UCRA Members – Amy Beatty, Brian Renner, Roger Sims, Candice Johnston, Jennie McNeilly, Mike Walker, Lindsey Trione, Krissy Vick, Chris McQueen, Shaquan Walker, Lt. Musacchio
Welcome and Approval of Minutes (2 minutes)
Amy Beatty opened the meeting with a welcome. Minutes approved at 4:05 pm, Candice Johnston moved to approve the minutes and Roger Sims seconded the motion.
Krissy Vick, UNCW Office of University Relations (3 minutes)
Krissy Vick introduced herself and let the attendees know she is filling in for Andrea Weaver, UNCW Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, who is normally in attendance. Krissy serves as a Media Relations Specialist for the Office of University Relations (OUR). OUR is a public relations arm for the university. OUR updated the attendees on several items at the meeting. First, the university has recently released a brand, new website. Attendees are encouraged to check out the new website at www.uncw.edu. The new website is a project that has been two years in the making and it really highlights the university in a beautiful, new, and powerful way. Additionally, OUR just launched a redesign of the UNCW Magazine. Attendees are encouraged to check out a copy either on campus or to reach out to Krissy and she will provide them with one. The recent magazine highlights what is happening at UNCW and our partnership with both the community and our alumni. The last item mentioned by OUR was that UNCW just completed commencement with 4 ceremonies and many of our community members where there. It has been a successful month for OUR and our university.
Lindsey Trione, Associate Dean of Students (3 minutes)
Lindsey met with 7 students about off campus behaviors. She issued 5 warning letters to students and 1 situation went through the conduct process. She wanted to give everyone who lives near the university a heads up that our August enrollment is high and what this could mean down the road when these students seek off campus housing. Lindsey is meeting with all our local apartment complexes to build better relationships, to see what resources they provide, to see what resources UNCW could provide and as we get phone calls from students looking for housing our office can better direct them to the right housing.
Shaquan Walker, City of Wilmington Solid Waste (3 minutes)
Compliance for the quarter totaled 22 violations, 2 final notice letters were sent and there were 0 civil citations issued.
Roger Sims, City of Wilmington Code Enforcement (3 minutes)
Assigned to 1-mile radius around the campus monitoring for any violations, public nuisances, junk vehicles, parking violations, health and safety, etc. The past few months the city has been providing educational outreach to the community with flyers that contains information about the violations they enforce. The city has included a few other streets outside the 1-mile radius to try to help in some other areas. Compliance for the quarter totaled 33 public nuisances (19 notices sent, 9 invalid complaints, 12 voluntary compliances and 11 active cases), 4 junk vehicles (3 notices sent, 1 invalid compliant and 3 voluntary compliances), 10 parking violations (4 notices sent, 6 invalid complaints, 4 voluntary compliances, and 8 housing violations (4 notices sent, 4 invalid complaints, 1 voluntary compliance, 3 active cases).
Lt. Musacchio, Wilmington Police Department (3 minutes)
Lt. Musacchio heard the concerns at the last meeting about Andover Rd and Ridgewood Heights Dr., so he had officers go out to check those areas. WPD did address several noise violations since the last meeting. They also talked with citizens about boat parking violations and about the fire barrel on Andover Cr. WPD received several Noise complaints which UNCW assisted them with to determine who are students and who are not students. Presented summary of the noise complaints the WPD has addressed with location and what penalty was issued. If an officer does not experience noise upon inspections, they cannot cite without a statement and evidence from the complainant(s). Residents are encouraged to call 911 or the non-emergency number to report noise violations. If residents have problems with officers when they respond and not doing what they are supposed to do, residents are encouraged to either call Lt. Musacchio or email him so he can review camera footage to determine if it was handled properly. An overview was provided on what officer(s) consider when issuing a citation and the maximum sound level reading levels. Issues with on street parking with boats or cars, WPD handles those complaints. If they are parked on the side of the road and not sticking out, there is nothing WPD can do about it unless it is a no parking zone. If it is sticking out a little on the road they can cite it. If it is blocking the road they can have it towed. WPD is responsible for handing issues with parked vehicles or boats, noise violations and underage drinking.
Brian Renner, City of Wilmington Code Enforcement (3 minutes)
Presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation to the attendees to help remind everyone what the relative codes are that are brought up by the residents, which departments are responsible to enforce which codes, overview of the compliance process for certain violations and overview of updates to the land development code. The intent of presenting this way by the city is to help provide the data in a more engaging way to the attendees. The presentation addressed the impact students have in neighborhoods and how the city can help resolve some of the problems. Hand out was also provided with common issues and points of contacts. Public nuisance is the biggest compliance issue the city is dealing with which covers grass and trash issues. The area around the university has a 93% voluntary compliance rate with resolving public nuisance complaints. Off street parking and storage is the biggest zoning issue for the city. The best way for the city to address occupancy with public health and safety standards is through the city’s housing code which is based on how many people can safety occupy a dwelling.
Public Comment (15 minutes)
Dean Godwin with Andover Rd wanted to express his appreciation and thank Roger Sims for all the work he has done since they had a meeting with him. Roger rode around the neighborhood with them showed them what they could and couldn’t do. It has helped the residents out a lot. Things are looking better, but still are not great.
Meeting Adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Fisher Student Center Masonboro Island
Follow up information from the meeting:
UNCW new webpage www.uncw.edu
Office of University Relations
OUR Krissy Vick – (910) 962-2092
Wilmington Police Department
Non-emergency Number: (910) 452-6120
Lt. Musacchio: (910) 341-5832 or john.musacchio@wilmingtonnc.gov
UCRA Members - Amy Beatty, Brian Renner, Roger Sims, Candice Johnston, Jennie McNeilly, Mike Walker, Lindsey Trione, Amanda Bradbury, Chris McQueen, Joey Conte, and Kathryn Thurston.
Welcome and Approval of Minutes (2 minutes)
Minutes approved at 4:07 pm, Miranda Rutledge moved to approve the minutes and Brian Rostholder seconded the motion.
Michael Walker, UNCW Associate Vice Chancellor/Dean of Students (2 minutes)
Michael Walker introduced the new Chancellor, Aswani Volety. The Chancellor had previously led the UNCW’s College of Arts and Sciences. Chancellor Volety returned to UNCW on July 1, 2022, as the seventh Chancellor. His installation is on March 31, 2023.
Aswani Volety, UNCW Chancellor (5 minutes)
Chancellor Volety welcomed the UCRA Members and the successful partnership of the alliance. This partnership has been in place for a while is very important to both UNCW and the community. It is important that UNCW students work with the community to solve problems by doing so it gives them the opportunity to feel like they belong. The alliance leadership was thanked as well as Dean Walker and Vice Chancellor Davis for all the work put into making the alliance a success. It is important for students to be good neighbors. The community neighbors were encouraged to welcome the students, to reach out to them bring them into the community. The community was also invited to participate in the may fantastic programs offered by UNCW like art shows, sporting events.
Michael Walker, UNCW Associate Vice Chancellor/Dean of Students (2 minutes)
Michael Walker introduced UNCW’s Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Lowell Davis. Vice Chancellor Davis joined the University on May 17, 2021.
Lowell Davis, UNCW Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (2 minutes)
Lowell Davis is excited to meet with the alliance. He understands and recognizes the importance of the alliance to both UNCW and the community. Our students are expected to be good neighbors and the way students behave reflects on UNCW. The alliance was thanked for helping to keep the relationship strong between the university and the community.
Mayor Saffo, Wilmington Mayor (5 minutes)
Alliance has been a great relationship for the past 20 years between the university and Wilmington. It has done a lot of good work addressing issues and finding solutions to resolve them.
Andrea Weaver, UNCW Office of University Relations (3 minutes)
The Office of University Relations works to promote UNCW. A new UNCW Magazine is available featuring the many, wonderful research projects at UNCW. Appreciate the community and their collaboration with all the past and upcoming events on the UNCW campus like opening weekend, homecoming, and the Chancellor installation. There will be additional traffic with these events. UNCW understands the increased energy, joy, and money these events can bring to Wilmington. The community was thanked for their help in making these events succeed. The installation date for the new Chancellor is March 31st, 2023.
Lindsey Trione, Associate Dean of Students (3 minutes)
We have received 2 noise citations which resulted in meetings. Our office has increased marketing and social media posts regarding noise ordinances. The post has received over 300 views so far. Plans are in the works to increase local community presence on campus with upcoming programs.
Lt. Lindsey, University Police Department (3 minutes)
The department assisted Wilmington Police with 21 calls most of them being traffic stops. No noise, alcohol or party complaints were received. The siren will be tested on March 2nd, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. There is a triathlon taking place on March 12th, 2023, part of the bike part does occur off campus around Rose/Hooker/Wrightsville Ave. Please be alert for the increased traffic.
Brian Rostholder, City of Wilmington Solid Waste (3 minutes)
Compliance for the quarter totaled 31 notices were issued, 10 final notice letters were required and there were 0 civil citations issued. The new compliance officer named Shaquan Walker was introduced to the alliance.
Roger Sims, City of Wilmington Code Enforcement (3 minutes)
Assigned to 1-mile radius around the campus monitoring for any violations, public nuisances, junk vehicles, parking violations. Compliance for the quarter totaled 6 public nuisances, 5 notices sent, 1 is inactive and 3 are active. The majority of the complaints are public nuisance concerns, junked vehicles, and parking violations. Compliance for the quarter for parking totaled 2 parking violations, both came back invalid.
Lt. Musacchio, Wilmington Police Department (3 minutes)
No occupancy complaints received for the quarter. One fraternity reached out to WPD wanting to work together to learn how to be better stewards to the community.
Brian Renner, City of Wilmington Code Enforcement (3 minutes)
Enforces city ordinances as it pertains to university parking regulations in neighborhoods. Issue is observing non-compliance while it is happening. The community is encouraged to send a photo to codeenforcement@wilmingtonnc.gov of a violation so the city can address it.
Public Comment (15 minutes)
Neighborhoods and streets represented were from Ridgewood Heights, Andover, Overbrook and Spruce. Neighbors reported several concerns from rentals and student behavior. Most of the issues involve parking in the streets and yards, boats/trailers in yards, trash cans left on the street and parking issues with parties where 40-50 cars parked all along the road. Neighbors do not feel like their concerns are being addressed. Students should be treated the same as neighbors with regards to receiving tickets for parking violations and multi-families in single family homes. Neighbors were encouraged to continue reporting violations include student names if they have it and send photos. Each time a compliant is filed with the city it creates a trail and is documented. Andover is outside the parking district. Neighbors would like to see that changed. It is a lengthy process and will take time. It must be amended by the city council. An idea was suggested to add the speed warning monitors to a few of the streets where speeding is an issue. WPD encouraged neighbors to call 911 to report noise and speeding. UNCW talks to incoming students about being good citizens and this education continues as students are prepared to live off campus.
UCRA Members – Amy Beatty, Brian Renner, Roger Sims, Candice Johnston, Jennie McNeilly, Mike Walker, Lindsey Trione, Amanda Bradbury, Chris McQueen, Joey Conte, and Kathryn Thurston.
Welcome and Approval of Minutes (5 minutes)
Minutes approved at 4:04 pm, Brian Renner moved to approve the minutes and Roger Sims seconded the motion.
Andrea Weaver, UNCW Office of University Relations (4 minutes)
A new UNCW Magazine featuring the newly appointed Chancellor Volety is available. Appreciate everyone’s patience during opening weekend, held August 19-21, 2022.
Candice Johnston, Associate Dean of Students (4 minutes)
We have received 3 noise citations and 2 were at the same address. We have received several complaints about houses in the Ridgewood Heights area as well as Lexington Drive.
Brian Renner, City of Wilmington Solid Waste (4 minutes)
Brian Renner reported in Brian Rostholder’s absence. Compliance for the quarter totaled 50 notices were issued, 0 final notice letters were required and there we 0 civil citations issued. A new (second) compliance officer named Shaquan Walker has been hired and is in training. We hope to be able to attend the next meeting to provide in person introductions. This hiring should also allow us to provide better service to the Alliance committee
Lt. Todd Curry, University Police Department (4 minutes)
Lt. Curry reported in Officer Mariotti’s absence. He shared bike thefts are leveling out on campus. He reminded everyone to use an U-bolt lock when securing a bicycle.
Roger Sims, City of Wilmington Code Enforcement (2 minutes)
Assigned to 1-mile radius around the campus. The majority of the complaints are public nuisance concerns, junked vehicles, and parking violations.
Public Comment (15 minutes)
Neighbors including Dean Godwin, Shields Briggs, and Charles Schonmarker, and from Andover and the Ridgewood Heights area reported several concerns about rentals and student behavior. Information was shared directly with Candice Johnston and Roger Sims for follow up.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Fisher University Union in Azalea A & B
Meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
Welcome and Approval of Minutes (5 minutes)
Minutes approved at 4:04 pm, Brian Renner moved to approve the minutes and Roger Sims seconded the motion.
Andrea Weaver, UNCW Office of University Relations (4 minutes)
Appreciate everyone’s patience during opening weekend, held August 19-21, 2022.
Candice Johnston, Associate Dean of Students (4 minutes)
We have received 3 noise citations and 2 were at the same address. We have received several complaints from off campus students about facility issues within apartment complexes.
Brian Renner, City of Wilmington Solid Waste (4 minutes)
Brian Renner reported in Brian Rostholder’s absence. He reminded everyone to schedule a time for bulky pick-up if needed. The telephone number and request form can be found on the City of Wilmington’s website. As a reminder, do not put items out until noon the day before a scheduled pick-up. In addition, Brian introduced Rob Hogue, a new code enforcement officer with the City of Wilmington.
Lt. Todd Curry, University Police Department (4 minutes)
Lt. Curry reported in Officer Mariotti’s absence. He shared the Mutual Aid Agreement with Wilmington Police Department is operational. In addition, bike thefts are up on campus. He reminded everyone to use an U-bolt lock when securing a bicycle.
Roger Sims, City of Wilmington Code Enforcement (2 minutes)
Assigned to 1-mile radius around the campus. We target mainly junked vehicles and parking vehicles.
Violations:
Public Comment (15 minutes)
Members of the Chi Phi Fraternity shared information about occupying the house at 5004 Wrightsville Avenue. The organization committed to working with the University, City of Wilmington, and the local neighbors to resolve and potential conflict. Several ordinance questions were clarified.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
4:00-5:00pm
Location to be announced
Meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
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