Minutes of the Center Neighborhood Monthly Board Meeting
August 16, 2005 7pm
Shogren House
Board Members Present: Barry Bradie, John Rusoff, Martha Westgate, Helen McCann, Don McElmurry, Shirley Nacoste, Nana Nash
Other Attendees: Cathy Riddell, Miranda Schell, Chris Hagerman, Bert Boehm, Ruth Anderson
Introductions 7pm
Senior Officer Brendan McGuire, Neighborhood Response Team
Brendan is still on day shift, was at the end of a long day. Traffic complaints? Call the Portland Office of Transportation.
Action: The July minutes are approved unanimously.
Committees
Connections
Martha – There was no August meeting. The Center Commons-wide bar-b-q is set for September 6th, both street entrances to CC will be closed.
SEUL Board
Shirley – SEUL wants to embark on a big fundraising campaign. There will be a meeting Aug 22nd 4:30-8:30 at St. Philips church [diversity committee???]
Treasury
Theresa – current balance roughly $7516, plus $623 in checking.
We overspent by $780 our SEUL communications budget for the year ended June 30.
Newsletter
Nana wrote up some text that includes guidelines and a sales pitch for use in selling ads to local businesses. Nanette Niski has solicited a number of business on/near Glisan. Barry will solicit Cooper’s Coffee and Addison’s (45th & Stark).
Since the 60th Ave MAX Station Area planning study was funded, Barry will provide an article for the newsletter.
Land Use
Barry – we received 4 LU hearing notices and proposals since last week that we need to act on soon if we choose. a proposed duplex at 60th & Willow; a proposed 5-lot subdivision at 63rd & Oregon; a proposed Petco in the southeast corner of the Freddy’s site; a proposed 8-lot subdivision at 53rd & Couch.
We’ll hold an LU meeting to discuss these items in detail next Tuesday 8/23 7pm.
Somali Women’s Group
Nana edited the article that Bridgette wrote for our newsletter. Lul reports that our grant and the donated sewing machines have made a difference in the Somali community. Their space needs for the mentoring program are: Sat-Sun 10am-2pm 25-35 people but up to 45-65.
Lul can be reached at 503-788-0037 lulhaji2000@yahoo.com
Update on Name Change for our neighborhood
Most Mt. Tabor NA board members had the attitude of “whatever, it’s your name” when queried how they felt about us possibly changing our name to North Tabor.
October General Meeting
Martha – should we invite some elected official, perhaps Steve March or Sam Adams or Robert Liberty?
Barry will invite a city planner to discuss the 60th Ave MAX Station Area planning study and answer questions
OregonLive.com blog
Cathy Riddell is still considering doing this. Darby wants a 5 entries/week commitment, which seems like a lot.
Adjourned 8:15
Next meeting 9/20/2005