October 15, 2024 Minutes

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

October 15, 2024 | 6:30 PM

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

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

The Neighborhood Association meeting focused on the board elections, the review of previous meeting's minutes, and the discussion about hosting a candidate forum with Mount Tabor. The meeting also covered the organization of an upcoming event, the logistics and structure of the event, and the need for financial support to organize the event. Other topics discussed included the potential use of Discord as a platform for community conversations, the progress on the neighborhood sign project, and the plans for a candidate event.

  • 6:30 Welcome & Introductions
  • Board Members:

Kimbra Kasch

y

Lars Kasch

y

Lisa Maddocks

Gail Morris

y

Ross Hiner

y

Sarah Mongue

y
  • Neighbors: Amanda, Adam, Andrea, Pamala  
  • Guests: Alex Cherin (SE Uplift)
  • 6:35 Review Agenda, call for New Business
  • 6:38 Call for Nominations – 2024/25 NTNA Board
  • A slate of nominations was received prior to and at the beginning of the meeting as follows:
  • Lars Kasch
  • Kimbra Kasch
  • Andrea Lehman
  • Amanda Sparks
  • Adam Sparks
  • Ross Hiner
  • Lisa Maddocks
  • Gail Morris
  • Sarah Mongue
  • Pamela Rico
  • 6:40 Review, approval of previous meeting minutes
  • 6:45 New NA Yard Signs Update
  • NTNA discussed the progress on the neighborhood sign project, with minimal progress made from last meeting.
  • 6:50 Tabor Neighbor District 3 Candidate Forum
  • NTNA discusses Sarah's decision to continue on the board without an executive role due to her child's activities. They mention the need for a board majority at meetings and establishing a working group. NTNA talks about creating new yard signs and the need for a reminder email. The minutes are unanimously approved. NTNA discusses the upcoming candidate forum on October 20th at Mount Tabor Middle School, with 15-20 District 3 candidates expected. Each candidate will answer an opening question and participate in a lightning round of questions, followed by mingling.
  • Website: https://www.northtabor.org/2024-forum/
  • Motion to approve spend an estimated $500, not to exceed $800 for the event.  Sarah Motioned, Gail 2nd, All approved.
  • 7:10 2024-25 Board Election
  • An election of the NTNA Board for the 2024-25 Term was overseen by Alexi Cherin of SEUL.  Nominated individuals were voted for individually using a Microsoft Forms ballot.  All 10 candidates received a majority or more of votes, and are so elected to the board:
  • Lars Kasch
  • Kimbra Kasch
  • Andrea Lehman
  • Amanda Sparks
  • Adam Sparks
  • Ross Hiner
  • Lisa Maddocks
  • Gail Morris
  • Sarah Mongue
  • Pamela Rico
  • 7:20 Committee Reports
  • Treasurer’s Update (Gail)
  • Ballance: $5,585.66
  • Activity: Reimbursement of communications costs
  • Land Use & Transportation (Lisa)
  • Discussion of Interstate Bridge Replacement and on-going Environmental Review Public Comment Period.
  • Communications Update (Kimbra, Amanda)
  • Newsletters are proceeding at a monthly cadence.  Call for content.  
  • SE Uplift Update (Andrea)
  • Small Community Grants (up to $3k)
  • Applications for Communications Funds ($500)
  • New Business  
  • No additional business.
  • Community Announcements
  •  Tabor Neighbor District 3 Candidate Forum
  • Ranked-Choice Voting and Voter Education Town Hall (virtual)
  • Design Workshop for Pedestrian Plaza for 37th and Hawthorne
  •  
  • Meeting Adjourns
  • Next Meeting: Nov 19 – Board Positions & Transportation / Land-Use

Share