Meeting Began: 7:09 PM

President – Anthony Naccarato
First Vice President – Louis Iatarola
Second Vice President – Ann Marie Kuvik
Board Member – Camille Capobianco
Board Member – Mary Benussi
Treasurer – Linda Salandra
Secretary – Christine Woolslayer

Reports

President
Anthony Naccarato began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. He reported that we need to increase membership. Also, TCA needs volunteers for the different committees.

Tacony Civic is looking for a Public Relations Chairperson; this person hopefully has a background in writing and has contacts with the media.

And we are always looking for volunteers for the committees

Clean and Green
Quality of LIfe
Zoning

Vice President
Newman Paper/US Recycling permit application to make their Wissinoming Site a Major Trash Transfer center, increasing the out of state trash processing from their current 100 tons a day to 2000 tons a day, . The public response timeframe has been extended to April 2nd, 2007 all in the immediate area are encouraged to send a letter to the

Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Protection
Attn: Ronald C. Farlan
2 East Main St.
Norristown PA 19401.

Tacony Civic is opposed to this permit application. The truck traffic alone along the area will increase to 600-900 trucks daily, carrying contaminated trash through out neighborhood. Mayfair Civic, Mayfair CDC, Northwood Civic, East Frankford Civic Upper and Lower Holmesburg Civics, Torresdale Civic are all OPPOSED.

Second Vice President
Tacony is getting Healthy. April 11th at 7pm Anne Marie will begin a Walking group/Jogging group starting at Disston Playground. Anyone interested, who does not like the idea of walking alone should attend.

Summer Concert series has been scheduled.

Membership
Membership has been growing and has continued to grow thanks to the efforts of Jim Taylor and other members of the Tacony Civic Association. There is information on our web site explaining the 2007 dues renewal process.

Treasurer
Linda Salandra reported that there is currently $4200 in the bank. The amount owed for the Disston Deed Legal Fund is currently at $16,800.

Quality of Life
The Civic was working on two properties in which problem tenants were wreaking havoc on the life of the surrounding residents. With the Help of CLIP and Joan Krajewski's office we were able to seal one of the properties and the other communication with the Landlord was all that was needed to have the tenants removed.

Cleaning requests for the 6500-6600 Vandike Street were entered and Camille had already requested that someone from the city come out which they did. CLIP sent SWEEP Officers to the block and several citations were issued and Street sweepers were sent and completed yesterday.

15th District PDAC is looking for volunteers to man a Curfew Center, short training, basically looking for people to help with CURFEW Violators. Email qualityoflife@tca.org for more information.

Clean and Green
Chris Woolslayer notified those attending of the Park Cleanup and Tree Planting on April 21st. She asked for volunteers to come and assist.

Zoning
Lou Iatarola reported on the status of a number of zoning issues in Tacony. Lou also mentioned that the Zoning Code exists to keep a harmonious neighborhood.

• 7166 Marsden Street – They had requested zoning for a 3 family dwelling. Was a two family and beauty shop in the lower level. Neighbors opposed. Applicant withdrew.
• 4425 Disston Street- St Josaphats – Asked to increase parking spaces and turn the gym into the church. TCA did not oppose. Zoning Board granted request but stipulated that the trailer in the school yard be removed within one year
• 4317 Tyson Avenue – Owner wanted to make this 2 family dwelling into a three family dwelling. Purchased in 7/04. Owner stated it was an apartment when purchased. L&I inspected in 2005 and it was not an apartment. A 3rd meter was added after 2004. 6 neighbors approved 6 opposed. TCA opposed. Zoning board denied. Has not been appealed.
• 7242 Glenloch Street – Is a single family dwelling, but wants a 2 family dwelling. On 10/30 neighbors opposed. Waiting for owner to remove unit. Applicant withdrew.
• 4103 Unruh Avenue – Wants to build an in-law suite above garage. Began construction. Held meeting with neighbors and TCA opposed. Applicant withdrew. We are waiting for applicant to remove framing from garage roof. We hope to have it removed by May.
• 6652 Hegerman Street – Wanted permit to do take out hot and cold. We believe application was withdrawn.
• 6658 Algard Street – Applicant went to TCA with a signature sheet listing neighbors names to approve a four foot high vinyl fence in front of property. TCA did not oppose. During the hearing, the neighbors on either side went and opposed. Zoning Board denied. Applicant is currently appealing.
• 6332 Vandike Street – Vacant lot, owner seeking to build three single family homes. Meeting held with neighbors. No opposition. Zoning board granted variance with the provisos that they have an 8 foot set back in front, have a full brick façade and do not have parking on property in front.
• 4343 Princeton Avenue – Daycare center wants to expand to second floor. Was a single home with daycare in the lower level. Meeting held with neighbors. No opposition. TCA did not oppose. Zoning Board granted a continuance until L&I could inspect the premises am make sure that they have met all safety standards.
• 7160 Edmund Street – Owner had a garage. Tore it down and wanted to rebuild it. Required a permit. TCA did not oppose and Zoning Board granted permit.
• 7240 Walker Street – Request for 9 foot high Gazebo on patio to house hot tub. No neighbor opposition. TCA did not oppose with the proviso that this would last for this owner only. Zoning Board did not render a decision.
• 6601 Algard Street – Owner wants to convert a single family home into a duplex. Will hold meeting with neighbors.
• 7125-33 State Road – Held meeting 3/13 with neighbors. Owner did not show up. Will reschedule meeting to take place at his location within the next few weeks.

Presentations

SEPTA presented their plans to Re-design the Loop at Torresdale and Cottman to mesh with MARC's Plans to redevelop the streetscape of Torresdale Ave. Construction will start this May and be completed by Sept 9th.

Meeting adjourned at 9:11p

Next Meeting on May 8, 2007

The next meeting will be held at 7:15p.m. at the Disston Memorial Presbyterian Church.