NCA’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:00 pm at Briarlake Baptist Church, Back Lot Building, will focus on what the new leadership in the DeKalb County School Board will do to overcome the problems it currently has.  We have invited Acting Superintendent Michael Thurmond to speak, and have confirmations from District 4 School Board Representative and Vice Chair Jim McMahon and Dr. Karen Wheel-Carter, Super District 8 School Board Representative.  They will talk about what they are doing to correct the problems that lead to SACS placing it on Probation, and to get the DeKalb School system back on top.

There will be a brief business meeting to re-elect NCA Trustees whose terms end in July.  They are: Tom Ulbricht (Civic Rep), Dale Phillips (Civ), Charles DeWitt (Bus), Tim Thilman (Res), Van Johnson (Bus & Civ), Sue Storck (Bus), Matthew Stancil (Bus), and Brad Spratte (Bus). Mark your calendars and join us for this timely and important meeting.

Thanks go to Resurgens Bank staff, Eagle Secure Shredding staff, NCA board members and volunteers, and to the students and teachers from Henderson Middle School’s Builders Club and Economics Club, all of whom made Community Shred Day, 2012 a real success!  We served over 200 people who brought their old tax records, bank statements, and other sensitive documents to be safely and securely shredded.  We hope to do it again in 2013.

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northlake Community Alliance, 2012 was excellent with an outstanding presentation by Michael Paris on the upcoming TSPLOST referendum.  The approximately 100 attendees learned a lot about the purpose, impacts and projects proposed for DeKalb County.  Chairman, Tom Ulbricht accepted a proclamation from Rep. Scott Holcomb of the Georgia Legislature, House Resolution 1718 by Reps, Scott Holcomb and Elena Parent, commending the NCA for the excellent work in and on behalf of the Northlake Community.   Mr. Ulbricht gave an update on activities of the NCA during the 2011-2012 year including the Community Shred Day in April and the Electronics Recycle Day in 2011.  By-Law amendments and the slate of returning Trustees was approved unanimously by the membership in attendance that evening.  Following are some photos of the Annual Meeting.

These Trustees were re-elected at the Annual Meeting.   Each Year at the NCA Annual Meeting, one-half of the Board of Trustees must be re-elected (if in good standing) as they serve on two-year staggered terms.  If there are vacancies on the Board, they may be filled at the Annual Meeting, however, there are no vacancies at this time.  All presented herein are in good standing.  These will be duly advertised in the DeKalb Champion Newspaper, the legal organ for DeKalb County, GA.   Those Trustees that will be presented for re-election at the Annual Meeting, May 10, 7:30 pm at Briarlake Baptist Church, back lot building, are:

TRUSTEE/OFFICER                      MBR. TYPE              ELEC./REELECT. DATES

1.  Kevin Skinner                                Residential                              2006, 08, 10, 12

2.  Brenda Norman                             Business                                  2000, 06, 08, 10, 12

3.  Dr. Allan Wasserman                   Residential                             2000, 06, 08, 10, 12

4.  Brian Mock                                       Business                                  2006, 08, 10, 12

5.  Debora Brown                                 Residential                              2002, 08, 10, 12

6.  Grant Knox                                       Residential                              2010, 12

7.  Leroy Tanker                                   Business                                   2011, 12

Each year, at its Annual Meeting, the NCA has an opportunity to amend its bylaws.  Several changes are proposed for 2012 which will align the bylaws with practice and application which change in most organizations over time.  It has been 10 years since the last amendment of the NCA bylaws so a few changes are proposed this year.  Some are “housekeeping” and correction to punctuation etc, others are recommended by the Officers and Board of Trustees.  The Trustees voted to approve the submission of these bylaws for advertising and presentation at the Annual Meeting  by a unanimous voted on February16, 2012   You may find a copy of the bylaws and the changes proposed under tab 2 above on this web site.  These will be duly advertised in the DeKalb Champion Newspaper, the legal organ for DeKalb County, GA.  They will then be placed before the NCA Organization membership, which will consist of the people who attend the Annual  meeting scheduled for May 10, 2012.  Details of this meeting and its agenda will be posted  on this site soon.  If you have questions or comments, please post a reply on this site.

The Northlake Community Alliance, Inc will co-sponsor with Resurgens Bank and Eagle Secure Shredding, Inc, the 3rd annual Community Shred Day scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm in the parking lot of Resurgens Bank, located at 2300 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345.  This is an easy and safe way to dispose of old bank and tax records or other sensitive documents.  There is a 5 copier paper sized box or bag limit.  Tax exempt donations (suggested $2 per box) requested will support the continued work of the NCA to beautify and improve the Northlake community.

The September 22^nd Town Hall Meeting, co-sponsored by Rep. Scott Holcomb, Northlake Community Alliance, Inc., and the DeKalb County Police Department, was attended by about 70 citizens at Henderson Mill Elementary School.  The topic of discussion was area crime and crime prevention.  Capt. Sonya Porter led discussion along with members of DPD giving suggestions on preventing auto and home theft.  Capt. Porter indicated that thieves are attracted to electronic devices left in autos such as GPS and laptops, or by packages or purses left in plain sight.  Lock your vehicle, even if in your garage or carport.  Place packages in the car trunk and look around when entering or exiting your auto in parking lots.  Join Neighborhood Watch programs and volunteer for the Police Department’s Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS).  VIP’s drive in designated communities and phone in anything/anyone that looks unusual or suspicious.  Notify the Police Department if you are leaving town for a few days or more as they will send patrol cars to circulate periodically and check anything that looks unusual.  Purchase a “canned dog” machine or get a real dog, a big one preferable, to discourage would-be thieves.

Many questions were asked and answered by our professional police staff.  Thanks to them for conducting this town hall meeting and thanks to Rep. Scott Holcomb, Ann Abramowitz, Tom Ulbricht, and NCA Board members who all contributed to this event.  Special thanks go to Dr. Rebecca Jackson, Principal at Henderson Mill Elementary School for the use of the school.

Mark your calendars for an important town hall meeting on area crime and crime prevention.  The meeting will be co-hosted by Representative Scott Holcomb, the Northlake Community Alliance, Inc (NCA), and the DeKalb County Police Department on Thursday, September 22, 2011, from 7:30 – 8:45 at Henderson Mill Elementary School.  The school is located at 2408 Henderson Mill Road, Tucker, GA.  This meeting will provide you with valuable information on what kind of crimes are being committed in the greater Northlake, Tucker, Lakeside, and Embry Hills areas.  Police experts will discuss the best ways to deter criminals from committing break-ins/theft in homes and automobiles and deterrence of other crimes.  Police staff will discuss the effectiveness of Community Policing and the VIP program.  Time will be provided for questions and answers.

On Thursday, May 26, the new Chick-fil-A, Northlake opened up to a huge crowd of grateful fans and dignitaries. One hundred of the 275 people that camped out overnight received a year’s worth of Chick-fil-A meals. Everybody else got samples and sandwiches during the opening ceremony. NCA was well represented at the event and Chairman, Tom Ulbricht, helped to help cut the ribbon. We heartily welcome operator/owner Brad and Deone Spratte and the new CFA staff to the neighborhood!

The NCA Annual Meeting, on May 19, was attended by over 150 people who came away with a lot of valuable information about street gangs. The program speakers included, Michael Carlson, Deputy Asst. DA, DeKalb District Attorney’s Office, and Deputy Sgt Charlie Lyda of the DeKalb County Police Dept, Gang Unit. They provided a lot of insight into what people should be aware of and cautious about. They said that street gangs are a large and growing phenomenon although the Northlake area, per se, does not currently have a significant gang related problem. People need to be aware of territory “tagging” or initials/names written generally in black spray paint or marker. Any such tagging or other suspected gang activity should be immediately reported to the DCPD, gang unit. Thanks to all who spoke, attended or helped with the Annual Meeting.