Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Need for Awareness in Beloit

Below are some recent articles on two shooting events. As a landlord, I am disturbed by these shootings as are some tenants living nearby. Many factors are involved that led up to the state we are in but one of these is proper tenant screening. As a landlord yourself, help other landlords you know become informed and educated. Reach out to them and let us together keep Beloit safe and secure.

BPMA member, Manuel Casares

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From Beloit Daily News

Drive-by shooting hurts 2


Beloit paramedics move one of two shooting victims into a waiting ambulance Friday night in the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue. Police said a young man and woman were shot during a hail of gunfire that erupted from a passing car.
Staff photo by Jim Franz

By Rob Baxter
rbaxter@beloitdailynews.com
Published: Friday, July 8, 2011 11:37 PM CDT
Two people were wounded in what Beloit police were calling a drive-by shooting Friday night in the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue.

The victims — said to be a young man and a young woman — each suffered two non-life threatening gunshot wounds, police said.
More HERE
 

Police seeking shooting suspects

By Rob Baxter
rbaxter@beloitdailynews.com
Published: Thursday, July 14, 2011 11:28 AM CDT
Suspects in an Tuesday armed robbery are being sought by police after they fled on foot leaving a trail of coins in their wake and ending up at a house where two people were shot last week.

Police trailed the suspects, who allegedly robbed the Keeler Avenue Grocery, 1303 Keeler Ave., at gun point, to the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue, the same home where a Friday night shooting occurred. Two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting at the same address Friday.
More HERE2

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

June 21, 2011

Meeting started at 7:21 PM. Present were president, treasurer and 7 members. No guest speaker scheduled tonight. Treasurer reported on funds.

The president gave reports on the last city council meeting. Notable was the council's decision to remove the requirement of displaying rental permits in conspicuous places.

A member contributed the following remarks:
  • More low interest rehab loans are available
  • Currently, there are 2901 parcels recognized as residential rentals in Beloit
  • 2700 out of 2901 are single family units
  • There are about 5900 rental units
Requested future guest speakers include members from the Fair Housing office, Water department and Police department.

We will be welcoming Atty Suzanne Kitto at our next meeting, July 19. Prepare your questions beforehand. Topics will include Wills, Contracts, Revocable living trusts.

We are expecting Terry Downing with Fair Housing for September.