Dav Eide and I have been discussing our current camera problems and making an inventory of support actions required to keep the Neighborhood camera systems functioning.  As you may recall we replaced the system server in July 2013.  The cameras are much older. The License Camera has been out of service since the 21th of last month.  In addition to the License Camera, the north facing web camera (DCS7110) is also in need of replacement.

At this time we find ourselves needing to replace the License Plate Camera, which was the only camera capable of reliably recording license plates on vehicles entering or exiting our Neighborhood.  This camera in conjunction with the other cameras in our system allowed positive identification of vehicles. In addition several of the cameras and support equipment are nearing the end of their operational lives and should be replaced within the next year or so.

The above brings me to the reason for this message.  We still have some money in the kitty for maintenance of our camera system, but it is only enough to replace the License Plate Camera, (Dav and I are searching for a replacement camera that will give us the most bang for the buck spent), with perhaps a small amount left over.

We are going to require a new infusion of cash.  The last time we asked for money was 2011.  A few of you have given money since then, which is the reason we have just enough money to purchase the replacement License Plate Camera.  I have the intake and outgo of funds recorded on an Excel Spreadsheet and anyone who is interested may stop by my house and I will be glad to go over it with them.

We are asking everyone in the area served by our cameras to make a donation of $100 per family to the Neighborhood Security Fund. The last time we asked, most of you gave. A few said they were unable to give at that time, but would consider it in the future.  Well the future is here and we are again asking for donations. We are asking you to send a check for $100.00, or if $100.00 is not possible, then any amount you feel you can afford, payable to Kirk A. Hall, Jr. at 11701 138^th Avenue Court East, 97374.  Please mark the checks at the bottom Neighborhood Camera Fund, and make certain that you include a slip on which you have written your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.  You will receive an e-mail confirmation of our receipt of the check.

Neighbors, it’s your choice.  If you would like to maintain the Sunrise Terrace Camera System at its current level of surveillance then please contribute to the Neighborhood Camera Fund.  If you would like to improve surveillance coverage please become a host camera participant.  Without donations we can maintain the current camera coverage, Snapshot access, and BLOG until the next server event (hardware, software, for security intervention) or camera problem, at which time we will inform you of the action plan.