A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. In the absence of the First Vice Chair Christopher Allen, Second Vice Chair Paul Brant presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:15pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunlevy reported that the baseball season was underway; basketball registration is open; skateboard activities are planned to begin this summer; active adult program being developed and suggestions still welcome; dance and fitness class currently available; line dancing being considered; soccer program is being developed. Volunteers are being sought to monitor the Raleigh Greenway system.
Shared the role and responsibilities of the division
Safety issues with dwellings not being well kept
Approval of minutes
Minutes from the November meeting were approved
Zoning Case Z-35-14 (4901 Beach Road)
Vote was taken on the rezoning of one acre parcel of land as part of larger rezoning already approved. Affected communities were contacted by the attorney. For the rezoning – 25
Against the rezoning – 0
New Hope/Buffalo Small Area Plan Meeting
First draft was represented with instructions to links online for community input until February 6th. Questions and comments from the residents expressed concern about online access, transparency, final language, and additional input once report has been developed into a final draft. Report intent is to capture and reinforce ideas from the community reflecting points of views that could be added to the Comprehensive Plan 2030 as a guide in developing Buffalo and New Hope Roads corner properties.
A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. Vice-Chairperson Lillian Thompson presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:08pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunlevy reported on various activities currently underway and upcoming. Among the new activities starting in September are Insanity® (an adult cardio-based body conditional program for all fitness levels), youth dance classes, art classes for all ages, youth basketball, etc.
Department Reports
Police: Officer George Porter from Crime Prevention presented with Lieutenant DD Knuckles in attendance spoke of opening a new center on May 17th at the Mini-City location. Available outreach programs are available in collaboration with Parks and Recreation. The upcoming National Night Out (first Tuesday in August) involving community Crime Watch groups are encouraged to get involved by contacting him for more information at (919) 796-9653 or email George.porter@raleighnc.gov . On vehicle break-in: reports state that 97% affected were unlocked. On Greenways: ‘please’ stay on greenway paths were there are police call boxes for your safety
Parks and Recreation: Heather O’Brien noted that Pullen Park is competing as ‘A Great Place’ as contender for statewide recognition.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources – Heather O’Brien
General announcements
Summer camp registration has started
Community Center resources and programs available to the public
At the April CAC meeting, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural resources will present information on the greenway connections
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation – Dudley Winslow
Role of the division
Information on “See, Click, Fix” initiative
Police Department – Officer Porter
Continue to see an increase in vehicular break-ins
Hide/Lock/Take: 97% of vehicle break-ins happen to unlocked vehicles
Coffee with a Cop – Start 3/25/15
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Bojangles on New Bern Ave (New Bern & New Hope)
An initiative by RPD to interact with the community. Retail Theft class – class for business owners at Triangle Town Center to be better aware of retail theft in their stores
National Night Out
First Tuesday in August – August 4, 2015
Club Astromundo – Raleigh Police Department asked the residents if there were any questions about the club
Questions raised by residents
Risk for increased crime in the area
Since October, 2014, there have been 7 incidents at the club
Officer Grey informed the residents that CAC’s are made aware of any businesses that apply for an alcohol and beverage license
My Raleigh Subscription – NECAC Chair, Lillian Thompson
Provided instructions to sign-up for MyRaleigh Subscriptions
Approval of minutes
Minutes from the February meeting were approved
Biking and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Report – Jennifer Baldwin
60 miles of on road bike facilities by the end of the year
Review of the 2015 Bike Raleigh Plan Update
Focuses on down town and NC State area
2013 Pedestrian Plan – Focus on busier street
Expansion of sidewalk
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) – Vice Chair, Amy Simes
Review of roles, responsibilities, and make-up of the BPAC
Rezoning Case Z-4-15 (5618 Louisburg) – 0.61 acres, R-1 to CX3 being considered to be leased to an automotive dealership
A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. In the absence of the First Vice Chair Christopher Allen, Second Vice Chair Paul Brant presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:06pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunlevy reported that they were planning a community event in September with various fun activities going on – details at later. He talked about other opportunities available at the Marsh Creek Parks & Recreation facility, including summer basketball, various other summer camps, including summer camp for 5-year-old children only.
Basketball league sign-ups have begun for players 5-18 and need volunteer coaches especially for 7-8 year olds. Sign up for youth ended October 10th yet coaches are still needed and can contact closet community center including Marsh Creek. ‘Coats for cause’ initiative annual giving of ‘gently used coats’ to young people sponsored by Top Greene and Sgt. Courtney Johnson Centers. Drop off at any community center. Marsh Creek Hours are M-F 7am to 9pm, Sat.
A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, October 10, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. Secretary Erika Rosenberger presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:16 pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunlevy reported on various activities currently underway and upcoming. Skateboard instructors are being hired and art classes are being offered.
The first 2014 meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, 9 January, 2014, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. Chair Michi Vojta called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm and welcomed all present. Department Reports
Parks and Recreation Report: Heather O’Brien, Marsh Creek Parks and Recreation Community Center Director, provided a flyer with information about upcoming activities as well as reported on activities at the Center and throughout the City (snow day activities for school students, lacrosse, baseball).
Police Report: Lieutenant Dana Knuckles reported that there were no updates on the break-ins discussed at the last meeting (Cardinal Hills/Kyle Drive area), and she asked if there were more comments about the application to open a pawn shop (2657 Appliance Ct, former Perkins on Capital Blvd). She shared flyers of the WATCH FOR ME NC campaign to reduce pedestrian / biking fatalities.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources at Marsh Creek (Jud Dunlevy reporting)
General community center announcements (919-996-4920)
Registration for Summer Camp is open
Min-City Outreach Center: Program with Wake County on Life Skills Development begins March 5th. Active Adults Line Dance Class: Monday’s at 2:00 pm
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation (Dudley Winslow reporting)
Shared the role and responsibilities of the division (919-625-8339)
Life Safety issues on right of way and private property. Raleigh Police Department
97% of break-ins of autos is due to unlocked doors
Hide/Lock/Take: hide valuables; lock doors; take keys
Open House of new NE District Station at 5230 Greens Dairy Road behind Sweet Tomatoes off
Capital on February 19, 2015. ‘Coffee with a Cop’ is a new initiative whereby Police officer will available to answer questions and get to know the community folks. David Cox of ‘Grow Raleigh Great’
Working with City to upgrade the UDO Neighborhood Mix use that define types, heights and sizes of retail and commercial stores.
