South Tabor Neighborhood Association
Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2010
By Ute Munger, minor edits by Malina Neville
In attendance: Kathryn Notson, Bob Progulske, Steve Reinemer, MaryLouise Ott, Dianne Amico, Jana Throckmorton, KF Mundt, Jonah Paisner, Ute Munger.
The meeting commenced at 7:02 pm with good wishes for the New Year and introductions of persons present. The agenda was distributed and then, after addition of topics concerning the upcoming potluck meeting and a report from SEUL representative, M.L. Ott, approved.
Minutes from the November 2009 were distributed and unanimously accepted.
Treasurer's report was given and noted that currently there are $2,902.98 in the bank account.
Election for Sustainability Chair was tabled.
Scheduled guest speakers SE Precinct Crime Update Officer and D. Johnson from the Ride Connection were not present.
Discussion re: deadline of newsletter not being observed emphasized that it takes two weeks to prepare layout, plus time to proofread, print, and mail, which adds up to approximately 4 weeks total before it can be distributed. It was mentioned that time-critical articles need to be highlighted to alert the editor, since otherwise there would be no guarantee to have a specific article published. General consent was that the deadline should be a ‘soft’ deadline and actual publishing date no longer stated in newsletter, only publishing months.
Jana T. announced the scheduled Clean Up Coordinator meeting at SEUL on February 3 at 6:30 pm and invited any interested person to attend. This year's STNA Clean Up is tentatively scheduled for May 29, Memorial Day weekend. There may be some upcoming possible changes, such as Metro not issuing anymore coupons for yard recycling since they feel that households should be using the supplied green rolling cans/boxes. That leaves doors, windows and remodeling scrap, etc., as well as tree debris for the STNA to either deny or find other ways to dispose of. Would Metro provide liability insurance if we rented or purchased a wood chipper?
Depending on the outcome of Metro's decision it could be a deal breaker for the STNA Clean Up.
Jonah P. suggested a vote for a letter being sent to Metro to ask if they could/would be able to come up with another form of disposal of the above named since the green bins do not accommodate for this purpose and therefore this neighborhood clean up would not be worthwhile to continue. It was voted favorably unanimously.
Steve R. reported that work was still progressing at Cafe Au Play but that we would be able to use it for the Sat. Jan. 23rd business/neighbor potluck meeting. Tables and several chairs are available and a little clean up would make the place ready to use. Jana T. mentioned that no more than 15-20 people are expected.
MaryLouise O. reported of her visit to the past SEUL Board meeting. The main topic was the Columbia River crossing; plans and options are not well received. The meeting was long and sounded chaotic, without any results. Bob P. mentioned that the Land Use Committee is also looking at this issue. There may also be a possible forum in SE and Linda N.(?) from the HAND was also present and may be on the committee. The survey from the city was poorly presented.
Jonah P. mentioned that our application for the proposed Harvest/Help Fair was accepted and approved by SEUL with $1,300.00. Many other applicants also had their grant requests greatly cut and possibly the overall goal was to spread the goods. The meeting at SEUL seemed to be more of a political atmosphere and no neighborhood info was shared.
Jana T. pointed out that general STNA elections will be happening in May and that her position is up for election since her 2 time 2 year term is also expiring. It should also be mentioned in the SE Examiner and for people to give it a thought and possibly step up and into this position.
Jonah stated that he will write an ad re: May elections in the February newsletter.
Steve R. also mentioned that Chris from Cafe Au Play is still looking for committee members.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03pm