DeKalb District 7 2020 Homeowners Association Town Hall

The 2020 DeKalb County District 7 HOA Virtual Town Hall took place on September 17, 2020 at 6PM and provided valuable information on best practices for running a successful association and how to start an HOA, as well as answered frequently asked questions. Co-hosted by DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Lance Hammonds, chair of The Rockbridge Coalition, the HOA Town Hall featured the following topics: Community Policing and Public Safety, Neighborhood Watch, Code Compliance, Blight Elimination, Municipal Code and HOA Management and Organization. Speakers included:
– Major Kenric Banks | DeKalb County Police Department, South Precinct
– Ricky Crockett | Beautification Superintendent, DeKalb County Sanitation, Beautification Unit
– Lance Hammonds | Chair, The Rockbridge Coalition
– Tim Hardy | Deputy Director, Code Compliance Administration
– Tracy Hutchinson | Director, Sanitation Division and Beautification Unit, DeKalb County
– Shandron Pemberton | President/CEO, POSolutions, Inc.
– Officer Keith D. Tyson | Community Outreach Officer, DeKalb County Police Department, South Precinct
– Matthew C. Williams | Zoning Administrator, DeKalb County Planning & Development

Transcript

18. The DeKalb Police Department works closely with HOA’S, Neighborhood Watches, and Community Organizations to ensure our communities remain safe. Although the police department does not aid in establishing an HOA, we share the responsibility of deterring crime by assisting in setting up effective Neighborhood Watch Programs. The Neighborhood Watch is an essential component to reducing crime and is available to all communities within DeKalb County. DeKalb County Police Department
20. • Cost Effective • Creates Bonds Between Neighbors • Reduce Burglaries/Robberies • Partner with Police Dept.
21. • Each resident acts as an additional set of eyes and ears to report crimes. • Residents meet their neighbors. • Learn how to make home secure. • Report suspicious activities.
22. GETTING STARTED CHECK LIST ❑ A person or group of people committed to Neighborhood Watch. ❑ A planning committee to initiate the program. ❑ A list of what issues initially need to be addressed in your community. ❑ A means of communicating with residents e.g., email, flyers, etc. ❑ Publicity for the initial meeting. ❑ Meeting Agenda to keep things on track. ❑ Location to meet.
24. SAFETY TIPS TO FOLLOW
25. CRIMETRAC
26. DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTACT LIST Chief of Police M.V. Ramos Office………………………………(770) 724-7440 Assistant Chief G.A. Padrick Office………………………………(770) 724-7843 (South Precinct) Major K. Banks………………………………………………………..(404) 286-7909 (East Precinct) Major D.L. Jordan……………………………………………………(770) 482-0319 (Tucker Precinct) Major C.D. Medlin…………………………………………………...(678) 937-5360 (North Central Precinct) Major N.A Rutland…………………………………………………..(770) 724-7472 @DEKALBCOUNTYPD
27. South Precincts’ Directory
28. South Precincts’ Directory