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04-01-1998 Minutes LINCOLN PARK TASK FORCE Meeting April 1, 1998 The meeting was called to order by President Willie Montgomery. Dea. Jim Brown led us in prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Rena Clark. The minutes were read and approved. Park Update Wayne Saunders, City Manager, stated that the park will cost approximately $200,000 to complete. The South Lake Foundation has contributed $45,740. The city plans to match up to $50,000 with the county. The Lake County School Board is in the process of drawing up the lease agreement at$1.00 per year. Lightning Ray Gilley, Florida Power, stated that the new lights (400 watts) and vandal proof covers have been ordered. Several lights are on now, but dim. The wattage of these lights will be checked and if they are not 400 watts, they will be upgraded. Mr. Saunders will speak to the City Council about installing a light at E. Desoto behind the apartments (Doc Jones Alley). Since it takes a long time for the vandal proof covers to come in, any lights that are out will be replaced. If they are broken when the covers come in they will be replaced again. Loitering Several ideas were discussed on how to get the kids off the corners. It r", was decided to place the subject of establishing a curfew on the next agenda. Dea. Edward Wright suggested sending a special invitation to all the pastors to attend the next meeting. Stacy Daniels, First Assembly of Christ, stated that her pastor is very interested in helping to save the children. A letter of invitation will be sent to each pastor, along with an announcement for the church. Each task force member was asked to emphasize the importance of attending the meetings at their individual churches. Fliers will be printed up to be distributed throughout the neighborhood. Mr. Saunders agreed to have these printed. Ms. Daniels will speak to her pastor about helping to distribute fliers. Mrs. Victoria Magee will also help with getting the fliers distributed. Abandoned Vehicles If the vehicles are inoperable, they can be tagged and removed after 72 hours. The vehicles in Doc Jones Alley (E. Desoto St.) were discussed. Mr. Saunders will follow up on this. Neighborhood Watch Since only a few people were in attendance, the neighborhood watch program will be placed on the next agenda. The next meeting will be May 6th. The meeting was adjourned. Member Present: Willie Montgomery, President Speedy Wolfe, Liaison Rena Clark Lisa Jensen Wilbert Montgomery Doreathe M. Cole Charles Forth