May 24, 2022 Minutes
Merion Civic Association Board Meeting
May 24, 2022, 7:30pm
Attending:
Halpern, Bruckman, Lazar, Murphy, Gordon, Feuer, Guthrie, Sinai, Zerges, Hill, Greenberg, Rutzel, Marmon, Saltzberg, Schafmeister
May Speaker-
Open Sky energy- Jo Coyle-involved for 15 years.
2 ways to do it
-Purchasing agreement- break even in 10-12 years
-Power Purchase Agreement-don’t put any money into it, don’t own it. You’re charged for what you use. Solar company gets the credits.
First identify how much energy you use.
Can add battery.
Technology is improving.
Check that your roof is in good shape. You don’t get a tax credit for a new roof.
Squirrel guards may be a good investment, also for leaves
PECO may charge you if you require upgrade of infrastructure.
Can do on slate or metal roof.
Community solar is an option for the future.
Approved April Minutes
Approval of Treasurer’s Report-
$50 revenue, $38 bills
$34,000+ in account
Commissioner’s Report- Todd Sinai
Lighting ordinance before board, delayed til next month. Has standards for playing fields that continue to be controversial.
Development in Bala Cynwyd -278 apt units at 1 Belmont; 1,2,3 Bala also being developed
St Charles Seminary Development- deconsecrating site, evolving
Report code violations, esp parking
Township and Land Development
A- Federation of Civics’ Kevin Murphy and Les Greenberg
Kohelet dropped request for use for religious services
B-St Joe’s and City Ave- Barbara Sylk/Todd Sinai
Underpass- Interested in open communication, working with neighborhood
C- St Charles Seminary- Susan Guthrie/Todd Sinai
660,000 sq ft of space existing to be retrofitted
650,000 for medical building
1.5 million sq ft of new space
Seminary Neighbors Association-formerly CNCQ
It’s a concept, not a plan.
Current zoning allows 28% impervious.
Changing zoning requires BOC approval.
They can subdivide property for zoning.
LMSD School Board- Melanie Schafmeister
Fire and Public Safety- Kevin Murphy
National Night Out- Aug 9 at Wynnewood Shopping Center
Streets- Renee Hill
Station and Grounds- Scott Feuer and Carol Lavoritano
Planting was a success in spite of the rain. Build on a great help!
Old Business
Merion Civic History talk and walk with Kathleen Abplanalp-May 1 was a great success, good turnout
New Business
Flag day Event- Tuesday, 5-14, 5:30 to 8:30
Insurance not needed
Volunteers- esp set up and clean up
Trash Cans
Truck
Website-
Not quite ready
New Resident Welcome
To give shopping bag with MCA logo
Next Meeting-6-28-2022
Adjourned at 9:45