HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-12 Residential Neighborhoods RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS NOVEMBER 26,2012
3:30 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Oliver Davis
Citizen Members Present: Ken Bradford, Jennifer Tindell
Other Council Members Present: Henry Davis, Valerie Schey, Dr. Varner,
Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter
Others Present: Henry Davis, Valerie Schey, Dr. David Varner, Gavin Ferlic,
Derek Dieter
Agenda: Update Courtyard Apartments
Committee Chairperson Tim Scott called the meeting to order acknowledging a majority
present including both citizen members. Tim explained this brief 15 minute meeting was
to bring everyone up to date on the developments at the Courtyard Apts. Since last
spring due to a rash of complaints and an inordinate number of police calls to the
complex the Council has met with all stakeholders and monitored developments there.
Tim then called upon Joe Grabill of Compass Assets Management Inc. They are the
court appointed receiver assigned to manage the apt. complex since last August 24th, in
giving a progress report. Joe Grabill said security officers on site have been increased
from 15 to 20 hours a week, the previous average, to 75 to 90 hours at a cost of$14,000 a
week. IN the meantime while new owners are sought. Mr. Grabill said he has conducted
a physical assessment of the property initiating maintenance when needed. Interviews
have been conducted with tenants, neighbors,the police department, and
Councilmembers. He reported that as a result of the stepped-up enforcement practices,
occupancy is down by 20%
Tim Scott then called upon Lt. Pat Hecklinski of the SBPD to offer his perspective. As a
result of their collaborative involvement calls for service from the PD have dropped by
25%per month, averaging 44 calls per month. This drop, while encouraging, is still not
satisfactory. Efforts to improve the situation on a sustained basis will continue.
Citizen member Ken Bradford asked if this approach could be used as a model for other
apartment complexes. Tim said that, while promising, was premature. Hopefully"best
practices"that can be applied elsewhere can be developed.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson
Scott adjourned the meeting at 3:47 p.m.
INN: �: lly Submitted,
Tim Scott, Chairperson
Residential Neighborhoods Committee