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September 2004 meeting minutes
Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association
Regular meeting minutes
September 15, 2004
Board members present: Eric Bosler, Nadine Fiedler, Laura Gordon, Bill Guthrie, Charles Heying, Dave Hilts, Bunny Marechal, Gayle Marechal, Nancy Norby, Jennifer Pultz, Diane Redd, John Turner, John Wish, Mary Ann Seth Wish, and Bing Wong.
Others included: Barbara Grimala, Wayne Dietz, Lois Heying, Phyllis Corrigan, Niki Todd, Betsy Salter, Lynn Conley, Liz Sullivan, Ivan Farber, John Donovan from the water bureau, and Steve Hoyt from SEUL.
Diane Redd led introductions, and Bing Wong presented the treasurer’s report. The August minutes were approved, and Diane summarized information sent to MTNA.
Presentations
Neighborhood survey results
Charles Heying presented his 18-page analysis of the MTNA neighborhood survey. Peoples' concerns were weighed in many different ways; among the top concerns were encouraging neighborhood-appropriate small businesses, retaining the neighborhood newsletter, reducing speeding on neighborhood streets. Two other top concerns—preserving and maintaining existing reservoirs, and reducing car prowls—will be brought to the SEUL neighborhood agenda meeting as representative of what the neighborhood would like to see. The third MTNA item will be a request for revising the comprehensive plan for SE Portland with more citizen involvement.
Naturescaping workshop support
Sharlaine Blaise has asked if MTNA could donate $50 for the workshop put on by the soil and irrigation district. This was approved.
Lots of Fun fundraiser
Ivan Farber and his neighbors have been working on making the church-owned vacant lot at 51st & Lincoln a community space for adults and children, with eventual plans for a playground. They're raiding funds, starting with a planning meeting on October 6. They will have a fundraising event on October 30.
Committee Reports
SEUL board
Charles H. hopes that the upcoming neighborhood agendas meeting will be as successful as the last, which focused on Washington High School and got results. The SEUL board voted to oppose Measure 36; he'd like MTNA to take a stand on it. SEUL has also been discussing the historic code rewrites, especially the demolition code. Mayoral candidates Francesconi and Potter will speak at a forum on 9/20.
Friends of the Reservoirs
Barbara Grimala invited all reservoir volunteers to come to a celebration on October 10. Lois Heying mentioned that a committee is looking at the water bureau's CIP process.
New Business
Moving meeting time to 7
Diane R. brought up the idea of changing the meeting time to 7 p.m. She said the response from board members and leadership volunteers has been mostly positive and thinks we should try it.
—Submitted by Nadine Fiedler
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