Thanks to Bill Kenny of the Northeast Times for his coverage of our September Mayfair Civic Association Meeting - Much appreciated!
Donny Smith
Thursday, September 25, 2014
NE Times Article on Our Civic Meeting
Thanks to Bill Kenny of the Northeast Times for his coverage of our September Mayfair Civic Association Meeting - Much appreciated!
Monday, September 22, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Mayfair Civic Association Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval at Next Meeting
Meeting opened by President Donny Smith
with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:05 PM
Introduction of Officers Present – Donny Smith
Treasurer’s Report – Kevin Leonard
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Account Balance as of 05/16/2014 = $18,758.80
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Income since May 2014
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$275.00 Membership Dues
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$55.00 Tee-Shirt Sales
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Expenses since May 2014
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$557.66 for Methadone Clinic
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$231.05 for City of Philadelphia Taxes – Crispin
Location
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$4.83 for Banking Fees
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Current Balance = $18,295.26
NOTE: Current Balance Includes $568.27
for the Proposed Dog Park
Membership Update – Donny Smith
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133 Active Members
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Renewals available for 2015 in the back of the
meeting room - $10.00 for annual dues (January to December) $40.00 for 5 year /
$100.00 Lifetime
CDC Update – Donny Smith
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Ruthanne Madway replaces Mia as Executive
Director
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Business Improvement District - Frankford Avenue
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Meetings continue with local business owners
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Steering Committee formed.
Mayfair Business Association (MBA) Update –
Donny Smith/Lisa Greco
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No Report
Town Watch Update – Anna Stacey
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Dog Walkers Watch
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Sign-ups Available – MayfairTownWatch@gmail.com
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Training – 1hr on observing criminal activity
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Next Meeting – Changed from September 23rd
to September 24th
Playground Committee – Mia Hylan
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Events for September 20, 2014 – 8:00 AM to Noon
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Community Yard Sale – $20 for a Table in Parking
Lot
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Hard Drive Destruction - $10.00
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Spooktacular – October 25, 2014 (Rain Date is
October 26, 2014)
Methadone Clinic – Donny Smith
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Open for Business
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Restricted to 85 patients per day
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Clinic is Advertising in the Metro Papers and on
buses as reported by attendee
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No Insurance or government assistance for
clients at this time
15th District Split – Donny
Smith
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All neighborhood civics agreed on the district split.
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Working with Bobby Henon on the project.
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30 additional officers assigned – 6 new patrol cars
delivered (reported by Marc Collazzo)
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PSA2 & PSA3 assignments – Holmesburg,
Mayfair, Wissinoming
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Removed Blinking Blue Light at Cottman &
Frankford/Replaced by LED Lights.
Steuben Day Parade –
Donny Smith
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September 27, 2014 on Frankford Ave
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CDC and Civic Involvement
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Octoberfest-type theme
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Vendors invited for Ryan Avenue
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2014 Mayfair Halloween Decoration Contest –
Donny Smith
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Create a display at your house
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Nominations accepted via email (MayfairCivicAssociation@yahoo,com)
or Mayfair Civic Association Facebook Page
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Google Map is made of all nomination locations.
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13 Judges begin the review on October 23, 2014.
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Judges select Top 3 homes for awards – Prizes
Awarded on October 30, 2014.
2014 Thanksgiving Day Parade – Donny Smith
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Grand Marshall Selection is Pending
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Scheduled for November 23, 2014
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Create your own Floats – Family-Oriented Themes
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Volunteers Needed
2014 Christmas
Decoration Contest – Donny Smith
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Create a display at your house
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Nominations accepted via email (MayfairCivicAssociation@yahoo,com)
or Mayfair Civic Association Facebook Page
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Google Map is made of all nomination locations.
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12 Judges begin the review on December 14, 2014.
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Prizes Awarded on December 21, 2014.
Zoning Committee – Donny Smith
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No Zoning Issues Scheduled
Presentations –
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Marc
Collazzo – District Office Manager for Rep. John Taylor
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Harrisburg Update
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Session opened on September 15, 2014
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School Support
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50% od District Funding from the State
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Cigarette Tax – Vote this week
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Looking for a long-term solution
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Pension Crisis Legislation
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Publicly funded however Underfunded for years
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Legislation passed on Blighted Properties –
Three Checklists Provided
(Contact Rep. Taylor’s Office for Assistance)
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Conservatorship Checklist
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Conservator (Community Development Corporations)
Acts as the Owner after Court Approval
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Property may be Sold to a Local Family
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Deceased Owner/Vacant Property Checklist
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Appoint a Local Attorney as Executor
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Allow 60-90 days for Court Approval
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Property may be Sold to a Local Family
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Bad Landlord/Tenants Checklist
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Contact Owner and put on Notice
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Contact Police to Record History of Complaints
General Information
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Friends
of Pennypack Park – Presented by Nance Kerns
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Saturday, September 20, 2014 - Recycling 9:00 AM
to Noon.
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Movie Night at Pennypack on the Delaware – “Despicable Me 2” (Friday, September 26
@ Sundown
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Pennypack on the Delaware Clean-up on Saturday, September
27, 2014 (9:00 AM to Noon)
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Fall*Fest
– Presented by Barbara Rupp – Northeast Quality of Life Coalition
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Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Free Activities for the Whole Family
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6700 – 6800 Torresdale Avenue
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No
Handbill Applications & Stickers – Presented by Barbara Rupp – Northeast
Quality of Life Coalition
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Stickers were available to place on doors
Open Discussion -
None
Public Official
Representatives
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Michele O’Hare City
Councilman Henon
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Amanda Zellner State
Rep. Boyle
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Marc Collazo State
Rep. Taylor
· Mia Hylan State Rep. Taylor
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Elizabeth Guzak Deputy
Director of Community Affairs, City of Philadelphia
Meeting Sign-in Sheet
Totals
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22 people signed-in (41 in attendance)
Adjourned – 7:55
PM
Next Mayfair Civic Association Meeting-Monday, November 17, 2014-7:00 PM.–Mayfair Community Ctr.
Submitted By:
Michael J. Serverson
Secretary – Mayfair
Civic Association
Third Thursday - This Thursday at Cottman and Frankford 5-9PM
Don't forget! Third Thursday is THIS Thursday, 9/18 from 5pm to 9pm at the intersection of Frankford Ave and Ryan Ave! We'll have crafters and vendors, live music, produce from Cappriotti Brothers, food trucks, stuff for the kids and much more.
From President Donny Smith - Splitting the 15th District
In yesterday's Philadelphia Daily News, Dan Geringer did a follow up story regarding the 15th District Split
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Philly's most crime-ridden district gets 30 new cops
HUNDREDS OF Northeast Philadelphia residents signed City Councilman Bobby Henon's petition to split the 15th Police District so that the more violent southern s...
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Unfortunately we are not able to wave the "Mission Accomplished" flag just yet, but I'm glad to see that we are making progress, and that the possibility of splitting the district is still in the cards and is still being discussed.
The progress that we have made to date is entirely due to the hard work that every neighborhood that resides within the 15th District has done along with Councilman Henon. It is a group effort and we are extremely proud to be a part of it. I'm optimistic that by continuing the push along with our neighbors, that we'll be able to plant that flag, and finally see a long overdue 15th District Split!
Thursday, September 04, 2014
More Cops to the 15th!
We are thrilled to announce that the 15th Police District has received 30 new police officers!
As exciting as this news is, we are still a little worried about history repeating itself and being left shorthanded in the future. We've been down this road before, and that is why we are working as hard as we can to split the 15th District into 2 smaller / more manageable districts. As it is right now, the 15th District encompasses Frankford, Wissinoming, Bridesburg, Tacony, Mayfair, and Holmesburg.
The Mayfair Civic Association has led the charge in this endeavor, however working side by side with neighborhood leaders and Councilman Henon is how we got to where we are today. We are hopeful that we can continue the push to split the 15th District, and ensure that all of our neighborhoods are equally protected, and equally served!
Wednesday, September 03, 2014
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