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June 2006 meeting minutes
Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association
Regular and board meeting minutes: special focus on off leash area GNA
June 21, 2006
I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
II. CONSENT AGENDA
May 17, 2006 meeting minutes approved
Treasurer Bing Wong reported that we are doing well
Paul Leistner seeks volunteers for 7/8/2006 clean-up.
III. NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES
50th and Hawthorne Parking Lot Noise Incidents reported. Neighbors Scott Williams, Phil Dollar, Chris Richman present. Parking Lot Owner, Jan Caplener (in abstentia). Incidents appear to be late night partying after clubbing. Neighbors have called city. Property owner is investigating fence and signage. Paul Leistner suggests “good neighbor agreement”.
73rd Terry Woodburn (in absentia) reports police activity at 643 SE 73th Ave. Advised theft investigation and possible limited drug manufacturing.
IV. MTNA BUSINESS and ISSUES
President Justin Leonard introduced himself and asked the new board to introduce themselves. He set goals of new recruitment including more young people (like that attractive Stan Tersptra) investigating possible historic status, wearing name tags and closing meetings by 8:30pm
President Justin Leonard proposed motion regarding Email Procedures; listserves for Boards and Committees. He proposed establishment of open listserves for Board, Executive Board, and Committees. Advised by senior board members that formal motion unnecessary. President advised that procedures will be adopted.
President Justin Leonard proposed motion regarding open Meeting Notice Policy
to recognize the requirement of advance, public notice of meetings through advance
posting of committee meetings on the website and via committee email listserves and
the recording and publication of minutes via the same methods. Advised by senior
board members that formal motion unnecessary. President advised that procedures
will be adopted.
President Justin Leonard stressed Our Roles as MTNA Board Members Representing the MTNA. Advised that Board members must make clear that we are not representing the MTNA Board at public forums unless we have prior Board approval.
President Justin Leonard proposed a MOTION: to Establish a Neighborhood Advocacy Committee for purpose of responding to neighbors’ concerns. He suggested that Vice President Nancy Norby head committee. Paul Leistner Moved, Dave Hilts Second. Approved unanimously.
Justin Leonard for Aaron Montaglione proposed a MOTION: supporting Mt. Tabor Summer Series Park Races August Races on Weds. 6:30-8:30 pm to includes amplified music and Authorize Letter Approving same. Diane Redd Moved. Paul Leistner Second. Approved unanimously.
Secretary Stan Terpstra proposed a Procedure for Sharing MTNA Minute-taking Responsibilities through rotating assignment. Matter deferred.
Stan Terpstra to provide update regarding City Hearing on Zoning Code § 33.710.070 Adjustment Committee. No updated provided due to lack his lack of attendance at the meeting. Cascade Anderson Geller to inquire out about Adjustment Committee status.
Steve Hoyt of Southeast Uplift (“SEUL”) provided a an update regarding Funding Issues. Budget to be cut by at least $127k of $300k budget resulting in staff and service cuts.
Steve Hoyt of Southeast Uplift (“SEUL”) briefed group on Office of Neighborhood Involvement (“ONI”) Standards.
Steve Hoyt of Southeast Uplift (“SEUL”) briefed group on status of Neighborhood Association Lobbyist Registration Requirement . Matter to be raised by Sam Adams in fall. MOTION: Draft and mail proposed letter in support of SEUL’s position Justin Leonard Moved. Jennifer Pultz Second. Approved unanimously.
Board Member Gayle Marechal provided update on Neighborhood Parking Benefit Program. Advised more study needed. At least for now meters appear unlikely to happen.
Board member Cascade Anderson Geller provided an update on Gift for Western Seminary. Monies applied to arbor repair. She expressed interest in preserving Wisteria.
Board member Cascade Anderson Geller provided an update on Washington Park Reservoirs. Advised Grand Staircase at Reservoir 3 to be opened. She praised Commissioner Leonard.
Diane Redd to attend the “Ten Minute Meeting” on June 24 with Mayor Potter no motion required.
Board member Paul Leistner provided Southeast Uplift (“SEUL”) Board Update. Noted that on 6/6/06 the Wake-up Deli property was transferred. Transfer to be recognized by White House. July 8 cleanup volunteers needed. Dumpster donated.
Duplicate of Item 16.
Board member Sharlane Blaise provided a report 600 attendees for the Art Walk and Garden Tour.
Board member John Laursen advised that plans landscape space within the curb extension near 49th and 50th Ave as part the Hawthorne Transportation Plan and Status of Entryway Project was reduced. He will pursue matter further. Otherwise project proceeding well.
Board member Diane Redd advised that she will report on results of the Academy Theater Fundraiser for Entryway Project once she obtains the information.
Board member Diane Redd provided updates onTaylor Court Community Parade and Fair to be held on July 15. The Marechal’s to ride in the parade. Proposed MOTION: to set up an information table at fair. Motion Withdrawn. Proposed MOTION: to Donate $150 in support of same. Nancy Norby Moved. Dave Hilts Second. Approved unanimously.
Montavilla Community Festival – July 15 - duplicate of Item 21
Land Use Committee Members Report Dave Hilts, Diane Redd, Gayle Marechal provided a status update. Objectives stated in letter referred to in Item 24.
Diane Redd read the Land Use Committee’s Letter in response to Proposed Mayor’s Visioning Project Letter. Comment provided in support of the letter by Committee member Dave Hilts. A MOTION: a motion was raised to approve Dave Hilts’ proposed letter (copy for file) re: MTNA land use concerns. Diane Redd Moved. Paul Leistner Second. Approved unanimously
V. ADJOURN
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