Meeting Minutes October 19, 2016 Hartford Public Library Board Attendance: A. Ambrose, M. DiBella, F. Gordón-Quiroga, M. Gottesdiener, D. Peabody, M. Robbins, C. Sicbaldi, D. Silva, R. Zaleski Community Attendance: A. DeMaine (HPD), F. Peck (City of Hartford), C. Peterson, A. Hartman, R. Cacioppo Meeting came to order at 6:05 PM with introductions around the room. Police Report: A. DeMaine presented • Overall incidents down 11.3% (Downtown area), 8.4% (city-wide) • Specifics: 11 robberies (mostly “Apple-picking”); 1 burglary; 4 car break-ins • General discussion re: ATVs followed • Additional stats can be found online at www.Hartford.gov • To report non-emergency situations, call (860) 757-4000 Additional members arrived during Police Report so with a quorum now present the minutes from Sept. 2016 meeting were approved at 6:20. Treasurer’s Report: per C. Sicbaldi, current funds total $1,364.19. Neighborhood Updates: • Park/Main: multiple NRZs, non-profits and neighboring entities were invited to a recent CRDA meeting re: land development at Park & Main Streets – 3 scenarios were presented and discussed with meeting adjourning for further revision, details forthcoming (via R. Zaleski); • Outreach: R. Zaleski emphasized need to include full NRZ to affect change. M Robbins and A Hartman have volunteered to lead an ad hoc committee, additional members needed; • Holiday Social: R. Zaleski reminded group that in lieu of December meeting, SoDo NRZ will have a holiday social (details forthcoming);