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2010 – 2011 HTNA MEETINGS
Meeting Schedule:
The HTNA now meets on the 3rd Tuesday of September, November, January, March and May.
The HTNA holds five meetings during each year. Our meeting agenda is created by the input of the participants.
A primary focus of our meetings is to increase civic awareness with the goal of creating both a better neighborhood and local government that works for our neighborhood. To this end we bring in speakers from the City of Shoreline and other community organizations. These meetings provide an excellent opportunity to get to know those who help plan and facilitate services for Shoreline citizens. Anyone is welcome to join us in any of our meetings – we welcome input from all citizens!!
Tues, September 21 – Hannah Swee, representative from CleanScapes (our garbage and recycling hauler) will present an in-depth look at the recycling portion of their services in Shoreline. We will a focus on both process and specifics so please bring common items to review for recyclability (and, if not, why not!). Please feel free to bring your questions and comments.
Tue, November 16 - HTNA welcomes Ronald Wastewater General Manager Michael Derrick. You will have plenty of time to talk with Michael about your thoughts regarding a critical infrastructure service – the wastewater collection system. Please bring your questions and comments.
Tues, January 18 – Agenda is currently open. January is often our time to focus on environmental stewardship. As an option, we are still looking for the perfect place to have a post-holiday HTNA Party.
Tues, March 15 - Agenda is currently open. We may meet with a member of the City Council. Council members set city goals, determine and apply policies that affect the quality our lives. The “health” and “livability” of our City is in the hands of the City Council. This provides an excellent opportunity to talk one-on-one with one of the City’s policy makers about quality of life issues in Shoreline that are important to you. If you are interested in helping organize this, please email contact@highland-terrace.org.
Tues, May 17 - Citizen Input. Officer Elections. Plan for the following year.
Stay Informed Email contact@highland- terrace.org for information on neighborhood activities.
Neighborhood Mission:
Create and maintain a safe, pleasant and emergency ready neighborhood
2010/2011 Schedule:
Tues, September 21 Tues, November 16 Tues, January 18 Tues, March 15 Tues, May 17 Highland Terrace Elementary
The HTNA meetings are held at the Highland Terrace Elementary School. The school is located at N 160th St & 1st Ave NW (enter through the main entrance, turn left down hall to the Conference Room).
A lighted parking lot is available in front of the school.
The meetings start at 7:00 P.M. and end at 8:30 PM.
HTNA Officers
Director - Krista Tenney
Assistant Director - Greg Logan
Eductional V.P. Greg Logan
Secretary - Open Position!
Council of Neighborhoods Representative - Open Position!
Environmental Chair – Judy Griesel.
The Highland Terrace Neighborhood Association is citizen created and legally recognized and supported
by the City of Shoreline. The association exists and is sustained by the active involvement of the citizens within each neighborhood.
To receive email special announcements concerning HTNA activities send a message to <contact@highland-terrace.org> and ask to be placed on the HTNA email list.
Bbarta 20:37, 6 September 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 20:37, 6 September 2010 (PDT)
WHAT IS THE HIGHLAND TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
The Highland Terrace Neighborhood is an official branch of the Shoreline City Governance process meaning that it is an official way for citizens to connect with City Departments when help in solving quality of life and public services are at question.
NEIGHBORHOOD STEWARDSHIP: CHARACTERIZING THE HIGHLAND TERRACE NEIGHBOHOOD OF SHORELINE, WA
As to the nature of the HTNA Board of Directors and others active in the HTNA organization, there is no one position more important than another in the HTNA. We all humbly exist to maintain, sustain and rejuvenate pride and involvement in helping to characterize the HTN as a "Safe", "Pleasant" and "Emergency Ready" neighborhood in which to live.
As to ways of involvement in community activities, we also realize that the HTNA is not the only "Community Game" in town. Folks are involved in lots of activities both in the public domain and in the private domain for maintaining the quality of life in this community.
Public Domain Examples; citizens involvement in PTA, Little Leagues, Embrace Shoreline Schools, Highland Terrace School Woods environmental stewardship work parties, keeping streets clean, etc. etc.
In the Private Domain; if you walk the streets of the HTN you will note that most folks keep their properties in pretty decent shape. Folks are mostly law abiding as far as I know. Most all in one way or another respect the property rights of their neighbors and to some degree have some sorts of emergency readiness knowledge and supplies to sustain themselves and their families in the event of weather, earthquakes or other situations that may affect their well being.
That’s a brief synopsis about the Highland Terrace Neighborhood.☺
In addition, all Shoreline citizens are cordially invited to be involved in the HTNA and welcome to attend the HTNA meetings at the Highland Terrace Elementary School, 3rd. Tuesdays of the months of Sept., Nov., Jan., March and May. 7 PM. Location of the school is at the junction of 1st Ave. N.W. on 160th St. N., Shoreline, WA The meetings are held in the library room, which has accommodations for computer connections to an overhead projector for presentations.
Bbarta 13:44, 27 May 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 13:44, 27 May 2010 (PDT)
On the 2nd Friday of each month beginning April 9/ Karaoke Bingo at the Shoreline/LFP Senior Center
Get ready for fun, food and cash prizes at Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center Bingo. Between games, Karaoke adds to the fun. Bring a gang and belt out a tune, serenade your true love or entertain the world. Each month the menu will feature tasty hot dogs and sausages, freshly popped popcorn, jalapeno nachos, warm cookies and chips. There will be wine beer and soft drinks. The $10 entry fee covers all eight games that will be played. There will be two special games played at an additional cost of $2. each. Open to everyone 21 years of age and up.
2nd Friday of each month beginning April 9 18560 1st Ave NE 206-365-1536. 7:00 pm $10 fee
Information: Pam Barrett
Special Events Coordinator
Shoreline Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
17500 Midvale Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 801-2634 Office
(206) 618-9254 Cell
(206) 418-3380 Fax
Bbarta 19:39, 25 March 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 19:39, 25 March 2010 (PDT)
SHUTTLE RIDE SERVICE FOR SENIORS 55 AND OLDER
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Shuttle
Need to buy groceries? Run an errand? Go to the doctor? The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Shuttle is a free door to door van service. Seniors 55 and older and people with disabilities or special needs can ride the van. There are no forms to fill out or special requirements.
The van is lift equipped for people who have difficulty using stairs or use a mobility aid, such as a wheelchair or scooter. The Shuttle operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Called the “Hyde Shuttles”, in honor of Lillian May Hyde, whose bequest provides partial funding for the program, the service also helps connect residents with their loved ones in several communities in King County. A shoreline rider describes the benefit to her of the program: “the Hyde Shuttle has been a real blessing to me – I’m able to visit my husband in the nursing home a few times week. This has really added to my life.”
To book your ride or to find out how to become a volunteer driver, call (206) 727-6262.
Melissa R. Tribelhorn I Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator Senior Services Transportation Program (206) 748-7588 (206) 748-7579 (fax) www.seniorservices.org
Bbarta 17:18, 1 September 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 17:18, 1 September 2010 (PDT)
What You Should Know About Door-to-Door Solicitors
Posted: 02 Jun 2010 12:27 AM PDT
From the City of Shoreline website
The City of Shoreline has a municipal ordinance regulating the activities of sales people and solicitors (Shoreline Municipal Code 5.07). It requires for-profit solicitors and “Master Solicitors” who employ them to file a written application for a license with the Shoreline City Clerk and carry the license at all times when soliciting or canvassing. Solicitors must produce the license when requested by persons being solicited, police or City officials.
The following are exempt from the license requirements:
▪ Tax-exempt non-profit organizations who have filed a current 501(C)3 with the City Clerk ▪ Newspaper deliverers ▪ Political candidates, campaign workers and political committees soliciting signatures of registered voters ▪ Sales people who solicit businesses.
- Below are a few crime prevention tips to safeguard yourself and your home from unscrupulous door-to-door solicitors:
▪ Always ask solicitors for identification to verify what company they are working for. If they refuse, ask them to leave. ▪ Ask to see their license from the City of Shoreline. If they do not have one, ask them to leave. ▪ Never invite a solicitor into your home. You can say “no thank you” without opening the door. ▪ Never give a solicitor your Social Security number. ▪ Avoid paying with a check or credit card. Cash is best -- get a receipt. ▪ If an item seems too good or too inexpensive to be true, it probably is. ▪ Orders taken are required to be in writing, in duplicate (you get a copy) and to state the name of the solicitor as it appears on his/her license, the solicitor’s permit number, the address of the solicitor and their employer, the terms of the agreement and the amount paid to the solicitor. ▪ If you encounter a solicitor who becomes aggressive or won’t take “no” for an answer, ask them to leave, shut the door and call 911. ▪ You may post a “No Solicitor” sign on private property.
- For more information about solicitation regulations, call the Shoreline City Clerk’s Office at 206-801-2230, or refer to Shoreline Municipal Code 5.07.
- Find out which solicitors have a current license from the Solicitor List on the City Website. As of today, these businesses have licenses through the end of the year:
▪ Merry Maids ▪ Edward Jones ▪ Student Painters.net ▪ Energy Exteriors
- To report solicitor violations, call Shoreline Police Non-Emergency at 206-296-3311.
Bbarta 12:33, 2 June 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 12:33, 2 June 2010 (PDT)
HELP LOW INCOME STUDENTS GET READY FOR SCHOOL
Dear friends – Center for Human Services acts as a lead for back-to-school supplies and other services as part of the Back to School Consortium event (August 28) in Shoreline. Do you know a young adult (responsible, able to work independently, perhaps has access to a car to do pick ups) who might want a great service opportunity this summer (an “under-employed” high school grad or college student would be great)!
Center for Human Services could use regular help (5-10 hours a week) through the summer to organize and put this event together. For more information, email btsvolunteers@hotmail.com. Here’s a bit more information…
HELP LOW INCOME STUDENTS GET READY FOR SCHOOL
The Back to School Consortium event is a community effort that provides school supplies, hair cuts, and clothing assistance for families in the Shoreline School District who are living with a low income and/or experiencing circumstances in their life that make it challenging to prepare their children for going back to school in the fall. The event is schedule on Saturday, August 28, 1-4 pm at North City Elementary (new location!). They need help through out the summer with gathering materials from collection points, sorting, organizing. Please visit http://www.btsconsortium.org/volunteer.html for a list of opportunities. Do you know a young adult who is looking for an opportunity to do service, and gain experience? Center for Human Services could use regular help (5-10 hours a week) through the summer to organize and put this event together. For more information, email btsvolunteers@hotmail.com Pass it on to your contacts!
Bbarta 22:23, 15 June 2010 (PDT)Robert BartaBbarta 22:23, 15 June 2010 (PDT)
Nora Smith
Neighborhood Coordinator | Community Services Division | City of Shoreline
17500 Midvale Avenue North | Shoreline, WA 98133 voice: 206-801-2253 | new email and phone number!
www.shorelinewa.gov | nsmith@shorelinewa.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND URBAN FORESTS RESOURCES
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/UrbanForestry/Pages/rp_urban_commandurbanforestry.aspx
Bbarta 20:41, 25 February 2010 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 20:41, 25 February 2010 (PST)
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BLOG LINKS
http://ofparamount.blogspot.com/ Of Paramount Importance. A Blog About the Environment, Land Use, Preservation, Politics and Life, In and Around Shoreline, WA ...
Bbarta 12:01, 23 April 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 12:01, 23 April 2010 (PDT)
PUBLIC SAFETY...REVERSE 911 SIGNUP
Family Protection: What is Reverse 911?
The Community Telephone Emergency Notification System, sometimes called Reverse 911, is built to pull up a selected grouping of phone numbers, call the number and play a prerecorded message giving emergency instructions to whoever receives the message. The system uses software to call selected phone numbers based on the geographic location of the billing address for the number. Phone numbers are supplied by the phone companies to the system each year to update the database. If a citizen or business moves or changes a phone number between phone company updates, they will need to notify the police department to make sure their information is up to date in the system. The numbers supplied by the phone company do not include unlisted numbers, so those people who wish to be notified in an emergency will need to supply their number to NORCOM. Additionally, if a person or business does not wish to be notified in an emergency they can request that their number be removed from the database. The information will not be sold but is a matter of public record and subject to disclosure. Reverse 911 is only used for high-priority community notifications or public safety emergencies. Sign up for Emergency Alerts at http://www.norcom.org/reverse911.cfm Or call NORCOM at 425-577-5700
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND CITIZEN WELL-BEING
Everyone can do something to help make our families and our communities safer through: Personal responsibility: Developing a household preparedness plan and disaster supplies kits, observing home health and safety practices, implementing disaster mitigation measures, and participating in crime prevention and reporting. Training: Taking classes in emergency preparedness, response capabilities, first aid, CPR, fire suppression, and search and rescue procedures. Volunteer service: Engaging individuals in volunteer activities that support first responders, disaster relief groups, and community safety organizations. Everyone can do something to support local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, community public health efforts, and the four stages of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, response and recovery efforts.
Additional information resources: http://www.citizencorps.gov/councils/ http://www.citizencorps.gov/programs/cert.shtm http://www.fema.gov/ The Shoreline City Website provides many kinds of resources for governmental and other service agencies. Paste this URL into your browser http://www.shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?page=61
Bbarta 18:54, 1 May 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 18:54, 1 May 2010 (PDT)
What To Do If You Have Experienced Mail Theft
Please pass on this reminder to your neighbors that holiday time presents many attractions for mail theft. Here are some tips to protect your mail.
1. Notify the postmaster* immediately of theft of mail or its contents; alert local law enforcement agencies about vandalism involving your box. In Shoreline, call Police non-emergency number at (206) 296-3311. 2. Remove mail from the box as soon as possible after delivery; 3. If you discover someone tampering with your or your neighbor’s mailbox, get a description of the person(s), a description and license plate number of any vehicle, then immediately report this information to the police and to your postmaster; 4. Arrange with a neighbor to keep an eye on each other’s boxes, so that if someone is away for a few days, a neighbor can pick up the mail and hold it to prevent it from piling up in the box.
- To file a mail theft complaint, visit https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov. On the top menu bar click on “Investigations,” in the drop down menu click on “mail theft” and then “File a Mail Theft Complaint.” You may also contact your local post office for information. Shoreline post offices:
Bitterlake Station 929 N 145th Street 206-364-0663 North City Station 17233 15 Ave NE 206-364-0656
How to Protect Against Thieves (from https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov) Every day, the U.S. Postal Service safely and efficiently delivers millions of checks, money orders, credit cards and other valuable items. Unfortunately, such items of value are also attractive to thieves. That's why Postal Inspectors across the country are at work to protect your mail. But with deliveries to more than 100 million addresses, the Postal Inspection Service can't do the job alone. Here's what you can do to protect your mail from thieves: Always deposit your mail in a mail slot at your local post office, or hand it to your letter carrier. Do not put outgoing mail in an unsecured mail box. Never send cash or coins in the mail. Use checks or money orders. Promptly remove mail from your mailbox after delivery, especially if you're expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items. If you won't be home when the items are expected, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail. Have your local post office hold your mail while you're on vacation, or absent from your home for a long period of time. If you don't receive a check or other valuable mail you're expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately. If you change your address, immediately notify your post office and anyone with whom you do business via the mail.
- Consider starting a neighborhood watch program. By exchanging work and vacation schedules with trusted friends and neighbors, you can watch each other's mailboxes (as well as homes). If you observe a mail thief at work, call the local police immediately, and then call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455.
If you believe your mail was stolen, report it immediately to your local postmaster or nearest Postal Inspector. You'll be asked to file a formal complaint using PS Form 2016, Mail Theft and Vandalism Complaint. By analyzing information collected from the form, Postal Inspectors may determine whether your problem is isolated or part of a larger mail theft problem in your neighborhood--and it may help Postal Inspectors locate and apprehend the thieves. Consult with your local postmaster for the most up-to-date regulations on mailboxes, including the availability of locked centralized or curbside mailboxes. In the City of Shoreline you must have a city right of way permit for installation for cluster box units. Contact City of Shoreline, Planning and Development Services Department, 206-801-2500, and ask to speak to a permit technician for more information.
Nora Smith Neighborhood Coordinator | Community Services Division | City of Shoreline 17500 Midvale Avenue North | Shoreline, WA 98133 voice: 206-801-2253 | new email and phone number! www.shorelinewa.gov | nsmith@shorelinewa.gov
Bbarta 19:46, 3 December 2009 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 19:46, 3 December 2009 (PST)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
URL for information http://www.emd.wa.gov/
WINTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES
Take time to prepare yourself, your family, and your home for an emergency. Please visit the City of Shoreline's Emergency Management site for a list of resources at http://www.cityofshoreline.com/index.aspx?page=48
A suggested item to have in your home is a weather radio. Find out how it can help and where to find one at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrrcvr.htm
Bbarta 22:37, 10 December 2009 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 22:37, 10 December 2009 (PST)
SHORELINE AREA NEWS BLOG
The Shoreline Area News officially launched its website, Thursday, November 5, 2009, in response to the demise of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Enterprise edition. The News is located at www.ShorelineAreaNews.com and covers the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Created by artist and designer Sonya Reasor, community activist Diane Hettrick, and Enterprise politics writer Evan Smith, the News hopes to be a central location for information for and about the two cities. Volunteer writers and photographers are welcome and residents are encouraged to send information about events and activities to: Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com
Bbarta 22:59, 5 November 2009 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 22:59, 5 November 2009 (PST)
URL For Shoreline Community Directory and Other Shoreline City Information Links
http://www.cityofshoreline.com/index.aspx?page=61
SHORELINE CITY NEWS go to http://www.cityofshoreline.com/index.aspx?recordid=74&page=21
Bbarta 12:15, 10 December 2009 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 12:15, 10 December 2009 (PST)
ABOUT THE SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL AND ITS MEETINGS
As the City's governing body, Shoreline's seven elected part-time City Council members establish City policies and laws, adopt an annual budget, approve appropriations, contract for services and grant franchises.
Council Study Sessions are the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Workshop Dinner Meetings are at 6:00 p.m. and Business Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays.
Council meetings are available online and broadcast on cable channels 21 and 37 on Tuesday at noon and 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday at 6:00 a.m., noon and 8:00 p.m.
Bbarta 19:41, 27 October 2009 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 19:41, 27 October 2009 (PDT)
To inquire about forming a Block Watch in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood please contact the Westside Police Storefront office at (206)546-3636
Police Updates Now Online
Shoreline Police are now publishing bi-weekly updates online at www.shorelinewa.gov in the News section. Find out more about Shoreline Police activity during the week the last two weeks at this URL http://shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?recordid=159&page=21.
About The Shoreline City Council
What the Council does and when it meets plus view meetings on Channel 26
As the City's governing body, Shoreline's seven elected part-time City Council members establish City policies and laws, adopt an annual budget, approve appropriations, contract for services and grant franchises.
Council Study Sessions are the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Workshop Dinner Meetings are at 6:00 p.m. and Business Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays.
Council meetings are available, http://www.shorelinewa.gov/ and broadcast on cable channel 21 Tuesday noon and 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday at 6:00 a.m., noon and 8:00 p.m.
Bbarta 12:27, 13 May 2009 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 12:27, 13 May 2009 (PDT)
Community Directory with Extensive Information/Local, State and Federal addresses and phone numbers
The Shoreline City Website provides many kinds of resources for governmental and other service agencies. Paste this URL into your browser http://www.shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?page=61
SHORELINE COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS WEBSITE RESOURCES
Here is what is available on the Neighborhoods web page on the Shoreline city website: http://www.shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?page=54
Neighborhood Assistance Block Watch Crime Maps Traffic Services Environmental Services Emergency Preparedness Customer Response Team Recruit and retain volunteers Event ideas Communicate your message Choose a neighborhood event Create a block party Organize a carnival Organize a community exchange Organize a garage sale Organize an ice cream social Publicize an event Sample Press Release
Neighborhoods and Public
Outreach Coordinator
Questions, Contact Nora Smith
Phone: (206) 801-2253
Discussion Topics For HTNA Meetings may include
Advocate a sense of community for citizens of the Highland Terrace Neighborhood. 1. How do we do that now? 2. Possibilities for the future?
Serve as a representative voice for citizens on the Shoreline City Council Of Neighborhoods. 1. How do we do that now? 2. Possibilities for the future?
Conduct meetings in an open dialogue environment. 1. How do we do that now? 2. Possibilities for the future?
Encourage opportunities for public service. 1. How do we do that now? 2. Possibilities for the future?
CURRENT GOALS of the HTN:
1. A Safe Neighborhood 2. A Pleasant Neighborhood. 3. A minimum 72-hour Emergency Prepared Neighborhood
The HTNA by-laws are on page... click this URL to read them......http://www.highland-terrace.org/wiki/index.php?title=HTNA_BYLAWS
Bbarta 14:56, 23 February 2009 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 14:56, 23 February 2009 (PST)
HTNA Governance Plan For September 1st 2010 to August 31st 2011
HTNA MISSION:
1. Encourage a sense of community and neighborhood awareness.
2. Serve as a representative voice and advocate for Highland Terrace Neighborhood
3. Conduct meetings in an open dialogue environment to inform residents of current City of Shoreline policies and actions that concern the Highland Terrace Neighborhood .
4. Encourage opportunities for public service through... a. Neighborhood stewardship projects, b. Becoming an officer or representative for the HTNA, c. Forming a Block Watch d. Be a Block Watch leader e. Practice Block-watchfulness techniques f. Attend HTNA & BW meetings and g. Check other community activities published at www.highland-terrace.org. and at the Shoreline City Website http://www.shorelinewa.gov/
I. BENCH MARKS FOR HTNA MISSION:
Checkup for how the officers/board of directors communicate with Highland Terrace neighborhood residents at this time:
1. HTNA & BW website: www.highland-terrace.org 2. HTNA & BW email-newsletter to about 70 homes out of 1055+ total residences in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood. 3. HTNA & BW annual information brochure/newsletter mailed to 1055+ households 4. HTNA & BW general membership meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the months of Sept, Nov, January, March, May 5. Doorstep publicity flyers for calling special HTNA activities and meetings. 6. Officers and H.T.N.A. citizens advocate for the highland Terrace Neighborhood at Shoreline City Council meetings 7. Officers and citizens advocate for the Highland Terrace Neighborhood at Shoreline City Planning Commission meetings. 8. Officers advocate for the H.T.N. citizens at the Shoreline City Council of Neighborhoods meetings.
BENCHMARKING HTNA ACTIVITIES THAT HELP ACHIEVE NEIGHBORHOOD and BLOCK WATCH GOALS:
The Highland Terrace Neighborhood goals are maintaining A. Safe, B. Pleasant and C. Emergency Ready Neighborhood:
HTNA ACTION ITEMS THAT NURTURE ACHIEVEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND HTNA GOALS:
1. HTNA & BW Officers and Representatives regularly attend the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods meetings to advocate for the neighborhood wellbeing. 2. Participate in and encourage participation in environmental stewardship projects at the Fremont Trail project located at 160th and Fremont Pl. N. Check current activities at www.highland-terrace.org 3. Participate and encourage participation in environmental stewardship projects at the Living Classroom environmental stewardship project located at 160th and Greenwood Ave. N. Check current activities at www.highland-terrace.org 4. Participate in and encourage citizen involvement in Emergency Ready Neighborhood activities such as preparing a survival kit(s) for themselves and their families. Info. at www.highland-terrace.org and at http://www.shorelinewa.gov/ Also encourage participation in emergency readiness neighborhood mapping and in addition take the Citizens Emergency Response Training with the Shoreline Fire Dept. either the spring or the fall class. 5. Annual review of HTNA By-Laws, Officers, Representatives & interested citizens. 6. Create and maintain a Block Watch and or practice caring and supportive Neighborhood Watchfulness to maintain a safe and pleasant neighborhood. 7. Neighborhood public places stewardship projects such as monthly street trash cleanup parties and or pick up trash from Shoreline streets whenever the opportunity presents itself. 8. Encourage attendance at City Council meetings policy and other community decision-making meetings: also check City Council Agenda and schedule at http://www.ci.shoreline.wa.us/ 9. Encourage attendance at Shoreline Planning Commission land use meetings: Check Planning Commission schedule at http://www.shorelinewa.gov/ 10. Record and or attend City Council meetings. Meeting broadcasts are on Channel 21. For airing times go to Channel #21 for specific information. 11. Contact Shoreline City Council to express opinions about neighborhood issues that require policy-making action. Contact Scott Passey, email, spassey@ci.shoreline.wa.us Request Scott to pass along your concerns to the City Council members. 12. Encourage citizens to regularly visit the Shoreline City website http://www.shorelinewa.gov/ 13. Encourage regularly visits the HTNA & BW website www.highland- terrace.org 14. In cooperation with the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods Outreach Coordinator, create produce and mail an annual neighborhood informational brochure/newsletter for every household in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood; approximately 1055+ mailing addresses. 15. Maintain a neighborhood website to encourage participation in achieving neighborhood goals and to encourage participation in Shoreline City activities.
Studies comparing neighborhoods with and without neighborhood associates have found that those that are represented by an association have better-maintained infrastructure, and constituents who are more satisfied with the responsiveness of public agencies. Neighborhood associations can help citizens participate effectively, leaving them feeling more empowered. Excerpt from Neighborhood Organizations Handbook (a publication of the Coalition of Washington Communities, copyright 1997
Bbarta 21:08, 11 August 2010 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 21:08, 11 August 2010 (PDT)
BLOCK WATCH NEWS, OPERATION ID and How to Start A Block Watch
Part of Block Watch is Operation ID. The purpose of Operation Identification is to mark and identify your valuables to discourage thieves from stealing them, and help police recover them if they are stolen. We currently allow for three ways to mark or identify property. See attached Operation ID flyer.
In order to get a Block Watch sign we require Block Watch's to have 60% of their members mark or inventory their property. The signs are ordered at cost and posted at no charge by the City of Shoreline.
Please let me know if you are close to realizing your BW goal or Operation ID!
Contact: Officer L.D. Obstler Shoreline Police West Neighborhood Storefront 624 NW RIchmond Beach Rd. Shoreline, WA 98177
206/546-3636 (office) 206/546-3336 (fax) 206/391-9995 (cell)
WHAT IS A BLOCK WATCH?
A Block Watch meeting is the single most important feature that will help you reduce crime in your neighborhood. A Block Watch is formed by a group of neighbors who are interested in mutual protection against burglary and other neighborhood crime. These neighbors agree to watch out for one another's homes and report unusual incidents to the police. Since 1974, many residents have been actively and successfully working to reduce burglary in their neighborhoods. The many hundreds of Neighborhood Block Watch Groups have worked together to prevent the increasing crimes of burglary, auto theft and prowls and vandalism. A Shoreline Community Police Officer will speak at your meeting about how to better secure your homes and property. Neighbors will be encouraged to inventory and engrave their property. Engravers can be checked out at either of the Police Neighborhood Centers. Once 60% of participants have completed an inventory of their property, stickers showing the operation ID emblem will be provided and these can be placed in windows. In addition, Block Watch signs can be purchased at cost. These signs will alert everyone to the fact that "This is a Block Watch Protected Neighborhood".
PREPARATION BEFORE A BLOCK WATCH MEETING First, decide if you will host the Block Watch meeting in your home or ask a neighbor to host the meeting. The meeting should include neighbors living on both sides of the street. Contact your Shoreline Community Police Officer to schedule a meeting- typically in the evening- Monday through Thursday, that is convenient for you and the Community Police Officer. Usual starting time for a meeting is between 6 and 7 PM. The meetings last approximately one and a half hours. Invitations to the meeting should be delivered 5 to 7 days prior to the meeting. At the time the invitations are delivered, record a list of names, addresses and phone numbers of all neighbors. On the day before the Block Watch meeting, call and remind neighbors of the meeting.
OFFICER LEONA OBSTLER WEST POLICE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 624 NW RICHMOND BEACH ROAD SHORELINE, WA 98177 (206) 546-3636
OFFICER GREGORY MCKINNEY EAST POLICE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 521 NE 165 STREET SHORELINE, WA 98155 (206) 363-8424
Updated April 2008 SHORELINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bbarta 16:53, 10 February 2009 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 16:53, 10 February 2009 (PST)
Shoreline City Website URL
To learn more about your city, go to the new Shoreline City website at http://www.shorelinewa.gov/
EMERGENCY READINESS INFORMATION
http://www.shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?page=48 Paste this URL into your internet browser to find specific information topics for emergency readiness
Topics on the Shoreline City website that help you to prepare yourself, your family and your home for emergency readiness.
Preparedness Resources 3 Days, 3 Ways: Are you ready? FEMA Preparedness Tips Flood Recovery Tips Map Your Neighborhood National Weather Service Power Outage Tips Prepare Your Family Take Winter by Storm Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Red Cross Preparedness Tips Shoreline Emergency Preparedness Programs Top Ten Emergency Preparedness Questions What's Your RQ?
Bbarta 19:05, 1 November 2008 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 19:05, 1 November 2008 (PDT)
HIGHLAND TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS
The Highland Terrace Neighborhood has two environmental projects; one at 160th and Greenwood Ave. N. temporarily called the Living Classroom". At the East end of the Highland Terrace Elementary School there are several acres that can be used by schools and the Shoreline Community for nature study. The project involves youth working with adults to learn about and understand the importance of environmental stewardship. The second project is called the Fremont Trail Environmental Stewardship project and is located at Fremont Place & 160th st. N. Gloria and Herb Bryce are the project coordinators. The trail is an excellent walk on a pervious concrete path that leads to the either the Boeing Creek trails or going Southward to the trolley trail at 160th and Aurora Ave. N.
If you would like to join the fun by participating in either or both of these projects please watch this page for announcements Respect and caring for our environment is vital to sustaining the goal of a Pleasant Neighborhood in which to live.
Best Regards and a huge thank you for all who have and are continuing to enjoy the outcomes from participating in these very worthwhile environmental stewardship projects. Bob Barta, Director, HTNA
Bbarta 19:33, 9 October 2008 (PDT)Bob Barta, Director, HTNABbarta 19:33, 9 October 2008 (PDT)
To View Back Issues of the Shoreline City Currents Newsletter
You will find suggestions for Emergency Readiness in each issue as well as other City news. Go to: http://www.highland-terrace.org/wiki/index.php?title=HTNA_Goal_Emergency_Ready_Neighborhood
Bbarta 22:29, 13 March 2010 (PST)BOB BARTABbarta 22:29, 13 March 2010 (PST)
Calling All Ham Amateur Radio Operators
Here is an opportunity to serve your community during times of disaster recovery. Snow storms, wind storms, and earth quakes are common to the Pacific Northwest. Your participation in recovery efforts can make a big difference in recovery efforts by helping transmit vital messages.
City of Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service Amateur Radio Team - Affiliated with the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Fire Department
Repeater 440.300+ (103.5 PL) or Simplex 146.505 (103.5 PL)
About The Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service team
The Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service team was formed in 1995 to support Fire District 4 and the Shoreline Fire Department. We have since grown in size and in responsibilities: We now support the City of Shoreline's Emergency Operations Center and the Shoreline Police Department, in addition to the Fire Department. Our team, consisting of about 35 volunteer amateur radio operators, trains to provide emergency communications in the event of disasters, since normal communication methods can quickly become overloaded during such an event, if they survive at all. Our purpose is to augment or replace those avenues, as needed, until normal communications can be restored. ACS team members are able to work independently to provide damage assessment, health and welfare reports or support relief agencies both within and outside of the disaster area. The team also provides communications support for public service events such as road races, parades and local fairs.
For more information about the Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service or to join go to http://www.shorelineacs.org/
Bbarta 16:34, 17 September 2007 (PDT)Bob BartaBbarta 16:34, 17 September 2007 (PDT)
SHORELINE CITY AND OTHER SHORELINE COMMUNITY ANOUNCEMENTS AND RESOURCES
To learn more about your city, go to the Shoreline City website at http://www.shorelinewa.gov/
Contact The Shoreline City Council
Thank you for contacting the City Council. Your Council wants to serve you better and is always interested in your feedback whether it involves a question, complaint or compliment. Please feel free to contact us today using one of the three options below:
Telephone:
Tel: (206) 546-1303 Fax: (206) 546-2200 TTY: (206) 546-0457 8 AM - 5 PM, M-F
Mail:
Shoreline City Council
17544 Midvale Ave. N., Suite 100
Shoreline, WA 98133-4921
Email: council@ci.shoreline.wa.us
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Other Shoreline Neighborhoods websites
- http://www.ballingerneighbors.org
- http://www.briarcrestneighbors.net
- http://www.highland-terrace.org
- http://www.hillwoodneighborhood.org
- http://www.innisarden.com
- http://www.richmondbeachwa.org
Bbarta 16:30, 23 January 2008 (PST)Bob BartaBbarta 16:30, 23 January 2008 (PST)
View Council of Neighborhoods meeting minutes
The Shoreine Council of Neighborhoods is a way for citizens to achieve direct contact with the Shoreline City Council. Here is the URL to paste into your browser to keep up with the minutes of the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods. You can get minutes from Council of Neighborhoods meetings at http://www.shorelinewa.gov/
For more information about HTNA click "Press Releases" and/or "Main Page" in the navigator to your left.
Shoreline City Council Meetings and City Council
The Council meeting is wheelchair accessible. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk Office at 546-8919 in advance for more information.
For TTY service, call 546-0457. For up-to-date information on future agendas, call 546-2190 or see the web page at http://www.shorelinewa.gov www.cityofshoreline.com.
Council meetings are shown on Comcast Cable Services Channel 21 Tuesdays at 12 noon and 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Sunday at 6 a.m., 12 noon and 8 p.m.
Online Council meetings can also be viewed on the City Web site at http://www.shorelinewa.gov http://cityofshoreline.com/cityhall/citycou
Take a quick look at other Shoreline City activities and events
You will find a lot of interesting events and information about what is going on in the City of Shoreline. A worthwhile visit.
http://www.shorelinewa.gov http://www.cityofshoreline.com/
What's New in Shoreline
http://www.shorelinewa.gov http://www.cityofshoreline.com/info/news/
