September 24, 2024 Minutes

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

September 24, 2024 | 6:30 PM

Hybrid – Community of Christ Church (4837 NE Couch St)

& Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99699816373

Quick Recap:  NTNA discussed various neighborhood events, including a candidate forum for city council members and potential community gatherings. They addressed organizational matters such as designing new yard signs, updating their logo, and improving meeting structure. The group also covered local developments, including changes to the city council and upcoming transportation projects.

  • General Discussion, Swifts Migration, Greek Festival, and Block Party Plans: The meeting focused on the migration of Swifts from Chapman Elementary School to Holy Trinity, with discussions on their timing and the upcoming Greek festival. There were also concerns about a potential development at 58th and Flanders, with some uncertainty about its status. The conversation ended with plans for a block party and a long bike ride. Additionally, NTNA discussed the relocation of a school from Chapman to 30th and Gleason, and the presence of a large number of crows in the area.
  • 6:35 Call to Order.  Welcome & Introductions
  • Board Members:

Kimbra Kasch

y

Lars Kasch

y

Lisa Maddocks

y

Gail Morris

y

Ross Hiner

y

Sarah Mongue

  • Neighbors: Adam, Amanda, Pamala,
  • Guests: None.
  • 6:38 Review Agenda, call for New Business
  • 6:42 Review, approval of previous meeting minutes
  • 6:45 New NA Yard Signs        
  • NTNA discussed the proposal for new yard signs for the North Tabor Neighborhood Association, with a budget of around $500 ($10/sign). The signs were to include a QR code linking to the event's communication products (Link Tree). NTNA also suggested the idea of increasing neighborhood association visibility, particularly with upcoming board elections. The team also discussed the possibility of updating the logo and incorporating it into new designs. The conversation also touched on the unique transportation features of their neighborhood and the need for a logo for the yard signs.
  • Potential Slogan: Help shape the future of our neighborhood.
  • NTNA voted (unanimously) to establish a committee to design and print 50 yard signs featuring their updated logo and transportation-centric graphics. Ross, Gail, Kim, and Amanda are tasked with this project, which has a $500 budget. The aim is to create a visually appealing neighborhood identity before the next meeting, with potential reimbursement from Southeast Uplift.
  • 7:05 Candidate Forum with Mt Tabor NA
  • NTNA discussed the new 12-member city council with ranked-choice voting for 3 district representatives. They proposed an event to educate voters about the new council's responsibilities and the restructured roles of mayor, city administrator, and council members.
  • NTNA planned to draft a letter inviting council candidates to a meeting to discuss the plan and expenses. Four individuals expressed interest in helping with a candidate forum.
  • (Tent.) October 22nd (Coincident with mailing of ballots and voter pamphlets)
  • Where? – Mt Tabor Middle School?
  • Who? – Invite all District 3 candidates (30 registered!)
  • How? – All candidates have a 2-3 minute opening remark.  Solicit questions via online form prior to the date to ask to Candidates to address in the opening statement.  Followed by an open meet and greet, mingle amongst community and candidates.
  • Neighbor survey here: https://forms.gle/KS7zVkTaFpqsHwfh9 
  • 7:20 Committee Reports
  • Treasurer’s Update (Gail)
  • $5,295.76
  • NTNA also discussed the need for a treasurer's report, suggesting an annual report covering the last 12 months.
  • Land Use & Transportation (Lisa)
  • Identifies potential impacts and benefits of the proposed infrastructure investments in transportation, the community and the environment, both during construction and in the future. Your feedback will inform design and updates to technical analysis to shape the solution that advances to the Final SEIS. The public comment period begins Sept. 20 and ends Nov. 18.
  • Communications Update (Kimbra, Amanda)
  • The process for submitting content for the newsletter was addressed, with a suggestion for a formalized communication subcommittee and the use of the email address communications@northtabor.org
  • SE Uplift Update (Andrea)
  • Not present.  No update.
  • New Business  
  • Community Announcements
  • October 27th Aimed at kids and families, with a suggested donation of $10 per family, the event will include activities such as fishing for kids, pumpkin decorating, and a scavenger hunt.
  • Next Steps:
  • Ross to check availability of Mount Tabor Middle School for candidate forum.
  • Ross to draft a letter to send to city council candidates about the forum.
  • Amanda to update and simplify the candidate forum survey.
  • Gail, Kim, and Amanda to work on designing new neighborhood yard signs.
  • Ross to set up a meeting to plan candidate forum logistics.
  • Lisa to send links from last month's SEUL land use meeting.
  • Ross to add Amanda to communications@northtabor.org email forwarding.
  • Adam to update the website with instructions for submitting newsletter content.
  • Treasurer to prepare annual financial report for the past 12 months.
  • Meeting Adjourns
  • Next meeting Oct 15 – Board Elections

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