North Tabor Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
Time: 6:30 – 8:00PM
Location: 4837 NE Couch St (Community of Christ Church)
NTNA General Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:35PM.
Board Members present: Sarah Mongue, Sam Fuqua, Chuck Tubens, Joshua Carey, Robert Jordan, Dawn Madden, Patty Lackaff, Lars Kasch, Emma Stocker, Suzanne Gardner and Stephanie Kaza
Board Members absent: Lisa Hersh
Guest: Victoria Morgan, Tom Thomas, Mike Downing, Lucas Hill, Mark Wells and Judy Kennedy
Quorum @ 6:35PM
I. Welcome and Introductions
– Everyone on went around the table and introduced themselves
II. Approval of Agenda
– Sarah Mongue motioned to approve the agenda with no corrections, Lars Kasch seconded the motion. All approved.
III. Friends of Mt Tabor Park – Judy Kennedy and Mary Kinnick(?) – The Friends of MT Tabor Park is a non profit that was created in 2000. They run the visitor center, foot patrol, info boards and up keep the trail markers. Also the Weed Warriors who helps the parks department keep the invasive weeds in check at the park. – The Friends are doing a fundraiser to raise $100K to transfer to the Oregon Community Foundation to help pay for a Park Steward.
– Requested a donation of $1000 from each Neighborhood Association that surrounds the park.
– Also looking for business and individual donations for this fundraising endeavor. – NTNA Board will talk of this request at May meeting.
IV. Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch – Mark Wells
– Mark Wells is a Crime Prevention Coordinator in the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Office hours are M-F 8AM to 5PM
– Mark’s phone number is 503-823-2781 or email mark.wells@portlandoregon.gov – You can request Mark to come out for neighborhood watch training for your block by email or phone any time.
– Please report all crimes, even ones that are small. Non-emergancy # 503-823-3333 – Or use PDX Reporter App
– National Night out is 1st Tuesday in August.
VI. Approval of March 2018 minutes
– Robert Jorden motioned to approve March minutes with corrections, Chuck Tubens seconded the motion.6 yes votes, 0 no votes and 3 obstained.
VII. Land Use and Transportation (Robert Jordan and Patty Lackaff) – At the SEUL Land Use meeting developers are suppose to put up a banner on the property that will be developed (10K sq ft or bigger) before permits are pulled. Should help with notifications in the neighborhood. Will see.
VIII. April Clean-up (Patty Lackaff and Robert Jordan)
– Please sign up to help at the April 28th clean-up. There are two shifts to be covered – morning and afternoon.
Meeting adjourned at 8PM – Robert Jordan motioned and Sam Fuqua seconded the motion.