North Tabor Neighborhood Association
July 21, 2015 General Meeting Minutes
Board present: Beth Sanders, chair Terry Dublinski-Milton Max Goldencrantz Keith Mosman John Savoie Dana Savoie Val Walker
Board not present: Michael Andersen Devlyn Keith
Others present: Councilor Bob Stacey, Metro District 6 Patrick Mishaud, Resident Stephanie Szabo, Communications Committee Sean Parkman, Resident Angela Majumdar, Resident Todd Hudson
Agenda Items 1. Introductions, review agenda, approve June meeting minutes
● June Minutes Approved
○ Dana Motioned, Val seconded; unanimous vote
2. Treasurer’s Report
● John will file the annual DOJ report, and he will be reimbursed for the filing fee.
● Clean-up funds should be received from SEUL soon.
● Dana ordered sign holders for the North Tabor Note (reimbursement will come from communication funds), and the thank you mug for Tabor Tavern (reimbursement will come from general funds).
3. Update from Councilor Bob Stacey
● Metro is working on a new solid waste roadmap
● Metro oversees venues, such as the convention center and zoo
○ Information about the expanded elephant area was distributed
● Metro will consider expanding the Urban Growth Boundary again
○ Councilor Stacey is hopeful that it will not be expanded
● Transportation planning:
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○ 20 line bus to increase frequent service hours between downtown and Gresham; 71 line will not increase service on 60th
○ Metro will plan for 2018-2020 MTIP funds; Councilor Stacey encourages input from residents, especially to encourage safe routes for schools funding over suburban interchanges
● Q&A: ○ To plan for possible Nature in the Neighborhoods grant for the Oregon St.
Promenade Park, contact Mary Rose Navarro & Heather Kent. Consider how the project is likely to increase access to nature for underserved communities.
○ Metro’s role in disaster prep is largely limited to planning for debris removal.
4. North Tabor “Temporary Diversion” demonstration project
● To combat excessive overflow from 50s bikeway diverters, other neighborhood cut-throughs and speeding, Terry suggested recommending temporary diagonal planter diverters on 45th, 53rd, 58th, and 65th/67th & Davis, as well as removing some parking on 55th to improve visibility.
● Terry will draft a letter to PBOT making the recommendations.
○ Terry motioned to authorize the letter, Max seconded; unanimous vote
5. Montavilla Update – Cancelled
6. Arts Committee
● Mandala painting to do list update/check-in
○ Permit materials have been submitted. Beth will forward the permit to Max if it is sent solely to her.
○ Angela will help with Fred Meyer pick-up and will purchase art supplies and games to entertain children
■ $100 was authorized for entertainment
○ Max will sweep and scrub intersection at 9:30 on Friday 7/31. Anyone who can assist is requested to do so.
○ Stephanie and Dana will help with signage/handbills/other publicity
○ Keith will prepare & print NTNA information to hand out
○ The Montessori school will open its playground, Val will try to find volunteers to monitor
○ Max will collect easy-ups from John & Dana
○ Angela will store paint & supplies on Saturday night
7. Communications Committee
● The next issue of the North Tabor Note will be delivered on 8/22 or 8/29
○ Sponsors are being lined up
○ Articles are forthcoming from Val, Terry, & Keith
● Revised yard sign design was presented and approved
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8. Mt. Tabor Concert Series
● Max & Terry will table at the 7/28 concert
9. Wrap up
● Future agenda items – Keith will facilitate next meeting
○ Terry will invite Rich Newlands from PBOT
○ Arts Committee – mandala debrief
○ Communications Committee
○ Neighborhood Association’s role in disaster prep (for September)
■ Keith will inquire with PBEM
■ Suggested that item be posted on the website to elicit questions from the neighborhood
Next NTNA monthly meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 6:30-8:30pm @ 5600 NE Glisan
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