April 19 Meeting Minutes

Cabernet Highlands Neighborhood Watch Group

Meeting April 19, 2023

Raleys meeting room at 6:00 pm

Present:  Pat Shea, Billie Shea, Lucy Calles, Carlos Calles, Dan Curtis, JoEllen Curtis, Ernest Brooks, Bonnie Weber, Ray Lake, …

Pat called the meeting to order with a discussion on issues that many in our community are concerned about.  One of the big concerns being the number of vehicles with no regard to traffic rules. Some of the drivers who are speeding and driving carelessly are members of this community, but many are taking shortcuts through the neighborhood. It was pointed out the only way to get any action is to complain.

The Reno Police Department is responsible for this neighborhood and the adjacent neighborhoods. But this community is far away from the core of the city where most of the problems occur so little attention is paid to our community. Pat agreed he would reach out and request the mobile radar cart again. He also suggested that if you see these speeders, take down as many details as possible and report it through Reno Direct 775 334-4636or RenoDirect@Reno.Gov .   By reporting we should get more action from the police.

It was also decided that the group could inquire about having traffic calming devices put in place to slow cars down. This project will be reported on further at a later date.

Bonnie suggested that we start collecting information from our residents on the infractions they see. That may give us more details to share with law enforcement. Pat and Ray will be designing something on the website https://www.cabernetwatch.org/

The remainder of the meeting was an open forum discussion on ideas and goals for the future of the neighborhood watch group. Many suggestions will be followed in future meetings to see what interests the residents.

                They were: 

                                NW Newsletter (printed or online)

                                Discussions on Fire safety (asking for guest speakers)

Hold an event later in the year in conjunction with National Neighborhood Watch Nite Out. An event highlighting the neighborhood watch group and introducing our neighbors to each other to further safety and a sense of community.

Holding a “Block Party” to spread the word.

Asking one of the CERT trainers to guest speak at a future meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35