Triangle Neighborhood Association Meeting

Monday, October 7, 2006

 

        A meeting of the Triangle Neighborhood Association was held on Monday, October 2, 2006 at Warner Elementary School in the library.  A summary of the presentations made and the discussions held at the meeting follows:

 

 

1.                  Howard Sholl, TNA President, began the meeting at 7:02PM.  There were 23 persons present at the start of the meeting.   Two persons joined after meeting started.  A sign-up sheet was circulated among those present.

 

2.                  Howard Sholl addressed the group:

·        Loren Grober has resigned from the Board.  Do we have a replacement to run the candidates’ night?   No one responded to the offer.

·        As President, Howard received a notice of a zoning variance hearing on the Learning Link Academy day care center at 1000 W. 24th Street.  No objections were raised to the petition for a zoning variance.

·        Do we have a volunteer to run the Halloween Parade?

 

3.                  Norm Griffiths, Councilman for the Second District, addressed the group:

·        Community policing training for our district will be held on the weekend of October 7 and 8 at Christ the King parish center from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, and again on Sunday from 2 PM to 4 PM.  The speakers are coming from Baltimore.  Come to learn what is and what is not community policing.  Some filers were distributed for those who might have an interest.

·        The topics of pension and worker’s compensation came before City Council.

·        Proposed legislation about False Alarms has been proposed.  The first two false alarms would be free, but there would be a $100 fee for the third in a residence and $250 for an institution.  Subsequent false alarms would carry increased fines.

·        There is local objection about the construction of a high-rise building near the Columbus Inn.  Councilman Ignudo was successful in representing local concerns.  After October 3, the owner/builder may apply again.

·        Yard Waste – After January 1, no more yard waste (leaves, limbs) will be permitted to be sent to Cherry Island.  All local governments in New Castle County will need to make some arrangements for the alternate disposal of yard waste.

·        Six areas in the city have been designated for a recycling pilot program.  Councilman-at-large Bud Freel explained to the group that 85 % of the people in the pilot program areas are recycling at least once a month.  We need to do something before we are forced to comply with recycling legislation in five or so years.

·        Question to Mr. Freel: Why not compost yard waste at the stadium?  Answer: The stadium area is not presently equipped to handle compost.  Encourage the Mayor’s Office and Public Works to consider this option.

·        Bud Freel distributed a flier announcing: “Electronic Goods Collection Event” and a  “Special Household Hazardous Waste Collection” set for November 4, 2006 from 8 AM to $ PM at Frawley Stadium Parking lot.

 

4.                  Captain Michael Maggitti addressed the group:

·        The Rockford Park area of the city has been experiencing thefts of bikes and lawn mowers.

·        In the Triangle, three burglaries have been reported.  One had to do with the theft of a computer.

·        Recently, the reverse 911 procedure was used successfully in the Triangle.  If you did not get a reverse 911 message, you may check with Sgt. Steve Elliott (576-3162).  He can manually enter your home phone number into the reverse 911 database.

·        Community policing training will be held also on October 21 and 22.

·        Caution: Do not employ persons who offer to rake leaves for you.  They may be casing your home for a burglary.

·        There has been an increase of persons knocking on doors of elderly people.  Once again, this may be a setup for a burglary.

·        Con Artist: A person in the 800 block of Concord Avenue received a letter stating he had won $500,000 in the Canadian lottery, but he had to pay the taxes first before receiving the funds.  The “proposed” taxes were paid, but the money never arrived.

·        There have been three murders recently in the 2200 block of Market Street.

·        Since it is getting darker sooner now, we are entering into the armed robbery season.  Beware: Coats can conceal weapons.  Take a good look into a convenience store before entering.  Do not get caught in a robbery scene.

·        There was a pocket book snatched in the area of 21st Street and VanBuren.

·        Two persons tried to enter a locked car in the Triangle.  The police were called and responded in twenty minutes.

·        The Polish Festival is going on now at the Riverfront. It is no longer held in the neighborhood around St. Hedwig’s.

·        The owner of the house at 800 W. 22nd Street did not appeal the commendation, so the city will purchase the house.

·        There were 13 false alarms in the Triangle last month.

 

5.                  Budd Freel, Councilman-at-Large, addressed the group:

·        Licenses and Inspections will issue violations for high grass or weeds. The new approach is to give a $50 fine on the first instance.  Enforcement will begin after January 1.

·        Comment from the audience: There is a big dumpster overflowing in the street at 21st and Broom Street.  Budd will inform the proper city agency to follow up on the issue.

·        Question: When are City Council meetings aired on TV?  Answer: On the first and third Thursdays there is a live broadcast, and a tape is shown on subsequent days.  The channel is 22.

·        Trees should not be overhanging sidewalks.

·        Parking tickets have been issued recently, but on a hit and miss schedule.  Guests may receive a parking pass from the city.

·        Observation: Rats have reappeared.  Two months ago the city did bate them at 21st and Harrison.

 

6.                  Senator Harris McDowell, First Senatorial District, addressed the group:

·        The blue recycling barrels are not in the Triangle yet.

·        The State Senate passed a recycling bill, but it died in the House.

·        Cherry Island has been permitted to rise to a new height; however, no yard waste will be permitted to be dumped after January 1.

·        The Governor announced a goal of 51% for recycling.

·        Even though the Senate is out of session in Dover, government still goes on.

 

7.                  Beth Copson addressed the group:

·        The TNA Progressive Party will take place this weekend.

·        Everything will be held at the Copson residence.

·        The cost is $35.

·        Congratulations to Concetta LaMarca who will be married this weekend.

 

8.                  Patrick Callahan, a representative of Friends of Wilmington Parks, addressed the group:

·        He encouraged us to become members of the Friends of Wilmington Parks.

·        The path connecting Brandywine Park and Alapocas Run has not been completed.

·        His email address is pcallahan@archer-group.com

 

9.                  Howard Sholl addressed the group again:

·        On October 13 and 14, the Delaware Air National Guard will celebrate its 60th Anniversary.

 

10.              The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7 PM at Warner Elementary School.

 

11.              The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.

Compiled by

Fr. J. Dalton

October 8, 2006