“Friends Of The Heights-

October 11, 2007”

 

-Recap-           

Officer Jeff Bernstein and Lt. Barrett from the Town of Jupiter Police Department :

 

There have been several burglaries in our neighborhood along with the surrounding area of Abacoa.  As usual, the majority of the crimes were crimes of opportunity. (i. e. unlocked vehicles and open garage doors). Officer Bernstein and Lt. Barrett reminded us to be safe and to be alert. If you see something that doesn’t feel right—someone driving suspiciously or lurking around homes—call it in. Officers are there to help and better to have a false alarm than to look the other direction. Officers that are assigned to our neighborhood at night, in the event of a problem or emergency are- Officer Farinacci, Officer Bernstein and Lt. Barrett.

 

Dean Fowler (Code Enforcement) stated that 121 citations for violations were issued in the Heights from August 10, 2007 to October 10, 2007.  There was also a nuisance ordinance for the exterior appearance of a home and the guardrail on Leslie Street has been repaired. 

 

Special Guest:  Philip Levenstein with the Palm Beach County Health Department presented to the neighbors of the Heights about becoming a Point of Dispensing (POD) in the event there is an epidemic and mass antibiotics need to be dispensed. To be included we would have to have a base level of volunteers ready to come forward and assist with the identification and distribution of antibiotics. While we would need an individual licensed to dispense drugs we also need several individuals willing to help with the distribution and head counts. These individuals and their families would also be the first individuals to receive drugs.

 

New Business:  

 

Revision to the Neighborhood By-Laws.  Final corrections have been made and approval should take place at the January meeting. By-laws will continue to be posted on the website and the newspaper for community input.  Residents were strongly urged to review these by-laws and notify the Board by e-mail as quickly as possible so that the Board can review them. 

 

            Phase II Beautification: Project Coordinator: Eugene Wise

 

Permits were updated and at this point we are waiting on steel to be laid before moving forward. Eugene stated that once we get past these hurdles the remainder of the sign should move quickly. The town of Jupiter has also made funding available to help us light the area around the sign, as well as doggie post for our jogging paths.

                                                           

 

            Neighborhood Events: Wilmet Lanier, Activities Director

Halloween Parade was a big success—everyone had a great time. Approximately 40 to 50 kids were present. Wilmet said that he is still working to finalize details for the 5k Jingle Bell Run on Saturday December 15^th. Volunteers as well as additional participants are still needed. Check the website for more details.