Pot luck dinner
Leadership team in attendance:
Todd Verity, President
Kelly Erwin, Secretary
Dan O’Hara Sgt. At Arms
Nora Patterson, Sarasota County Commissioner
Sgt Dan Tutko, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.
Lt. Kevin McElye, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.
Vick French, Sarasota County Neighborhood Grants Coordinator
Meeting was held in the recreation center of Bee Ridge Park .
Meeting started @ 6:25p.m. with 38 attendees
President Todd Verity opened the meeting by having all the members present introduce themselves with a short bio.
New Business
#1. President Verity briefly discussed our new meeting format and time line.
#2. President Verity discussed possible new ideas to use our grant money for, such as a community garden and crushed shell walking paths due to the previous plan would not be cost effective at this time.
#3. President Verity discussed making the park more dog friendly.
#4. A suggestion box has been created for all idea’s, suggestions and notes to the board as well as the Sheriff’s Dept.
Sheriff’s Report
#1. Sgt Dan Tuttko spoke at length about 3211 Jamaica St. (Morgan Schaeffer) and what the SO is doing to eliminate the drug sales the home is known for i.e.: surveillance, stopping all vehicles coming and going from the residence etc. Sgt Tutko has been attempting to make contact with the trustee of the home regarding evicting Ms. Schaeffer .
#2. A/C thefts is still ongoing, more arrests are being made. Operation melt down will focus more on the scrap yards.
#3.Residential and auto burglaries are down .
#4. Sgt. Tutko stressed the importance of being aware of unknown people coming to your door, do not answer. If the person looks suspicious, call the Sheriff’s office with description.
Commissioner Patterson addressed the association regarding the extra effort the Sheriff’s Office in our neighborhood because of our cooperation, also more effort is being made with code enforcement issues.
No Treasurers report given due to Rue being out of town.
Vickie French mentioned additional options for the grant money and explained the application process again. We need to start the process by November 7, 2011. We need to explore cost’s involved. Vickie suggested that we form a committee for this purpose. A motion was made to explore all needed for a community garden, the association accepted.
Novembers meeting: We will bring in another plumber to discuss the pending sewer project . We will also continue discussions for the grant. We will decide on a date in mid November for a park clean-up and BBQ.
A community yard sale and BBQ has been tentatively scheduled for December, date to be decided.
The meeting was adjourned @ 7:15 p.m.
Sarasota County Master Gardeners, a volunteer organization helping the Sarasota County Extension Service with educational outreach programs, will hold their seventh annual plant sale on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 8 am – 2 pm at Bee Ridge Park in Sarasota.
Bee Ridge Park is located at the corner of Wilkinson and S. Lockwood Ridge Roads (south of Bee Ridge Road). Admission is free. Proceeds support the Master Gardener program and its educational outreach programs. Refreshments will be available from Sarasota County 4H-ers. The sale will be held rain or shine under a covered pavilion.
Master Gardeners will answer questions and offer free advice regarding proper plant choices, care tips, and suggestions on proper locations for the plants. This is an opportunity to learn about gardening principles that can significantly reduce the amount of water, pesticides and fertilizers needed in your landscapes. Information on how homeowners can receive recognition for having a “Florida-Friendly” yard will be available.
An outstanding variety of native and non-native plants from the Master Gardeners’ own gardens and donations from local nurseries will be for sale. Edibles, trees, shrubs, vines, succulents and many hard-to-find varieties will be available at reasonable prices. Cash or local checks only, no credit cards.
For more information about the sale, please contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at (941) 861-9807 or mghelpdesk@scgov.net .
Just a reminder about our Potluck Dinner on October 3rd. Todd Verity, the Association’s President, will be providing hotdogs, hamburgers and potato salad. The Association is providing silverware. Drinks will not be provided. This will be a good time to meet your neighbors, learn more about the Association and have some fun!
If you have any questions, please email me at ohmary2@verizon.net
On Monday, October 3rd. we will not only have our regular monthly meeting, we will be having a Potluck dinner! This will be a good time to meet your neighbors, meet your association and have fun! Also, a rep. from the Sheriff’s office will be there to answer any of your questions. Below is a short agenda for the October 3rd. meeting. Hope to see everyone on Monday, October 3rd at the Bee Ridge Park Meeting Room at 6:00!
6:00 – Potluck begins
Todd Verity will be bringing Hotdogs and Hamburgers along with potato salad
Silverware will be provided by the Association
Drinks will not be provided
6:30 – Meeting begins
Welcome
New Business
V.P. Nomination for November’s meeting
Sheriff’s report
Close by 7:30
RSVP: Mary at ohmary2@verizon.net
We had a small, but productive monthly Neighborhood meeting on Monday the 11th. At our next meeting, Monday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m. we will have someone from the county speaking to us regarding Disaster and Hurricane Preparedness. Also, during the August meeting, we will be discussing and planning a Pot Luck Dinner to take place in September. This is going to be a very informative meeting and all should attend. See you at the next meeting!!!
