From Oakwood Hills:
1. Group Communications- Concerns/Updates
a. Review of May’s meeting notes.
b. Proposed New Organization Chart -Roles and Responsibilities
c. CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
i. Lighting and Visibility
ii. Walk-the-Block-Assessment
iii. Seasonal Crime Trends
d. In observation of June’s National Safety month, what are some safety issues/concerns around Oakwood Hills? Is there a neighbor in need of help? Are house numbers easy to see at night?
e. Ideas for recruiting new block captains to the group.
f. Call Tree
2. Block Captain Communications – Concerns/Updates
3. Fundraising-Missy
a. Movies in the Park
b. Maker Market in the Park
c. Bar-B-Que rescheduled for another date when more people are available to attend and
more fundraising is done.
d. Any volunteers willing to meet between monthly meetings (via phone, online, in person)
to hash out some new fundraising ideas?
e. Why do we need to raise funds?
Oakwood Hills Neighborhood Watch Committee Meeting
i. Visual Deterrents: Buying official signage and window decals to warn potential intruders that the area is an active watch zone.
ii. Communication Equipment: Paying for radios, walkie-talkies, or specialized community safety apps.
iii. Community Events: Funding neighborhood social gatherings, block parties, and clean-ups to foster the community engagement and mutual trust that keep watches active.
iv. Emergency Preparedness: Purchasing emergency supplies (e.g., first-aid kits, preparedness materials) for the group.
4. Training (Lori)
a. CPR Training – Who is interested in a class or on site training?
4. Neighborhood Watch Identity
5. Oakwood Hills Police Dept Updates – Officer Garcia
5. Open Discussion
6. Action Items & Next Steps
7. Next Meeting Date
OAKWOOD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MISSION STATEMENT:
To strengthen neighborhood ties; increase personal safety and security awareness; be the eyes and ears of the Oakwood Hills Police, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and the Cary Fire Departments; and encourage emergency preparedness.
