N C N A

Dear Neighbors,

Once again, it seems like crime is rising in our neighborhood.  Once again, we are being targeted.  Two months ago, it was Altura Park, last month, it was Netherwood, and this month, the thieves have returned to North Campus.

Unfortunately, suspects are going door to door, oftentimes ringing the doorbell first, then breaking in and stealing small items, particularly computers, jewelry, and cash.   

We need your help.  We need you all to be alert.  Please pay attention to what is happening on your street.  Talk to your neighbors. PLEASE call 242-COPS if you see behavior which seems suspect to you!  This will increase patrols in our neighborhood.  If we all watch out for one another, we can make a difference.

We also need help expanding our neighborhood watch program to reach every single block in our association.  

Would you be interested in heading up your block's neighborhood watch program, or in helping to recruit other block captains? We need volunteers from across our neighborhood!

If you are willing to make a difference, please contact Patricia Comer by email at  trishcomer@gmail.com


Thank you!
Sara Koplik
President, NCNA

All North Campus Neighbors!

The homes in our neighborhood are being burglarized at an alarming rate!!

NCNA has called the Albuquerque Police Dept (242-COPS) and requested increased patrolling of our neighborhood, but without specific information on unusual activity / behavior the police will only patrol for 24 hours. 

If you see anything unusual on the street, please call 242-COPS (non-emergency number).  Let the police know that NCNA has requested increased patrolling of our neighborhood, and please give APD as much detail as possible about any unusual or suspicious activity/behavior you have witnessed. 

** If you sense an emergency, please call 911 **

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For your convenience,  2 files you may download:
1)  13 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU
2)  "Neighborhood Watch Notice" - edit as needed

The North Course has suffered from benign neglect for many years. Our estimation is that there has been little work done on the trees for over 20 years.  We collaborated with Mt West to have pruning and removal done, based upon the following criteria:
 
1.  Life safety (making sure that those trees that had been damaged or diseased over the past years, were either trimmed back to healthy stock or removed if beyond a reasonable state of being)
2.  Focus on the the area’s primary function which is a golf course (this land exists as a green space because it is a golf course and the income of the golf course offsets the cost of maintaining the lands as a green space and community asset)
3.  Tees and greens were the primary areas that were trimmed in this effort, as these are the areas that people congregate at for both golfing and other activities
 
There were approximately 15-20 trees removed, and over 100 that were pruned. We owe a huge thanks to Mountain West Golfscapes for their contribution of time, people and equipment to make this the success that it is.
 
As for the replacement of the trees that were removed, this will be a community effort. Given the scarce resources that UNM has at this time, NCNA will lead an effort to raise funds, and coordinate the next steps of re-stocking the tree inventory on the course [our "Tree Party" effort].  Our goal will be to raise a minimum of 25,000 dollars this spring and summer, and look to begin replanting in the late Fall and Winter of 2011-2012.

We are looking for folks to help with the next steps.  Let us know if you'd like to contribute funds or to volunteer.  There is still much to be done.

Registration includes the name, address, telephone number and Neighborhood and/or Homeowner Association for each person attending.

If you have any questions concerning the Neighborhood Patrol Training, please contact either Pete Gelabert at 505-897-8803 or Bill Jackson at 505-839-6443.

City Hall, Wells Fargo, the Sierra Club and others want people to turn off the lights for an hour this month to help save energy.  The groups are participating in “Earth Hour” from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - the same time that people across the world will be encouraged to turn off devices they don’t need.  Supporters say it’s a symbolic gesture demonstrating humanity’s capacity to conserve energy.

“We have to change and work together,” Mayor Martin Chávez said Thursday at a news conference.

Wells Fargo will turn off its signature green lights Downtown for the hour.  The Sierra Club will distribute energy-efficient light bulbs. And City Hall will power down, except for public-safety functions.  Supporters encourage people to turn off unnecessary lights, televisions and monitors.

The City of Albuquerque has decided that the extraordinary outpouring of concern that was shown regarding UNM Hospital's air quality permit modification request merited a Public Information Hearing on the matter.

City Public Information Hearing:
~Proposed Air Quality Modifications for UNM Hospital~
Wednesday, November 19^th 2008 @ 6:00-8:00 pm
UNM Continuing Education Bldg ~ Auditorium
1634 University Blvd. NE

This will be an opportunity for you to have your concerns documented in the public record. 
It is a rare chance which only came about through your involvement, and willingness to speak up. 

Invitation:  "Managing Neighborhood Traffic" Meeting
To:  Members of North Campus and Summit Park Neighborhoods
From:  City Councilor Isaac Benton
Where:  UNM Law School, Room 2405
When:  Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:00-8:00 pm

July 2008 Update: 
"More Construction, More Pollutants"
Sara Koplik
President,
North Campus Neighborhood Association

[excerpts]

"UNMH has asked the City for permission to change its Air Quality Permit, and increase the amount of pollutants it emits.  If you could take a few minutes from your day to print out and send a letter by US Post (with a $.42 stamp) to Albuquerque’s Environmental Health Department, we may be able to learn far more about UNM’s construction projects and their long-reaching effects."  ...


"The reason that UNMH had to submit a request to the city is because this project exceeds the threshold specified for air quality emissions in Albuquerque.  UNMH would like to add 3 boilers and 5 generators to their facility.  The expected impact of this upgrade would be an increase in emissions of 21.6 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 64.5 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 2.18 tons per year of non-methane hydrocarbons, 10.66 tons per year of sulfur oxides and 2.6 tons per year of total suspended particulates."  ...

On Wednesday, April 30th at 9:00 a.m.

in the UNM Student Union Building Ballroom C,

the UNM North Golf Course Advisory Board

will present the compromise proposal to preserve the course.

Can you join us for this very important meeting?

RSVP here: rsvp@neighborsforgreenspace.com

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead

I. Confirmation of a Quorum: Adoption of the Agenda, James H. Koch, President, Board of Regents................. 1

II. Approval of Summarized Minutes of the March 12, 2008 Board of Regents Meeting and Minutes of the
April 3, 2008 Special Board of Regents Meeting ................................................................................................................ 2

III. Regents’ Meritorious Service Award, Rocky Long, Regent James H. Koch..........................................................3

IV. Administrative Report, President David J. Schmidly...................................................................................................4

V. Recommendations from the North Golf Course Advisory Board, Sara Koplik......................................................5

VI. Inspection of Public Records, Regent James H. Koch..................................................................................................6
Public Access to University Records

VII. Approval of Bernalillo County MOU, EVP HSC, Dr. Paul Roth, ...........................................................................7

VIII. Approval of Policies C130/140 about Outside Compensation, President David J. Schmidly ........................8

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ATTENTION GOLF COURSE SUPPORTERS:
The Advisory Board presentation occurs very soon after the beginning of the meeting.
There are many more items on the agenda before the final public comment period.
Please plan to be in attendance at 9:00 am !!!
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[click here for the complete Agenda]

XVII. Public Comment

XVIII. Adjournment