SoDo NRZ Miinutes April 16, 2014 – Hartford Public Library lower level classroom Board Members Present: Jodi Palerma, Judy Gordon, Carol Scibaldi, Robin Zaleski, Frank Gordon-‐ Quiroga, Charlie Ortiz SoDo Members and Guests: Jeremy Howard, HFD Capt. Helene Lynch, HPD CSO Adam Demaine, HPD CSO Mike Gorman, Irena Lazik I. Call to Order by Jodi at 6:02 pm. Welcome and introductions of Board Members and guests. II. Police Report-‐ Update provided update that included the following: Overall, crime is down 22.5%. No arrests made during the UConn parade. -‐Downtown car break ins: 17 car break ins on cars parked on the street. There is a slight uptick in car break ins with the nicer weather. 6 laptops and 5 GPSs stolen in the car break ins. 3 Honda Accords stolen for parts. See police officer for a CLUB, as it is the best way to prevent Accords from being stolen. -‐Street robberies are increasing nationwide and cell phones are being stolen while in hand. Please be aware. “Apple picking” (grabbing a phone out of the user’s hand on the street) is on the rise. -‐3 burglaries as of April 14th. Reminder: If you see something suspicious call dispatcher at: 757-‐4000 Contact Lt. Jones from the HPD as final escalation if needed. III: Guest Speaker: Capt. Helene Lynch Hartford Fire Department Kitchen fires are on the rise and HFD is proactively trying to prevent. Largest cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking. The HPD was awarded a FEMA grant to install 1500 smoke alarms in owner-‐ occupied 1-‐3 family homes. Phase 2 is to provide 1-‐3 family, owner occupied homes with a stove top fire device (lasts 10 years). These are free of charge and you can request one by contacting Capt. Lynch at lynch001@hartford.gov. Also note, the HFD will come to your residence for any type of question or issue regarding fire safety and prevention. IV. Committee Reports
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