Northwest CAC October 14, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Northwest CAC NW Raleigh Police Station October 14, 2014

Attendance:

Residents – 150+; Staff – 5; Presenters – 4 Welcome

Chair, Jay M. Gudeman opening and introduction of staff

Raleigh Police Department Crime Report Officer Cochran provided a brief report. Vehicle theft is up for the month of September and beginning of October. He reminded residents of how to prevent items from being stolen by removing them from cars or not making it visible to robbers. Park, Recreation and Cultural Resources Alicia Lacombe of Lake Lynn passed out fliers about upcoming events. Housing and Neighborhoods Department No report presented.

Northwest CAC November 14, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Northwest CAC Suzette Harrington Greystone Community Center November 12, 2014 7:15 p.m.

Attendance: Residents:160; Presenters 2;Staff: 4 (Community Services -1, PR&C -1)

Welcome

Chair, Jay Gudeman opened the meeting. Raleigh Police Department No crime report

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Director Alicia LaCombe of the Lake Lynn Community Center talked about upcoming Holiday events at the center and throughout the city. Most events are from 4:00pm to 9:0pm at a low cost to participants. Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Dept. No report

Private Investment, Public Input:

Doug Hill, City Planner, explained the process of rezoning and the new UDO for the city of Raleigh.

Northwest CAC January 13, 2015 Meeting Minutes

Northwest CAC – January 13, 2015 7:00 p.m. Northwest Police District Building Do rothee Schmid

Attendance:

Residents 6

Staff 2 (Community Services -1) Presenters 4

Welcome

Welcome by Chair J. Gudeman. Introductions. Raleigh Police Department Crime Report

RPD Officer Cochran reported that crime rates are down. Burglary is the most common offense (down 9% – 184 of2000 citywide in 2014). Other more frequent offenses: larcenies from motor vehicles.

Northwest CAC February 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes

Northwest CAC Suzette Harrington
NW Raleigh Police Station Feb. 10, 2015 — 7:04 pm
Attendance:
Residents 16
Staff 6 (PR&C -2, Planning -1, NSD -1, PU-1) Presenters 5
Welcome
Vice Chair, Doro Schmid opened the meeting. Raleigh Police Department Crime Report
Officer Cochran gave a brief update. There was no printed report; not much has changed and things are quiet for the most part. Ve hicle break-ins at apartment comple xes unfortunately are steady because of the density and people leaving personal items vi sible in their cars.

Northwest CAC March 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes

Northwest CAC Suzette Harrington

NW Raleigh Police Station March 10, 2015 – 7:00pm

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6 (Community Services, Raleigh Police Department, Raleigh Housing & Neighborhood

Preservation, Raleigh IT Department, Department of City Planning)

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Presenters

Welcome & Introductions

Chair, Jay Gudeman introduced staff and welcomed residents to the meeting. Raleigh Police Department Crime Report Officer Cochran and Sgt. Johnson briefed the residents on crime in the NW region of the city; as of today the NW still holds the lowest crime reported in the city. One main question was “What phone number should be used in a non emergency situation”? It was advised to continue to use 911 as the 911 center will prioritize the call.

Northwest CAC April 14, 2015 Meeting Minutes

Northwest CAC
NW Raleigh Police Station April 14, 2015 – 7:00pm
Dorothee Schmid
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6 (Community Services, Raleigh Police Department, Raleigh Housing & Neighborhood Preservation, Raleigh Parks & Recreation, Department of City Planning)
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Presenters
Welcome & CAC News/Announcements
Jay Gudeman – welcomed everyone. Police Report – (Captain Carriqan & Officer Cochran were present)
Captain Carrigan mentioned that the NW district is having a great trend with safety and low crime. Bill Yoder mentioned to everyone that the 919 Magazine featured Office Cochran. (See: http://www.919magazine.com/2015/01/getting- involved-with-community-residents-just-a-part-of- the-job-for-officer-brian-cochran/)
Parks. Recreation & Cultural Resources – Laura Brannon (Briar Creek Park)
– Summer Camp registration has already opened.

Northwest CAC May 12, 2015 Meeting Minutes

Northwest CAC Suzette HarringtonNW Raleigh Police Station May 12, 2015 – 7:00pmAttendance:Residents 15

Staff 1 (Community Services)

Presenters 7

Welcome & Introductions

Chair, Jay Gudeman introduced staff and welcomed residents to the meeting. Raleigh Police Department Crime Report

Captain Carrigan briefed the residents on crime in the NW region of the city. Car break-ins are slightly up, but overall; as of to date, NW still holds the lowest percentage of crime reported in the city. As a reminder to residents please continue to keep car doors locked, valuable items put away to prevent from becoming a victim. Captain Carrigan responded to resident questions on cyber crime, body cameras, the use of Nextdoor and positions open within the police department.

Tryon Road Realignment Will Continue Through 2017

The Southwest CAC heard presentations on an NCDOT road improvements project and an “unconference” called CityCamp that focuses on local government innovation.

Oak City Portraits

Using Google Map’s Streetview technology, Camelia Bulea of RentCafe put together a compilation of 10 before-and-after photos that show the significant changes Raleigh’s skyline has undergone since 2007.

Northwest CAC Votes Down Proposed Shopping Center

A large turnout at last week’s Northwest CAC meeting also meant a large vote against a newly proposed shopping center at the intersection of Old Leesville and Strickland Roads.