at all
CDBG REQUEST:
CLIFFORD BEERS CLINIC
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES:
CHRISTINE MONTGOMERY AND STAFF
Child guidance clinic in the East Rock area
Requesting a letter of support for their grant request
$12,000 to support their mental health clinics at Clinton Ave. School and Fairhaven school
NEW REACH INC.
LEANNE BREWER
Requesting a letter of support for their grant request
$80,000 for a new case worker for the Rapid Rehousing program which provides rental assistance up to 12 months for homeless families
FISH – Susan Redente
Food in service to the homebound
Delivering food to people who are unable to get out of the house due to physical or mental limitation
Requesting a letter of support for $20,000 from the grant to fund their staff person
VOTE ON LETTERS OF SUPPORT
Unable to vote
COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS:
CTDOT
RICHARD JANKOVICH
There is a proposed increase on bus and rail fares as well as cuts in service
Rail from New Haven to New York is one of the busiest in the country as is the bus system
10% increase starting 7/1/18 and 5% increase in 2021 and 5% in 2022 for the rail
Reducing service in the branches on the weekends and on the shoreline
Programs that get subsidies from the state for transportation will be cut
Will limit the services for some areas, some stations will be cut, plan to replace train cars will be limited etc.
Hearing will be scheduled on 2/20 at the hall of records from 5-8pm
Will have 7 hearings state wide for 2 weeks
State transportation funds have gone down and they need to raise operating costs
For more information
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Mail in comments to: The DOT P. O. BOX 317546 Newington CT 06131-7546
Governor is also proposing an increase in the gas tax and other items
NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
SARAH MILLER
Advocating for a better education system for the new haven public schools
There is only one member of the board of education that has experience in education
Have been in contact with the board of alders
Asking that we sign their petition that requests the alders not approve any new members of the board of education unless they meet the following 3 requirements
Expertise in the field of education, no person or financial conflict of interest, have a commitment to public education
The petition will be presented to the board of alders
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MARY WADE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD
IVETTE OLIVERAS
Email or call with nominations for the award
All nominations have to be submitted as a write up about the person
Award will be presented after the Mary Wade parade
ARTS & IDEAS FAIR HAVEN FESTIVAL
DAVE, JUANCARLOS, THEMA, SARA
In the past called a Pop-up festival changed the name to show permeance and confidence
Date for the Arts & Ideas Fair Haven Festival 5/26/18 12-4pm
Looking for support in the planning process, looking to brainstorm, ask for funding, and announce the change in location
Next planning meeting will be 2/15 at 5pm at the Coldspring School
New location for the festival this year will be at Criscuolo Park
In the past they have painted a pop up bike lane and given out bikes, musical entertainment, lectures and workshops to celebrate the diversity of our neighborhood
Looking for new ideas and community involvement
Has some funding but not all of the necessary funding
Looking for some form of sponsorship from the management team
Will be presenting next month as well so the management team can vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Monique Lathrop – Leeway Community Living Model
2/9/18 at the Opportunity Center on Dixwell Ave. Wellness training focusing on the 8 dimensions of wellness: Harambee
For people who need physical, mental, and addiction help
Classes will be taught by people with lived experience
Flyer passed around
Free and open to the public
New Haven Farms thanked the police department and LCI for lighting their area
Starting at the end of May they will have a health and wellness program facilitated Spanish
2/21 at 6pm the education committee on the board of alders will have their first event 165 Church St. 2nd Floor
Workshop on Puerto Rican arrival students
2/27 at 6pm update on the Strong School at River Run Housing
ADJOURNMENT
7:25pm