Rezoning hearing set

Philadelphia aldermen have scheduled a hearing on April 2 to deliberate the potential rezoning of 207 Barrier Avenue from R1 to R3. Currently zoned as R1, designating it for single-family residential use, the proposed shift to R3 would permit mobile or modular homes within this zone.

Residents living in proximity to the targeted property are encouraged to attend the hearing, as it will provide a valuable opportunity for residents to speak, either in support or in opposition to the proposed rezoning on Barrier Avenue.

“The purpose of the hearing is to give folks who may have an issue with it the opportunity to come voice their opinion,” said City Attorney Robert Lee Thomas.

For more information on zoning regulations or details regarding the proposed changes, visit philadelphiathecity.com

In other matters, aldermen voted to:

• Approve a motion to advertise in the state program for Miss Hospitality for $175. The motion was approved unanimously; 

• Approve a motion to pay Allen Engineering invoice totaling $1,097.50 for work on the Airport Lighting Improvement Project. The motion was approved unanimously;

• Approve a motion to purchase a truck from Philadelphia Utilities as an intergovernmental purchase for use at the Cemetery Department paid out of Bond B account at $14,500. The motion was approved unanimously;

• Approve a motion to accept the resignation of Connie Smith from the Police Department effective Feb. 15. The motion was approved unanimously;

• Approve a motion to transfer Chloe Trapp as Police Officer from dispatch effective March 6 at $15.86 an hour. The motion was approved unanimously;

• Approve a motion to hire Corey Murray with the Police Department effective March 6 at $15.86 an hour. The motion was approved unanimously;

• Approve a motion to hire Matthew Lomax as probationary firefighter effective March 7 at $12.50 an hour. The motion was approved unanimously;

• Approve a motion to block off a few parking spots on Center Ave from Beacon to Myrtle Wednesday evening of March 6 to Saturday afternoon March 9. The motion was approved unanimously.