AGENDA: Fishtown Neighbors Association General Membership Meeting Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7 8:00 PM @ Fishtown Rec

Board Members: Kate Micklow Harwan, Thomas Mosher, Pete Harwan, Isaac Slepner, John Alexander, Jordan Rushie, Audrey Morrison

Time 7:00 7:05

Item Welcome / 2014 Dues Reminder/Refreshment thank you from Falafel Hummus, 402 E. Girard Ave 26 Officer Intro/Crime Q&A New district captain present along with officer Fred; reported uptick in theft from auto and other burglaries, reminder not to leave any change in cupholder; facebook has been an increasingly big help in getting the word out to neighbors; not much violent crime in this part of district 26, though there has been a slight increase recently.
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Owner KATE KATE

7:15

Committee Updates: RiverWards Crime Watch Neil discussed an increase of drug activity in the vicinity of Orange/Belgrade/Limerick Streets. If neighbors see or hear anything suspicious, note descriptions and call 911; recent increase in car theft, particularly under the El, hide everything in sight; upcoming events th engraving event w/ the 26 district to identify vehicles and home items; interfaith peace walk on Sunday 4/27, 3-6pm, begins at Al Aqsa Mosque to demonstrate peace throughout the neighborhood; PDAG event on 5/2 at 2424 E. York St, $35/ticket, will include raffles, etc. to benefit police district. Contact info@rwcw.org to get more involved. Treasurers Report $19,650.78 in checking; cleared 6 checks this month, majority of expenses went to sponsorship for Kite & Food Festival on 5/10 led by Friends of Penn Treaty Park; other fees for insurance, storage, office space, $100 to AOH for an add in their St. Pat Day handbook. Beautification/Rec Center Committee is looking for businesses that would be interested in sponsoring a can for the Feed the Fish project; Citywide cleanup th (7 annual) is Sat. 4/5 at the Rec Center from 9-12, free BBQ at Phila Brewing Co. afterward; windowbox contest plans for this year have begun; committee th meetings are 4 Wednesdays at the Rec, all residents welcome. Education Committee/Friends of Adaire Friends of Adaire currently conducting a school supplies drive, check out teachers Amazon wish list on friendsofadaire.weebly.com; FOA planning a painting day to paint the front of the school over Memorial Day weekend; Adaire principal is requesting volunteers to help during lunch breaks, criminal background checks and child abuse clearances required; box tops being collected for the Home and School Associations drive; FOA hosting a breakfast for Adaire teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week on Tues. 5/9; next FOA meeting is on Wed. 4/2 @ 6pm at the Rec Center Rec Advisory Committee meets Tuesday 3/25, 7pm at the Rec Center. Kate Pete Neil

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AGENDA: Fishtown Neighbors Association General Membership Meeting Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7 8:00 PM @ Fishtown Rec
Board Members: Kate Micklow Harwan, Thomas Mosher, Pete Harwan, Isaac Slepner, John Alexander, Jordan Rushie, Audrey Morrison

Zoning RECENT MEETINGS: 1208-10 Shackamaxon was an existing garage becoming a house (passed), house at Frankford and Wildey will be converted to 15 units (passed); FUTURE MEETINGS: on 4/8 1246 fletcher St and 627 Flora St, on 4/15 two projects on Frankford ave, 1546-48 & 1512-18; also to-be-scheduled, 958 Shackamaxon St, 161 E. Allen Street, 2200 E. Norris St. Chili Cookoff $15 entry fee, kids under 12 are free, $10 chili only admission. Sunday 3/30, 1 pm. 7:25 NKCDC Announcements Two ways to get free trees in front of your house: fill out an application, or attend events that can provide them to you. Upcoming Blight busters ball at Frankford Hall on Thurs 4/3, 6-8 pm; go on website to buy tickets, $40/apiece.

Matt K.

Michaela Allwine

7:30

Fishtown Area Business Association: A non-profit (501c3) organization that grows and promotes local business in Fishtown and its surrounding neighborhoods through: community involvement, civic matters and referral opportunities. FABA has decided to partner with NKCDC to give it a third try after two previous efforts. They need to put together a board; they are considering putting together a business improvement district. Prior to electing a board they are looking for people who are interested in being a part of a steering committee Joanna passed out business cards for anyone interested.

Jordan, Joanna Winchester (NKCDC)

7:40

Representative from Councilman Clarkes Office Karen Phillips Darrell Clarkes office number is 215.686.3442. The office is open 9-5 every business day; they are getting many questions about zoning issues, particularly low- to moderate-housing, which is a concern since Fishtown is booming with construction and new residents; Clarke is particularly concerned with meeting 311-related needs because City Council is aware that 311 is not always functioning the way it should. Councilman Clarke will be looking to meet with the FNA at an upcoming GMM. He was hoping to come in April, but it looks like April will not work for him.

Karen Phillips

7:55

Misc Announcements: th FNA 4 Annual Chili Cookoff 03/30/14 1-4 PM @ 2424 Studios email chilicookoff@fishtown.org if interested in participating, $15.00,

KATE

AGENDA: Fishtown Neighbors Association General Membership Meeting Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7 8:00 PM @ Fishtown Rec
Board Members: Kate Micklow Harwan, Thomas Mosher, Pete Harwan, Isaac Slepner, John Alexander, Jordan Rushie, Audrey Morrison

8:00

$18.00 w/pint glass, $10.00 chili only, kids under 12 free, presale @ Fishtown.org RFP for website deadline 3/31/14 Water bill delinquency moratorium deadline 03/31/14 Feed the Fish deadline 04/30/14 KATE

Adjournment