Submitted by Laura Fay – Approved February 26, 2024
Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Minutes – approved
Monday 1/22/2024
7:00 – 8:30pm
Cascadia Garlington Health Center
3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
BOARD ATTENDEES
- Patricia Montgomery – Co-Chair
- Jimmy Wilson – Co-Chair
- Cassie Muilenberg – Vice Community Outreach
- Laura Fay – Recorder
- Andrew Champion
- Kathryn LePore
- Alice Newman
- Allan Rudwick
- Bliss Suh
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: Jimmy Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
REVIEW MEETING AGREEMENTS: There being no guests in attendance Jimmy skipped the review.
APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 20TH MEETING: Allan Rudwick called for a motion to approve the minutes from the 11/20 meeting. Alice Newman seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
AGENDA ADDITIONS: Allen shared that the letter to PBOT regarding Leaf District inclusion for Eliot has been sent.
A discussion ensued about the draft letter to OHSU regarding its intended purchase of the Legacy campus. Patricia Montgomery suggested that the letter come from the ENA. Allan will hold the letter for “a few days” for additional edits, moving that ENA send the letter. Andrew Champion seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Allan also proposed a $1,000 donation for repairs to the food cart pod and small business incubator on NE Fremont and N Vancouver Avenue, operated by Jimmy Wilson. The suggestion was that this be added to the February meeting, when our treasurer can weigh in. Additionally the executive committee was directed to meet to develop and recommend a donation policy .
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY: Jimmy requested an update on the list of items ENA formally requested to the city’s Public Environment Management Office (PEMO). Andrew reviewed the list and offered the status of each item.
Patricia shared that she had recently met with Ali from Immaculate Heart, accompanied by Alice Newman and Laura Fay. It was a beneficial sharing of ideas and concerns. Ideas were presented for how we as a neighborhood can support and advocate for the church. Laura intends to meet with PEMO outside their regular meeting to discuss next steps for Stanton Street.
BOARD PRIORITIES: Kathryn LePore will distribute a form so that board members can share their priorities for this year. Based on the ensuing conversation, the broad goals include fundraising, so that ENA can support important efforts in the area, and continued changes to Stanton Street.
NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATES
NECN Jimmy reported that NECN is and will be having meetings around impending district changes.
Treasurer’s Report: No report this month.
LUTC: Allan shared that the neighborhood isn’t hearing about development projects as we used to. Also, the massive development project on Williams on Monroe has stalled. For unknown reasons the subcontractor was fired, and we are not aware of the plans.
Community Outreach: Cassie Muilenberg reported that the upcoming 2/6 community fair in Dawson Park is coming together. The plan is to distribute warm gear. There will be gift card prizes from New Seasons, and free meals from Papa Soul. Plans are forming for the next springtime event focused on the full continuum of housing. The planning team is working on prospective partners.
Cassie continues to attend Advisory Court planning meetings to work on funding.
ADJOURN: Pat adjourned the meeting at 8:29pm.
NEXT MEETING February 26, 2024 (a week late, owing to Presidents’ Day)
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