The Northwood Civic meeting on Tuesday, January 17th had about 20 people attending.  The board is continuing to organize itself with the new officers coming in.  President Joe Krause led the meeting.

The board has decided that the issue of 950 Filmore Street is now closed.

Frank Bennett

Frank Bennett, Vice President said the board is looking toward organizing committees within the civic to deal with specific issues.  The committees will be initiated by member interest and willingness to organize one.  Examples might be neighborhood cleanup, town watch, vacant property, welcome to the neighborhood etc.  If you are interested in organizing a committee, come to the next civic meeting and talk to a board member.

Tom McAvoy had previously volunteered to serve as Treasurer and his offer was accepted.  Walt Melbourne has volunteered to serve as Secretary.

Joe Menkevich

Joe Menkevich, raised the issue of transparency and the board responded that although they are in the beginning of the process, they fully intend to be completely transparent in their activities.  Future meetings will include a treasurer’s report and minutes of the last meeting.  They also indicated that proper procedure will be followed for speakers to be recognized by whoever is conducting the meeting for asking questions or making comments.

Jason Dawkins

Jason Dawkins, representing Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez spoke about the recent redistricting exercise which resulted in the change of representation in City Council of Northwood from Darrell Clarke to Ms. Sanchez.

Jason also noted that the former Central United Methodist Church building will in all likelihood be demolished, possibly as early as this week.

Edgardo Gonzalez, Legislative Assistant to State Representative Tony Payton spoke about the fate of the shuttered former Frankford Community Y.  He said there is interest in the property by The Center for Urban Theological Studies which is presently located in Hunting Park.  They are still in the process of making a decision but there is hope that the deal might go through.

The meeting was adjourned at 8PM.

From the Northwood Civic Association:

Northwood Civic Association

St. James Lutheran Church

4600 Pratt Street

**** Tuesday, January 17, 2011 ****

7:00 PM

AGENDA:

Neighborhood Reinvestment

What made you move or stay in Northwood?

Make an impact in our neighborhood

Bring a neighbor and be a part of the process!

I was late for the meeting last night but I could not have come close to the report Chris Wink gives at NEastPhilly.com.  Joe Krause, the new president of the Civic conducted his first meeting.  For the NEastPhlly report follow the link here.

Chris Wink for NEastPhilly did a great report on the Northwood Civic Meeting today so I’ll point you in that direction and hope you enjoy reading it.

The subject of the Frankford Y building at 4704 Leiper Street took up the better part of the meeting.   A suggestion was made that the Civic should petition in Orphans Court to have a receiver appointed who would then be able to take control of the property.  That action might give the community some leverage in the disposal or reuse of the building.

Nominations were opened for board members and only one person volunteered.  That does seem unfortunate and not a good sign for the future of Northwood.

Northwood Civic Association
St. James Lutheran Church
4600 Pratt Street
**** Tuesday, October 18, 2011 ****
7:00 PM

AGENDA:
Yearly Dues are due
IN-DEPT FOLLOW UP ON WHATS GOING ON WITH THE FRANKFORD Y
Quality of Life
Nomination of Officers – please volunteer and/or nominate

Northwood a Beautiful place to Live,
Lets work together to keep it Beautiful!