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GENERAL MEETING Minutes

THURSDAY July 17, 2003, 7:00PM
OAK CLIFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

I. Joseph Hernandez, President of the Wynnewood North Neighborhood Association at 7:00pm, called meeting to order. Location of meeting was Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce at 660 S. Zang Blvd.

II. Minutes for the April 17, 2003 Wynnewood North meeting where approved, minutes where not read.

III. Guest Speaker

    Kathy Davis, City of Dallas Code Compliance

  • The City of Dallas has revised its code compliance policies effective August 1, 2003, including rules for bulk trash and lawn watering among others (see city brochure). Residents that do not comply could face a $175.00 fine. Certified Mail will be sent to any residence out of compliance and they will have 10 days to respond, or then face a possible fine.
  • If residents do not respond to the city regarding the new compliance rules, the city will send a truck to pick up the trash or cut down grass/weeds, and the property owner will be billed accordingly.
  • This new policies approved by the City of Dallas will help keep the neighborhoods neat and clean, and allow the department more time to work on other issues. 
  • Another issue that is growing out of hand and needs attention is the pet population. There are too many strays and unwanted animals that are needlessly being put to sleep.  Sterilization programs are being created by the city to help this problem, 
    Spading is the best way to handle the pet over population and eliminate the thousands of animals that have to be put down. Please be aware that there are assistance programs available for people who cannot afford to get their animals fixed. Contact the city for more information.

IV. Crime Watch Report – Terry Thomas

  • May - A vehicle was stolen in the 700 block of Monssen Drive.
  • June – Vehicle broken into in the 600 blk of Woolsey, 2 cars where vandalized in the 500 and 600 blks of S. Manus. Residential burglary attempt on Hoel, but neighbor was able to foil the attempt, 
  • Several instances of garbage can fires, and theft of flower pots in front yards.
  • Remember you can always call the Crime Watch number for updated reports – 214-967-5157. Officer Jenkins is no longer assigned to the Wynnewood North neighborhood. She will be missed very much. – We do not know if or when she will be replaced. T-Shirts are also on sale, this is a Wynnewood North Fundraiser – they are $10.00 a very good price. 

V. Treasurers Report – Tom Reeves

  • June - $4,904.64 Beginning balance – Ending Balance $4,518.59  
  • Money collected at meeting $364.00
  • Donations to the Neighborhood can be mailed Wynnewood North Neighborhood  Association, P.O. Box 190153, Dallas, Texas 75219 

VI. Old Oak Cliff Conservation League – Stuart Rogers

  • OOCCL is still looking for homes to be on the Oak Cliff Home tour. We have one home in this neighborhood that has been selected as one of the homes to show, anyone who is interested please contact Stuart Rogers, 214-943-6044
  • Wynnewood North Neighborhood directory will be coming soon. 

VII. Social Events – Sue May

  • WNNA Spring Wander, held on May 3rd was a great success, big thanks to our host residents - you did a fabulous job! Also special thanks to Lynn Johnson who pulled everything together.
  • Spring clean up was held April 26, and want to thank everyone who came out to help clean up the alley's and streets or our neighborhood. Silver and Bill Poteet hosted the lunch afterward.
  • May 17, was the date of our gigantic neighborhood Garage Sale – hope everyone got around to see all the bargains that where being offered. 
  • Jennifer and Sam hosted the Spring Fling on June 7, after the Wynnewood North Triangle ribbon cutting ceremony. Good food, good company and great fun was had by all. 

VIII. Beautification Update – Jeremy Ratliff

  • Yard of Month: May – 740 Mayrant , June – 418 Mayrant, July – 330 N. Manus
  • Wynnewood North was awarded OOCCL grant for $750.00. This money will go toward purchasing boulders and flower bulbs for the triangles.
  • Next project for the Beautification committee is entry signage for Wynnewood North, the plans and details are still in the development stage. But we want to have at least one sign at the major entries into Wynnewood North. These would be signs that are created from brick and Austin stone that go with the Neighborhood homes. 

IX. New Business – Joseph Hernandez

  • Changes/Updates to WNNA Board
    • Dean Rose has moved to the Vice President Position 
    • Sue May moved to the Activities Director position
  • Open position – Advertising (anyone interested in filling this position please contact Joseph Hernandez)
  • Donna and Larry Libby where selected the Block Captains of the Quarter and where given a gift certificate from Hattie's restaurant. Thanks Donna and Larry for your participation in the neighborhood.
  • Reminded everyone to get out and meet your neighbors….
  • Plans are already underway for the Fall Wander (fund raiser) – Date/time and cost will be announced at a later date. 
  • Next meeting October 16, 2003 – mark your calendars.

X. Meeting Adjourned @ 8:10pm