Update - Security, Yard Waste Update, Piedmont Park Conservancy, July 28, 2002

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Update - Security, Yard Waste Update, Piedmont Park Conservancy, July 28, 2002

MORNINGSIDE SECURITY UPDATE
As you know, during the past several months we have sent out alertsregarding the increased burglary activity in our neighborhood. We wanted to update you and once again solicit your help.

These crimes are continuing even though an arrest was made over a week ago. There is more than one group working the area. Our neighbors in DekalbCounty are experiencing the same problem. Zone 2 has stepped its regular patrols in the neighborhood and have also dispatched some plain clothesofficers in unmarked cars. The Morningside Patrol has shifted some of its coverage to what appears to be the prime times for these crimes. MSP is also hiring an additional officer on a temporary basis to cover this time aswell.

Most reports the police and MSP have received, suggests that these criminalsare posing as contractors or servicemen. The police and MSP have been stopping at houses where contractors appear to be active and are checking I.D.s and authorizations. Reports on possible suspects include a white cargo van with a ladder rack or ladder on top of it. Another is a gray pick-uptruck. Last Friday, there was a report of a light blue van, tag # 2814 AED Fulton County, cruising Noble, Johnson, and Homestead. Reports also include a black man posing alternately as a contractor and phone worker, and a whitemale driving a white Ford van.

So please keep a lookout for these kinds of activities. Report them to 911. Get tag numbers and descriptions if at all possible. The police will besuccessful more quickly if we all pitch in and help. Thanks to neighbors whohave already turned in tips.

PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY
The next Piedmont Park Conservancy Community Committee meeting will be held in Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park on Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 6 p.m..

Tentative Agenda Items:
I. Reports

Update on park construction projects
Lake project
Meadow project

II. Discussion

Park security and fee-based parking

III. Questions and answers

The Conservancy is seeking public input regarding charging for parking andwe would like community participation on this point of discussion.

Directions to Magnolia Hall:

Turn west onto Park Drive from Monroe Drive..

Proceed through the four way stop and over the Park Drive Bridge.

Please inform the security guard of your meeting at the Conservancy.

Veer to the right into the parking lot.  Magnolia Hall will be the first building at theend of the parking lot.

Please RSVP by replying to Shay at smeyer@piedmontpark.org or by calling404-875-7275. We prefer email so that we can capture all committee memberemail addresses.

YARD WASTE UPDATE FROM COUNCILMEMBER FAUVER
Reductions in the sanitation dept. that had been budgeted for 2002 took effect in July. The department is currently engaged in a routing analysis toestablish a new schedule for yard waste removals for the entire city. In the short run, a large backlog of yard waste has accumulated.

The City is attempting to achieve yard waste removal on as frequent a basis as possible for all residents. Mr.. Marks did indicate that yard waste will not be removed weekly. We recognize that this information is only useful if you have a schedule for the removal, and the city is endeavoring to providethe schedule.

In the meantime, if you have an inordinately large volume of yard waste for removal, you can schedule a special pick-up in advance. You can then plan your yard clean-up for the special pick-up. You should call 404-330-6236 to schedule the special pick-up. Also, if you use a private landscaping or tree removal service to do large jobs on your property, that landscaper should handle the disposal of the yard debris.

Finally, it assists the Sanitation Department greatly if you will call them, at 404-330-6236, to schedule removal of large items, such as appliances, furniture, carpet or other bulky items. If you can schedule placing those items at the curb around the garbage removal pick-up date you receive, that is even better, but at the very least a request for special pick-up will assist Sanitation in timely removal.

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