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FULL BOARD MINUTES
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Place: UNITAS 830 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10459

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The regular monthly meeting of Bronx Community Board #2 was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at UNITAS 830 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10459, in accordance with the time and place set forth in a public notice.


I. PUBLIC SESSION

● Mr. Roberto Crespo, 1st Vice Chair informed the board that Dr. Amritt, Chairperson would be attend today’s meeting and he will chair the meeting in Dr. Amritt’s absence.
● Mr. Orlando Marin, Community Resident, introduced Elder Bringhurst and Elder Stephens to the community . Both are Elders in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and they are interested in volunteering within our community.
● Mr. Gilberto Arroyo, New York Public Library, announce that they provide internet access for those individual who would like to complete job applications. They also provide computer classes the 1st Wednesday of the Month from 1PM to 3PM.
○ Deputy Inspector Phil Rivera could not make it. Lieutenant Betances provided the board with q a brief report of the criminal activities within the district. Lt. Bentances announced that overall numbers were down with the exception of felony assault. There have been reports of grand larceny cases involved in local gas stations. Individuals are leaving their vehicles on while paying for gas and returning to missing cars. NYPD is investigating. Lt. Betances went over the M.A.R.C.H. operation from March 2013, and made the board aware of the District Manager’s role. He also announced that the weekend of April 27-28, NYPD will be conduction check points throughout the city. The 41st Pct have also been successful with arrest involving prostitution around Spofford Avenue and Manida Street.

Ms. Aurea Mangual stated there is a high number of gang activity at E.163rd Street and Kelly Street. Lt. Betances stated that the Precinct is aware of that location. Ms. Olga Rosario is concerned with local Clubs and loud music from the establishments. Mr. Israel Rodriguez stated he was harassed at his home by a ESCO representative. Mr. Rodriguez stated the representative was soliciting and became abusive towards him. Mr. Rodriguez called 911 for NYPD assistance. When NYPD arrived, the ESCO representative had left. Lt. Betances will follow up and get back to Mr. Rodriguez.

II. BUSINESS SESSION

A. ROLL CALL- Quorum was established.

B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Antonio Centeno and seconded by Mr. Charlie Samboy. All were in favor, motion was carried.

C. CHAIRMEN REPORT – Mr. Robert Crespo, 1st Vice Chair
No Report.

D. DISTRICT MANAGER REPORT – Mr. Rafael Salamanca, Jr., District Manager

E. BOROUGH PRESIDENT REPORT – Ms. Aurea Mangual

II. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Liquor Licensing Standing Committee
Mr. Robert Crespo, Chairperson

Resolution (1):
A motion to write a letter to the New York State Liquor Authority requesting that Mr. Richardo Martinez New On-Premise Liquor License Application be Approved (RM Lounge – 658 Dawson Street, Bronx, NY 10455) with the following stipulations:
1- Hours of Operation:
a. Tuesday – 8PM to 2AM
b. Wednesday – 8PM to 3AM
c. Thursday & Friday – 8PM to 4AM
d. Saturday – 12PM to 4AM
e. Sunday – 12PM to 2AM
2- Licensed Security Guards be provided during hours of operation
3- Incident log book must be kept and available for NYPD
4- “Last Call” will be announced 30 minutes prior to closing time
5- Music can not be a public nuisance to the community
6- Bronx Community Board #2 reserves the right to request that the NYSLA revoke RM Lounge liquor license if stipulations are not followed.
7- Will not serve alcohol to anyone visibly intoxicated
8- Owner will sign agreement to above stipulations.

A motion was made by Committee and seconded by Ms. Martha Rivera. There were 2 no votes (Charlie Samboy and Olga Rosario). Motion was carried.

b. Economic Development / Municipal Services Committee
Ms. Maria Torres, Chairperson

Resolution (1):
A motion to send a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting that the “NO Standing – Only Loading & Unloading from 8AM to 4PM Monday thru Friday” parking sign on Lowell Street between Whitlock and Longfellow be changed to “NO Standing – Only Loading & Unloading 24hrs/a day”.

A motion was made by Committee and seconded by Mr. Jesse Harris. There were 1 no votes (Charlie Samboy). Motion was carried.

Resolution (2):
A motion to send a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting that a “NO Standing” sign be posted in front of 1165 East 165th Street – Ten Feet from the driveway entrance.

A motion was made by Committee and seconded by Mr. Antonio Centeno. All were in favor, motion was carried.

Resolution (3):
A motion to send a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting that a “No Standing – Only Loading & Unloading from 6AM to 6PM Monday thru Sunday” be installed at 1195 Spofford Avenue between Longwood Avenue and Tiffany Street.

A motion was made by Committee and seconded by Ms. Julia Cruz. All were in favor, motion was carried.

Resolution (4):
A motion to send a letter of No Objection to the Taxi & Limousine Commission approving Manida Car Service’s new location from 620 Manida Street to 703 Hunts Point Avenue.

A motion was made by Committee and seconded by Mr. Charlie Samboy. Roll Call Vote was called: Yes – 17, No – 7. Motion was carried.

c. Housing & Land Use Committee
Ms. Joyce Campbell-Culler, Chairperson

d. Health & Human Services / Environmental Committee
Mr. Antonio Centeno, Chairperson

e. Education Committee
Mr. Richard Sherman, Chairperson
&
Youth Services
Mr. Larry Robinson, Acting Chairperson

f. Special Events / Public Relations Committee
Ms. Marta Rivera, Chairperson

IV. OLD BUSINESS
● No Old Business.

V. NEW BUSINESS

● Ms. Barbara Lopez asks if the new Bus routes (BX46) can have shelters installed. District Manager Salamanca stated MTA is still tweaking the actual size of bus stops, but will certainly request MTA install shelters.

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

● Marta Rivera announced “There Is No Place Like Casita” event, a tribute to Sister Thomas and Dave Valentin on May 10th 2013 from 7pm-9pm at Casita Maria.
● Joyce Campbell-Culler announced she will be attending a Fair Housing meeting at 26 Federal Plaza on April 25th 2013.
● Charlie Samboy announced BAAD and Majora Carter is having an event at BAAD on April 25th 2013 from 7pm-9pm.
● District Manager Rafael Salamanca introduced Liz Joglar, Center Director for the Bronx Center – Community Healthcare Network.
● Jessie Harris announced he will attend the funeral for Estella Diggs.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ms. Julia Cruz and seconded by Mr. Ralph Acevedo. All were in favor, meeting was adjourned at 8:10PM.

Respectfully submitted by Mr. Ralph Acevedo, Secretary of Bronx Community Board #2.