TNA December
2004 Meeting

1.        Police report. 

• One robbery/burglary in progress reported.  (4pm - 20^th & Harrison  on 27^th November).  One theft reported.   No other incidents. 
• Recommendation:  during the holidays, don’t keep anything valuable in your car (including change, clothes).  Disable quick release for trunk, if possible.

2.        City Council, Norman Griffiths. 

• Upcoming bond bill consuming a lot of effort.  8 items on Finance committee meeting today.  For example, grants with matching funds from capital budget. Some reluctance to approve due to not wanting to earmark funds in advance. 
• Post office will leave Wilmington Trust building September 2005.  Looking at new construction site – Senator Carper has gotten involved in issue – considering old New Journal site.  Looking for input from public on potential sites. 
• Ted Blunt has announced new committee assignments in City Council, Norman will chair Finance and Economic Development Committees – Bud Freel has both L&I and Health, Aging and Disabilities committees. 
• Sewer system is antiquated.  Problem goes beyond CSO issue.  Trying to raise funds for storm water management – to contribute to sewer water costs.  Won’t effect residential users, mainly commercial users and sites.
•  Biggest ticket item on bond bill is to move public works yard. Goal is to move away from Riverfront area – interim site on Terminal Ave, permanent site on New Castle Ave.  Some money will come from State for right of way access. 
• If have problem with outrageous water bills after new meters are installed, call Norman Griffiths, 655-8084.  He can help resolve in this particular case.

3.        Need variance 2301 N. Franklin St. for previous work (deck & addition).  No issues have been raised with the community so far.

4.        Sign up for dancing on January 21^st at Crystal Ballroom.  $20 per couple.    If interested, call Loren, 575-0919.

5.        Any interest in TNA family scavenger hunt in Spring?  Some thought it was a great idea.  Tom Hubbard has been nominated as chair. (Loren will call him to confirm).  Perhaps combine with picnic at shelter in Brandywine Park. 

6.        Progressive Dinner: looking at 9^th or 16^th of April.  Decided to go with 9^th of April.  Kris will organize it again. 

7.        TNA Website: Fr. Dalton has set it up so that a student will be credit for working on the site.

8.        Coat drive:  take to house with flamingos until January 10^th.