South Covington Community Action Association

SCCAA June 2007 Meeting Minutes

June 2007 Meeting Minutes

Meeting opened at 7:00 and introductions were made.

In attendance were:
Nancy Ray – Co Chair Andrea Holland – Co-Chair Karen Tichenor - Secretary
Paul Hensley Lori Kuntz Hugh McQueary Octavia McQueary Jonna Parsons Ken Ray – Treasurer Charleen Steinborn Larry Tichenor Bill Wells Mardi Fitch Shiela Hess Ron Rose Denny Madden Officer Jason Gray Donna Griffin Officer Jim Isaacs Officer Miskanan Sgt. Kevin Sumner Lt. Col. Spike Jones Suzann Gettys – Ombudsman

Secretary’s Report – Karen Tichenor
Minutes were accepted as written.

Treasurers Report – Ken Ray
Report accepted as read.

Assistant Police Chief – Lt. Col. Spike Jones
Lt. Col Spike Jones addressed the group and shared his background and history with the group. He addressed many of the concerns we currently have and continually stressed that communication between the officer, police administration and the community is essential to the continued success of CPD. Lt. Col Spike Jones encouraged the citizens to call 292-2222 with complaints or concerns.

The following announcements were made:

- Sgt. Kevin Sumner is taking over the Community Relations Department.
- It is hopeful that bike patrols will be put in the South Covington neighborhoods in the very near future through the summer.
- Curfew for minors is: 11:00 pm on weekdays and 12:00 am on weekends

Police Community Council Meeting – Jonna Parsons

Joanna gave us a quick overview of what has been going on in these meetings. If you have any problems, concerns or issues please contact her via e-mail at jonna@pmex.com or by phone at 363-7413. Jonna will be submitting a written list of items she brings to the table for South Covington monthly.

Results from the Safety Fair

The fair was a huge success and we had approximately 300 attendees. Thanks to everyone that helped make this event happen.

Executive Committee Elections
Elections are to be held every June. There was only one person that offered to run for any position and that was Mardi Fitch who agreed to become the Alternate Secretary. Thanks for getting involved Mardi and congratulations.

The other standing chairs will continue to serve for another year. The Executive Committee is as follows:

Nancy Ray – Co Chair Karen Tichenor – Secretary
Andrea Holland – Co Chair Ken Ray – Treasurer

Ward System Update – Andrea Holland
It was recommended by the Ward System Committee to keep the ward system in place and spend time and effort on educating the public on how they system works and how it can benefit Covington. This was just a recommendation. Final decision is up to the Commissioners.

Mission Statement
This issue has been tabled until the Executive Committee can get together and come up with a draft to present to the group.

Comments from the Chair – Nancy Ray

Larry Tichenor fixed the doorbell at the firehouse. Thanks for getting that done.

Please send in as many postcards as possible to Grillin with Tim. You can get these at Krogers. If we won, this would be a great public relations event to get the association recognized.

Nancy tried to line up a juvenile judge to come and speak to the group but was told that it was impossible due to “ethical reasons.” Jonna Parsons is a part of the Safety Committee and they will hopefully be meeting with the judges so maybe our concerns over juvenile issues will be addressed.

Get it off your chest
Bushes are overgrown on the corner of Hands Pike and Crystal Lake obstructing view and making that intersection a traffic hazard.

Suggestions for possible speakers
Code Enforcement Director
Possible retired judge

Next SCCAA Meeting:
July 12, 2007 - 6:30 pm Social ½ hour – Meeting at 7:00 pm at the Hands Pike Firehouse.

Meeting closed at 8:07 pm






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