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

·         Account Balance as of 05/16/2014 = $18,758.80

·         Income since May 2014

o    $275.00 Membership Dues

o    $55.00 Tee-Shirt Sales

·         Expenses since May 2014

o    $557.66 for Methadone Clinic

o    $231.05 for City of Philadelphia Taxes – Crispin Location

o    $4.83 for Banking Fees

·         Current Balance = $18,295.26

NOTE: Current Balance Includes $568.27 for the Proposed Dog Park

Membership Update – Donny Smith

·         133 Active Members

·         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

·         Ruthanne Madway replaces Mia as Executive Director

·         Business Improvement District - Frankford Avenue

o    Meetings continue with local business owners

o    Steering Committee formed.

Mayfair Business Association (MBA) Update – Donny Smith/Lisa Greco

·         No Report

Town Watch Update – Anna Stacey

·         Dog Walkers Watch

o    Sign-ups Available – MayfairTownWatch@gmail.com

o    Training – 1hr on observing criminal activity

·         Next Meeting – Changed from September 23^rd to September 24^th

Playground Committee – Mia Hylan

·         Events for September 20, 2014 – 8:00 AM to Noon

o    Community Yard Sale – $20 for a Table in Parking Lot

o    Hard Drive Destruction - $10.00

·         Spooktacular – October 25, 2014 (Rain Date is October 26, 2014)

Methadone Clinic – Donny Smith

·         Open for Business

·         Restricted to 85 patients per day

·         Clinic is Advertising in the Metro Papers and on buses as reported by attendee

·         No Insurance or government assistance for clients at this time

15^th District Split – Donny Smith

·         All neighborhood civics agreed on the district split.

·         Working with Bobby Henon on the project.

·         30 additional officers assigned – 6 new patrol cars delivered (reported by Marc Collazzo)

·         PSA2 & PSA3 assignments – Holmesburg, Mayfair, Wissinoming

·         Removed Blinking Blue Light at Cottman & Frankford/Replaced by LED Lights.

Steuben Day Parade – Donny Smith

·         September 27, 2014 on Frankford Ave

·         CDC and Civic Involvement

·         Octoberfest-type theme

·         Vendors invited for Ryan Avenue

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2014 Mayfair Halloween Decoration Contest – Donny Smith

·         Create a display at your house

·         Nominations accepted via email (MayfairCivicAssociation@yahoo,com) or Mayfair Civic Association Facebook Page

·         Google Map is made of all nomination locations.

·         13 Judges begin the review on October 23, 2014.

·         Judges select Top 3 homes for awards – Prizes Awarded on October 30, 2014.

2014 Thanksgiving Day Parade – Donny Smith

·         Grand Marshall Selection is Pending

·         Scheduled for November 23, 2014

·         Create your own Floats – Family-Oriented Themes

·         Volunteers Needed

2014 Christmas Decoration Contest – Donny Smith

·         Create a display at your house

·         Nominations accepted via email (MayfairCivicAssociation@yahoo,com) or Mayfair Civic Association Facebook Page

·         Google Map is made of all nomination locations.

·         12 Judges begin the review on December 14, 2014.

·         Prizes Awarded on December 21, 2014.

Zoning Committee – Donny Smith

o    No Zoning Issues Scheduled

Presentations –

·         Marc Collazzo – District Office Manager for Rep. John Taylor

·         Harrisburg Update

o    Session opened on September 15, 2014

§  School Support

·         50% od District Funding from the State

·         Cigarette Tax – Vote this week

·         Looking for a long-term solution

§  Pension Crisis Legislation

·         Publicly funded however Underfunded for years

o    Legislation passed on Blighted Properties – Three Checklists Provided

(Contact Rep. Taylor’s Office for Assistance)

§  Conservatorship Checklist

·         Conservator (Community Development Corporations) Acts as the Owner after Court Approval

·         Property may be Sold to a Local Family

§  Deceased Owner/Vacant Property Checklist

·         Appoint a Local Attorney as Executor

·         Allow 60-90 days for Court Approval

·         Property may be Sold to a Local Family

§  Bad Landlord/Tenants Checklist

·         Contact Owner and put on Notice

·         Contact Police to Record History of Complaints

General Information

·         Friends of Pennypack Park – Presented by Nance Kerns

o    Saturday, September 20, 2014 - Recycling 9:00 AM to Noon.

o    Movie Night at Pennypack on the Delaware – “Despicable Me 2” (Friday, September 26 @ Sundown

o    Pennypack on the Delaware Clean-up on Saturday, September 27, 2014 (9:00 AM to Noon)

·         Fall*Fest – Presented by Barbara Rupp – Northeast Quality of Life Coalition

o    Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

§  Free Activities for the Whole Family

§  6700 – 6800 Torresdale Avenue

·         No Handbill Applications & Stickers – Presented by Barbara Rupp – Northeast Quality of Life Coalition

o    Stickers were available to place on doors

Open Discussion - None

Public Official Representatives

·         Michele O’Hare           City Councilman Henon

·         Amanda Zellner           State Rep. Boyle

·         Marc Collazo               State Rep. Taylor

·         Mia Hylan                    State Rep. Taylor

·         Elizabeth Guzak          Deputy Director of Community Affairs, City of Philadelphia

Meeting Sign-in Sheet Totals

·         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