C.O.N.A. of South Pinellas County

Vision 2020 should be your vision to.

Jun 14, 2001

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
The City of St. Petersburg is proud to present
Independence Day Celebrations on the downtown
waterfront. There will be Family activities and vendors
in Straub and Vinoy Parks from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Also,
Free entertainment, jugglers, clowns, and concerts at
The Pier form 3 to 11 p.m. For more information please
call 821-6164. Fireworks from Spa Beach Park near
The Pier at 9 pm. For more information about the Fireworks
call 893-7441.

Eco-Garden Conference
August 11, 2001 9 AM to 4 PM
Pinellas County Extension and Florida Yards & Neigh-
borhoods presents a full day of learning at the Eco-Garden
Conference. Preliminary agenda includes establishing &
maintaining wildflowers in Florida, landscaping for wild-
life, invasive exotic plants, and incorporating wildflowers
and native plants into the landscape. Visit with exhibitors
and vendors as well. Registration starts at 8:15am at the
Florida Botanical Garden/County Extension Welcome
Center conference rooms. Cost $15.00 with advance
registration, $10.00 for Florida Botanical Garden
members. Registration at the door $20.00, $15.00 for
Florida Botanical Garden members. Price includes lunch.
To make reservations, call 582-2673.

Annual NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
August 7 5 to 8 p.m.
COMMUNITIES UNITE AGAINST CRIME.
St. Petersburg festivities will be at Woodlawn Park, 1450
16th Street North. Activities will include: Police displays,
auto theft rally, bicycle safety rodeo, oldies band, Police
K-9 demonstration, plus free hot dogs, hamburgers, soft
drinks and dessert. For more information please call
893-7992.

COASTAL CLEAN UP/SAVE OUR SHORE
September 15 9 a.m. to Noon
Volunteers are needed for litter pick up along waterfront
parks and boat ramps. For more information please call
St. Petersburg Parks Dept., 893-7335.

CRIME PREVENTION RUN & FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
Sept. 15 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Campbell Park, 601 14th Street South
Pinellas County Urban League is hosting a 3.5 mile fun
run and a festival in the park with food, beverages, and
entertainment. Admission is FREE, for more information
please call 327-2081.

GET DOWN TOWN MUSIC SERIES
July 6 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Street party on Central Ave., from 2nd to 3rd Street
Free live music For more information call 393-3597

CONA Board Meeting
June 20 - 7:00P.M.
St. Petersburg Times Building
490 1st Avenue South


PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

Dear Neighbors,

The 2020 Vision meetings were very well attended, Bob Jefferys and Tim Clemmons did a great job. This is what we need to see more of, City Staff and the Neighborhoods working together. On June 27th there will be a 2020 Vision Presentation at the Bayfront Center by the 2020 Vision group. We all need to attend see what all our hard work has produced.

I attended a meeting last week on curbside mailboxes. I am glad to say that our MAYOR agrees with us that there shouldn?’t be any more curbside mailboxes. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with one of our Neighborhood Association Presidents who wanted his neighbor?’s to be able to keep their curbside mailboxes if they wanted too. He said that the neighborhood has never voted on the issue but he doesn?’t want to make anyone mad by enforcing the law.

Starting this month the Mayor and I have agreed to meet monthly. At these monthly meetings Neighborhood Association Vice Presidents and myself will meet with the mayor and Mike Dove. If you feel something needs to be brought up at one of these meeting tell our Vice Presidents, so we can address it at a meeting. I hope that this will be the start of a new and better working relationship between the City and CONA.

On Saturday, June 9th, I attended the Lake Maggiore Sores Neighborhood Association Picnic. It was a great picnic and everyone had a nice time. Bernice Darling is not only a good President, but she can sing too. The following Saturday I will be at the North Kenwood Neighborhood Association Picnic, they always have a nice turnout. I hope that some of you start attending these neighborhood picnics and events, to see what other neighborhoods are doing.

The City is looking for a new Police Chief. I have made a strong request that at least one member of the board interviewing the applicants, comes from the neighborhoods. I feel strongly that we need a neighborhood presence in the selection of a new chief. We need to make sure that the next Chief shares our view of CPO?’s, Traffic control, and how to get Drugs out of our neighborhoods and schools. I can?’t stress how important this is to your neighborhood.

At the CONA Board meeting on June 20th an old friend is coming to see you. He will be our Mystery Guest. We will also talk about the Airport proposals. See you there!

Your Neighbor, Jim Biggerstaff


CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS

On the second Saturday every month St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue give FREE inspection of car seats. These Inspections are performed by specially trained Personnel, who check seats for proper installation, usage and recalls. The inspections are from 9 a.m. to Noon. For more information and the next scheduled date please call
892-KIDS (5437).

2001 OFFICERS
President - Jim Biggerstaff
Disston Heights
327-7355 jjbigger99@aol.com
First Vice President - Skip Brooks
823-3670
Second Vice President - Theresa McEachern
Harbordale
823-6390
Secretary - Conrad Weiser
Edgemoor
522-5008 MAOA1999@aol.com
Treasurer - Libby Steele
Lakewood Estates
867-6916 MPH56@aol.com.

Committees
Budget
Theresa McEachern - 823-6390
&
Ingrid Comberg - 821-2192
Computers for Our Community
Brent Fisher - 867-2026 abf@gte.net
Newsletter
Jan Brami - 827-0011 jan@sunworks.com
Bob Funari - 894-3881 bayside2@gtefcu.net
Citizens Police Council
David McEachern - 823-6390
Parliamentarian
Dale MacKenzie Gross - 323-2730
Stormwater Issues - Rosemary Grasso - 321-7299
Internet Webmaster - Conrad Weiser - 522-5008
Council Liaison - Jim Biggerstaff - 327-7355
Membership
Charles Miller - 576-6867 & Skip Brooks - 823-3670

Time to Renewal Membership for 2001!
Just fill out the C.O.N.A. 2001 Membership Renewal Application. Mail it and
Membership fee to PO Box 3529, St. Petersburg, FL 33731 or bring it to the next Board Meeting
Association Name __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
Boundaries __________________________________________________
Number of Households ___________________
Numbers of Members _________________________
Meeting Dates & Location __________________________________________________
President _____________________ Phone#________________
C.O.N.A. Representative ________________________________ Phone # ______
Alternate Representative _________________________________ Phone # ______
E-mail Address __________________________________________________