Meeting opens.
Jasmine provided treasurer’s update. Available balance is 269.52. 59 dollars in Dues and 8 dollars in donations need to be deposited. After deposit account balance will be 336.52. In January, the board suggested placing a donation jar next to the snacks at the regular meetings for passive donations to the association. At the January meeting we received 8 dollars in donations. Jasmine thanked the board for the idea and the attendees for their donation.
Air Quality Survey data results for Crosbie Heights were available for attendees. Through our efforts, we collected 63 surveys from the Crosbie Heights area. The goal was 100 surveys. Jasmine thanked the team that canvassed for surveys. Larry and Nancy will be speaking at city council regarding these surveys. All are invited to attend and support Larry and clean air efforts in our neighborhood and our city.
Millicent and her husband Darren are collecting information about the RING technology including available group discounts for our neighborhood. This product has been helpful to residents in preventing theft.
Matt is working on the community garden including cleaning it up and preparing for the Spring/Summer season. Community work days are on Tuesday afternoons. Residents are welcome to request an area in the garden. There are compost bins available in the back of the garden. Matt offered to pick up compost from residents for the garden. Stay tuned for events and gatherings. Requests include a small lending library and a community announcement board.
Jasmine is looking into making a poster to communicate meeting guidelines. She is also looking into the cost of mailing postcards to remind residents of the monthly meetings.
Kara Joy is having a Connect 4 for 4 meeting on 02/25/2020 from 6pm to 8pm at Central Center in Centennial Park.
Denise, a meeting guest, spoke about her work in the 74127 zip code. She is providing a dinner church in the area. Denise is also part of Hope 27, a group of church and non profit leaders, working to improve conditions in the area. She informed attendees about the Northwest Tulsa Hub, located at 19 South 49th West Avenue. This organization is working to provide resources, services and opportunities for individuals living in the area so they may overcome social and economic challenges. There will be a grocery store coming soon and the community center is already up and running. Hope 27 is hosting a community clean up and block party called, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” on Saturday 04/04.
Appollonia engaged in research with author Russell Cobb about Oklahoma history including Creek Indians, the race massacre and events in our area. There is a lot of history in this area. The book has been published and is called The Great Oklahoma Swindle. Russell Cobb will be coming to Oklahoma at the IDL Ballroom in April.
Melanie talked about the new radio show, Focus Black Oklahoma. The first segment aired 02/14 at 8pm and included topics about city rights and eminent domain. Crosbie Heights neighborhood is mentioned. One of the producers is a Crosbie Heights resident! Give it a listen online!
Mike discussed the property at 215 S. Phoenix Avenue. The property owner is willing to sell the house and is seeking 70,000 but may sell for less if approached with a cash offer. There are title issues with the property. The home has been declared a nuisance and the former residents have been forcibly removed. If anyone sees people entering the house, it is recommended to report on 311 or call the police.
Fletcher discussed Historic Preservation zoning overlay for Crosbie Heights and presented a letter for residents to sign. This letter will be presented to City Council and to the Historic Preservation Commission. It is to begin the process and does not signify that Crosbie Heights will become a Historic Preservation district. Residents expressed a mixture of support and concerns. There will be ongoing conversation on this topic.
The attendees engaged in a brainstorm around topics including: neighborhood needs/wants, association role in the neighborhood and events/activities.
Neighborhood Needs/Wants
Association Role in the Neighborhood
Events and Activities
Meeting ends.
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