KNA Board of Directors
MEETING AGENDA
May 13, 2015
Attendance: Melissa Langager, Ryan Pittel, Margaret Baker, Angela Moos, Toby Van Fleet, Susan Ronning, Adele Thompson, Webley Bowles, Melissa Barrede, Teresa Johnson, Robert Doeckel, Alyssa Phelps, Vicki Szukella, Patricia O’Bannon, Alex Platanias
SAFETY REPORT 7:02 PM
§ Rob Foster, Neighborhood Response Officer updates neighbors
INTRODUCTIONS & VOLUNTEER HOURS
§ Neighbors & Board Members introduce themselves & report volunteer hours.
GOOD NEIGHBOR CONVERSATION 7:15 PM
§ The board engaged in a discussion about the Good Neighbor motion. We want to continue to be a neutral place where the community can comment on relevant local events & issues in a respectful manner; where everyone has a voice and we do not take sides.
VOTE: KNA will not respond to a recent letter addressed to Kenton Business Association, mentioning Kenton Neighborhood Association.
Motion, Alyssa
Second, Margaret
Approved
JUNE MEETING—COMMITTEE & ELECTIONS 7:26 PM
§ Note: We will be doing an annual review of our by-laws in August.
§ General Meeting:
o Focus: Public Health
o Place: Disjecta Gallery
§ 8371 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217
o Time: Open House 6-7 PM
Meeting 7-8 PM
o Catering: Green Zebra
o Presentation: DEQ Nuisance Odors
o Tables: Each committee will have a table to share information.
o Melissa, Margaret, & Meegan will get together to plan.
§ Upcoming Year: Melissa will help support Meegan in the Chair role through Chair email account.
§ Upcoming Year: We will be forming a committee to find the next chair for the KNA.
PROJECTS & EVENTS 7:33 PM
§ PAUL BUNYAN UPDATE
o Figure Plant came up with a quote for the cost to examine the statue: $2865. Jeff Jarvis, branch manager from North Denver Wells Fargo branch has sent the application to corporate for review. If all goes well, the bank will give the first $2000, KBA and KNA would cover the remaining balance.
o This report would include the current condition of why previous painting in 2009 has failed and what steps are necessary to re-paint Paul, successfully for the future etc.
o At that point, we can apply for funding to paint Paul as we will have the project scope and budget completed.
o ODOT is preparing the gateway signage for the Paul Bunyan plaza & need a city of Portland permit. ODOT will pay for a permit, but KNA needs to take ownership for the signage. Upkeep, graffiti, etc.
o ACTION: Meegan will get some specs on maintenance and additional information and send out a straw poll for the board to approve KNA ownership of the sign.
§ KENTON GARAGE SALE 7:50 PM
o September 12, 2015.
o Proceeds will go to Concerts in the Park
o ACTION: Communications team will help promote: Facebook, website, etc.
§ STREET FAIR BOOTH & BARRICADES 7:58 PM
o Sunday, May 17, 2015: 10-6 PM
o Sign-ups for KNA booth
§ COMMUNITY GARDEN
o All native plants are in
o We would like compost donated from S&H; delivered twice over two months, with a 5-year commitment. Meegan will approach S&H.
o City Farm: plants for People for Produce plot managed by KCP manager, Renee
o VOTE: $50 gift card to City Farm out of the KCG garden trust with NPCW.
Motion, Meegan
Second, Robert
Approved
SECRETARY & TREASURER REPORTS
§ Secretary Report
§ VOTE: Approve the April meeting minutes
Motion, Alyssa
Second, Vicki
Approved
§ Treasurer Report
§ Balance: $6,972.45
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:13 PM
§ Livability- Clean-Up Recap
o Recap of Annual Neighborhood Clean-up
o This Month’s Clean-Up: May 24, 9-11 AM
§ Meet at Posies go toward Peninsular Willis
o Metro may be able to tell our story in upcoming communications.
o Safety vests for livability team may be able to be financed through the Neighborhood Clean-Up Budget. Alex will get a quote to Meegan.
§ Noise—PIR Noise Monitor Update 8:21 PM
o The monitor in our neighborhood is still not functional & was supposed to be up and running in 2011.
o We need to establish a sub-committee that can take on train noise.
§ Marketing—Booth at the Street Fair
§ Emergency Preparedness
o VOTE: KNA Board will allot the NET team $50 to pay for flyers and trinkets to be used for outreach purposes.
Motion, Robert
Second, Alyssa
Approved
§ Communications—Volunteers & website
ADJOURN 8:41 PM
Motion, Alyssa
Second, Robert
Approved