Ms. Hessman called Chris Truelock to offer free paint and other materials for the BBCC. When Chris went to Lowe's to pick upthe goods - Gayla said she called the BBCC because her two sons had gone there for various programs and had a great time. She said she found their experiences very positive.
A man was assisted by Cindy Miller in the parking lot. He asked the receptionist if she was a city employee and when he was told "yes," he said "the City should have more like her, very helpful, etc."
Truck #876 - hauling limbs - caught limbs in her back windows. Says he needs to be more careful when hauling debris, maybe load his truck better!
Farmers Market: Dr. Walcher has gone to the market twice. Both times he saw dogs. This is unacceptable - wants signs posted that this is against board of health regulations. (Dr. Walcher is a retired physician and has worked for the board of health in the past). If the number of pets at the market doesn't improve, he will be very upset.
Bryan Park - Henderson: Playground equipment - the shovel that you sit on and move is broken. Her child was playing there over the weekend and had to be taken to the ER w/a gash on his head from it. Just concerned that someone else might get hurt.
Banneker Center: After receiving a call from a fellow Teen X-Treme parent, Mr. Preslaff felt it import to contact us concerning some issues het felt needed to be addressed @ BBCC. He suggested that there were many "unidentified" youth/teens coming into BBCC during Teen X-Treme as well as "gang activity" going on both inside and outside the center. He mentioned on fourt different occasions that he was happy & overwhelmingly pleased w/the program and has no intention of removing his son.
Banneker Center: Ms. McKibben attended a lecture about gangs and was upset to find out they could exist in Blmtn. She contacted the probation dept and the Police Dept who told her the areas of greatest gang activity was BBCC, Kirkwood and the Mall. She withdrew both her children the Teen X-Treme Camp and wanted to know why we had not informed her of the risk. She questioned whether P&R was "burying their heads in the sand" about gang issues.
Jackson Creek Middle School Park: Some children are in trucks going through and tearing up the park. Police were notified at the same time of this situation.
Rails to Trails: Hedge along edge of trail on Winslow where tracks end (across from where on-line plastics used to be Rose & Walker across street) needs to be trimmed back - very dangerous - can't see traffic - gets trimmed once in a great while - need to be sure it is done on a regular basis! She will call back if not done in a week.
Caller wanted to tell us that she LOVES the wildflower area north of Miller Showers Park. She looks forward to traffic there so she can go slow and look at them!!!