DRAFT WNCA Meeting Minutes - 9/19/2024

Call to Order

• Time: 7:08 PM

• Quorum confirmed: 12 members present for approving motions

1. Old Business

   • Treasurer’s Report

     • Provided by Treasurer

     • Ending Total Balance as of 8/31/2024

     • Motion to Accept Treasurer’s Report

       • Motion: Dave Wilby

       • Second: Kevin Corelli

       • No dissent, motion carried

   • Meeting Minutes

     • Motion to Accept minutes from public meeting on 08/15/2024

       • Motion: Gary Henderson

       • Second: Brianna DuBois

       • No dissent, motion carried

   • Woodlands Updates

     • Court update provided by Leonard Gryn

     • Waiting for Judge’s ruling on association ownership

2. New Business

   • Philadelphia Streets One-Way Proposal & PennDOT Project Update

     • Guests:

       • Harry Hua – Philadelphia Streets

       • Josh Cohen – Office of City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr.

       • Adam Y – WICA Traffic Coordinator Chairperson

     • Presentation & Discussion on One-Way street changes & PennDOT Ridge Ave project

       • Topics discussed:

         • Curb bump-outs at Ridge Ave/Manayunk Ave intersection

         • Curb bump-outs at Ridge Ave/Vassar St/Terrace St intersection

         • Modal filters for Terrace

         • Shortening crossing distance

         • One way off Ridge for both Dawson and Terrace

         • Additional One-way street options to improve pedestrian safety and provide residents access

       • Harry Hua to follow up with PennDOT on options and next steps

     • Discussion

       • Concerns raised about fast-moving traffic on Manayunk Ave

       • Adam from WICA thanked Harry & Josh for their collaboration

       • No Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing date for property on 5336 Ridge Ave

         • Josh Cohen to contact the lawyer for rescheduled date

         • Tenants living in the new, unapproved structure

     • Fundraising

       • Additional funds needed for property insurance and other expenses

       • Upcoming Holiday Market, flyer distribution, and membership drive

     • Love Your Park Weekend

       • Scheduled for November 8-10

       • More information: https://loveyourpark.org/

     • Homeowner Valuations

       • Exemptions/Appeal Deadline: 10/9

       • Contact Josh Cohen / Tarik Khan for assistance with filing

       • Relief program available

3. Motion to Adjourn

   • Motion: Brianna DuBois

   • Second: Kevin Corelli

   • No dissent, motion carried

   • Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM