January 31, 2015 Minutes

AGENDA ITEM

TIME (PERSON)

1.Consideration of endorsing an open letter of concern to SEUL

Discussion of background to the “sentiments” recorded in the minutes of a SEUL workgroup meeting­­that houseless individuals and their advocates should not be explicitly invited to a BDNA meeting to discuss homelessness on the Springwater Trail because SEUL serves a middle class constituency­­that were distributed to a wider audience.

Discussion of the reaction to those sentiments and why several board members participated in composing an open letter challenging the views recorded in the SEUL minutes, and signed the letter in their individual capacities.

Discussion of the wider background of recent developments of the city’s response to homelessness issues.

Several present felt that NTNA should further clarify its position on our vision of how SEUL should serve the member neighborhoods.

There was also a concern expressed about the definition of “resident” and eligibility for participation in NA business. It was pointed out that NA meetings­­like the BDNA meeting question­­are subject to open meeting laws.

A motion was made to endorse the letter, with the understanding that NTNA will

12:00­12:30pm (Keith)

develop additional statements on the matter at the next regularly scheduled board meeting, by Max​. Seconded by Devlyn​. Passed unanimously. Keith​will post the decision along with draft minutes on northtabor.org