49th Precinct Council June Meeting

 

Presumptive Democratic Primary and November general election winner Marjorie Velazquez, 49th Pct. Council President Joe Thompson, Deputy Inspector Andrew Natiw, Detective Jay Sturdivant, 49th Pct. New Vice-President Hazel Mura, and Secretary Grace Lovag.

The 49th Precinct Council June meeting was one of the best attended meetings in years. this was a live in person meeting held at the Pines on Bronxdale Avenue. Tables and chairs were set up for about fifty people, but extra chair had to be brought in for the almost double that amount of attendees. 

The meeting opened with President Joe Thompson going over the agenda, and asking for prayers for longtime member, and former Vice-President Silvio Mazzella who could not attend the meeting. The Cop of the Month Award went to Police Officer Juan Sanchez, and Deputy Inspector Andrew Natiw, gave a not so nice report on rising crime in the precinct, but still lower than the Bronx or entire city. Elections for three vacant seats and other non-contested races were held, with Hazel Mura becoming the new Vice-President Elio Morales the new treasurer, and Andrea Siegal retaining her seat.

When the speakers list, followed by community reports were given there were an above average number of complaints for fireworks, loud music, other quality of life issues, and a question as to why the 49th Precinct was not attending Community Board 11 District Service Cabinet meetings, and full CB 11 monthly meetings. DI Natiw answered by saying he does not get invited to the Community board meeting by the District Manager. National Night Out Tuesday August 3rd was mentioned by President Thompson.