Others Present: Officer Gary Manougian, Don Holden, Tom Leiner, Jenni Bernheisel (ONI Crime Prevention), Parker (TaborSpace), John Rutherford, Barb Gamolgard, Hiromi Ogana, Frank Gorshe

The meeting opened with introductions led by Vice-President Norby. The minutes from the June meeting were then approved on a motion by Mark Bartlett, seconded by Bing Wong.

The financial report was presented by Treasurer Wong.

The Mt. Tabor Park is having their centennial celebration next month! Dawn Smallman has volunteer sign-in sheets if you are interested in helping out. Help is especially needed on that Sunday. Mark Barlett raised an issue about if Mt. Tabor Park is actually a park according to city guidelines; Nancy Norby will look into that issue before the centennial.

Tom Leiner mentioned that the entryway has been cleaned up, anonymously. He’s grateful, but neither he nor anyone else knows who worked on it.

Heidi Kohne announced an organ concert series at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church. They will be held on the third Sunday of each month at 4pm through October. Heidi will be one of the organists performing on the first concert, held this Sunday, the 19^th. A free-will offering will be taken.

Nancy Norby asked those present if anyone was going to be involved with the neighborhood block party this weekend. It was unclear who all was going to be at the party and parade.

Memorial Bench: Don Holden reported that the bench will be installed next week, and thanked the MTNA for their support. Jim Blackwood said that he will be pushing for some media coverage. He also said that a permit had not been given for the bench, so one is being pursued through Bureau of Developmental Services.

Neighborhood Crime: Jenni Bernheisel, who is our new Crime Prevention Officer, introduced herself to the attendees, and mentioned some of what her job entails. She said that she will keep her office at 47^th and Sandy, in the firehouse there. She also tends the Montavilla and South Tabor neighborhoods. Dawn Smallman asked Jenni what crime statistics are available for public perusal, especially with specific areas; discussion followed that included possibly finishing and enforcing the good neighbor agreement with Hawthorne Avenue businesses that was started a few years ago.

Officer Manougian reported that property crimes continue to be the main issue, as usual. So far there hasn’t been much of a problem of sex/rape crimes. He gave us a report on the surprise concert last night at Pioneer Square and how that affected the police officers in the Central and East precincts. He also reported that police officers are aware of the fighting and other problems happening at some of the bars on upper Hawthorne. One tip he gave us: Don’t leave windows open where thieves can get into your home.

Parks Meeting: Dawn Smallman & Greg Snider attended a Parks bureau public outreach event on behalf of MTNA. Dawn & Greg shared with MTNA a survey that was conducted by Park Department about public views of the park system. Dawn had told the parks’ representative that what MTNA has been getting feedback about from neighbors is the importance of the Mt. Tabor’s peace and quiet. She also said that the Park’s department is really paying attention to the first item of the survey’s graph: parks within a 15-minute walk from home.

Commissioner Nick Fish: Mark Bartlett reported on a meeting he had with Nick Fish about the city’s and Park’s policies on land-selling and disposition. An answer has not been provided yet by the commissioner.

TaborSpace: Parker reported on the coffeeshop located at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, maintained by neighbors. He shared how TaborSpace started and what it offers.

Committee Reports

SEUL

Paul reported that Anne Dufay has started her job as the new Executive Director. He said that SEUL is hoping to be more involved with city issues.

Tabor Commons will be having a weeding party this Sunday. Landscaping will be happening very soon, all permitted with the city.

Friends of Mt. Tabor Park:

Frank Gorshe reported that there are two more concerts left in the Mt. Tabor concert series. So far, they are making a little bit of money, helped by the sale of pies at the events. He also mentioned the upcoming centennial celebration.

Frank mentioned that the issue of off-road bicycling is still a problem, and it will be brought up at their next meeting.

He also reported that Nancy was given the honor of Friend of the Year.

Land Use  

Stephanie reported on one Land-Use Review Application: A radio frequency transmission unit, to be fenced in at Division and 60^th (at Courtyard Plaza).

Stephanie wants to send a thank you letter to Merkeley for offering support at the federal level on LT2 issues; MSC Paul Leistner, Mark Bartlett, to give her permission to write the letter.

Stephanie has heard a few responses about the noise rules. She said that she would like to change the wording of MTNA’s noise policy, which was presented and corrected at the meeting. Motion: To adopt the new wording of Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association’s Noise Policy as follows:

The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.