Meeting of the Southeast CAC was held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Barwell Road Community Center. Meeting was called to order by Chair Tim Sit. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources report was given by Matt Johnston. Raleigh Police Department report was given by Officer R. A. Lee who reported that residential larcenies were down; however vehicle larcenies are still on the rise, including two motor vehicle thefts. He continued to caution everyone to lock vehicles and remove items from view in cars that may be taken.
The monthly meeting of the Southeast CAC was held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:00pm at the Barwell Road Community Center. Chair Tim Sit opened meeting with greetings to everyone. Parks and Rec Report was given by Worthdale Center Director Carletta Moore who first emphasized the importance of taking part in completing the Barwell surveys that have been distributed. Other items reported by Mrs. Moore included: (2) Worthdale Community Center renovations are nearing completion and should be done by end of April. Formal announcement has not been made to public at this time; (3) programs are consistent and going well; Pinto League has five teams; (4) CAC meetings will resume at Worthdale in June.
The monthly meeting of the Southeast CAC was held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 7:00pm at the Barwell Road Community Center. Chair Tim Sit opened meeting with greetings to everyone. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources report was given by Assistant Director Matt Johnston. He reported that Worthdale Center is now open to the public. Summer Camp program will commence on June 15 for ages 6-11.
The Northeast CAC held their monthly meeting June 11, where they discussed topics ranging from community events to new development in their neighborhoods.
This week on the Development Beat, we’re going to be talking about apartment complexes, residential demolitions, a new Sheetz, some religious renovations and more!
MEETING NOTES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE. NO MEETING IN JULY
Parks and Recreation
Announcement of upcoming summer events and new programs.
There is another skating event scheduled for the fall of 2014. Police Report
Suggested that people are more aware to secure their valuables within their vehicles. Growing number of vehicle break-ins. National Night Out – Tuesday August 5th
The interim chairperson encouraged the CAC to be involved in National Night
A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. First Vice Chair Lillian Thompson presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Heather O’Brien reported on various activities currently underway and upcoming. The January – March LeisureLedger is available.
(The February meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.)
Department Reports
Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunleavy, Marsh Creek Parks and Recreation Community Center Assistant Director, highlighted: Marsh Creek Community Day, 26 March, with skate board demo; Getting additional lights in parking lot; Registration for summer camps with youth programs. Also, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services has a series of open houses to receive input on its system plan drafts; March 24th is the closest one, at Green Road Community Center, from 6.30pm. Police Report: Officer George Porter, Crime Prevention Officer, Lieutenant DD Knuckles, and Barbara Schmidt, greenways volunteer, all were in attendance. Greenways: Greenway is 117 miles; reports from the greenways include two cases of indecent exposure, spray painting, someone carrying a weapon. Greenway Volunteers only report back; the core has been husband-and-wife teams.
Three tips for safety along greenways:
Know where your marker is/are. Have your cell phone with you to call 911.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources – Heather O’Brien
General announcements
Summer camp registration has started
There is a life guard training program available
There is a need for 50 certified life guards for the summer
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation – Dudley Winslow
Role of the division
Reminded residents to monitor their grass height
Property proposed for Wal-Mart development was sighted for overgrown grass
Concerns were raised about the mounds of mulch on New Hope Rd. Police Department – Officer Porter
Coffee with a Cop – May 27, 2015
10:00 am – Noon
Northeast Outreach Center
Job fair – Northeast Outreach Center
Youth 12 – 15 years old
6/24/15
4 pm – 6pm
Conducting Monthly Movie Nights
Northeast Outreach Center
National Night Out
August 4, 2015
Raleigh Police Department will help if anyone is interested in starting a Community Watch for their neighborhood
April Adams – RPD Youth Coordinator
Discussed programs and initiatives for youth offered by the Raleigh Police Department
Recommendation was made to have kids involved in the programs to come and talk to the CAC membership at the June meeting. Small Area Plan update – Vivian Ekstrom – Planner, City of Raleigh
Plan was submitted to the City Council for adoption of May 5, but the Council requested additional information. Plan will be submitted again to the City Council on May 19th, with update information. Nancy Liles – Northeast CAC Secretary
Garnered interest in having a CAC social
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve was made and second
Minutes were approved
