Eliot Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting Minutes
Sep 15, 2025 7:00 PM at Cascadia Health Garlington Center
Attendees
Board
Laura Fay – Co-Chair
Pat Montgomery – Co-Chair
Cassie Muilenburg – Community Outreach
Serena Li – Community Outreach
Andrew Champion – Recorder
Anders Hart
Kathryn LePore
Alice Newman
Bliss Suh
Jimmy Wilson
Guests
Cpt Christopher Burley – PPB
Jim Proctor – Lewis & Clark
Sarah Billings – Cadence Apartments community manager
Ann Kasper
Lisa McMahan
Jonathan Tasini
Alyssa Whitesides
Approve Minutes
Approved.
Motion: Bliss | Seconded: [several] | For: unanimous
Neighborhood Safety
Chris presented neighborhood crime statistics. Says county is bringing addiction treatment services to focus areas like Dawson Park.
Sarah described challenges with theft and vandalism at Cadence Apartments.
Ann noted a rise in sex work near NE 7th Avenue. Chris said that he would connect her with the PPB human trafficking division.
ENA Activities
Byrne Grant Next Steps
A draft letter listing priorities still needs polishing.
Additional Activities
Laura urged the board to start planning for 2026.
Lewis & Clark Environmental Studies Project – Jim Proctor
Jim asked ENA to join the Eliot/Boise/Humboldt survey for the university’s Environmental Studies senior project, and to participate in its launch panel next month.
Neighborhood Updates
NECN Update
Jimmy says that the coalition is “under a microscope of change” and not currently free to elaborate.
Treasurer’s Report
Jennifer successfully transferred ENA funds from Beneficial to OnPoint.
Land Use & Transportation Update
Community members re-painted the curb at one corner of NE 7th & Russell, and are looking for other intersections to “daylight” for more cross-traffic visibility.
Planet Fitness will be occupying the previous Nike Factory Store site, and plans to install an outdoor sign.
Anders shared discussion from the LUTC meeting about diverters on NE 7th.
Instagram Account Update
The group had high praise for Brittany Davidson’s work on the account.
Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:31pm
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