HPSPNA Annual Meeting Minutes – March 5th, 2024
The HPSPNA Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday March 5th at the South Olive Community Center. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger, at 5:35 p.m.
In attendance were Commissioner Lambert, Officer Seth Buxton, Suzanne Berglund (Assistant Director, Engineering, City of West Palm Beach, Nathan Polselli (Commission Assistant), Matt Luciano (Commissioner District 5 candidate) and approximately 40 neighbors.
Officer Seth Buxton Update👮
o Provided door hanger with important numbers; Police Department South End Newsletter (Dates for upcoming meetings below) & 8th Annual Run with the Cops to help fund the West Palm Beach Police – Sunday April 14th on Flager Drive 7:30 a.m. (runwiththecops5k.com).
o Discussion on installation of surveillance technology on vulnerable intersections in our neighborhoods to prevent and reduce theft and criminal activity (in concert with SENA and El Cid) – HPSPNA is in support of this effort.
Laura Rathlev will lead our efforts and connect with Fritz Van der Grift, SENA. See Camera Proposal.
Washington Road Project Update 👷♂️
Suzanne Berglund, Assistant Director - Engineering, City of West Palm Beach o Paving is expected to begin on the final section of the project (Washington Rd and Avila) towards the end of the month, pending weather or other unanticipated delays.
o Once the project is completed and the road closure sides have been completely removed, the city will reinstall traffic counters along the corridor. This is needed to assess the level of speeding and traffic before deciding if additional traffic calming is needed. The traffic counters are in place for about 1 week for the city to get the data needed.
o The traffic calming measures incorporated into this project include reduced lane width (from 15’ wide lanes to 10’ wide lanes) and slightly raised intersection that will have a stamped asphalt appearance like the Monroe Dr & Washington Road intersection.
o Rework that commenced last month is anticipated to be complete by mid-April.
o A question was posed by Jeff Eagle re: Bike Lanes and what would happen if debris/trash bins/cars (work vehicles) encroach this space. Would there be tickets/fines for misuse? Suzanne will let us know the process that will be used.
o The city is in the process of determining where the historic appropriate lighting (~500k worth) will be placed on Washington road – Specifically in the darkest areas between Petty Park and Monroe.
o Petty Park WILL have swings added to the newly installed playground.
Comments were communicated regarding the age-group and coloring of the playground - JJ reminded the attendees that this playground was voted on and the majority approved of what has been installed (See September 20th, 2022, meeting minutes).
• We had a total of 118 responses to the George Petty Park Playground Survey: o Option A - 27 votes (22.88%) o Option B - 74 votes (62.71%) o Option C - 17 votes (14.41%)
Commissioner Update👩🏼💼
• Matt Luciano - Commissioner District 5 Candidate communicated his professional background and desire for his vote on March 19th .
• Commissioner Lambert provided an overview of her current commissioner role, professional background, and desire for her vote on March 19th .
o Commissioner Lambert will send Jessica the District 5 Newsletter to add to our website.
Treasurer Update 💵
o Current Balance: $31,223.97 o Monies Received: $5,741.01 o Fees: $720.35 o Previous Balance: $26,203.31
▪ Reminder: 2024/2025 Dues - Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jessica Prince @ 3027 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports 📝
o Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
▪ Stay tuned for an update on the Petty Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – If you have interest in assisting, reach out to Lisa!
o Street Captains - JJ
▪ Recognized and thanked the Street Captains for delivering the Annual Meeting Notices
▪ Welcomed new Street Captains
• Holly Ross (Vincent), Rhonda Grammer (Monceaux), Trent Swift (Greenwood) & Samantha Hanman (Avila)
▪ 2024/2025 Directory will get underway in the next couple months.
Unfinished/On-going Business
o Mint Eco entry off Olive should be completed by the end of March.
Public Meetings 🗓️
▪ Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month ▪ Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
▪ City Commission – Every other Monday ▪ South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North (4/17, 7/17 & 10/16) 6 p.m.
New Business 💻
o Samantha Hanman on Avila communicated concern regarding speeding on Avila. Jessica Prince will connect with her based on other streets going through the process to alleviate duplicity.
o Jessica Prince let the attendees know that Laura Rathlev was leading a traffic calming initiative on Greenwood and that a petition was available to sign if desired.
o Sean thanked outgoing BOD members Heather Safrit, Mitch Mitchell & Mae Ferguson for their service to the HPSPNA.
o The 2024/2025 Board of Directors Election took place.
The Slate of Officers was presented and unanimously approved. Following is your 2023/2024 Board of Directors:
Sean Heyniger (President): 3130 Washington Road - Prospect Park Jessica Prince (Vice President/Treasurer): 3027 Washington Road - Prospect Park Mark Donnelly (Secretary): 101 Greymon Drive - Southland Park Bianca Connolly (BOD - Beautification): 143 Greymon Drive - Southland Park Jennifer Jackson (BOD - Street Captains/Directory): 3135 Washington Road - Prospect Park Laura Rathlev (BOD - Safety, Crime & Traffic): 117 Greenwood Drive - Southland Park Kelly Tabor (BOD - Safety, Crime & Traffic): 3209 Washington Road - Prospect Park Josh Thate (BOD - Infrastructure, Code Enforcement & Gov’t Affairs): 3218 S. Olive - Prospect Park Lisa Wilkinson (BOD - Welcoming/Social): 3301 S. Flagler Drive - Southland Park The meeting was closed by the President at 7:05 p.m.
HPSPNA Annual Meeting Minutes – July 11th, 2023
The HPSPNA Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday July 11th at the Fire Station #2. The meeting was opened in due form by the Secretary, Jennifer Jackson at 5:30 p.m.
In attendance were Commissioner Lambert, Nathan Polselli (WPB Administrative Assistant), Suzanne Berglund, John Cairnes, Shannon Kessell, CMO Mint Eco & approximately 23 neighbors.
Commissioner Update 👩🏻💼
Commissioner Christina Lambert & Nathan Polselli, Administrative Assistant
Commissioner Lambert let us know about the Successful opening of The Park, the city will be moving from the traditional downtown trolleys to Gem Cars (electric based) on a trial basis, moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries, the Dreher Park enhancement project and reminded us about the service you can receive from the Police when you are away – Call 561.822.1900 and let them know you’ll be gone and they will provide occasional walks around your property.
Washington Road Project Update👷🏾
Suzanne Berglund & John Cairnes (Mock Roos – Engineer of Record)
▪ Washington Road – Phase 2 will be completed by August; Petty Park playground equipment has been received and will be installed in the fall; the historic appropriate lighting is in the planning stage (60% complete).
Phase 3 should be completed by year end.👏
▪ John addressed questions regarding timing, performance metrics and neighbor challenges.
▪ Suzanne let us know about projects coming down the road – Greenwood & Greymon watermain/storm/sanitation (2024) & Petty Park horseshoe drainage (2025)
Mint Eco Car Wash Update 🚖 💦
Shannon Kessell, CMO thanked the HPSPNA for their support – They have made it
through the first hurdle and requested additional support for the next meeting with the City on August 20th.
Treasurer Update 💵
Current Balance: $ 28,497.79
Monies Received: $ 2,147.37
Fees: $147.11
Previous Balance: $26,203.31
Reminder: 2023 Dues - Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @3135 Washington Road
-OR-
Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Public Meetings
▪ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
▪ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
▪ City Commission – Every other Monday
▪ South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building
located at 4801 Dreher Trail North (7/19 & 10/18) 6 p.m.
HPSPNA Regular Meetings will be held annually
If additional special meetings are required, we will notify the membership via email
The meeting was closed in due form by the Secretary at 6:35 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Regular Meeting 🗓️
March 12th @ 5:30 p.m. (Location TBD)
HPSPNA Annual Meeting Minutes – March 7 th, 2023
The HPSPNA Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday March 7 th at the Fire Station #2. The meeting was opened in due form by the Secretary, Jennifer Jackson at 5:30 p.m. In attendance were Commissioner Lambert, Nathan Polselli (WPB Administrative Assistant), Officer Seth Buxton, Geoff Jervis, CEO Mint Eco & Shannon Kessell, CMO Mint Eco, and approximately 35 neighbors
• Crime update 👮
o Officer Buxton provided a handout (Attached) and reminded us to utilize the many resources available to us (Register Camera , intel@wpb.org, Report Incidents & download the WPBKey.
o Should you have crime concerns, please attend the upcoming South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North on APRIL 19th @ 6 p.m.
o Question came up on mooring a boat off the Valencia dock – If you see this, CALL and report it (561.822.2222)
.• Washington Road Project Update 👷♂️
o Sam Heady DP Development, General Manager let the attendees know that they were working through a 3-month recovery project and expected to close out Phase 2 by July 1st and conclude the 3rd Phase by year end.
▪ Agreed to ensure water was placed daily & that the road would be closed to through traffic daily.
▪ He will ensure that the Valerin Group continues to send project updates – We have not received an update since October 2022 (And no return calls from our contact).
▪ Continue to move the detour signs North of the project to alleviate ONE street from taking the bulk of the traffic.
o We will receive an update from the city leadership on the Washington Project progress and plans later this month.
• Commissioner Christina Lambert (Nathan Polselli, Administrative Assistant)
provided updates on the following:
Curbing on Argyle/Rugby. The curbing is in the cue and anticipated 2 years for procurement based on the overall needs in the city (Reality may be 3-5 years). Commissioner Lambert will continue to follow up on progress. Ann Maus provided photos and correspondence.
Jeff Eagle expressed ongoing concern re: flooding on Vincent. Commissioner Lambert will continue to work on our behalf. In addition, she will follow up on the large pothole on Vincent (He will forward the order # submitted to the city).
There is a proposed watermain project on both:
• Greenwood Drive from Dixie Hwy to Washington Rd
• Greymon Dr from S Olive to Washington Rd This project is currently scheduled to be under construction early 2024. More details on the scope of work and schedule will be provided this summer. Both projects will result in repaving the roadway within the project limits. Following are additional items for follow up from Commissioner Lambert: o Flagler Rd accessibility north of Southern (Jennifer Loving raised concern); She also raised concern about the odor in the intracoastal waterway.
Traffic calming IN PLACE for the Washington Rd project – There was increase commentary on the speeding that will occur once the road opens back up.
o What is happening on the Hotel Biba Site? Sign up for updates Biba Social
• Mint Eco Car Wash o Geoff Jervis, CEO & Shannon Kessell, CMO
Geoff provided an update on their revised plans, addressed questions from the attendees and requested support for their proposal in writing or at upcoming commission meetings. They will keep us apprised of current happenings. The goal is to have the project will be completed in time for the next season.
• Treasurer Update
o Current Balance: $26,203.31
o Monies Received: $1,500.00 o Fees: $156.29 (Pay Pal, Go Daddy, Annual Report)
o Previous Balance: $24,859.66
▪ Reminder: 2022/2023 💵Dues - Suggested $100/year
▪ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
• Committee Reports
o Beautification – Heather Safrit/Mae Ferguson
▪ Home of the Month – 200 Rugby Road – Congratulations Judy Flynn! 🎉
o Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson o Spring/Summer Fling Neighborhood Meet & Greet – SAVE THE DATE TBD based on the delay in progress with the Washington Road Project.
Street Captains
▪ Thank you ALL for delivering the Annual Meeting Agenda
▪ Welcome & thank you to: Jessica Swift on Greenwood Drive
• Unfinished/On-going Business
o Public Meetings
▪ Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
▪ Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
▪ City Commission – Every other Monday
▪ South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North (4/19, 7/19 & 10/18) 6 p.m. It was suggested for neighbors to please attend commission meeting to address ongoing challenges.
• New Business
o Thank you to Ronnie Simpson & Meredith Quick for their service to the HPSPNA Board of Directors this past year.
o The 2023 Board of Directors Election took place. Following is your 2023/2024 Board of Directors:
Sean Heyniger (President): 3130 & 3140 Washington Road; Jessica Prince (Vice President): 3027 Washington Road; Jennifer Jackson (Secretary): 3135 Washington Road; Mitch Mitchell (BOD): 3307 Washington Road; Jordan Rathlev (BOD): 117 Greenwood Drive; Heather Safrit (BOD): 333 Monceaux Road; Lisa Wilkinson (BOD): 3301 S. Flagler Drive; Mae Ferguson (BOD): 314 Greenwood Drive; Mark Donnelly (BOD): 101 Greymon Drive The meeting was closed in due form by the Secretary at 6:50 p.m.
🗓️Next HPSPNA Regular Meeting: July 11th @ 5:30 p.m. (and, then Nov. 14th)
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – December 13th, 2022
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 13th at the Fire Station (#2). The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 5:30 p.m. In attendance were Commissioner Lambert, Officer Seth Buxton and Suzanne Berglund (and the DP Team), Michelle Terebinski & Lorenzo Rivero, and approximately 15 neighbors.
• Safety update – Officer Seth Buxton – 2023 Bi-Monthly Meetings with the Chief of Police will be by Officer Buxton (Dates listed below). There will be extra police presence for holiday detail around retail establishments. Even though crime is low it is still critical to LOCK YOUR CARS. He will also check on traffic pattern and ability to slow traffic on Vincent between Westminster and Greenwood.
• Treasurer Update
o Current Balance: $24,055.66
o Monies Received: $804
o Fees: N/A
o Previous Balance: $24,859.66
▪ Reminder: 2022/2023 Dues - Suggested $100/year
▪ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
• Guest Speakers
o Commissioner Lambert – Introduced Nathan Polselli, New Administrative Assistant. She also provided much appreciated updates on curbing (More details to come following upcoming commission meeting) and committed to following up on traffic pattern on Vincent and potential for additional lighting in Prospect Park.
o Washington Road Project Update
▪ Suzanne Berglund, Engineering Manager, City of West Palm Beach
▪ Sam Heady, DP Development (General Manager), Joey Bressimgham, DP Development (Superintendent), Justina Hicklyn, Valerin (Sr. Communications Specialist) & Bruno Roth, DP Development (General Superintendent)
We are approaching end of year two on the Washington Project and targeted for Q3 ’23 completion. Updates included:
• It was agreed upon to keep the road closed to local traffic only during the holidays (to avoid accidents and unnecessary dirt)
• DP will move off the second phase of the project North of Petty Park by the end of
January
• DP will place asphalt millings on the road during the interim before asphalting the road to keep the dust down
• Petty Park will be raised by 18” near the water line and will have stabilization matts incorporated - Petty Park will be available to the community in March
• Sink hole and fire hydrant (By Monroe) will be fixed beginning of ‘23
Additional items discussed:
• Vincent and Greenwood dangerous with speeding and lack of lighting (Officer Buxton, Commissioner Lambert and Xavier will be involved) – Officer Buxton followed up
immediately after the meeting to let us know that additional traffic enforcement will be in the
area and will keep him aware of stops, warnings, citations, etc.
• South of Greenwood on Flagler will need water management in the future
• Greymon and Greenwood streets will begin the process of moving water main at the end of ’23
• Greymon Road in complete disrepair (Leslie will be calling the city to advise)
• Rugby and Olive on the west side of Prospect Park requiring sink hole repairs
• VINCENT CURBING Is non-existent (In process!!)
• Street cleaners on Wednesday afternoon worst case Thursday morning – Needs
consistency
o Michelle Terebinski & Lorenzo Rivero (City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation)
• Voted to have the blue color
• There was discussion again re: swings and shading - Our current budget only covers
the cost of the playground, but they are exploring other funding options so that we
can include swings/shading in the project….Potential phase II.
• Social Committee – Lisa Wilkinson let us know that we would be having a Party in the Park in April along with a RIBBON CUTTING ceremony - Stay tuned for details.
• Unfinished/On-going Business
o Public Meetings
▪ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
▪ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
▪ City Commission – Every other Monday
▪ South End Police Chief’s Meetings at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North (1/18, 4/19, 7/19 & 10/18) 6 p.m.
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 6:55 p.m.
Next Meeting: March 7th Annual Meeting @ 5:30 pm
HPSPNA Meeting Proposed Agenda – December 13th, 2022
• Welcome & Introductions
• Safety update – Officer Seth Buxton
• Treasurer Update
o Current Balance: $24,055.66
o Monies Received: $804
o Fees: N/A
o Previous Balance: $24,859.66
▪ Reminder: 2022/2023 Dues - Suggested $100/year
▪ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
• Guest Speakers
o Commissioner Lambert
o Washington Road Project Update
▪ Suzanne Berglund, Engineering Manager, City of West Palm Beach
▪ Pat Borrico, DP Development (Project Manager) & Sam Heady, DP Development (General Manager), Joey Bressimgham, DP Development (Superintendent)
o Rudolph Galindo & Michelle Terebinski (City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation) • Social Committee – Lisa Wilkinson
• Unfinished/On-going Business
o Public Meetings
▪ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
▪ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
▪ City Commission – Every other Monday
▪ South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North (2023 to be announced soon)
• New Business
Next Meeting: March 7th Annual Meeting @ 5:30 pm
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – September 20th, 2022
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on Tuesday, September 20th at the South Olive Community Center. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 5:30 p.m. In attendance were Commissioner Lambert, Officer Seth Buxton and Suzanne Berglund (and the DP Team), The Mint Eco Team, and approximately 25 neighbors.
Safety update – Officer Seth Buxton
Update on temporary stop sign be placed at the intersection of Vincent & Marlborough due to safety issues (children) caused by the traffic pattern created by the detours on Washington Road.
Treasurer Update
Current Balance: $24,055.66
Monies Received: $200
Fees: N/A
Previous Balance: $23,855.66
Reminder: 2022/2023 Dues - Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Guest Speakers
Commissioner Lambert provided us an update on local businesses, the WPB Golf Course and the new WPBKEY APP you can download to report issues, receive ticket # and follow progress! She will be following up with us on the Frisbee group and the future of the Belvedere Gateway strip plaza (They will be attending our next HPSPNA meeting) and the parking challenges along the Dixie corridor (In process).
The Green Button Wood that extended into Petty Park was successfully transplanted to Monceaux Park – She looks beautiful. Read the article in the Post from Tuesday here.
Washington Road Project Update – Most importantly, the current work is running to schedule. The next section will begin in June 2023.
Suzanne Berglund, Engineering Manager, City of West Palm Beach let us know about current projects in the area. Paving to start on Flagler & Washington south of Greenwood, Greenwood to Greymon water main improvements, the sinkhole that is starting south of Greenwood will be repaired in October.
Pat Borrico, DP Development (Project Manager) & Sam Heady, DP Development (General Manager) responded to flooding challenges and questions from neighbors.
Joey Bressimgham, DP Development (Superintendent) thank the neighbors on Washington for the patience and flexibility.
Rudolph Galindo & Michelle Terebinski (City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation) – Present final playground selection. Although not present for the meeting, following is an excerpt from an email we received in advance of the meeting:
Due to the increase costs of materials and labor, our current budget only covers the cost of the playground, but we are exploring other funding options so that we can include swings in the project once the underground work is done at the park. The timeline for the playground installation is tentatively scheduled for Summer 2023 but that is contingent on the Engineering Project being completed at the park. Since we are about 10 months away, it also gives us time to request additional funding for the swings to be added.
As for the playground design, here is the data of responses and votes.
We had a total of 118 responses to the George Petty Park Playground Survey:
Option A - 27 votes (22.88%)
Option B - 74 votes (62.71%) – Final design recommended, as it was the majority’s preferred (PLEASE SEE FINAL DESIGN BELOW)
Option C - 17 votes (14.41%)
Geoff Jervis, CEO, Preston Black, COO, Bobby Cano, VP Operations & Shannon Hunihan, CMO (Mint Eco Car Wash) – Presented their Traffic Improvement Plan and responded to questions – The proposed plan was well received. They will keep us apprised as they move through the process with the city.
Unfinished/On-going Business
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North on July 20th, September 21st & November 16th (6 pm)
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 6:55 p.m.
Next Meeting: December 13th @ 5:30 pm
We’re back at the THE FIRE STATION (#2) across from St. Juliana
HPSPNA Meeting Agenda – March 8th, 2022
• Welcome & Introductions
• Crime update – Seth Buxton
• Commissioner Christina Lambert
• Petty Park Playground Improvement - Rudolph Galindo & Michelle Terebinski (City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation)
o Meredith Quick & Jordan Rathlev HPSPNA representatives – At least 2 baby swings, sails to cover the equipment so it doesn’t get so hot, a little kids and big kids play area. The park in palm beach recreation center is a nice example.
• Washington Road Project Update – Suzanne Berglund, City of WPB Engineering Manager o DP Development, Contractor – Pat Borrico, Owner, Page Weeks, Project Manager o Valerin Group – Public outreach firm hired by DP to be the public contact for the project – Justina Hicklyn (new contact)
• HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 354 emails, 436 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved • Treasurer Update
o Current Balance: $20,855.89
o Monies Received: $1,233.32
o Fees: $54.73 (PayPal) $297.50 (Sunbiz) & $216.00 (Squarespace)
o Previous Balance: $20,190.80
▪ Reminder: 2022/2023 Dues - Suggested $100/year
▪ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
• Committee Reports Hey!
o Beautification – Heather Safrit
▪ Home of the Month
o Communications/Newsletter – Mae Ferguson
o Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
▪ 7 New Neighbors in 2022
▪ Spring Fling Neighborhood Meet & Greet – SAVE THE DATE – May 1st
o Street Captains
▪ Welcome & thank you to: Susan Stone & Mark Donnelly on Greymon Drive and Brooke Cade on Marlborough Rd/Pl & Alton Road!
• Unfinished/On-going Business
o Public Meetings
▪ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
▪ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
▪ City Commission – Every other Monday
▪ South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North on Wednesday, March 16th, at 6 p.m.
• New Business
o 2022 Board of Directors’ Election
Next HPSPNA ANNUAL Meeting: June 14th @ 5:30 p.m.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – January 11th, 2022
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on Tuesday January 11th at the South Olive Community Center. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 5:40 p.m.
In attendance were Officer Seth Buxton, Suzanne Berglund, Jennifer Laxner, Pat Borrico, Sam Heady, Butch Carlson, Paige Weeks and approximately 15 neighbors.
• Welcome & Introductions
• Crime update – Officer Seth Buxton
o Passed out See something; Say something flyer, Police Department South End Newsletter, Camera Registry & South End Police Chief’s Meeting – Next Meeting is January 19th. Attached.
• DP Development – Pat Borrico: Owner, Sam Heady: GM, Butch Carlson: Project Superintendent, Paige Weeks: Project Manager & Jennifer Laxner: Communication Specialist w/ The Valerin Group
o Washington Road Construction Update
▪ Delays & Mitigation - Challenged with Supplies, COVID and lack of workers. Managing the best they can.
▪ Realistic Time Frame – Once Greenwood intersection is open, the move from Greenwood to Petty Park will begin. Work in Petty Park has started. Temporary water main needs to be in place before the road work begins. Curbing on the east side of road will be removed and all irrigation systems will be capped prior to work. These will be recapped after work is complete. Please see weekly updates provided by Jennifer Laxner.
▪ Damage Claims – Notify/Email Jennifer Laxner FIRST and she will manage it through internal review – jennifer@valerin-group.com – Send email WITH documentation and pictures.
• HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 354 emails, 436 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
• Treasurer Update
o Current Balance: $20,190.80
o Monies Received: $313.28
o PayPal Fee: $2.78
o Previous Balance: $19,543.88
▪ Reminder: 2021/2022 Dues - Suggested $100/year
▪ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road - OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
• Committee Reports
o Social/Welcome
▪ Since our last meeting we’ve had 7 new homes sales (3 pending)
▪ Spring Fling – Stay tuned for details
o Street Captains & Directory
▪ Greymon, Avila and Marlborough Rd & PL and Alton Road in need of Street Captains (Contact Jennifer @ 612-840-3939 if interested)
o Code Enforcement – Ronnie Simpson/Jordan Rathlev
• Unfinished/On-going Business
o Public Meetings
▪ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month; Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month; City Commission – Every other Monday; South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – 2022 TBA
▪ South End Police Chief’s Meeting at the Cox Science Center STEM building located at 4801 Dreher Trail North on Wednesday, January 19th, at 6 p.m.
o March BOD elections – We need YOU! If you have interest in serving YOUR community. PLEASE step up and let us know. You must be a dues paying Member to serve on the board.
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:15 p.m.
Next Meeting: HPSPNA Annual Meeting: March 8th @ 5:30 p.m.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – October 12th, 2021
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on Tuesday October 12th at the South Olive Community Center. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 5:35 p.m.
In attendance were Commissioner Fox, Officer Seth Buxton and Suzanne Berglund, Angel Gardner, and approximately 20 neighbors.
Welcome & Introductions
Crime update – Officer Seth Buxton
Addressed reports of speeding in the South of Southern neighborhood and asked that neighbors be aware and report any reckless driving.
Police have started to monitor social media account of groups of teens/kids that have been antagonistic on bikes and are policing the situation.
After a neighborhood car theft, 2 men, part of a large organization, were tracked through the car GPS and arrested in Broward County. They seem to have been targeting cars with the keys inside. Knowing that car mirrors on certain cars turn inward when locked, they looked for car mirrors that were not tuned inward.
Neighbors have the ability to report crimes in realtime at intel@wpb.org, the City’s realtime crime reporting site.
Commission Christy Fox
City’s annual budget report: https://www.wpb.org/home/showpublisheddocument?id=2721
Simplified City Budget Dollars explained: https://www.wpb.org/government/finance/fy-2020-2021-your-dollars-explained
University of Florida possibly coming to WPB, in the area of Tamarind, near the Dryefoos School of Arts. The focus will be Masters’ in Science, Tech, Engineering.
Suzanne Berglund, Engineering Manager, City of West Palm Beach
4 Tidal Valves have been installed to-date. These are being monitored and as of now, no issues.
The next phase of the city is focusing on will be in the northern end of city, near Good Samaritan Hospital.
Monceaux pipes are being redesigned, more information to come.
Project is projected to be completed by end of next year.
No update on lighting.
Washington Road Project Update by DP Development - Pat Borrico (Owner), Butch Carlson (Project Superintendent)
Building road, restoration and building sidewalks poured in 2 weeks.
Washington, Edgewood to Greenwood - All underground installed, tested and completion of road beginning.
Drainagae on Greenwood is being worked on will be completed in 2 weeks
The project is experiencing setbacks with finding workers and materials due to Covid.
Next phase to begin in December.
Irrigation - Workers will be capping irrigation at sidewalks to preserve homeowners irrigations systems.
Please remember that rainfall affects the project.
Damage Claims – Notify/Email Jennifer FIRST and she will manage it through internal review – jennifer@valerin-group.com – Send email WITH documentation and pictures.
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
354 emails, 436 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update
Current Balance: $19,871.46
Monies Received: $327.58
Previous Balance: $19,543.88
Reminder: 2021/2022 Dues - Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Beautification/Signage – Heather Safrit
Home of the Month to be announced.
Street Captains & Directory
Greymon, Avila and Marlborough Rd & PL and Alton Road in need of Street Captains (Contact Jennifer @ 612-840-3939 if interested)
Code Enforcement – Ronnie Simpson/Jordan Rathlev
Unfinished/On-going Business
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month; Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month; City Commission – Every other Monday; South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – 2022 TBA
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – June 8th, 2021
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on Tuesday June 8h at the South Olive Community Center. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 5:35 p.m.
In attendance were Commissioner Fox, Officer Seth Buxton and Suzanne Berglund, Angel Gardner, Commissioner Lambert and approximately 18 neighbors.
Welcome & Introductions
Crime update – Officer Seth Buxton
Addressed reports of neighbors seeing kids/teens being antagonistic and asked that we continue to report these situations to the police.
There have been 41 incidences of cars in West Palm Beach as a whole, being broken into where firearms have been reported stolen. We are urged to please lock our vehicles and if you have a registered firearm in your vehicle, to bring the firearm inside at night time.
If you have questions regarding specific codes go to Municode.com and type in and search WPB.
Commissioner Christy Fox & Cristina Lambert
8111 S Dixie – Deadline for proposals has been moved to July 8th – Because the property is city owned, a City Board has been created to review proposals
West Palm Golf Park - Commissioner Lambert $43million had been raised at the time of the June 8th meeting.
The City of West Palm Beach will be benefiting from the American Rescue Plan with $25 million o reimburse costs of COVID - This money can be spent on infrastructure needs, along with other needs.
The topic of artificial turf was discussed because of the recent code violation citations and code violation fines given to property owners with artificial turf in their front lawn - Commissioner Fox reported that this is being addressed at a Commission level and is working to put together a workshop to discuss and understand the topic. She asked that if you have been cited for this code violation to the contact the city to discuss, write a letter to other Commissioners and the Mayor in order to bring the topic to attention because they vote on the subject.
Commissioner Lambert reported that the 7/11 on Southern and Washington will be opening soon.
Addressed a process for getting info regarding things like roken sidewalks, hedges needing to be trimmed, pot holes, street sweeping, etc., to the city.
Discussed street captains collecting this info and getting the info to a point person, who will then connect with the City. Ronnie Simpson volunteered to be point person.
Washington Road Construction Update – Suzanne Berglund, Project Manager, City of West Palm Beach & DP Development & Angel Gardner, Community Outreach Manager, Valerin
Phase 1 of the project will wrap up in Late July
Phase 2 of the project - August - December
Phase 3 of the project - December until Summer 2022
Neighbors discussed issues with sprinkler lines being busted and the result of personal costs incurred.
Suzanne will get back to us regarding the process of recouping these type of costs for residents.
Homes on Washington Road should have irrigation lines going toward the sidewalks capped before Phase 2 begins - Homeowners need to speak with project workers to get this completed - Code enforcement should know that the grass beyond the sidewalk and street will die and not to cite/fine for code violations.
An update regarding the status of the Belvedere Gateway - City is planning to hire new contractor and a new landscape architect is being addressed by the City.
Adding bricks to the speed bumps that will mirror speed bumps in El Cid were mentioned - Suzanne will get back to us on this.
The playground equipment will be replaced at Petty Park.
No update on lighting
Map of All approved projects currently. This lists everything from planning through construction and some that have been completed. Click on the tabs on top to change categories
https://wpbgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=1e0a5397293845c1b6adb5011747e683
Important links:
City’s annual budget report: https://www.wpb.org/home/showpublisheddocument?id=2721
Simplified City Budget Dollars explained: https://www.wpb.org/government/finance/fy-2020-2021-your-dollars-explained
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
376 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update
Current Balance: $19,936.21
Debit/Bills Paid: $85.26 (PayPal fees), $31.16 (GoDaddy Renewal), $68 (Minuteman), $120.42 (minuteman & Uline)
Monies Received: $7,050.00
Previous Balance: $13,191.05
Reminder: 2021/2022 Dues - Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135
Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Beautification/Signage – Heather Safrit
Home of the Month – 3101 Washington Road
Greymon, Avila and Marlborough Rd & PL and Alton Road in need of Street Captains (Contact Jennifer @ 612-840-3939 if interested)
2021 Directory is available - Please reach out if you would like a Directory
Unfinished/On-going Business
Neighborhood party is moving due to Washington Road Project - Possible location may be Westminster Park.
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – TBA
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:30 p.m.
Next HPSPNA General Meeting: October 12th @ 5:30 p.m.
HPSPNA Annual Meeting Minutes – March 9th, 2021
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on Tuesday March 9th at the South Olive Community Center and via Zoom.
The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 5:35 p.m.
In attendance were Commissioner Fox, Officer Seth Buxton and Suzanne Berglund, Angel Gardner,
Commissioner Lambert and 20 neighbors. We also had approximately 10 attendees via Zoom.
Welcome & Introductions
Crime update – Officer Seth Buxton (Attached documents were provided). Thus far in 2021 we have 13 new police officers + 3 more to be installed this week. Real Time Crime update to be provided at upcoming meeting (License plate readers (currently near Cholo Soy, CVS across from Havana’s & City entrances), FUSUS).
If you have questions regarding specific codes go to Municode.com and type in and search WPB.
Officer Buxton sent subsequent notes to Kevin Volbrecht regarding parking challenges (Traffic engineering) on Monroe/Dixie & Greenwood/Dixie – Suggested flexible traffic poles to stop parking so close to corners blocking view entering Dixie. The whole corridor suffers from the dangerous trend.
Commissioner Christy Fox & Cristina Lambert
8111 S Dixie – 9 proposals being reviews – Update will be provided late April
West Palm Golf Park - Commissioner Lambert provided a well-received and exciting update (par 3 – 9-hole and par 71 – 18-hole courses; expected completion Nov. 2022).
Commissioner Lambert also introduced the attendees to a new way to search the WPB.Org website with a tab titled I WANT TO....You’ll see the tab when you access the site.
Washington Road Construction Update – Suzanne Berglund, Project Manager, City of West Palm Beach & DP Development & Angel Gardner, Community Outreach Manager, Valerin
Attached worksheet provided with updated project focus and dates
Addressed Tidal Valve Project – 4 valves are being reviewed (3 installed between Southern and Monroe and 1 just north of Monroe) prior to the installation of 30 additional valves. Attached is the presentation delivered to the City Commission on Tidal Valves in 2020).
We will have Tidal Valves (2 large valves) placed in Petty Park and Greenwood/Flagler as part of the Washington Project
Monroe/Flagler drainage issue – There was not a valve installed at Monroe & Flagler yet, that is a much larger pipe and they wanted to install the smaller valves first.
Suzanne will get back to us regarding the challenges and timing of the Belvedere Gateway.
Map of All approved projects currently. This lists everything from planning through construction and some that have been completed. Click on the tabs on top to change categories. https://wpbgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=1e0a5397293845c1b6adb5011747e683
The Washington Road project is one of the largest dollar projects currently going on in the City now and which highlights the significant investment being made in the neighborhood. The highest dollar projects currently funded and going on in the City now are:
Tamarind from Banyan to Palm Beach Lakes, $22 million, CRA Project (some utility funding)
Banyan Streetscape, $16.1 million, CRA Project
Currie Park, $8.4 million, Parks Bond
Police/Fire Training Facility, $7.1 million, 1% Sales tax
Washington Road, $6 million, Public Utilities Bond
Left out are Parker Avenue, Broadway Avenue, and South Dixie, as they are study/planning, Grants, FDOT, etc. and not sure what will happen with them.
City’s annual budget report: https://www.wpb.org/home/showpublisheddocument?id=2721
Simplified City Budget Dollars explained: https://www.wpb.org/government/finance/fy-2020-2021-your-dollars-explained
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
376 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update
Current Balance: $19,936.21
Debit/Bills Paid: $85.26 (PayPal fees), $31.16 (GoDaddy Renewal), $68 (Minuteman), $120.42 (minuteman & Uline)
Monies Received: $7,050.00
Previous Balance: $13,191.05
Reminder: 2021/2022 Dues - Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Beautification/Signage – Heather Safrit
Home of the Month – Susan & David Curry (216 Monceaux Road)
What can we do about the lack of/destroyed curbing on Argyle?
Street Captains & Directory
Greymon, Avila and Marlborough Rd & PL and Alton Road in need of Street Captains (Contact Jennifer @ 612-840-3939 if interested)
~8 Ads = Self-Funded; Two Directory Update Flyers provided throughout neighborhood (March 19th last day for directory updates)
2021 Directory will be available April 2021
Unfinished/On-going Business
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – TBA
New Business
2021 Board of Directors Election took place. Following is your 2021/2022 Board of Directors: Sean Heyniger (President), Mae Ferguson (VP and Treasurer), Jennifer Jackson (Secretary), Lisa Wilkinson, Heather Safrit, Mitch Mitchell, Meredith Quick, Jordan Rathlev & Ronnie Simpson
Thank you & recognition of Kelly Holmes for her 3 years of dedication to the HPSPNA BOD and commitment to continue serving us with the website and email updates – So grateful!
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:00 p.m.
Next HPSPNA General Meeting: June 8th @ 5:30 p.m.
HPSPNA BOD Meeting Minutes – January 26 th , 2021
The HPSPNA BOD Meeting was held on Tuesday January 26 th via Zoom. The meeting was opened in due form by the VP, Kelly Holmes at 6 p.m.
In attendance were Commissioner Fox, Officer Seth Buxton, Angel Gardner, Jennifer Laxner, Kelly Holmes, Lisa Wilkinson, Heather Safrit and Jennifer Jackson.
Welcome & Introductions
Commissioner Christy Fox
Monceaux parking signs - Any other enforcement issues please bring to Commissioner Fox’s attention
S. Olive traffic calming - Work begins 1/27/21 – Finished by end of March – If there are issues please contact Commissioner Fox
Current Tidal Valves being evaluated – Balance of valves and timing will be provided in the next couple weeks
8111 S Dixie out for bids (Received by February 18 th )
Washington Road Construction Questions - Angel Gardner attending to answer any questions. Please have Washington Road neighbors turn in Right of Entry Forms!
Crime update – Seth Buxton
Received grant for 30 more officers; 10 were sworn in today
Register your security cameras with the police https://wpb.registry.cam
The best thing people can do is report any suspicious activity by calling the non-emergency Police number @ 561-822-1900. Of course, if it is an emergency, dial 911
Sober Home Task Force Contact:
Detective David Kerschner, Office: 561-355-7260, Cell: 561-225-5122, Email: dkerschner@wpb.org
Homeless Outreach Officer
Officer Angel Vargas, Office: 561-822-1900, Cell: 561-722-2384, Email: avargas@wpb.org
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
338 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
Current Balance: $13,191.05
Debit/Bills Paid: $23.48 (PayPal fees)
Monies Received: $1,016.66
Previous Balance: $12,197.97
Reminder: 2020/2021 Dues - Suggested $100/year. Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes
Home of the Month – Heather Safrit
New Tab & Guidelines posted on HPSPNA Website
Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
Springtime Party in the Park (Date TBD)
Street Captains & Directory
Greymon, Greenwood & Avila in need of Street Captains
2021 Directory (Approx. Cost $6/Directory); We ordered 350 in 2019.
Ad Opportunity Letter & Directory Update Flyers to be distributed by February 5 th
Street Captains notified about updating contact information by February 1 st
Unfinished/On-going Business
March BOD elections
Nomination suggestions for BOD?
Kelly committed to leading the website effort
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – TBA
Carefree Theatre – On hold
Washington Road Project Update
Homeowners received Two Notices of Construction (Also included in the HPSPNA Email update 1/22/21)
Responses (In italics below) from Suzanne Berglund, City of WPB Engineering Manager Re: Adjacent street challenges. Vincent Road: No curbs, flooding, and road needs to be resurfaced; Argyle: Flooding/Standing water – Numerous emails and photos have been submitted to the City without recourse; Westminster: Standing water - My response to Vincent, Argyle, and Westminster standing water/flooding is that other than regrading swale areas in the right of way for water to collect in we have really limited options to install an underground stormwater drainage system to collect the water ponding in those areas. The stormwater system on Washington Road needs to be installed first for the City to have somewhere for the water to go. The Washington Road project will not be completed until summer of next year. Numerous homes in the area are having challenges with back-ups in their homes believed to be caused by the inadequate systems. What recourse is available? If homes in the area are having issues with back- ups that are believed to be caused by the City’s system, the homeowner should call the City’s hotline at 822-2222 to report the issue. The complaint will be logged, and appropriate action would be taken at that time.
New Business
Commercial Neighbor Initiative – Heather Safrit: Celis Produce Challenge – Officer Buxton provided Heather with cell number to have a conversation off-line to address this situation. Watch commander handles issues that neighbors feel are not handled appropriately – These calls are recorded and documented: Call 822-1900 (Always ask for the ECO Emergency Contact Operator).
Code enforcement handled by WPB Police.
The meeting was closed in due form by Jennifer Jackson at 7:15 p.m.
Next HPSPNA ANNUAL Meeting: March 9 th @ 5:30 p.m.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – December 8 th , 2020
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on Tuesday December 8 th at the South Olive Community Center and via Zoom. The
meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 5:35 p.m.
In attendance were Commissioner Fox, Officer Seth Buxton and Suzanne Berglund, Angel Gardner, Paige weeks,
Anne Capelli, Pat Borrico and 22 neighbors. We also had approximately 20 neighbors via Zoom.
Welcome & Introductions
Commissioner Christy Fox
Monceaux Parking will have no parking signs installed; S. Olive Traffic Calming is under way;
8111 S Dixie Hwy Development opportunities/suggestions should be forwarded to Commissioner Fox;
Tidal Valves detail and installation timing will be provided once completed.
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
338 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
Current Balance: $12,197.87
Debit/Bills Paid: $144.45 (Kauffs Signs), $179 (Minute Mann Door Hangers), $6.94 (PayPal Fee)
Monies Received: $208.33
Previous Balance: $12,319.93
Reminder: 2020/2021 Dues - Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes
Home of the Month – Heather Safrit – Signs have been designed and our first home will be announced next month.
Communications/Newsletter – THANK YOU Kelly for keeping this alive!!!
Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
Approx. 34 New Home-Owners in 2020
Events in 2021 – Springtime Party in the Park (Date TBD)
Street Captains & Directory
Greymon and Greenwood in need of Street Captains
2021 Directory
Data collection and Advertising opportunities beginning in January
Unfinished/On-going Business
HPSPNA Meeting Street Signage updated and increased presence
Greenwood trash bin will be replaced next week. Pouring concrete slab this week.
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – TBA
Carefree Theatre - City Commission for approval on December 28 th . To learn more about the project, please visit www.thecarefreetheatre.com. Ann Marie Sorrell, MBA, President & CEO - The Mosaic Group; P. 561.651.9565 C. 561.531.4046
Washington Road Project Update – Suzanne Berglund, City of WPB Engineering Manager
Mock Roos, Engineer – Anne Capelli
DP Development, Contractor – Pat Borrico, Owner, Sam Heady, General Manager, Page Weeks,
Project Manager – This group provided successful services on Sunset in the past.
Valerin Group – Angel Gardner - Public outreach firm hired by DP to be the public contact for the project – Angel was also the contact for the Southern Bridge outreach efforts. We will begin receiving updates through our HPSPNA Email updates. If you are not yet on this e-list, PLEASE sign up via the HPSPNA website. Talk to your neighbors and make sure they are.
Suzanne led the discussion and introductions of the Washington Road Team. We will be receiving regular updates via the Valerin Group/Angel Gardner in the next few weeks. ALL homes on Washington Road will be reached out to in the next couple weeks. This will include timing and specific work (along with areas impacted) being accomplished.
The questions posed were mainly around the flooding on Vincent, Westminster and Argyle – Specifically, will the Washington Road work help surrounding areas? It may – There are no guarantees. We will work with Suzanne to ensure the best path moving forward in rectifying the adjacent street challenges.
Vincent Road: No curbs, flooding, and road needs to be resurfaced
Argyle: Flooding/Standing water – Numerous emails and photos have been submitted to the City without recourse
Westminster: Standing water
Numerous homes in the area are having challenges with back-ups in their homes believed to be caused by the inadequate systems. What recourse is available?
Crime update – Seth Buxton
Coffee with a Cop – December 11 th 8-11 a.m. Salento’s Coffee shop. The owners of Salento Coffee Shop will be giving away a free cup of coffee in exchange for an unwrapped new toy. All toys collected will be donated to underprivileged children in our community. We hope to see you there!
The City is looking for COP Volunteers to train for Citizen Neighborhood Patrols (vmoore@wpb.org)
If you have security cameras you can register them with the police https://wpb.registry.cam
In the strongest terms, the best thing people can do is report any suspicious activity by calling the non-emergency Police number @ 561-822-1900. Of course, if it is an emergency, dial 911
Officer Buxton will be providing us the names and contacts for concerns regarding Sober Homes and the Homeless. In addition, he let us know that Code Enforcement will soon be under the direction of the police (He will be providing us the contact information for this as well).
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:30 p.m.
Next HPSPNA ANNUAL Meeting: March 9 th @ 5:30 p.m.
HPSPNA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – November 17th, 2020
HPSPNA Board of Directors Meeting
The HPSPNA Board of Directors Meeting was held on Tuesday November 17th via Zoom.
The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 4:00 p.m. In attendance were Sean Heyniger, Kelly Homes, Jennifer Jackson, Heather Safrit, Lisa Wilkinson & Mitch Mitchell. Commissioner Fox, Officer Seth Buxton and Suzanne Berglund were not able attend but provided updates via phone, text and email.
• Welcome
• Crime update – Link to the South of Okeechobee Neighborhoods Public Safety Meeting on 10/17. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/p3fqsELCnlJNfLu3UpuUTuArrNO6QD6eo2kuvP5rvTi5_EC_rMx2aqXPzc3SVFvQ.jiX7EtNpGjI93STW?startTime=1602939256000 (the meeting starts around 45 seconds into the video.) The WPB Police are working hard to prevent, reduce, and eliminate crime impacting our community – and with our input at meetings like this, they can hear directly from you about our priorities and concerns. Thank you to everyone who participated or has reached out to share ideas. We will continue to have opportunities like this.
Following are other ways you can help keep our neighborhoods safe:
o Don't forget to lock your car doors, sheds, bicycles, close and lock any gates, etc. Many crimes tend to be "crimes of opportunity"
o If you are away on a trip you can request a patrol of your property - The Police drive by and walk your yard
o The WPB PD will do a crime safety assessment on your local business location to help
deter crime
o The City is looking for COP Volunteers to train for Citizen neighborhood patrols vmoore@wpb.org
o If you have security cameras you can register them with the Police https://wpb.registry.cam
o In the strongest terms, the best thing people can do is report any suspicious activity by calling the non-emergency Police number (561)822-1900
o Of course, if it is an emergency dial 911
• Commissioner Christy Fox
o South Dixie Highway Improvement Project (Road Diet) – This project has been canceled. It remains on the City website because it is still on the Transportation Improvement Plan for FDOT. They have a five-year plan that ends in 2023. Theoretically, it could come back before 2023 because it is in their budget, but FDOT sent the city a letter months ago saying they were cancelling it.
o Lighting project (Washington) – Hopeful we can make progress here. JJ meeting with Kevin & Suzanne prior to Dec 8th meeting.
o Washington Road Project – Still on track to commence early January
o Monceaux Parking Challenges – Heather working with Jennifer Ferriol to finalize details and start date. Challenge will be enforcement (Jose Tagle will be providing us with the appropriate number to call).
o Belvedere Gateway - Should go to commission for Face of the City the first meeting in January.
o 8111 S Dixie Hwy Development – Commissioner Fox appointed Eddie Schmidt as the District 3 representative to sit on this committee and review the proposals for what might be successful in that location. He owns Table 26 and lives in the Southern end of her district (He will offer a unique perspective). They have not yet put the bid out.
o South Olive Traffic Calming – Work has started this week.
o Tidal Valves - The city will be installing the first tidal valve after Thanksgiving to help with the King Tides and flooding. There are approximately 30 locations that they will work on through the end of 2021. Plan to provide this to the HPSPNA at the Dec. 8th
Meeting.
• HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 332 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
• Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Current Balance: $12,319.93
o Debit/Bills Paid: $12 (Bank Fee)
o Monies Received: $1,456.33
o Previous Balance: $10,875.60
o Reminder: 2020/2021 Dues
▪ Suggested $100/year
▪ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
• Committee Reports
o Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes
HPSPNA Improvement Opportunities (waiting on approval/insight - MANY emails have been exchanged with the City and Parks Department to coordinate our $7,500 gift to improve the neighborhood – We have not been able to have a meeting yet (Zoom or in person) and are struggling to get anything done.
▪ Suggestions from the neighborhood include:
- add trees to parks
- add benches in prospect park so you can sit and look at the fountain
- add decorative trash cans to Flagler like in El Cid so fishing and pet garbage is not thrown in landscape piles or left on the sidewalk.
- community planting in petty park
- repaint faded speed humps
- add awning shade over the playground at petty park
- add a water fountain at petty park
- parks signage
- determine if/how we can spruce up deteriorated speed bumps throughout
HPSPNA – Painting party.
o Communications/Newsletter – THANK YOU Kelly for keeping this alive!!!
o Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson (** Received Directory)
Home Sales/Owners Since our last meeting
▪ 112 Monroe Drive
▪ 210 Edgewood Drive
▪ 301 Edgewood Drive - Amanda McCarthy
▪ 136 Edgewood Drive
▪ 319 Edgewood Drive - Tara and Alex De Bie
▪ 321 Monceaux Road - Jessica & Lewis McKinney
▪ 322 Monceaux Road – Liz and Bill Glass
▪ 170 Greenwood Drive - Kristen Ray
▪ 3209 Washington Road - Kelly & Jacob Tabor
▪ 306 Marlborough Place
▪ 200 Avila Road - James Ricotta
• Unfinished/On-going Business
o What’s Happening
▪ New Light in front of Petty Park
▪ Water Fountain coming to Petty Park
▪ New Play equipment coming to Petty Park
o HPSPNA Meeting Signage – Ready to print when we are ready to meet and will be place on Greenwood, Royal Palm and Monceaux Roads. Kelly to have 6 signs made for the December 8th Meeting.
o Fishing on Flagler between Greenwood south to Monroe – How to enforce anti-littering. Officer Buxton and Mitch will suggest locations for additional/respectful trash receptacles. Mitch to provide specific cross streets to Kelly. Kelly will write to parks. Greenwood trash bin has been removed.
o Public Meetings
▪ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
▪ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
▪ City Commission – Every other Monday
▪ South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – Sent note to Commissioner Fox requesting dates.
o Carefree Theatre – Mosaic submitted their revised application to the City for approval. It will go before the planning and zoning board on November 17th at 6 pm at the City or via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96541735539. Webinar ID: 965 4173 5539. It is scheduled to go before the City Commission for approval on December 28th or shortly thereafter. To learn more about the project, concessions we have made since our community meetings, please visit www.thecarefreetheatre.com. Ann Marie Sorrell, MBA, President & CEO - The Mosaic Group; P. 561.651.9565 C. 561.531.4046
o Move to QUARTERLY versus monthly HPSPNA Meetings
▪ December 8th, 2020 & March 9th (BOD Elections)
▪ Neighbors can submit concerns via email or call. Updates will be sent monthly UNLESS there is critical information to share.
o Door hangers with Washington Project information/Dues/REGISTER FOR EMAIL UPDATES – Will distribute in Late Nov./December – Get ready Street Captains.
o We will initiate renewing the 2021 Directory and add additional advertisers from the local area.
o Kelly has connected with Jose Tagle on the sink-hole challenges on Westminster/Vincent; Diana Sanderson met with the city and provided a detail analysis of all the potholes, dangerous sidewalks etc.
• New Business
o Home of the Month – Heather, Mitch, Lisa to develop initiative and begin recognition at the December 8th meeting (Kelly to make Sign).
o Luminairies – Lisa to ask El Cid – Dec. light up!!!
o Suzanne Berglund and “Washington Project Team” will be at the Dec. 8th meeting to provide an update on the Washington Project
The meeting was closed in due form by the Jennifer Jackson at 5:00 p.m.
Next HPSPNA General Meeting: December 8th @ 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
South Olive Community Center (We will be socially distanced) or Via Zoom
HPSPNA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – August 11th , 2020
HPSPNA Board of Directors Meeting
The HPSPNA Board of Directors Meeting was held on Tuesday August 11th via Zoom.
The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 6:00 p.m.
In attendance were Sean Heyniger, Kelly Homes, Jennifer Jackson, Heather Safrit, Lisa Wilkinson, Mitch Mitchell, Commissioner Fox and Officer Seth Buxton. Suzanne Berglund was not able attend but provided an update via email.
Welcome & Introductions
Officer Buxton – Crime Update. Not much to report here as crime has been down. PLEASE lock your car doors AND DO NOT leave fobs, garage door openers or keys in your cars.
Please sign up for Ring Neighbor so you can provide much needed video IF AND WHEN crimes are committed. The videos have been extremely successful in identifying/accessing perps.
Agreed to alert the neighborhood as far in advance as possible when protest are scheduled.
Commissioner Christy Fox
South Dixie Highway Improvement Project (Road Diet). On hold for now. Confirming that the WPB Website is up-to-date.
Lighting projects – CPI’s. Jennifer will be meeting with Commissioner Fox re: Capital Improvement Projects
Lighting - #8, 12, 19 & 24 (~$4.4 MM) – Kevin Volbrecht – How do we ensure progress in “black- out” areas
Suzanne Berglund – Washington Project is moving forward.
Project to commence Q4 starting at the park
Round-about is not happening; Raised tables will be placed at the Monceaux intersection.
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
310 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
Current Balance: $ 11,400.37
Reminder: 2020 Dues
Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes ▪ Determine if/how we can spruce up deteriorated speed bumps throughout HPSPNA – Painting party.
Communications/Newsletter
Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson (** Received Directory) New Home Owners in 2020
Alan Bias - 3210 S Olive Avenue
Anita Watkins - 317 Buckingham Road
Thomas Daniel Crim - 308 Monroe Drive
Morgan Naylor & Seth Teigen - 325 Albemarle Road
**Stephanie & Andrew Filauro - 3015 S Olive Avenue
**Francisco J Gonzalez - 220 Almeria Road
**Meredith & Claiborne Gregory - 3025 Vincent Road
Marjorie & Christopher Marino - 321 Greymon Drive
Thad Collum - 122 Roosevelt Place
**Olwen Weatherhead - 228 Monceaux Road
Courtney E Palacios - 319 Edgewood Drive
Kevin Brown - 317 Marlborough Road
Brandon S Roberts - 328 Westminster Road
Ann & Geary III Stonesifer - 215 Westminster Road
Eileen Cornacchia - 225 Greenwood Drive
HSH I Trust - 214 Monroe
Laura & Jordan Rathlev – 217 Greenwood
Tucker Halpern & Sophie Weld Hawley - 205 Monroe
Unfinished/On-going Business
HPSPNA Meeting Signage – Ready to print when we are ready to meet and will be place on Greenwood, Royal Palm and Monceaux Roads.
S. Olive Traffic Calming Project – Zoom Meeting, August 18th @ 6 p.m. – Email from the City: The City of West Palm Beach is working on improving the safety and the infrastructure of our roadways and to continue to provide quality services our residents have come to expect. To achieve that vision, we will undertake a road maintenance project in S. Olive Ave from Southern Blvd to Okeechobee Blvd. The project involves upgrading the existing bike lanes, installing traffic calming measures, installing pedestrian crosswalks and upgrading the curb ramps to be compliant with the American with Disabilities ADA). Notes from El Cid: There will be 5 new speed bumps added to the current 3 speed bumps on Olive; a total of 8 speed bumps from Flamingo to Dyer accompanied by multiple signs throughout that stretch. Speed Bumps from North to South: Falmingo to Barcelona (existing), Barcelona to Cordova (new), Cordova to Granada (new), Granada to Valencia (existing), Valencia to Sunset (new), Sunset to Pershing (existing), Belmonte to Almeria – (new), Almeria to Dyer – (new) Additionally, if you will be traveling north on Olive to Okeechobee or south to Southern, you will traverse a speed bump every 411 feet, highlighted by 125 signs total. The City’s intent is to slow traffic on Olive to reduce accidents and ease of ingress and egress from residents’ driveways that directly access Olive. However, the City Project Manager was unaware of any traffic study examining the potential impact on the east-west streets through our neighborhood caused by drivers wishing to avoid the speed bumps and frequent congestion on Dixie and Flagler. They anticipate drivers will leave Olive to go to Dixie (through the neighborhood blocks between Olive and Dixie) or travel east to Flagler (through the neighborhood blocks between Olive and Flagler). Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99942447982?pwd=c1J1YU1JNkU1cEJtYWxvblRmejJjUT09 Meeting ID: 999 4244 7982 Passcode: 287865 One tap mobile 8778535257,,99942447982# US Toll-free 8884754499,,99942447982# US Toll-free Dial by your location 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 999 4244 7982
Street Calming Workshop – Commissioner Fox will let us know when this will occur. o Monceaux Parking Challenges & known width safety violations – Still no clarity around WHY this is not being addressed. The City is aware of the code violations. Commissioner Fox will see how to get this moving. At lease to have parking on specific sides of the street by days.
WPB 125 Year City Celebration Calendar of Events
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – Aug. 26th? October 26th? (Commissioner Fox to let us know when these meetings will occur)
• Miscellaneous
Primary Elections are Tuesday, August 18th – Please Vote!
The National Hurricane Center, located on the campus of Florida International University in Miami, offers an informative website with nationwide storm advisories and tracking: http://hurricanes.gov/. o For Palm Beach County updates on evacuation and shelters, please visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Hurricane.aspx.
New Business
Move to QUARTERLY versus monthly HPSPNA Meetings
Neighbors can submit concerns via email or call. Updates will be sent monthly UNLESS there is critical information to share.
Fishing on Flagler between Greenwood south to Monroe – How to enforce anti-littering. Officer Buxton and Mitch will suggest locations for additional/respectful trash receptacles.
Door hangers with Washington Project information/Dues/REGISTER FOR EMAIL UPDATES – Will distribute in September/October.
We will initiate renewing the 2021 Directory in the fall and add additional advertisers from the local area.
Kelly to connect with Jose Tagle on the sink-hole challenges on Westminster/Vincent.
Solicit suggestions from neighbors on how to invest our funds.
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:00 p.m.
Next HPSPNA BOD Meeting (tentative): September 22nd via Zoom @ 6:00 P.M. Next HPSPNA General Meeting (Tentative): October 13th @ 6:30 P.M. – Location TBD
HPSPNA Annual Meeting Minutes – March 10 th , 2020
HPSPNA Annual Meeting
The HPSPNA Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday March 10 th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie.
The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 20 neighbors and Officer Buxton were in attendance.
Welcome & Introductions
Officer Buxton – Smart Water Packets and the RING Neighbors App leaflet were both distributed & a crime update was provided, specifically regarding Huy Bich.
Following are the subsequent updates provided by Officer Buxton: Huy Bich Tran’s first appearance was March 13 th at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Preusz spoke with the State Attorney’s Office prior to the hearing to pass along the community’s concerns. Residents were welcome to attend. In some instances, the judge allows the public to speak, although that opportunity is case by case and not guaranteed. We will keep the public informed as to the outcome of the hearing. Sergeant Preusz and I attended Tran’s first appearance. The judge set a $25,000 bond and no contact with the victim. The case may be transferred to the mental health court. Tran is indigent and will most likely not post the bond amount. We will stay in touch with the State Attorney’s Office and keep the public informed.
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
320 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
Current Balance: $10,857.60
Debit/Bills Paid: $31.16 – go daddy renewal, $121.65 – annual report, $13.34 – PayPal fees
Monies Received: $1,508.33
Reminder: 2020 Dues
Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes
The new signs have been installed!
Signage in front of 3200 replaced
Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
Party in the Park March 1 st was attended by approximately 50 neighbors, families and children. A terrific SUCCESS with lots of fun and delicious food.
New Neighbors Address Daniel Thomas Crim 308 Monroe Drive 205 Monroe Drive
Unfinished/On-going Business
Street Calming Workshop – Will be held in late March after the elections
Monceaux Parking – Mosaic is beginning process to communicate with local merchants in March following the elections
Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – 4/29/20
New Business
WPB 125 Year City Celebration @ The WPB Science Bldg – April 19 th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WPB Municipal Golf Course Meeting (SENA) – Rhonda Grammar email update was read
2020 Board of Directors Elections took place.
Following is your 2020/2021 Board of Directors: Sean Heyniger (President), Kelly Holmes (VP and Treasurer), Jennifer Jackson (Secretary), Lisa Wilkinson, Heather Safrit, Mitch Mitchell
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:30 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: April 14 th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting & Monceaux Bike Marking Meeting Minutes – February 11 th , 2020
Monceaux Bike Tattoos and Signage Presentation
The Monceaux Bike Marking meeting was held on Tuesday February 11 th , 2020 at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened by the President, Sean Heniger at 5:30 p.m. and concluded at 6:25 p.m. Approximately 16 HPSPNA Neighbors (9 Monceaux homeowners), Officer Buxton, Jose Tagle, Kevin Volbrecht were in attendance.
Welcome, Introductions & Ground rules
Speakers
Kevin Volbrecht: Director of Engineering Services Department
Questions/comments addressed:
Why was Monceaux chosen as the street to execute the bike tattoos – Monceaux was chosen based on the Master Bike Plan – Specifically due to the E/W & W/E accessibility.
Residents thought the signs were a mistake – This was miscommunicated. The signs are required. The original signs under the bags were for traffic calming and were removed until further studies and decision were to be made. o Residents commented that they feel like they are being picked on because they were vocal about the roundabout – These were decisions that were made well in advance of the Monceaux roundabout.
What are the future plans for connecting the current bike tattoos – The Master Bike plan was shown. Link will be provided to include on our website. Rhonda Grammar suggested that consideration be provided based on the markings AND signage to the size of the smaller, tighter & historic Monceaux roadway. Kevin made zero promises to ensure anything would change. We sent a follow up email to Kevin reinforcing that we would appreciate his support on whatever actions could be taken (Smaller signage, smaller markings, markings that are fewer in nature - Perhaps a few could be removed?).
HPSPNA Meeting
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday February 11 th , 2020 at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heniger at 6:30 p.m. Approximately 27 neighbors, Officer Buxton, Jose Tagle & Ben Mandell were in attendance.
Welcome & Introductions
Officer Buxton – 85% of car break-ins occur with doors UNLOCKED. Lock your doors and keep valuable hidden. Request was made for more Smart Water signs. He will be sending list of current locations. Smart Water will be available at the next HPSPNA meeting.
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
320 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes o Current Balance: $9,515.42 o Debit/Bills Paid: $2,638.77 (Balance due for signs) $242.25 (printed flyers) $54.40 (PayPal fees) o Monies Received: $2,700.00 o Balance as of January 13 th : $9,750.54 o Reminder: 2020 Dues
Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
2020 Dues Campaign/Flyer
Thank you, Street Captains!
2020/2021 Revised Directory
Updated Directory (Free to Regular & $10 to Associate/Merchant Members)
Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes
The new signs have been installed!
Signage in front of 3200 will be replaced by 2/14 (directional sign hit by car over the summer)
Communications/Newsletter
Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
Party in the Park is Official – March 1 st 3 – 5pm
New Neighbors Address HSH I Trust 214 Monroe
Guests/Speakers
Ben Mandell, Principal: Tricera Capital – The Press, WPB Ben provided an overview or The Press project, former Palm Beach Post site – 2751 South Dixie Highway: Following are talking points provided by Ben subsequent to the HPSPNA Meeting. The addition of a high-end grocer, fitness facility, and Starbuck’s adds great value and convenience to our neighborhood, saving all of us longer trips across the City.
The proposed uses complement and enhance the neighborhood and are uses that the neighborhood desires.
The developer is adaptively re-using the site in a thoughtful, low rise manner without adding additional intensity to the site.
The developer is not utilizing all of the height, density and intensity that could be placed on the property. The neighborhood appreciates this. Most developers would have proposed to tear everything down and build new high rises. That would be very bad for the neighborhood and the environment.
Combined with the new development at Prospect Place, the proposed development makes this segment of Dixie Highway active, pedestrian oriented, and neighborhood serving. These are significant upgrades to South Dixie Highway.
We love the design, proposed public art, and “coolness” factor that the developer is proposing.
We appreciate that the developer is paying homage to the site’s history as a newspaper press. If you are inclined to speak in favor of our project at a public hearing (2.18.2020 & 4.6.2020) or write a letter in advance (would go along way!). My zoning attorney advised, that having each note personalized, will provide a lot of weight. Thank you very much for all of the help! Please send support letters here Mayor and City Commissioners City of West Palm Beach 401 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Rikki (and Son Ben) Bagatell delivered a lively presentation on behalf of Commissioner Christina Lambert. Signs were made available.
Jose Tagle: Office of the Mayor and Community Engagement provided the updated Organization Chart, and Office of Community Engagement Directory.
Unfinished/On-going Business
Street Calming, Parking and Monceaux Roundabout Workshops – Will be held in late March after the elections – Dates & Times to be announced. o Monceaux Parking – Mosaic is beginning process to communicate with local merchants in March following the elections
Proposed Southern Blvd project to move 7-11 from its current location to the NW corner of Olive Ave and Southern Blvd – Approved o Public Meetings
First Mayor’s Meeting with the Neighborhoods (February 8 th )
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – February 26 th
New Business o Reminder: 2020 Board of Directors – Elections March 10 th
WPB 125 Year City Celebration – April 19 th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. o Take a poll about WPB Municipal Golf Course – link will be included Friday
http://polco.us/surveys/10ecf49e-4fdd-4db6-add4-5265295c228f?iid=542fe52e-54b4-4f03- 81f1-667cd3bee85b
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:35 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: March 10 th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – January 14 th , 2020
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday January 14 th , 2020 at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heniger and led by Vice-President, Kelly Holmes at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 32 neighbors, Officer Buxton, Sargeant Preusz, Commissioner Lambert, Christy Fox, Paula Ryan, Tabb Ormsby, WGI were in attendance.
Welcome & Introductions
Officer Buxton & Sargeant Preusz provided a crime update and took concerns from neighbors – Specifically, speeding on Washington/Flagler corridor, abandoned home on Marlborough and lack of lighting in Petty Park. Requests were made to add police/vehicles in the hood (They have already placed a vehicle on Royal Palm). In addition, they were going to check on the abandoned home (and vagrants) and provide feedback. If anyone believes vagrants are in any home, they need to call the police. Availability and pricing will be provided for rolling lights. Concern about low lighting in Petty Park will be brought to City officials as a safety concern.
Avery Brown, Avani Wright & Ava provided an impassioned program on the harm of pesticide use.
HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 320 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $9,126.14
o Debit/Bills Paid: $250 (Sean Severin award)
o Balance as of January 13 th : $9,750.54
o Reminder: 2020 Dues
Suggested $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Jennifer Jackson (JJ) @ 3135 Washington Road -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
2020 Dues Campaign/Flyer
Week of January 20 th
Regular Members (Own homes and pay dues) – Right to vote
Associate/Merchant Members (Non-homeowners and pay dues)
Non-members – Non-dues paying (Homeowners or not)
2020/2021 Revised Directory
Updated Directory (Free to Regular & $10 to Associate/Merchant Members)
o Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes provided examples of the new signs
o Communications/Newsletter
o Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson New Neighbors Address Laura & Jordan Rathlev 217 Greenwood
Party in the Park – Save the Date: March 1 st , 3-5 p.m.
Guests/Speakers o Commissioner Christina Lambert o Christy Fox introduced herself and expressed her excitement about her upcoming role and working with our HPSPNA
o Paula Ryan & Tabb Ormsby provided and overview of the history around the Dixie Project and urged us to attend the FDOT Open House January 28 th at Howard Park
Unfinished/On-going Business
o Area Workorder Updates
o Street Calming Workshop – Still waiting on workshop date in February
Concerns were brought up regarding the bike tattoos on Monceaux and why Monceaux was chosen. In addition, a request was made to have the City present the future plans for the bike lanes (where they will lead and from where). We will connect with the City and request a presentation preceding our February 11 th meeting (between 5:30 – 6:15). Details will be provided via the weekly email updates.
o Monceaux Parking – Mosaic is beginning process to communicate with local merchants o Public Meetings
FDOT – Lane Elimination along Dixie Highway in WPB – Howard Park Community Center (1302 Parker Avenue) – Tuesday, January 28 th at between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Open House Format)
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor Meeting – February 26 th in the Flagler Gallery
New Business
o Proposed Southern Blvd project to move 7-11 from its current location to the NW corner of Olive Ave and Southern Blvd – Developers plan to be at our February HPSPNA
o 2020 HPSPNA Board of Directors – Elections March 10 th The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 8:05 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: February 11 th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – December 10 th , 2019
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie.
The meeting was opened in due form by the Vice-President, Kelly Holmes at 6:40 p.m. Approximately 30 neighbors, Officer Buxton, Commissioners Lambert & Ryles and City Representation Suzanne Berglund & Larry Ganns were in attendance.
Welcome; Introductions
Officer Buxton
o No Crimes reported. Ring Security launching a City-Wide project the WPB Police Department. More information will be forthcoming.
o Commendation – Sean Severin was honored with a signed letter of commendation for his bravery and provided $250 from the HPSPNA, and $250 from an anonymous donor along with a TV donated by Commissioner Lambert
HSPSNA.org Website; Weekly Email Update
o 316 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $11,044.09
o Debit/Bills Paid: $2,078 (Deposit for Kauff’s Sign Deposit)
o Balance as of December 9 th : $9,126.14
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 230 Palmetto Lane -OR- Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
New Captain on Monroe – Amy Triggs (208)
New Captain on Greenwood – Mae Ferguson (314)
o Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes showed the updated signage and let us know that the Southland Signs are down and being repainted and the vinyl is being replaced. The Prospect Park Signs will be done on site.
o Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
New Neighbors Address
Dora Kim Baer 321 Monceaux
Alicia Pawlowski 370 Marlborough
Allen and Perry Shutt 3019 Washington Road
Roland Catherine Freese 131 Greenwood Drive
Speakers
o Commissioner Ryles provided updates on the Washington Project & The Monceaux Roundabout Washington Project & Monceaux Roundabout 1.) The Washington Project and the Monceaux Roundabout are two SEPARATE projects moving forward. This was done (brilliantly) to alleviate a potential slow-down due to the decision making process re: The Monceaux Roundabout. 2.) The Washington Project is moving forward. Review and final approvals (With additional Consultants) are in process. RFP will be in place early January. Mid-2020 Project start. 3.) Monceaux Roundabout will be bid out in three ways so when a final decision is made, the City can act: One with the Roundabout; One with a Speed Table; and One with no change. At the moment the Roundabout is on hold and not happening. 4.) Policy Workshop will take place in February (Date TBD) to determine which final action will take place at the Monceaux Roundabout based on consensus, science and process (Not in any particular order). All information, desires, etc. will need to be in place prior to the Policy Workshop. Monceaux Parking 1.) In January adjacent Streets and businesses will be notified of the Parking changes so that there will be time to adjust to the change 2.) Feedback and concerns will be considered 3.) Decision to be made in Q1 2020 on what actions will take place He reminded us that our best resource as a community to enact change is to show up at Commission Meetings and have our voices heard.
o Suzanne Berglund – City Engineer Manager
Washington Road Project – See notes above
Jeff Eagle requested information on the flooding at Vincent and if the Washington Project would alleviate the flooding they experience. Larry Ganns promised to have feedback to him with 24 hours (Which he did). Following is the highlight (And good news): The new system proposed for Washington Rd.(District 3) should alleviate the bottlenecks and Roosevelt Pl. and Washington Rd. with the installation of a new 36” pipe at the tie in as Washington Rd. that will connect to the 72” outfall at Petty Park.
Petty Park – Approved and moving forward
Questions came up regarding notifications received for Natural Gas Improvements – This is valid from the Public Utilities. They will be making these improvements prior to the start of the Washington Project. o Larry Ganns - Updates
Monceaux Roundabout, Parking and Street Calming Signage (See notes above) – Larry will look into the street signage to better understand why the signs were placed.
South Olive Street Calming – Traffic Calming Meeting postponed indefinitely
o Christie Fox – Candidate for Commissioner – Change agent to bring unity and action to the Commission
Call with questions/concerns or to secure for meetings 561-512-9334
Unfinished/On-going Business
Lighting Study (Note from Kevin Volbrecht) -
Belvedere Gateway (Note from Mayor James)
o Public Meetings
Howard Park CityPaws Informational Meeting – Monday, December 9 th at CityPaws 5 p.m.
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor meetings cancelled until further notice (Will be announced with new calendar for 2020)
The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 8:25 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: January 14 th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – September 10 th , 2019
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the Vice-President, Kelly Holmes at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 37 neighbors, Officer Placeres and City Representation Suzanne Berglund, Anne Capelli and Christine
Perdomo were in attendance.
Welcome & Introductions
Officers Placeres provided an update on the Monceaux break-ins and stolen vehicle (PLEASE LOCK your vehicles and do not leave keys in your cars). FPL bubbles can be secured by calling FPL to gain a specific lock.
HPSPNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 318 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $10,360.09
o Debit/Bills Paid: $0
o Balance as of Sept 5 th : $11,044.09
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
Pay online at HPSPNA.org
Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
We need Street Captains for Avila, Monroe, Greymon, S. Olive & Back-up
o Beautification/Signage – Kelly Holmes; Updated Historic Designation Signage in process
o Welcome & Social - Lisa Wilkinson
January Party in the Park in the planning stages. Call Lisa or Joy Barr to get involved with the
Commitee
New neighbors
Speakers
o Suzanne Berglund – City Engineer Manager & Anne Capelli – Stormwater Engineer
Washington Road Project Update – Project Link
Petty Park Update – Fill and Beach erosion measures presented. Concerns were addressed by Anne
Capelli regarding flooding. Plan is to still place outfall on Southern edge of Petty Park. Buttonwood
will remain (Some voiced concerns regarding the danger of people playing on the branches hanging
into the park). High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat was the favorable option to offset beach
erosion. Project Link
Monceaux Round-a-bout was discussed. Concerns were voiced from those that live on Monceaux
(Increased traffic on Monceaux). Mayor James is meeting with a Monceaux resident on Monday.
Positives were also voiced about the round-about and the help it will provide to reduce speed and
increase safety – A natural location. It was also clearly communicated that any change in the plan
will further delay the Washington Road Infrastructure Project.
Prospect Park Signage – We will connect with Todd Snyder to see what options are to replace the
missing sign.
o Christine Perdomo – Project Manager for the Monceaux Traffic Calming & Parking Issue
Monceaux Speed issues will be addressed with signage to highlight the current speed bumps and
not to exceed speed signage.
Parking: Heather has been working on this issue since she purchased her home. It appeared that
after the following report was provided that no parking, timed parking, permit parking would be
executed – The room was shocked at the lack of options provided. And that despite the road width
is not in compliance with City Code, even a temporary fix had not been administered.
Report on Monceaux states (Ed Davis email dated 6/28):
o The width of the streets creates significant clearance issue for two way traffic when
vehicles are parked on both sides of the street.
o Depending on the size of the parked vehicles , the clearances can be as narrow as
10’ between vehicles. These circumstances presents difficulties, not just for the
passages of two-way traffic, but for the city trash pick-up and large emergency
vehicles as well.
o IAW with West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, Sec. 86-60. - Authority to prohibit
parking on narrow streets: The traffic engineer is hereby authorized to erect signs
indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not
exceed 20 feet, or upon one side of a street as indicated by such signs when the
width of the roadway does not exceed 30 feet. (Code 1979, § 19-70).
Options for Parking were CURB COLORS – Link to Know Your Curb Doc. This option was a
unanimous NO. Parking on one side or the other, alternating parking by day, Parking by the hour
were briefly discussed (no plan in place) and the idea of permit parking was once again brought up.
This is successfully done in Palm Beach. Christine said she would bring this back to Larry Ganns - She
was not aware that permit parking had been discussed. She will be getting back with us.
It was suggested that we get Commissioner Ryles involved.
Unfinished/On-going Business
o Overview – Link to Handout
o Letter of Commendation for Sean Severin – Mitch Mitchell. Mitch has sent his request to the State level as
we have not heard back from the local Postmaster. We agreed that as an association we would piggy-back
on to Sean’s recognition when the presentation is delivered.
o Public Meetings
Planning Board - 3 rd Tuesday of each month
Downtown Action Committee - 2 nd Wednesday of each month
City Commission – Every other Monday
South End Neighborhoods Mayor meeting Sept 11 th
o Two HPSPNA road projects that are DOT not the CWPB (DOT contact info. for questions)
Southbound Dixie Highway just north of Monceaux Road and to south of Hampton Road will have
one outside lane closed, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, Aug. 26
through Friday, Sept. 13, for the installment of curb and parallel parking stalls
Southbound Dixie Highway north of Monceaux Road and south of Hampton Road will have one
outside lane closed, 9 a.m. until 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, Monday, Sept. 16 through
Friday, Sept. 27, for the installment of new sidewalk, mill and overlay surface of the lane. For more
information, please contact Jack DiCampli 561-719-5923.
The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 8:00 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: October 8 th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Agenda – June 11th, 2019
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday June 12th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form, after informal conversation with Commissioner Richard Ryles, by the Vice-President, Kelly Holmes promptly at 6:45 p.m.
Approximately 13 neighbors & Commissioner Richard Ryles were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· Commissioner Richard Ryles – Talked through challenges with lighting and parking and need for us to keep in front of the Mayor and Commission.
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 286 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $10,010.09
o Debit/Bills Paid: $0
o Balance as of May 14th: $10,360.09
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Directories are being delivered. Please have your neighbors call to receive.
o Beautification/Signage – No progress with the city on signage specs – hopeful to get a sit down with the city’s sign shop soon.
o Welcome Social – New Homeowner at 135 Greenwood – Brian Ross (Closed 6/12/19) & 327 Monceaux Road – Hayley and Tyler Schapiro (Closed in May)
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Four homeowners received approval at the May 28th Historic Preservation Board Meeting (Heyniger, Barr, Cazzorla & Lebedeker). Congratulations!
o Commission Workshop 5/28 - We were not properly represented for the lighting nor the parking. Lighting Study Data was inaccurate (Email was sent, and received/responded to, prior to the meeting). We were not allowed to speak.
§ Lighting - We will continue to send emails, re: NO lighting in some areas. Another study will be conducted. No details were provided. Mayor James stated that the squeaky wheel will not get lighting before tracts ranked higher. Each tract will be looked at more closely to determine if there are specific needs that should be met. 6-9 months before any further decisions may be made.
§ Parking – Heather is working with Uyen Dang to get a meeting scheduled.
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – every other Monday
§ We will be attending the South End Neighborhoods Mayor meeting June 12th
· New Business/Speakers
o Letter of Commendation for Sean Severin – Mitch Mitchell. We agreed that as an association we would piggy-back on to Sean’s recognition when the presentation is delivered.
o June 17th we will need support at the City Commission Meeting. We need to stay squeaky. 3 Minutes. Safety. Fear. Responsibility.
The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 7:35 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: September 10th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – May 14th, 2019
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday May 14th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the Vice-President, Kelly Holmes promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 27 neighbors, Commissioner Richard Ryles, Officer Placeres, Suzanne Berglund (and a staff of 5), Larry Ganns and Deavon Uter were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· Officer Placeres provided a crime update.
o We Spoke about response times related to incidents in the neighborhood and reviewed crime stats.
o Again, lock your doors (Home and Car). If you see something, say something.
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 283 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $10,316.49
o Debit/Bills Paid: $800.00 ($200.00– Lisa Reimburse – face painter, $600.00 –US Treasury, Form 8718)
o Balance as of May 14th: $10,010.09
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Directories are being delivered. Please have your neighbors call to receive.
o Beautification/Signage – No progress with the city on signage specs – hopeful to get a sit down with the city’s sign shop soon.
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Edgewood Drive Construction Update – Speed bumps to be completed by month end.
o Commission Meeting to review Washington Road Project – Specifically Spun Granite lighting – the city will be having a workshop to determine how to handle this and what money they can allocate. May 28th at 10:00am. We can attend; but not speak. We will send Commissioner Ryles talking points to be communicated. PLEASE SEND ALL COMMENTS TO jenniferjjjackson@gmail.com by Wednesday May 22nd!!
§ Numerous comments surrounding the parking challenges were reiterated.
o At the conclusion of the Workshop, we will do our best to secure a work-session with OUR HPSPNA on the parking, signage, large truck challenges.
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – every other Monday
o FAA Workshop – Held April 18th, FAA workshop was set up to inform the public/community that they will be modifying the air routes at 10,000 ft elevation and higher. This is so they can modify procedures that both the tower and pilots can communicate and update flight plans with the new computer systems that are getting installed over the next couple years. With the changes to flight paths it will aid in safety, also improve travel times and save on fuel. They would not discuss the current takeoff and approach routes that are the current flight path protocol or adding another runway.
o Yard Waste Amnesty in play through the end of the month
· New Business/Speakers
o Commissioner Richard Ryles – Confirmed date, time and location of the Lighting and Parking Workshop along with the need for talking points to represent us.
o Suzanne Berglund, PE, Engineering Manager, City of WPB: Update on the Washington Road Project and how the project will affect George Petty Park (Drainage). Plenty of discussion re: the
Monceaux Roundabout:
§ Back-up of traffic; Merging of bicycles and pedestrians; How to beautify the circle; Will it slow traffic?
Petty Park Drainage Project:
§ Will the buttonwood remain?
· If not, there is no reason to cross the park diagonally and the cost could be reduced – And eliminate the concern of the property owner to the South of the park
§ Concern about children getting hurt playing on the rocks in the water surrounding the unit.
§ If the out-flow does not help the drainage in the park, why would we not put the pump station in NOW (Which was originally planned) and help the park and the entire neighborhood drain properly? Why put a Band Aid on what we believe to be the appropriate solution. The park will already be dug up.
What is the cost differential?
What could be cut to transfer costs?
o Judy Flynn & Ann Maus: Abermarle Road & Street Parking Petition’s were discussed and passed for signatures.
The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 7:50 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, June 11th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes – April 9th, 2019
HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday April 9th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the Vice-President, Kelly Holmes promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 12 neighbors and our newly elected Commissioner Richard Ryles were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 276 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $11,135.65
o Debit/Bills Paid: $2,821.88 ($111.65 – Annual Report Filing, $2,490.23 – Jennifer Reimburse (directory, cards, printing, thank you gifts), $220.00 – SquareSpace Renewal)
o Balance as of April 8th: $10,316.49
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
o LOOKING FOR ACCOUNTING HELP ON 990EZ FILING
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Directories are being delivered. Please have your neighbors call to receive.
o Beautification/Signage – No progress with the city on signage specs, will follow up now that election is over.
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Commission Meeting to review Washington Road Project – Specifically Spun Granite lighting – the city will be having a workshop to determine how to handle this and what money they can allocate.
o Suzanne is working on new plans for Petty Park drainage, she will be at our May meeting with a presentation.
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – every other Monday
o FAA Workshop – April 18th 6 – 9 p.m. being held at the Hilton Airport (150 Australian Ave., WPB, 33406)
o Yard Waste Amnesty begins April 22 – End of May
· New Business/Speakers
o Commissioner Richard Ryles – We had a “lively” discussion with our new commissioner about our concerns re: lighting and parking/signage/construction vehicles. Commissioner Ryles committed to setting up a workshop at the City with the appropriate city representatives in May for the parking/signage/construction vehicle challenges. In addition, he has already begun asking about the lighting information we have been promised (data and cost analysis). We will keep everyone informed on our next steps. We need ALL HANDS-ON DECK for the next meeting.
The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 7:35 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, May 14th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - March 12th, 2019
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday March 12th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the Vice-President, Kelly Holmes promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 20 neighbors/guests were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· Officer Buxton & Lt. Frank Distefano reminded us about the success of RING and NEXT DOOR as theft deterrents. Make sure to register your surveillance equipment with the city.
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 276 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $11,135.65
o Debit/Bills Paid: $40.76 ($31.16 - Go Daddy Renewal, $9.60 – pay pal fees)
o Balance as of March 12th: $12,094.89
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
§ Directory Update – Ready for Distribution!! Directories were distributed to this in attendance. Street Captains will begin disseminating (with signature) week of March 18th.
o Beautification/Signage – Cindy Cerbone. No progress with the city on signage specs, but hopeful for a resolution after the election.
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Face of the City – March 11th
§ Approved unanimously, with lighting coming back in two weeks for presentation on new study and quotes on cost. Stay tuned for how we can all participate!
§ We had a huge turnout from neighbors and the impact was felt. THANK YOU!
o Washington Road Project Meeting (March 5th) Update
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – every other Monday
· New Business/Speakers
o Bongsoon Zubay - Two constitutional amendment petition forms were passed for signature - Ballots titled: 1.) Provide Medicaid coverage to eligible low-income adults & 2.) Prohibits possession of defined assault weapons.
o Jay Kwag – Public Utilities – Provided an update on the Avila, Greymon and Greenwood Road and WM Improvements (See Attached docs and link for details and updates).
§ New project on Greymon Dr. – PU is relocating water service from rear easement to front. Project limit is Greymon Drive between Dixie Hwy and Washington Road. Approximately 17 properties will be impacted by this project.
Status of Greenwood Dr. Water Main Project – Update the design status and discuss about additional condition assessment on selected properties.
The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 7:10 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, April 9th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday February 12th, 2019
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday February 12th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 30 neighbors/guests were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 276 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $10,343.05
o Debit/Bills Paid: $207.40 ($50 – IRS Form 8976, $75 – City of WPB, table and trash can fee, $69.60 – Reimburse party supplies, $12.80 – PayPal Fees)
o Balance as of February 12th: $11,135.65
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
§ Directory Update – In PRINT
§ Partially underwritten by Robert & Michelle Kirschner – Thank you!!!
o Beautification/Signage – Neighborhood Association logo and proposed signage presented by Kelly Holmes – We are working with city on signage – plan to reveal final look at March Meeting.
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Face of the City – March 11th – CALLING ALL HPSPNA to attend this meeting!!
§ We will be meeting in advance of this meeting to determine what we should communicate as a neighborhood re: SAFETY, CONCERNS, etc. and send informational emails out to prepare the HPSPNA.
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – 1st Monday of each month
· New Business/Speakers
o Susan Taylor of Perry & Taylor, P.A. presented a well-received Project 3907 S. Flagler. Concerns raised re: traffic flow
o Sean Heyniger presented well=received proposed plans for 3130 Washington Rd
o Washington Road Project Update (Projected to commence middle of 2020)
§ Lighting not budgeted – We need to petition as a unified group March 11th at the Face of the City meeting (Safety first; consistency in look second)
§ Trees will continue to be evaluated over the next 6 months; Trees will not be removed for 5’ sidewalks (Only if warranted due to health and safety concerns)
§ Palm Beach County ERM constructing a “Living Shoreline” at Monceaux park.
§ Round-about still planned for Flagler by Monceaux
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:40 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, March 12th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday January 8th, 2019
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday January 8th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the Vice-President, Kelly Holmes promptly at 6:30 p.m.
1 Police Officer and approximately 24 neighbors were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· Police Officer Placeres provided a crime update and reminded us to ALWAYS lock our homes and vehicles. Based on response to recent juvenile bicycle riders, we will have police bicycles patrolling in HPSPNA and along Flagler.
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 262 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes, we received $400 for our neighborhoods wacky water station!
o Balance as of last meeting: $10,016.38
o Debit/Bills Paid: $173.40 ($170.13 printed material, $3.20 paypal fee)
o Balance as of January 1st: $10,343.05
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
§ Directory Update – Goal to print Q1 2019
§ Local Businesses – Jared Soper has identified a few businesses that may subsidize the directory
o Social – Lisa Wilkinson
§ January 13th – Pot-Luck “Party in the Park” 12-3 p.m. – Come Meet your Neighbors
§ Flyers disseminated
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6pm
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month, 9am
§ City Commission – Monday, January 14th 5pm
o Concerns with short-term rentals continue to be an issue
§ Need to ensure compliance with ordinances
· New Business/Speakers
o February 7th (6 – 8 p.m.): The Next Generation Air Transportation System & The Impact on PBIA – TENATIVE, details will be provided in the weekly HPSPNA email updates
o Candidate Keith James for mayor event this Thursday (10th) from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Palm Beach Designer Fabrics: Please rsvp Campaign@KeithJamesforMayor.com
o Request to have all Mayor candidates speak at the next HPSPNA meeting
· Washington Road Project Update
o Projected to commence Fall 2019 - Updates and overviews on HPSPNA website
o Blood Hounds in Petty Monday 7th (No utilities in the park that would conflict with the construction of the pump station system). While there the City was CCTVing the sewer system, so we will soon be able to evaluate sanitary sewers in the rear.
o Next Washington Project TENTATIVE Meeting February 5th, 2019 (Fire Station #2) @ 6 p.m.
§ Tree Study Presentation
§ Update on Traffic Calming, Sidewalks, Lighting, Round-a-bout, Raised intersections and Resident Visits & Rear to Front Connections
§ Quick update on Monceaux Park Living Shoreline
o Presentation to the Commissioner’s tentatively scheduled for February 11th
· The Edgewood Traffic Calming proposal by Jared Soper was unanimously approved!
The meeting was closed in due form by the Vice-President at 7:15 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, February 12th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday December 11th, 2018
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday December 11th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyningen promptly at 6:30 p.m.
2 Police Officers, Commissioner Paula Ryan and approximately 15 neighbors were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions – Sean Heyniger
· Police Officers Buxton & Placeres: Provided additional Smart Water and shared the new signs being placed around the neighborhood.
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 249 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update
o Balance as of last meeting: $10,216.38
o Debit/Bills Paid: $200 (Gift Card for Sean the Mailman)
o Balance as of November 1st: $10,016.38
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
§ Directory Update – Goal to print Q1 2019
§ Local Businesses – Need volunteer to spearhead this or it will not happen.
o Social
§ Wacky Water Station – We received $200 for our Water Station and had fiun – We’ll be better prepared next year!
§ January 13th @ 1 p.m. – Pot-Luck “Party in the Park” – Meet your Neighbors
· Officers Buxton & Placeres will be there to pass out more Smart Water
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – 1st & 3rd Monday of each month
o Numerous comments/concerns were communicated on the dangerous turns onto Dixie (both heading South and North) in addition to excessive parking along Dixie (further blocking the view) too close to the intersections without being ticketed. First course of action is to make sure signage is accurate.
· New Business/Speakers
o Uyen Dang presented a positively received Vison Zero West Palm Beach program. If you missed the presentation or would like additional/updated information visit Vision Zero landing page: wpb.org/visionzero.
o Commissioner Ryan shared her thoughts on Vision Zero, the Dixie lane restriction project (which created many questions), the need to have our voices heard at upcoming planning and commission meetings and her Mayoral candidacy.
· Washington Road Project Update
o Projected to commence Fall 2019
o Updates and overviews on HPSPNA website
o Next Washington Project Meeting January 3, 2019 (Fire Station #2) @ 6 p.m.
§ Tree Study Presentation
§ Update on Traffic Calming, Sidewalks, Lighting, Round-a-bout, Raised intersections and Resident Visits & Rear to Front Connections
§ Quick update on Monceaux Park Living Shoreline
o Presentation to the Commissioner’s will be January 14th
· Edgewood Traffic Calming Update – Jared Soper & Kelly Holmes meeting with the City Friday, December 14th – Update will be provided following meeting.
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:45 p.m.
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, January 8th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday November 13th, 2018
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday November 13th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyningen promptly at 6:30 p.m.
2 Police Officers, Commissioner Paula Ryan and approximately 20 neighbors were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions – Sean Heyningen
· Police Officers Buxton & Placeres
o 5 vehicle burglaries since August (4 of the cars were unlocked). LOCK your cars. Call 911 immediately if you see something suspicious.
o Holiday House Watch – Porch Pirates will be lurking for packages on front porches – BE VIGILANT
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 209 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Goal is 250 emails by end of 2018
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed & involved
· Treasurer Update – Kelly Holmes
o Balance as of last meeting: $9,897.78
o Credit/Dues Received: $325.00
o Debit/Bills Paid: $6.40 (Pay Pal fees)
o Balance as of November 1st: $ 10,216.28
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson – WE NEED STREET CAPTAINS!!! Please call Jennifer @ 612-840-3939 or email jenniferjjjackson@gmail.com/Weekly updates will include houses that have not yet approved/submitted for the directory
§ Directory Update – Goal to print by January 1st 2019
§ Local Businesses – Need volunteer to spearhead this or it will not happen.
o Social – Kristl Story
§ January 13th (12-3) – Pot-Luck “Party in the Park” – Meet your Neighbors
§ Welcome gifts provided to our two newest home owners:
· Nico and Evelyn Katsoulis (3215 S. Flagler Drive)
· Paul and Ester Gansky (201 Avila Road)
o 501c3
§ Tax deductible association by year end – Commissioner Ryan suggested a contact with the El Cid HOA
· Unfinished/On-going Business
o Petty Park
§ Homeless problem – neighbors must be vigilant and call the police if something does not seem right
o Short Term Rentals
§ Chronic nuisance; Code enforcement
§ Landlord Planning Meeting – Nov 29th 5:30 P.M., Flagler Gallery – WPB City Hall.
· The following will be discussed: Legal tenant applications, fair housing practices, info on NOT becoming a chronic nuisance, crime prevention, nuisance abatement process, key contacts for problems, landlord resources.
· For more information: wpb.org/landlord training or 561-822-1250
· Meeting are held quarterly
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – 1st Monday of each month
· New Business/Speakers
o Paolo Weston – Mayoral candidate
o Robert & Barbara Jewell, 3101 Washington Road – Construction vision was presented and overwhelmingly positively received
o Commissioner Ryan shared the City Vison Zero concept and suggested we present this at the December HPSPNA meeting (Confirmed)
· Washington Road Project Update
o Projected to commence Fall 2019
o Updates and overviews on HPSPNA website
o Next Meeting TBD (Mid-December)
o SITE VISITS STILL NEEDED: If you live at 3001, 3007, 3015, 3109, 3127, 3208, 2914, 3401 Washington or 101 Greymon Roads PLEASE email Suzanne Berglund @ sberglund@wpb.org and provide her with your name, address, best way to contact, best time to contact and best time for a site visit in general terms (daytime, evening, weekend). You will be contacted by the city the last week of November.
§ If you do not participate in a site-visit - BFP, lines, etc. will be placed without your participation or feedback!
o Washington Road Project Updates will be posted on the HPSPNA website
· Edgewood Traffic Calming Update – Next meeting to be scheduled through Suzanne Berglund, Engineering Manager
The meeting was closed in due form by the President at 7:45 p.m.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday October 9th 2018
The HPSPNA meeting was held on Tuesday October 9th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the President, Sean Heyniger promptly at 6:30 p.m.
3 Police Officers, Commissioners Cristina Lambert and Paula Ryan and approximately 32 neighbors were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· Police Officers Buxton & Placeres
o Smart Water presentation followed by distribution of Smart Water Kits/Registration to all in attendance.
o If you were not in attendance and would like a Smart Water Kit, please call Officer Buxton at 561-822-1620
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 189 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Goal is 250 emails by end of 2018
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed
· Treasurer Update
o Balance as of last meeting: $9,697.78
o Credit/Dues Received: $200.00
o Debit/Bills Paid: $0
o Balance as of October 1st: $9,897.78
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
§ Directory Update – Goal to print by January 1st 2019
§ Local Businesses – Need volunteer to spearhead this!! We will be working with the Dixie Highway Merchants Association now the Norton Design District.
o Beautification/Signage – Cindy Cerbone; currently working on:
§ Community Park Clean-ups – Friends of Palm Beach has done 2 beach clean ups and is adding a “grabber” and biodegradable bags so everyone can pitch in.
§ Landscape improvements – the city will be filling in ditches at Monceaux Park.
o 501c3
§ Tax deductible association by year end - Looking for volunteers to help with this
· Unfinished Business – will be discussed at October meeting
o CMX Zoning / Carefree Site (Approved)
o Petty Park
§ Homeless problem – neighbors must be vigilant and call the police if something does not seem right
o Short Term Rentals
§ Chronic nuisance; Code enforcement – call Richard 561-822-2068
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – 1st Monday of each month
· New Business
o Historic Building Designation Update
§ St Patricks – 418 N Sapodilla Ave
§ Dade County Bank Building – 401 N Flagler Drive
· Washington Road Project
o Option 2 has been chosen – updates, contacts and links to all projects are available at HPSPNA.org/roads-projects/
o Tree Disposition – copies available, we are working with the city to save as many trees as possible.
o Rear Easement/Backflow Meter - Raul Mercado <rmercado@wpb.org & Deavon Uter <duter@cesconsult.com - If you have not yet made an appointment; NOW is the time! See attached list to see if your home will be affected and you have not yet made an appointment.
o FPL – we have a call scheduled with FPL execs on Oct 17th to figure out the action steps to have the lines buried as part of the project. There was lively discussion with the group and both Commissioners regarding funding for the many improvements necessary in the HP&SP Neighborhoods. We have asked to be updated when pertinent city meetings occur so that we have a more concerted voice. We need to stay involved and IN FRONT of the city leadership!
o Jessica Prince provided a quick update on the traffic calming petition. She will be meeting with the city October 11th. Jessica encouraged others at the meeting to join her. Commission Ryan offered to stop by to assist. An update will be provided via the HPSPNA weekly email.
The NEXT WASHINGTON PROJECT MEETING WILL BE ANNOUNCED via the Weekly Update!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL UPDATES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE WEEKLY HPSPNA EMAILS!!!!
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, November 13th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 P.M.
The meeting was closed in due form by the President 8:15 p.m.
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday September 11th 2018
The STANDING ROOM only HPSPNA Meeting was held on September 8th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the Treasurer at 6:30 p.m.
2 Officers, Commissioner Keith James and approximately 50 neighbors and speakers were in attendance.
· Welcome & Introductions
· Police Officers Buxton & Placeres
o Smart Water & Crime Update (Date for the Smart Water hand-outs will be sent via the HPSPNA Weekly update – Tentative date is September 25th in Howard Park)
o Passed out yellow door-hangers (If you see something; Say something) with important local numbers
· HSPSNA.org Website & Weekly Email Update
o 178 emails, 432 homes in HPSPNA
o Goal is 250 emails by end of 2018
o Do not have to pay dues to get emails – Our goal is to keep everyone informed
· Treasurer Update
o Balance as of last meeting: $8,607.38
o Credit/Dues Received: $1,090.40
o Debit/Bills Paid: $0
o Balance as of September 1st: $9,697.78
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd -OR-
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports (Full Committee Updates will be provided at our October Meeting)
o Street Captains – Jennifer Jackson
§ Directory Update – Goal to print by January 1st 2019 (70% of Prospect Park complete; 20% of Southland Park complete)
§ Local Businesses – Need volunteer to spearhead this!! We will be working with the Dixie Highway Merchants Association
§ PLEASE get your neighbors to register on our HPSPNA website to receive email updates and to be included in the HPSPNA Directory
o Beautification/Signage – Cindy Cerbone; currently working on:
§ Tables/benches/trash cans have been added at parks; Community Park Clean-ups
§ Landscape improvements
§ Historic Neighborhood Signage – First draft of signs were passed around for feedback. Initial designs will be sent to the email list for additional feedback. We will review at the October meeting.
o 501c3
§ Tax deductible association by year end - Looking for volunteers to help with this
· Unfinished Business – will be discussed at October meeting
o CMX Zoning / Carefree Site
§ September 25th – 2nd Commission hearing re: Future Land Use and Zoning
o Petty Park
§ Homeless problem – neighbors must be vigilant and call the police if something does not seem right
o Short Term Rentals/Sober House Issues
§ Chronic nuisance; Code enforcement
§ Sober House Issues – CALL THE SOBER HOUSE Task Force (They will ensure that all permitting is accurate or shut them down – This has been an effective resource) 1-844-324-5463
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - 3rd Tuesday of each month
§ Downtown Action Committee - 2nd Wednesday of each month
§ City Commission – 1st Monday of each month
· Washington Road Project Speakers
o Larry Ganns - Marketing Coordinator; 561-822-1418; lganns@wpb.org
o Raul Mercado – Senior Project Engineer; 561-494-1106; rmercado@wpb.org
o Deavon Uter – Senior Project Manager; 561-227-6862; duter@cesconsult.com
An overview was provided – Please see attached PDF’s and Links for additional information. We will send a meeting notice for the next Washington Project Update via the HPSPNA email list – This will be a SEPARATE meeting from the HPSPNA Meeting. We urge ALL PP and SP homeowners attend.
If you know of neighbors that are not receiving the HPSPNA weekly emails, PLEASE get them to sign up on the HPSPNA website immediately. All updates will be sent via the HPSPNA email list!!
Questions/concerns brought forward included:
· Tree disposition
· Timing (We are currently at the 30% stage and will be at the 60% stage by mid-October (Changes should be solidified by this time); the project is anticipated to commence late Q1 2019 and could take 12 months to complete. This is no small project.
· FPL lines – How to get them buried
· How will damages/replacement to home owner lawn, foliage, etc. be handled
· Lighting style
· New driveway cuts (single to circular drive)
· Sidewalk depth
· Meter locations
· Flooding (specifically corner of Vincent and Marlborough) – Will this be rectified with the Washington Project?
· Excessive parking on Monceaux (Day and evening)
The concerns listed above were forwarded to Larry Ganns (following our HPSPNA Meeting) for clarification at/if not before our next Washington Project Update meeting. Should you have additional concerns and questions, please reach out to Larry Ganns directly AND be sure to attend the upcoming Washington Project Update Meeting (Date and location to be determined).
Next HPSPNA Meeting: Tuesday, October 9th (Fire Station #2) @ 6:30 p.m.
The meeting was closed in due form by the Treasurer at 8:09 p.m
HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday May 8th 2018
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on May 8th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the Treasurer at 6:30 p.m.
3 Officers and approximately 33 neighbors, speakers, and guest were in attendance.
The following agenda was reviewed:
· Welcome
· HPSPNA Officer’s & established Committee Leads were shared
o Sean Heyniger, seanheyniger@gmail.com – President & Code Enforcement / Infrastructure Committee
o Kelly Holmes, kellycholmes86@gmail.com – Treasurer & Communications Committee
o Jennifer Jackson, Jennifer.jj.jackson@gmail.com – Secretary & Street Captain Committee
o Cindy Cerbone, cindycerbone@gmail.com – Beautification / Signage Committee
o Dack Patriarca, dp@dackp.com – IT & Technology Committee
o Lisa Wilkinson, lisawilkinsonrealestate@gmail.com – Welcome / Social Committee
o Gus Renny, gusrenny@gmail.com – Safety / Traffic Committee
· HSPSNA.org website Update
o Minutes from HPSPNA last meeting, mayor’s meeting updates, road closures, crime info, southern bridge updates, local events.
o Tips, Subscription for emails and a form to submit directory information have been added.
o We are also on Facebook and twitter! Links on website.
o While we work to build up our email list, please check the website regularly. AND provide feedback and suggestions to Kelly!
· Treasurer Update
o Balance as of last meeting: $7,050
o Credit/Dues Received: $820 PayPal, $800 checks
o Debit/Bills Paid: $26.48 (PayPal fees), $36.14 (Harland Clarke check order)
o Balance as of May 1st: $8,607.38
o Reminder: Dues $100/year
§ Checks to HPSPNA can be mailed or dropped off to Kelly 3209 Washington Rd
§ Pay online at HPSPNA.org
· Committee Reports – we need more volunteers, use the sign-up sheets in the back for each committee
o Bylaws – Officers will complete over summer and present at the September HPSPNA Meeting
o Street Champions – Jennifer Jackson
§ Directory Update (214 Homes in PP and 200 in SP) – We need extra time to complete our work and request that everyone forward emails to get neighbors involved!
§ Local Businesses – Need volunteer to spearhead this!! We will be working with the Dixie Highway Merchants Association.
o Beautification/Signage – Cindy Cerbone; currently working on:
§ Tables/benches/trash cans at Parks; Community Park Clean ups
§ Historic Neighborhood Signage – redesign should be complete within the next two months and then replacement / repairs will begin.
· If you have any input or ideas - Please let us know.
o Safety/Crime/Traffic – Jessica Prince & Chris Heggen
§ Traffic Calming Petition update will be sent through the weekly email
o Welcome/Social – Lisa Wilkinson (Presented by Joy Barr)
§ Initial Meeting Wednesday May 2nd
· Home of Month; Welcome Basket; Home of the Month
· Fall Pot-Luck Social IN THE PARK
· Stay tuned for details via HPSPNA Email Updates
o Infrastructure / Code Enforcement – Sean Heyniger
§ Attending meetings and providing updates via HPSPNA emails/website
o Communication/Newsletter – Kelly Holmes
§ Weekly email & quarterly print newsletter
· Southern Bridge Update
o May 15th & 16th the bridge will have temporary lane closures from 9:30am – 5pm, and ONE lane May 16th from 9:30pm until 6am when the switch to the temporary bridge is made – BEST TO AVOID THE AREA if possible!
o May 17th the temporary bridge will open
· Unfinished Business
o Poinciana Park Neighborhood Association and HPSPNA Money
§ Moving forward with small claims court to get $3,400 back from Poinciana Park NA (This is happening because after many attempts at coming to a fair resolution they refuse to cooperate or return any/all of the money).
o CMX Zoning / Carefree Site
§ Planning Board voted that they could not endorse the City Planners current CMX recommendations (According to statements from City Hall the plan is off the table for now)
· New Business
o Okeechobee Business District
§ The Zoning and Land Use Changes for the Okeechobee Business District that would have enabled the construction of the 25 Story One Flagler (or something similar) immediately behind the Christian Science Church met with defeat last year by a 3-2 vote of the City Commission. The City is bringing the proposal back through the process. Notices were mailed out to surrounding property owners and residents this past week.
§ New "Mobility Plan" to address congestion and other traffic issues on Okeechobee Blvd. and other areas of the downtown.
§ The PBC Tourist Development Board is investigating the need and economic feasibility of expanding the Convention Center and the Kravis is building an additional parking garage and expanding the lobby.
o Public Meetings
§ Planning Board - Tuesday May 15th at 6 pm in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall (3rd Tuesday of each month)
§ Downtown Action Committee - Wednesday June 13th at 9 am in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall (2nd Wednesday of each month)
· Guests
§ Jay Kwag – Project Engineer / Public Utilities Office: (561) 494-1041; Cell: (561) 758-1787; E-Mail: hjkwag@wpb.org
§ Provided update on Avila Rd project and introduce project on Greenwood and Greymon
· Progress and on-going details will be on the HPSPNA website
o WPB Police: Officers Kassandra Placeres
§ Since January we (combined PP, SP and EC) have had 10 car break ins and 6 burglaries – over 50% of these have been with unlocked cars, homes and no alarms set! She stated that stats were low in comparison to other sectors. We still need to be more vigilant!
§ If you SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING. 911 if necessary! Feel free to call or text Kassandra if you see something “off” and she will attend to the situation and respond back to you 561-284-0641.
§ Remember the 822-1900 line is for NON-EMERGENCIES. If you see someone suspicious on a neighbor’s property CALL 911 to get immediate attention.
o Commissioner Cristina Lambert congratulated us on our website and on-going efforts – It is making a difference. AS NEIGHBORS we all make a difference. Speaking up helps everyone. She provided her email to send any suggestions or concerns. Although she is not our specific Commissioner, she IS OUR NEIGHBOR. A concerned and helpful neighbor: CLambert@wpb.org
The meeting was closed in due form by the Treasurer at 7:35 p.m.
Next Meeting: September 11th Fire Station #2 (3401 S. Dixie HWY) @ 6:30 p.m.
** We will not meet June, July or August – subscribe to our email list and monitor the website for regular updates
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HPSPNA Meeting Minutes - Tuesday April 10th 2018
The HPSPNA Meeting was held on April 10th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie. The meeting was opened in due form by the president at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 50 neighbors, speakers and guest were in attendance.
The following agenda was reviewed:
· Welcome
· HPSPNA Officer’s were introduced:
o Sean Heyniger - President
o Kelly Holmes – Treasurer
o Jennifer Jackson – Secretary
o Cindy Cerbone
o Dack Patriarca
o Lisa Wilkinson
o Gus Renny
· Street Captains – Changes will be updated with final list and contact info and loaded onto the HPSPNA Website
o Monceaux East - Sari & Ronnie Simpson
o Monceaux West – Shelly Saunders
o Argyle/Vincent – Cindy Cerbone
o Washington North – Chris Heggen
o Washington South – Jennifer Jackson
o Albemarle/Westminster – Alexandra Sutherland
o Roosevelt/Vincent – Jane Stirm
o Marlborough West/Olive – John Revson
o Marlborough East – Nicole Calkin
o Alton – Nisha Wright
o Rugby – Judy Flynn
o Royal Palm/ Vincent – Julie Johnston
o Avila – Lauren Thomas
o Westminster Rd/Pl – Melanie Harris
o Greenwood – Nick & Stacy Kassatly
o Greenwood – Gus Renny
o Monroe – Jodi Lord (need an additional person)
o Edgewood – Stacy Paret (need an additional person)
o Greymon – Hank & Georgette Wagner
o Greymon – Amy Young
o S Flagler – Dack & Hilary Patriarca
· HSPSNA.org – What has been accomplished in the last couple weeks (Check out the website for additional details) – THIS IS YOUR neighborhood site!!
o Minutes from HPSPNA last meeting, mayor’s meeting updates, road closures, crime info, southern bridge updates, local events.
o Tips, Subscription for emails and a form to submit directory information have been added.
o We are also on Facebook and twitter! Links on website.
o While we work to build up our email list, please check the website regularly.
· Committee Reports – We will begin Committee Reports at the next meeting once we have aligned an officer to each committee – Sign-up sheets were provided to participate in committee work – Officers will have the list of the most pressing concerns neighbors provided in the questionnaire.
o IT/Technology/Website
o Bylaws – Our officers will work this out and we will have them available to you by the next meeting.
o Street Champions – Jennifer Jackson provided an update – We need more street captains, especially in Southland (Monroe & Edgewood)
§ Directory - All materials were sent to street captains to begin updated Directory
§ Goal to have all updates by May 15th
§ Local Businesses – Need volunteer to spearhead this!!
o Beautification/Signage
§ Tables/benches/trash cans at Parks
§ Grass and maintenance – Monceaux park completely brown, greenwood green space
§ Home of the month
§ Historic Neighborhood Signage
o Safety/Crime/Traffic – Jessica Prince & Chris Heggen update
§ Close to completing petition - Traffic calming
§ Discussion about extending calming to Southern; Jessica open to assisting another member to start an additional petition. The Prospect Flagler to Washington Road petition will be part of the street improvements.
o Welcome/Social
§ Welcome “basket” for new neighbors
§ Events & Social gatherings
o Infrastructure / Code Enforcement
§ Attend meetings and provide updates
o Communication/Newsletter
§ Weekly email
§ Monthly newsletter
· Treasurer Update
o Account is open! $7,050 in account
o We are now accepting payments on the website or checks payable to HPSPNA
· Unfinished Business
o Poinciana Park Neighborhood Association and HPSPNA Money
§ Moving forward with small claims court to get $3,400 back from Poinciana Park NA (This is happening because after many attempts at coming to a fair resolution they refuse to cooperate or return any/all of the money).
· New Business & Guests
o Commission Paula Ryan congratulated us on a productive and vibrant Association
o Jose Tagle – Again, use the services available; If the City does not know about the repairs, etc. needed they cannot act on them; Noise abatement application for the trains was submitted last Friday.
o WPB Police: Officers Seth Buxton, James Graves & Kassandra Placeres
§ Update on the Flagler/Okeechobee bridge bicyclist stabbing
§ Provided information on Residential Burglary Prevention & Citizen Observer Patrol – CALL 561-822-1900 to get involved or gain access to the services available!
o Mark S Joyce - Community Improvement Manager
§ Code Compliance Division - Code Enforcement can cite properties that are turned in with complaints, or discovered by the zone officer, for maintenance issues.
§ Call (561) 822-1473 – Anonymous with code violations. ALL calls must be followed up on!
o Friederike Mittner, AICP - City Historic Preservation Planner for 13 years. Succinctly explained the historic criteria. Showed the Design Graphic Book being updated. Halsey & Griffith building being restored to the original storefront. Oval Historic Plaques are back and available for $145 – You just have to be in a historic neighborhood to purchase and place on your home (You do not need to be in a Contributing Structure).
o Kevin Lawler representing El Cid
§ Zoning changes & Carefree site
§ Show your support at the formal hearing downtown in city chambers April 17th
The meeting was closed in due form by the president at 7:40 p.m.
Happy Birthday to John Revson; Cake and conversation followed.
Next Meeting: May 8th Fire Station #2 3401 S. Dixie HWY @ 6:30 p.m.
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Minutes of HPSPNA “Kick-Off” Meeting March 27th, 2018
The Inaugural Neighborhood Association meeting of HPSP was held on March 27th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Sean and Ashly Heyniger. Mingling, signing in and filling out willingness to serve forms occurred as neighbors arrived. The meeting was opened in due form by the president at 6:45 p.m.
Approximately 60 neighbors were in attendance.
Introductions were made to: Sean Heyniger (President), Kelly Holmes (Treasurer), Jennifer Jackson (Association Directory), Police Officer, Commissioner Elect Cristina Lambert, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Jose Tagle and Commissioner Paula Ryan.
The following agenda was reviewed:
What’s been done
· Established a FL NON-Profit Neighborhood Association Corp.
· Established a website: HPSPna.org
· Established a HPSPNA Bank Account at Wells Fargo ~ $7,050 in account
o Actively working with attorneys to get $3,400 returned from Tom Conboy (Poinciana Park Association)
· Reached out to ALL neighbors/homes in HPSPNA
· Difference between an HOA and NA
o A Neighborhood Association is a group of residents or property owners who advocate for or organize activities within a neighborhood. This is not a Home Owners Association – we do not have legal authority to enforce rules and regulations or create restrictions. Instead we work together to make change and improvements to neighborhood safety, beautification, communication, infrastructure, and social activities. We enforce rules and regulations through education and looking out for each other, we are a cohesive voice working together to make our neighborhood the best it can be.
· Top issues identified in survey
o Infrastructure
§ Roads – repave and repair
§ Sidewalks – fix cracks and replace missing portions
§ Lighting – upgrade and add additional
§ Cameras
o Traffic
§ Speed – lower limits, more speed limit signage and enforcement
§ Parking – one side of road, enforce no parking areas
§ Stop signs – flashing, enforcement
o Code Enforcement
§ Maintenance – yards should be maintained, debris cleaned up, trees trimmed, no standing untreated water
§ Vacant homes – maintenance, not allowing houses to deteriorate beyond repair
§ Rentals – require proper permitting
o Crime
§ Neighborhood watch
§ More police presence
§ Sober Homes – report chronic nuisance, identify them in the neighborhood
o Parks/Beautification
§ More trees, improved landscaping
§ Lighting
§ Additional seating
o Social/ Communication
§ Comradery
§ Emails with important info
· Committees & Directors
o Safety: Traffic Calming, Curb Cuts, Sober Houses, Neighborhood Watch
o Welcome: Social
o Beautification: Parks, Houses, Signage, Home of the Month
o Street Champions: Deliver Newsletters, Directory
o Communication: Monthly Newsletter, Weekly email
o Directors (11): Bylaws, Direction
· Miscellaneous
o Dues
o You do not need to pay dues to receive updates – Stay informed
o Updated Directories will be FREE to those that pay Dues ($20 to purchase if not paying dues)
o Willingness to serve – Current
· HPSPNA Directory
o Deadline for information will be April 30th
o Forms available or visit website
There were no committee reports as Officers and Committee Chairs will be announced at the next meeting – April 10th at the Fire Station located at 4301 S. Dixie Highway beginning - 6:30 p.m.
The meeting was closed in due form by the president at 8 p.m.