HPCC - October 1999 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes by Paula Flaherty

Meeting called to Order at 7:40 P.M. Vice President Mitch Kates presiding in the absence of President Diane DeNardo.

Program

C.O.P. Officer Christine Scalise presented an interesting and important discussion of Public Safety and the Block Watch Program. Historically, Highland Park was the first neighborhood to initiate a block watch program (1970's) and the program was recognized for importance by the Governor of the Commonwealth. Unfortunately, our Block Watch program has just faded out. Officer Scalise presented information on crime this year which shows the need for more crime prevention in our neighborhood. (See separate article.) Among other things, Officer Scalise is striving to reactivate the Block Watch program as one way to fight crime.

Old Business

Elections. Mitch Kates was nominated for the position of Community Development Vice President and elected without opposition. Jill Boarts has agreed to serve as Treasurer. A Special election will be held next month for this position.

Committee Reports

Playground:Dave Sufrin reported that this weekend there will be a cleanup and maintenance program at the Super Playground. A Mailing has been sent to all members. Everyone is encouraged to come out and work with your neighbors on this worthwhile project. In case of rain, the working weekend will be rescheduled for the spring. A maintenance person has been hired to do technical repairs on a regular basis (to be paid by the endowment). Restitution will be sought from the city for the loss of materials that occurred when the shed at the pool was torn down.

Children's Committee: Tania Grubbs reported on the preparations for the Halloween Parade to be held Saturday afternoon, October 30. There will also be a celebration the previous evening on Mellon Street featuring pumpkin carving and apple bobbing.

Membership: Kelly Meade has reported that we have 575 dues paying members to date which includes 39 renewals from last year's $5.00 initial one time rate.

Commercial District Committee: Discussions continue relative to improvements to the Peppi's/Walnut Market complex. In addition, Muzz Meyers will represent HPCC at the HPCDC meetings. Mitch will attend the second in a series of three meetings regarding the Mayor's proposed community grants to explore the possibility of improvements to Bryant Street. Tom Dickson will also attend representing the HPCDC.

Thanks to Dell Ziegler for his hard work in getting IRS penalty dropped.

Welcome to the new salon at Jackson and Beatty Streets, Hendrick's House of Hair.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.