Triangle Neighborhood Association

Monday, November 5, 2007

 

1.             A regular meeting of the Triangle Neighborhood Association was held on November 5, 2007 in the auditorium of Warner Elementary School.  It began a 7:03 PM.   There were 19 persons present.  Five persons joined the meeting in progress.

 

2.             Howard Sholl, President of the Triangle Neighborhood Association, addressed the group:

·      Thanks to all who attended the meeting on October 25th. It was the largest attendance in memory.

·      Motion from the floor: TNA should not write a letter to Prestige. Motion passed.

·      Prestige vote at the October 25 meeting was 16 for , 32 opposed, 2 abstained.

·      Leaf collection for end of November or early December.  We will rake our leaves into the street. The official word is that leaves must be placed in plastic bags.

·      The Board will consider proxy votes.  In October 25, two persons left the meeting early, but placed their votes on slips of paper.  The Board will bring the issue of proxy voting to the full membership.

3.             Captain Maggitti addressed the group.  He was accompanied by Sergeant Tom Kane.

·      Two officers are assigned to the Triangle Neighborhood.

·      Fatality on Baynard Blvd. was a traffic accident last Saturday related to medical issues.  There was no evidence of alcohol or drug use.

·      On October 25, there was a car jacking in the 2300 block of Monroe Street. This incident was not strictly in the Triangle Neighborhood.

·      Since it is darker sooner now, there may be a spike in robberies.

·      On October 11, there were two incidents.  One was at Concord and Monroe.  A girl was grabbed by a man, but she broke free. At PS DuPont around 8:30 AM, a girl was approached, but not grabbed.  A suspect has been apprehended.

·      iPods are dangerous items, one cannot hear clearly when listening to music.

·      Sgt. Tom Kane’s phone number is 463-4957.

·      Police were visible for the Halloween parade.

·      The crime stats for the month have not been collected, yet.

4.             Reports from elective officials were requested; however, no elected official was present.

5.             Howard Sholl addressed the group:

·      Frank Joyce said the Halloween Parade was great.  Police gave a automobile escort.

·      About 45 kids participated.

·      Kim and her husband did a good job.

6.             Frank Joyce addressed the group:

·      20 out of 30 backups for the block captains have volunteered.

·      They need to get a list from their captains.

7.             Howard, once more addressed the group:

·      He provided Wage Tax fliers from Norm Griffiths.

·      Howard mentioned a piece of mail from FHL Bank in Pittsburg.  We can apply and get $25,000 for the neighborhood.  A volunteer will look it over.

·      The Red Clay Consolidated School District did not respond to TNA’s decision at the October 25 meeting.

·      A short letter will be sent to the secretary of the Red Clay Consolidated School Board,  Dr. Andrzejewski.

·      The letter will not get into the issues.

·      From the beginning, we were told that TNA’s lack of support would mean no Prestige Academy at Warner School.

·      Suggestion from the floor: Invite representatives of Red Clay to discuss the issues with the association.

·      Question: There are regular fire alarms at Terry Apartments and Parkview.  Is there a known problem?  Answer:  The fire department must respond to all alarms.   

·      Question: Air conditioner units at Warner and Beth Shalom are close to residents.  Should both be dealt with under a commercial standard?

·      The air conditioner issue was reported to the Mayor’s Office.  Workmen came to fix it.

·      This is a quality of life issue, and the TNA Board will discuss it.

8.             The names of all those who submitted membership applications were placed in a container for a drawing.  The prizes were three $40 certificates to Domain Hudson, and four $25 certificates to the Washington Street Ale House.  The drawing is an incentive to pay dues.  One does not have to be present to win.

·      First Domain Hudson certificate was won by Nancy Cantwell.

·      Second Domain Hudson certificate was won by Bob and Jane Tempton.

·      Third Domain Hudson certificate was won by Mrs. Basil Mundy.

·      The first Washington Street Ale House (Cherry Tree) was won by Jason Kane.

·      The second Washington Street Ale House certificate was won by Karen  Stuart.

·      The third Washington Street Ale House certificate was won by Bill Buxton.

·      The fourth Washington Street Ale House certificate was won by Elizabeth Wilburn.

·      All those present received discount cards for Presto.

9.             Pat Joyce addressed the group:

·      A neighbor at 28th and Harrison Streets had her house and garden appear in the Good House Keeping magazine.

·      John Rago and city workers are looking out for the hill, the TNA community garden.

·      A task force will be set up to review the garden.

·      The glass is broken out in the bus stop by the synagogue.  

·      At the African monument, the light is out.

·      Howard agreed to will pass on this information to the proper authorities.

10.         The meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM.

 

Compiled by J. Dalton

November 26, 2007