Board Meeting Minutes 2013-09-09

2013-9-9

7:05 Angela opens with a question.

What is the best thing we have seen happen in Eliot this summer?

Minutes Read and Approved

No Police Officer Present.

Angela mentions there were some break-ins on Morris
An uptick in bicycle violence around Portland one occurring within Eliot
Pamela Weatherspoon mentions that Legacy Emanuel Security can also be source of watchfulness for the neighborhood

Healthy Kids Street Fair–September 21st 10am-2pm at Legacy Emanuel

Community Cycling Center and Cider Block Party—September 28th

Street Car Update—Kay Danner (dannen@portlandstreetcar.org)

You can now get your ticket with a phone app
October 12th 6-10pm Music on the Central Loop
All cars in service by the end of the year
Please notice that due to construction there will be many rd. closures or a shuttle being used instead of the street car.
Trying to meet budget shortfalls = an increased fare structure
Annual Pass will now be $250
Fare increase will especially affect those who rarely use TriMet services
Eliot is concerned that the fare increase will adversely affect vulnerable families who need
Send her an email with your thoughts

John Berkey–Oregon Education Association

He wants neighborhood association support for the teachers union.
He spoke about the desires of teachers were for smaller classrooms, better healthcare and equity across the school districts in order to support low income students and neighbors

NECN Committee Update with Joan

Beautification Committee Walk with Angela

Six people attended
Talk of adding trash receptacles
Neighborhood street sign caps
How can Nike partner with Legacy to create a track or outdoor workout gym for the neighborhood?
Appreciation to Pamela for how Legacy has stepped up taking major leadership within the neighborhood.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm

Eliot Neighborhood