September 2009 Safety Committee Report

Driver Damages Edgecreek Property
On 3 September, a homeowner on Edgecreek reported a vehicle had left the road and "bumped" into his house. Photos revealed extensive damage to the lawn and shrubbery.

SAPD took a report. The driver returned to the scene several hours later to offer restitution.

Gate Pillar Struck
On 30 September a lawn service contractor struck the stone pillar separating the entry gates. Gate video recorded the hit & run. Association Management Services contacted the owner who is debating compensation.

According to Safety Committee records, the gate was struck seven times over the past two years, including the latest incident 11 October. On three occasions the stone pillar was damaged.

Some residents wonder if a new traffic pattern or gate operation is needed; the FSR HOA Board is investigating the need/cost/benefit.

Cellular on Patrol
Volunteers conducted routine patrols on a weekly basis. There was nothing significant to report.

Mike Snedeker will conclude his tenure as lead for FSR's COP team next month. Many thanks to Mike for forming the team of 18 "regulars" and scheduling training and patrols.

Residents, especially current COP members, are invited to lead the team. Call Association Management Services (829-7202) for contact information.

The next Cellular on Patrol class will be at SAPD's Prue Rd Substation, 12 and 19 November. Any San Antonio resident may register directly or through the Safety Committee. Please call AMS if you are interested in joining FSR's COP.

Blue Armor Patrol Summary
A security officer warned a pizza delivery driver for speeding on Sweetwood, 24 September.

On 29 September, an officer discovered the community center men's bathroom door unlocked. There was no sign of vandalism.

SAPD Responses
Police responded to 10 calls for service to Finesilver Ranch during September, compared to 11 calls during September last year. The monthly average for 2008 was 14 responses.

The relatively light call load included five alarms, an unspecified criminal mischief, a disturbance at Braun and Finesilver, and three miscellaneous reports. Two of the miscellaneous calls were related to the aforementioned Edgecreek incident.

The Greenbriar neighborhood near Nichols ES recorded a theft and one miscellaneous call.

Greenbriar, with about 1/4 the number of homes of Finesilver Ranch is the closest gated community and, presumably, has similar demographics for crime reporting comparison purposes.

Sex Offender Watch
No registered sex offenders live in Finesilver Ranch as of this post.

SAFD Responses
San Antonio Fire and EMS responded to one medical call in FSR during August. For September, there was a medical response and a 911 hang-up call.

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