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Continue reading Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Minutes 11/16/20
DRAFT- not yet approved
Continue reading Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Minutes 11/16/20
Board Members Present:
Others Present:
Meeting opened at 6:34 pm.
Welcome & Introductions
Neighborhood Update
Dawson Park: met with the police over Zoom. They said they were not aware of the magnitude of the problems at the park. Officer Quackenbush (LT Jim Quackenbush James.Quakenbush@portlandoregon.gov 503-793-9681) came by the next day and saw firsthand what was going on. Since then people have not noticed police presence. Will meet with the police again in two weeks. It was suggested that now is the time to get working on a solution so that when the weather gets better again we will have a solution in place. It was noted that Central City Concern has been in the neighborhood quite a bit trying to engage the people using drugs.
Can use pdxreporter.org to report crime. This is part of the city government and may be easier than waiting on hold on the non-emergency line.
Some questions that were raised included:
It was suggested that we should have a representative from Emanuel on the board. That was an agreement made in the past. There has not been an Emanuel representative in over a year.
Board Elections – Choose Directors for the Coming year
There was a brief discussion of the role of a director. The role includes attending meetings regularly and doing some work between meetings (small tasks such as write letters, articles for newsletter)
Allan reviewed the process: We will open for nominations, develop a slate, then vote in the slate. Then next month we will elect the officers. People can nominate themselves or anyone else.
Allan re-nominated all those currently on the board: Allan, Jimmy, Shireen, Pat, Jennifer, Sue
Johnny Engleheart nominated himself, Allan seconded
Harrison Osbourn nominated himself,
Kelli Fagan was suggested but declined but is interested in the livability committee.
The slate (Allan Rudwick, Jimmy Wilson, Shireen Hasan, Pat Montgomery, Sue Stringer, Jennifer Wilcox, Johnny Engleheart, and Harrison Osbourn) was unanimously elected.
Jimmy made a statement that we need to have a level playing field that need to be addressed before we bring new people into the board. In the past, there has been new leader training for new board members.
Pat recommended that the executive committee review Angela’s proposal for racial justice and diversity training and make a recommendation to the full board.
Old Business/Updates
Land Use committee met last week. The city is slightly changing the conservation district rules. They are being more flexible in how the houses can be used so that they will be used more and be less likely to be demolished.
Newsletter went out and looks great. Sue is open to people writing articles because she is down writers. She is hoping to connect with some high school students to get a youthful perspective.
Clean Air Team: Sue and Allan contacted everyone and heard back from some people. Most people were not able to participate at this time. Allan was going to send the letter to XPO Logistics but realized that the letter was not ready to send. It is unclear what we really want to ask for in this letter. The committee needs to meet to hammer out the details. Angela will do some research on community partners in the schools and try to connect them to Allan or Sue. After some discussion, it was decided that we will ask XPO logistics to filter their trucks.
Approve amended minutes from September’s meeting
Sue moved to approve the minutes as amended. Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 8:17pm
Chairs: Jimmy Wilson & Allan Rudwick
Board Members Present:
Others Present:
Meeting opened at 6:35pm.
Welcome & Introductions
Dawson Park update
Old Business/Updates:
Minutes
Amended minutes from July meeting were approved. Sue moved to accept the minutes as posted. Jonathan seconded. One abstention. Motion carried.
Meeting ended 7:35
ENA Board Meeting minutes April 15, 2019
St. Philip Deacon Episcopal Church
NE 120 Knott St.
Meeting called to order at 6:40pm. Introductions to follow.
Motion to accept the minutes for March (Jim, Sue 2nds) Board votes to approve.
COMMITTE REPORTS
NEW BUSINESS
Extra
Announcements
meeting adjourned at 8:25p
Board Attendance: Jimmy Wilson, Sue Stringer, Jonathan Konkol, Maggie Gardner, Jim Hlava, Shireen Hasan, Darren Holcomb. Johnny Engleheart, Patricia Montgomery
Guests: Thursday Graham, Kwanita Wilson, Adam, Ricky, Michael Espinoza, Kat (Albina coop garden), David DeLaRoche (Boise NA)
Chairs: Jimmy Wilson & Allan Rudwick
Monday, June 15 2020
6:30-8:00 pm
Board Members Present:
Allan Rudwick
Jennifer Wilcox
Jimmy Wilson
Jonathan Konkol
Shireen Hasan
Jim Hlava
Sue Stringer
Darren Holcomb
Others Present:
William Francis (Community Cycling Center)
Cameron Whitten (Black Resilience Fund)
Meeting called to order at 6:33pm
1 Welcome & Introductions
2. William Francis of the Community Cycling Center spoke. The Community Cycling Center’s mission is to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits. More than just a bike shop, they do a holiday bike drive, donate bikes each year, run a repair shack in the New Columbia Village, offer a low income community discount and several other programs. They are located on NE Alberta street.
During the pandemic the Community Cycling Center is working towards providing mutual aid. They are connected with a food pantry at the Rosa Parks school and another pantry in the Cully neighborhood. They are reaching 91 families delivering food by bicycle each week. There is a team of 6 volunteers making the deliveries. The idea is to bring food to individuals who may not be able to go to pantries for a variety of reasons.
They are looking for a food pantry to partner with in our neighborhood. There is one at the Boise Eliot School. Immaculate Heart church has a food pantry. Saint Philip the Deacon gives out food on Saturdays. They would also need to gather names of individuals or families in need. They make their deliveries by bike so families need to be within a 1-2-mile radius. Discussed putting an article up on the web about the program and then updating it for the fall newsletter. Sue will put a brief ad in the summer issue of the newsletter to ask for individuals who are in need of support. Shireen agreed to be the point person to help coordinate the neighborhood needs. Allan will also connect William to the Boise Eliot School as a way to gather names of families in need.
3. Cameron Whitten of the Black Resilience Fund spoke. The fund was founded two weeks ago to create resources to provide immediate support to Black Portlanders. They have received over 3000 applications for support. Their goal is to raise $1 million, and they are more than halfway there. They want to support a path toward healing and reconciliation to communities; create joy and build community. Their model is culturally specific. People who apply are being interviewed by Black Portlanders and funds are delivered by Black Portlanders. It is creating a way for individuals to be more connected. The website: BlackResiliencefund.com has lots of great stories. The fund is solving immediate needs for neighbors who are currently suffering. Becoming a program of the nonprofit Brown Hope. Jimmy stated it was very encouraging to see this work. He suggested that Cameron speak to the mayor. Black 211 workers are able to volunteer their time to help with Black Resilience Fund. It is a very empowering experience for many people. Sue suggested putting something on the website and also an article in the newsletter in the fall. Over 600 people applied to volunteer. Two co-founders. Shireen moved we donate $1000 to the Black Resilience Fund. Darren seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
4 Newsletter updates: Sue is finishing up the layout right now. Goal is to get it in everyone’s mailbox by July 1st. We have 12 pages which include interviews with essential workers, info about I-5, COVID-19 testing and many other articles. We are covering the cost for the issue though we are light on advertising. Would love to get more voices from the community for the next issue. Jimmy gave a statement about the protests. Sue reached out to Jimmy Wilson, Shireen Hasan, and Patricia Montgomery and Monique Gaskins to make sure the Black perspective was included in the newsletter. Jimmy wanted to make sure Sue explained why she asked those individuals in particular. She stated did not want to say the wrong thing or go in the wrong direction in the newsletter. Discussed the importance of honoring this moment. Jimmy said we are all in this together. Sue shared Jimmy’s statement to the group and a few edits were made.
5. Statement of support: Allan sent out a statement of support for the Black Lives Matter movement before the meeting. The idea is to acknowledge that we have been a part of the problem in the past and that we want to work to make amends and promote an anti-racist society. The group reviewed and edited the statement. We also agreed to add a paragraph to the masthead of the newsletter.
6 Ongoing business:
Meeting adjourned at 8:50
April 20, 2020 6:30 PM (virtual meeting via Zoom)
Chairs: Jimmy Wilson & Allan Rudwick
1. Welcome & Introductions (6:30pm)
2. The Freeway Fight (Aaron Brown, No More Freeways)
3. Neighbors for Clean Air Presentation (Mary Peveto)
4. COVID-19 – Updates on how everyone is doing / things we need right now. – should ENA do anything specific?
5. Updates – NECN update – Treasurer’s report – Land Use – Webmaster- call for a new one
6. Public Comment
Meeting will be hosted on zoom (thanks Jonathan for letting us use your account)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86080613449?pwd=SE9NanFkcEJ2aURHSERMQUlrenJCZz09
Meeting cancelled due to social distancing efforts to stop the spread of SARS-cov-2 the virus that causes covid-19 in our community.
ENA Board Meeting minutes March 18, 2019
St. Philip Deacon Episcopal Church
NE 120 Knott St.
Meeting called to order at 6:40pm. Introductions to follow.
Presentation for Oasis of Change (Kathryn and Dov)
COMMITTE REPORTS
Treasurer – Jim
Community Relations – Jimmy
Newsletter – Sue
LUTC – Brad/Jonathan
SEAT – Brad
Livability – Jere
NECN – Jere
Website – Thursday
ENA Grant Committee – Jere
Mural on MLK –
7th Avenue Greenway – Sue
Walnut Park
NEW BUSINESS
Co-Chair Nomination
Additoinal
meeting adjourned at 8:55p
Board Attendance: Jere Fitterman, Jimmy Wilson, Sue Stringer, Brad Baker, Jonathan Konkol, Maggie Gardner, Jim Hlava, Shireen Hasan, Darren Holcomb.
Guests: Thursday Graham, Catherine and Dove (Oasis of Change), Linda Kuhen, Adam Baker
April 15, 6:30-8:30pm
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ENA Board Meeting minutes Feb 18, 2019
St. Philip Deacon Episcopal Church
NE 120 Knott St
Darren initiate to approve January minutes, Jim 2nd, with one change:
Committee Reports:
Treasury, Jim. budget update. presented profit/loss report for January
Community Relations, Jimmy
Newsletter, Sue
LUTC, Jonathan
Livability, Jere
NECN, Jere
ADDITIONAL:
Walnut Park shelter dinner. plans for Feb 22, a number of people volunteer to do it in March
Community Garden
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Cleanup
New webmaster
Mural
Announcements
**from Darren Holcomb: this will be his last meeting, moving out of the neighborhood – later noted he’d like to be involved if he’s allowed, once he’s moved out of Eliot
meeting adjourned at 8:45p
Board Attendance: Jere Fitterman, Jimmy Wilson, Darren Holcomb , Maggie Gardner, Jonathan Konkol, Susan Stringer, JIm Hlava, Patricia Montgomery, Johnny Engleheart Noel, Shireen Hasan, Julio Mendoza
Guest Attendance: 2 visitors from Japan (landscape, economics and neighborhood involvement), Thursday Graham, Linda Kuhn, Adam Becker, Roya (PICA), Kristin