Saturday, October 29, 2016

September 14, 2016

TANTALLON CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION   Minutes of General Meeting - September 14, 2016

  • Attendance: 54
  • President Ferrington began the meeting by inviting residents new to the community since September 2015, to introduce themselves.
  • He then introduced guest speakers Major Sparkman and Cpl. Blackwell of the Fort Washington Police District 7 Police Station. They reported that the district covers 57 square miles. There are 53 officers assigned. Thus far this year there have been 41 violent crimes and 345 property crimes reported. Residents were encouraged to read Cpl. Blackwell’s weekly crime reports distributed by email to TCA contacts.
  • The next speaker was Mr. Peterson from the Dept. of Permits, Inspection & Enforcement (DPIE), who reported that there are two inspectors for his agency. They randomly patrol communities checking on dead trees, abandoned houses, inoperable or license missing cars, and sidewalks in snow emergencies. He welcomed residents’ reports of such eyesores using County Click.
  • Treasurer Keith West presented a thorough Treasurer’s report and the proposed budget for 2016-7. They were both unanimously approved. The auditors will be meeting on September 16.
  • Committee Reports:
  • Please send Rosemary Weller news for the upcoming newsletter.
  • Beautification: Judy Henry reported that the landscaper will soon be planting Fall flowers at the entrance, and a Halloween-themed display.  Jamie Crist reported that Cleanup Day will be Saturday Oct.29. Volunteers are needed. Students can use this for Community Service Project school credit.
  • Membership: Chairman Carbaugh reported that 60 households were already dues paid members. He and Welcoming Committee Chair Vreni Peters will be working on events to encourage memberships. Volunteers are needed for these endeavors.
  • Website/Safety Chair Weiss reminded members that all TCA documents, including the covenants, can be found on the TCA website. He warned about continuing homeowner scams and discussed the pros and cons of water line insurance.
  • New Control Committee Chair Braxton introduced himself and asked anyone who might be interested in serving in this important capacity to contact him.
  • Carter completed the meeting asking for suggestions for future speakers.
Respectfully Submitted, Lynne Barden, Recording Secretary