November TNA Meeting
1 November 2004

1.        Norman Griffiths, City Council

• Please be sure to vote!  7am – 8pm.  Can’t go in with political paraphernalia.
• City is looking for ways to raise revenue without raising property taxes.  If we had power to annex parts of county contained within City, could increase our revenue.   Assessments haven’t been done since ‘80s.  His committee (finance committee) will be very busy with revenue issues.
• Meeting this afternoon.  Public Safety Committee.  New legislation requiring photographing of anyone caught selling or purchasing drugs at time of arrest is being considered.  Will sunset this law after 12 months if determined not effective.  These photographs will be published – initially on Channel 22, perhaps later on News Journal.  Will come before full City Council this Thursday.  Loren suggested that neighborhood associations write letters to paper.                                             How do we feel about this law?  In favor: 12, Against: 10.  Abstention:  3.  Norman will consider as he votes on Thursday.
• City is embarking on siren system – includes siren and voice.  Closest one to our neighborhood: 18^th & Baynard Blvd.  We come in on issue of zoning.  Poles need to be 55’ high.  Cost:  $17000 per location, covered now by federal grant.     

2.        Police report.  Chris:  23 false alarms.  Unfounded calls for gunshots on N. Broom St. and burglary in progress.  Craig Thornton (Hakim) was picked up last month.  Should be out of circulation for at least 6 months.  Ray Rippa is around.  Have been some complaints about speeding on Broom St. and this is also a problem on Baynard.  Chris will put up a speed board at the Baynard location as a deterrent.

3.        New Business:  Loren

• TNA Website:  Loren suggests we either have one that’s up to date, or not have one again.  Fr. Dalton offered Sallies students to work on the website.
• Loren has heard that a family is wanted – middle/working class family – to host on “The Simple Life”.  If interested in hosting, contact Tracy Hood  818-989-8964.
• Coat drive will run again this year.
• Community dance lessons.  Any interest?  Loren has proposed we go as a group – to Crystal Ballroom – on a Friday night for dance lesson.  A good number of people were interested.  Loren will arrange a date.
• Caroling this year.  Is anyone interest in organizing?  Kris will help to set up host houses, but can’t be there to run the entire evening.  Probably Sunday the 19^th of December.  If want to volunteer, please call Kris Chalfant.
• Special leaf pickup for our neighborhood only.  Everyone should put leaves out into street – don’t bag them.  Loren will request pickup on Monday November 22^nd. 
• L&I has changed rules for variances (house additions, etc.).  To apply for a variance, now have to send certified letters to adjoining properties.  You will get notice from L&I if you are an adjoining property.
• Red Clay: construction has not started.  Loren and Kris will draft a letter to inquire about status.