City Council
Council Discusses Google Fiber, Neuse Clean Water Initiative
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City Council on Tuesday approved a leasing agreement for Google Fiber huts to be built in Raleigh and discussed an initiative to reduce pollution run-off into Falls Lake.
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City Council on Tuesday approved a leasing agreement for Google Fiber huts to be built in Raleigh and discussed an initiative to reduce pollution run-off into Falls Lake.
The Southwest CAC heard presentations on an NCDOT road improvements project and an “unconference” called CityCamp that focuses on local government innovation.
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.
A presentation to the Southeast CAC on a new elementary school at the intersection of Poole and Barwell Roads was met with skepticism from several in attendance, who said the project would benefit from more citizen input.
Southeast CAC Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Barwell Community Center. Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Ulysses Lane. Tim Sit and Jonathan Edwards were also present. Matt Johnston, Assistant Director Barwell Rd. Community Center, gave the presentation from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.
Southeast CAC Meeting Minutes
CAC Meeting Minutes June 12, 2014
Meeting of the Southeast CAC was held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the Worthdale Community Center. Meeting was called to order by Chair Dennis Gullick at 7:00 p.m.
There was no report from Parks and Rec. Raleigh Police Department report was given by Officers J. R. Schneider and R. A. Lee who reported that a few break-ins have taken place within the last month. They continued to advise residents to remove items from car and out of view of passersby in order to avoid break-ins and theft. People are asked to use the rule of “lock, take, hide”.
Meeting was called to order by Chair Dennis Gullick. Tim Sit, Viola Bullock and Jonathan Edwards were also present. Matt Johnston, Assistant Director Barwell Rd. Community Center, gave the presentation from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. He stated that Summer Camp was in its 4th week and continuing while 3 on 3 basketball for persons 50+ would resume by the end of July.
Meeting of the Southeast CAC was held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Worthdale Community Center at 7:00 pm. Meeting was called to order by Recording Secretary Tim Sit who presided over the meeting. Parks, Rec & Cultural Resources report was given by Jermaine Johnson Worthdale Center (Director Carlttea Moore is on medical leave) 2014 Summer Camp has gone smoothly without issues and will end on Friday, August 15th. Little League and Mighty Mites are taking applications. Parking lot has been paved Center will be closed for renovations October 2014-January 2015 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will be held October 3rd at Worthdale
Social scheduled for October 3rd from 7-9 pm will be cancelled
Officer R.A. Lee of Raleigh Police Department summarized police report that was distributed. He stated that thefts from vehicles have been a big issue over the past month; residential break-ins/burglaries are also up. Officer Lee encouraged residents to lock homes and vehicles and do not leave valuables in cars that are visible to passersby or those looking to break in vehicles.
Meeting of the Southeast CAC was held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Barwell Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Newly elected CAC Chair Tim Sit presided over meeting. Also present were Viola Bullock and Stacey Lundy filling in for Jonathan Edwards. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources report was given by Matt Johnson who shared the following events at Barwell Road Community Center: Classes for children, ages 4-14 will be held on Tuesdays; target is homeschooled children $5 per class Snag Golf Class will start in February 2015 Pumpkin Fest on October 17th from 6:30-8:30 pm Volleyball class on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm
Adopt-A-Park & Volunteer Programs was presented by Cindy Trumbower, Resource Development Manager, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources. Ms. Trumbower shared that Adopt-A-Park and other programs with PRCR need lots of Volunteers and asked that people contact her to find out more about these opportunities. She stated that volunteers are needed for the “Festival in Motion” that will take place at the Walnut Creek Wetlands Center on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00am -2:00 pm.
Chairperson Tim Sit presided over monthly meeting of Southeast CAC that was held at Worthdale Center on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Raleigh Police Report was given by Officer Williams who reported that larcenies and burglaries continue to top list of crimes in residential areas. Larcenies from vehicles topped the list with some vehicles being unlocked. Police conducted speed checks in the Barwell Rd. area and issued 39 citations in the process. Wake County Sheriff report was given by Deputy Phillip Sutton.