January 12, 2010

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
January 12, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)

           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Ron McDowell (Land Use), Ben Davies, Liz Marantz (Trails), Sue Randall, Laurie Washburn (NET) and Andrew Casper (Portland Police Neighborhood Liaison Officer)
 
Motions
RM motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, December 8, 2009.  It was approved.
 
Neighborhood Liaison Officer (AC)
-       Two incidents at Stephenson Elementary School:  (1) The deer statue was vandalized.  A bong and beer bottles were found nearby in garden area known to be a hang out for drinking.  NH suggested outdoor lighting and will urge the principal to contact Stephanie Adams (SW Portland Crime Prevention, Program Coordinator, Office of Neighborhood Involvement) to learn about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.  NH also suggested a SWNI newspaper article, asking neighbors to be informed and aware and to call the non-emergency number when suspicious.  (2) On a separate occasion, profanities were written in permanent marker on a dry erase board in the music room and instruments were disturbed.
-       Early Saturday morning there was police action near Stephenson and 35th and several neighbors were curious about it.  AC did not have information on that incident.
 
Trails (LM) Trail work has halted due to liability issues.  Portland Plan is on going.
 
NET (LW) The Neighborhood Emergency Team reviewed how to mark buildings when searching for people after an emergency.  Ropes and rigging exercise was held at Jackson Middle School.  There will be another ropes and rigging session at PCC, time to be determined.  Anyone interested is invited.
 
Parks (LW) Susan Watt is the Construction Manager for Portland Parks and Recreation working on Maricara Park improvements.
 
Public Safety (NH) The Crime Prevention/Public Safety Committee received a SWNI Neighborhood Small Grant of $2,000 for public safety educational outreach.
 
Transportation/Land Use (RM)
-       Transportation/Land Use meetings were combined to discuss the Portland Plan.  Residents wrote a letter to the SWNI board, listing unique issues of SW to consider.
-       Owner of 1441 SW Stephenson Street petitioned to combine three lots back into one.
-       NH attended the Station 18 Advisory Committee meeting.  Architectural designs were presented and firefighters were there to comment.  Next meeting is February 22.  NH will continue to go to SAC meetings as the Arnold Creek representative.
-       BD interested in installing a deer crossing sign near SW Buddington and SW 35th.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:27 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

February 9, 2010

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
February 9, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Ron McDowell (Land Use), Liz Marantz (Trails), Sue Randall, Laurie Washburn (NET), Andrew Casper (Portland Police Neighborhood Liaison Officer) and Michael Dexter (Transportation)
 
Motions
MD motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, January 12, 2010.  It was approved.
 
Neighborhood Liaison Officer (AC) There has been several burglaries in the surrounding neighborhoods during daylight in open sight.  Keep jewelry and family heirlooms in a safe, not in obvious places like bedroom and bathroom drawers.  Walkers are reminded to wear reflective clothing in the dark for safety.  Sanderson Safety Supply sells reflective tape at a reasonable price.
 
TLC Farm (MD) There were reports of a door-to-door fundraiser from the farm.
 
Trails (LM) LM took a ‘Ditches To Swales’ field trip and visited project sites.  The Bureau of Environmental Services has plans to put these in our neighborhood, many on Stephenson, Boones Ferry and Lancaster.  The Trails committee activity is centered more around bicycle issues than trails since liability concerns ended trail work.  LM will invite a friend to a future ACNA meeting to facilitate a discussion about property owner rights and responsibilities for right-of-way trees, sight-line shrub maintenance and sidewalk obstruction.
 
NET (LW) The NET team reviewed victim extrication at the February meeting.
 
Schools (NH) Reconfiguration of high schools proposal is available online.
 
Parks (NH) Budget reductions.
 
Public Safety (NH) There is a loophole in the rules for the Oregon Trail Card that allow recipients to buy cooking sherry.  Typically, alcohol is not allowed to be purchased using this card.  Is your store out of cooking sherry?
 
Transportation (MD) Safety concerns on Boones Ferry was reported to a city engineer.
 
Land Use (RM) Solorize Southwest Portland project starting (Match/April workshops).
 
ACNA Nominations RM (Land Use), LW (NET), LM (Trails), SK (Secretary and Communications), Claude Washburn (Parks), MD (Transportation), NH (President and Public Safety), Rick Okamura (Schools) and Vice President needed.  Vote next month.
 
Garlic Mustard (NH) As part of Earth Day’s citywide event, Maricara Park could include a garlic mustard pull on Lancaster.  Dumpsters will be available again this year.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:42 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

March 9, 2010

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
March 9, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary and Communications), Ron McDowell (Land Use), Liz Marantz (Trails), Catherine Mushel, Sue Randall, Andrew Casper (Portland Police Neighborhood Liaison Officer) and Michael Dexter (Transportation)
 
Motions
1.  SR motioned to approve agenda for tonight’s meeting and minutes of last meeting, February 9, 2010.  Both were approved.
2.  SR motioned to approve election slate:  Board Positions - Nancy Hand (Chair) and Sharon Keast (Secretary), Committee Representatives - Ron McDowell (Land Use), Laurie Washburn (NET), Liz Marantz (Trails), Sharon Keast (Communications), Claude Washburn (Parks), Michael Dexter (Transportation) and Nancy Hand (Public Safety).  It was approved.
 
Neighborhood Liaison Officer (AC) Two accidents occurred on Boones Ferry near Orchard Hill.  Mail theft perpetrators were caught.  Don’t let mail sit in your mailbox overnight.
 
Trails (LM) ‘Ditches To Swales’ makes unintended parking along street more available.
 
NET (NH) NET members attended a Hazmat presentation at the Crime Prevention meeting.
 
Parks (NH) Budget reductions will occur.  Public input welcome online or letter.
 
Public Safety (NH) The 2010-Portland Regional Graffiti Summit will be held March 18th.  The annual SW Bicycle Safety event will be held in May at Markham Elementary School.  Portland Commissioners Fish and Saltzman are proposing a homeless camping policy for public places.  Prescription drugs can be disposed of May 8 at SWNI Spring Clean-up, PCC Sylvania Campus.
 
Transportation (MD) Elizabeth Mahon, a Project Manager for Portland Bureau of Transportation, expects to have a design proposal for the Boones Ferry/Stephenson intersection in April.  Historical notes:  Elizabeth attended ACNA’s July 2008 meeting and announced the city hired Kittelson & Associates to study the intersection.  Kittelson & Associates presented design recommendations for public comment at ACNA’s June 2009 meeting.
 
Land Use (RM) Crossroads Forum (Barbur/Capitol/I-5 intersection) will be held March 15 at the Multnomah Center.  Solorize Southwest workshops are starting in March.
 
Communications (SK) SK will set up an ACNA email list serve for neighborhood alerts and events. A social website: www.neighborhoodnotes.com contains local news and events for Portland neighborhoods.
 
ACNA Elections (NH) Officers and committee representatives were elected (see motion above).  Two positions are unfilled: Schools Committee Representative and Vice President.
 
City Tree Codes (CM) Pruning, removal or planting permits are required to care for trees in the commons.  Urban Forestry Inspector must OK. CM is a Volunteer for Friends of Trees.
 
Correspondence (NH) Markham parent, Alicia Grimshaw informed us about a community garden at Jackson Middle School.
 
Garlic Mustard (SR) Garlic mustard is back on Lancaster where removed last year.  SR pulled some very dense small plants.  It will be sprayed again this year unless it is pulled.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:52 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

April 13, 2010

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
April 13, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)

           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary and Communications), Liz Marantz (Trails), Andrew Casper (Portland Police Neighborhood Liaison Officer) and Ben Davies
 
Motions
1.     LM motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, March 9, 2010.  It was approved.
2.     NH motioned that Arnold Creek NA support neighbors in getting deer crossing signs installed on SW 35th between Palatine and Coronado by writing a letter to Eileen Dent (823-SAFE Traffic Investigations Customer Service, Portland Bureau of Transportation).  It was approved.
 
Neighborhood Liaison Officer (AC)
-       NH relayed message from Michael Dexter that an accident occurred at the SW Boones Ferry/Stephenson intersection.  Car rolled at curve and ended up in his yard.  Driver claimed accident was caused by swerving to avoid a deer.
-       NH contacted Rosie Sizer, Portland Chief of Police to inquire about getting bikes donated for the Bicycle Rodeo on May 22.  Bill Swanson (Property Evidence Division of Portland Police) offered to provide 5 bikes.  NH will follow-up with required paperwork.
-       BD reported traffic concerns on SW 35th, between Arnold and Coronado, including speeding and hazards to pedestrians.   He has called 823-SAFE to report this and request deer crossing signs to calm traffic.  He has trimmed brush along the road in steep terrain between Palatine and Buddington.  He has also created flyers for the neighborhood, informing them to take pictures of the deer as required by the city in order to receive signs.  He suggested a ‘stinger’ speed checker to document traffic problems.  There is a long wait list for these.  See motion above to support his efforts.
 
Safety Tip:  WEAR A HELMET!  Longer, warmer days mean people will be getting outdoors, riding bikes, scooters and skateboards. Replace helmets after any significant impact or every two years.
 
Trails (LM) Garlic mustard is in bloom and the city has started spraying.  LM contacted the city to request they wait until after the watershed event and planned group pull, April 24th.  The city would not spray if it were pulled.  Meanwhile, thanks to a generous and concerned neighbor who has hired a crew, all garlic mustard has been pulled on SW Lancaster!  The crew is moving on to SW 16th.
 
Public Safety (NH) The annual SW Bicycle Safety event will be held at Markham Elementary School, May 22.
 
Transportation (NH) SW Boones Ferry/Stephenson intersection funding is in the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s FY 2010-2011 Requested Budget that will be voted on in June:
 
$   18,262       (prior years)
   471,798      Revised FY 2009-10
   557,000      Requested for FY 2010-2011
   504,847      Capitol Plan for FY 2011-2012
 
Land Use (NH) Remodel at 11527 Oak Creek was approved.
 
Communications (SK) SK is working on training and documenting procedures to support the NA’s in creating email lists and adding web content.  Also, she will set up an Arnold Creek email list serve for neighborhood alerts and events on the website.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:29 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

May 11, 2010

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
May 11, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)

           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary and Communications), Ben Davies, Jasperi Wirtanen, Andrew Casper (Portland Police Neighborhood Liaison Officer) and Sue Randall
 
Motions
1)    SK motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, April 13, 2010.  It was approved, as corrected.
2)    SR motioned to nominate Liz Marantz for the Arnold Creek NA Volunteer of the Year award.
3)    SK motioned Arnold Creek NA support a grant application to West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for the purpose of replacing invasive plants with a rain garden in a neighbor’s back yard.
 
Neighborhood Liaison Officer (AC)
- A resident of Marshal Park neighborhood was arrested for growing 1,000 marijuana plants in three homes he owned in the Mount Tabor area.
- ‘Keeping Them Honest’ AC will provide descriptions of offenders each month for publication in the monthly SWNI newspaper.  Each NA decides what crime should be focused on  (speeding, party/drug houses or youth drinking at schools or parks are possibilities).  NH will email AC with crime to focus on for the next month.
 
Public Safety (NH) The annual SW Bicycle Safety event will be held at Markham Elementary School, May 22.   Need lots of volunteers.
 
Transportation (NH) BD suggested tube strips on SW 35th Avenue, near SW Arnold Street to document traffic concerns. NH will call Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and request it.
 
Land Use (NH) NH is not receiving land use notices and will contact Arnold Creek’s Land Use Representative, Ron McDowell to remind him to provide information for meetings.  Sue reported she received a notice about a setback issue on a flag lot on SW Stephenson Street.
 
New Business (NH)
1)    An elderly woman, living in the neighborhood needs assistance in removing invasive plants from her yard.  NH called the SW Watershed Resource Center for information.  They suggested a rain garden, based on the types of invasive plants growing. West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation gives grants for this type of situation and Rob Coats, Green Team coordinator at Jackson Middle School offered student volunteers to match funding ($17/hr).  Arnold Creek NA will support a grant application (see motion).
2)    Nomination for Arnold Creek Volunteer of the Year Award will be garlic mustard leader and neighborhood mapper, Liz Marantz (see motion).
3)    National Night Out will be at Stephenson Elementary School this year.  August 3, 3-6pm.  Suggestions for activities are appreciated.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

January 13, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
January 13, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Stefanie Adams (SW Portland Crime Prevention Program Coordinator, Office of Neighborhood Involvement), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Claude Washburn (Parks), Laurie Washburn (Neighborhood Emergency Team), Sue Randall
 
Motions
·      CW motioned to approve Minutes, of last meeting, December 9, 2008.  It was approved, as corrected.
 
Crime Prevention (SA) Ready Safe Go will be held April 25th, 2009.  Reported crime decreased in Arnold Creek in the last year.  Neighbors can call Stefanie for information and help in organizing neighborhood watches, crime prevention and emergency preparedness and obtain a ‘Know Your Neighborhood’ document at (503) 823-3131.
(503) 823-4000 City and County Info    (503) 823-3333 non-emergency police
 
NET (LW) CPR training completed.  Certification cards can be obtained from NH.
 
Schools Will Fuller is recruiting neighborhood volunteers to provide tours of schools.
 
Parks (CW) Parks budget cuts of  $2.9 million in planning stages.  Markham summer playground free lunch program a success and will be repeated.  Don Baack and Glenn Bridger testified at city hall, as representatives of the SW Community, requesting a bike trail through Maracara Park.  This does not jibe with the design presented by PP&R at earlier SW Community Maracara Park planning meetings and approved by a majority of the SW Community.  The ‘paper street’ right-of-way next to the park was mentioned as a better option for a bike trail.  The majority of the SW Community did not want the bike trail going through the park.
 
Public Safety (NH) Police discovered another house growing pot by Wilson High School.  A new Fire Station 18 will not be built on SW Barbur Blvd.  Instead, Station 18 will be retrofitted, possibly adding a mini police precinct.  Crime is down 9% in the Central Precinct.  Arnold Creek NA applied for and received a SWNI Small Grant to be used for basketball camp, 4 page pullout, bicycle safety class and the police reception.
 
Land Use (NH) Developer’s request for waiver on proposed Land division at 11231 and 11241 SW Boones Ferry Road was approved by the city.  Arnold Creek NA’s request was also approved to require a monetary contribution from the developer for intersection development at SW Boones Ferry Rd. and SW Stephenson St.
 
Could Friends of Tryon, Tryon Community Farm and Metro acquire the property adjacent to Tryon Park that is for sale by a developer?
 
Meeting adjourned 8:34 pm.
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

February 10, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
February 10, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Sue Randall, Liz Marantz (Trails)
 
Motions
·      NH motioned to approve Minutes, of last meeting, January 13, 2009.  It was approved.
·      SR motioned to not incorporate Markham Neighborhood Association into Arnold Creek.  It was approved.
 
NET (NH) Ready Safe Go will be held April 25th, 2009.  NET team will volunteer as victims for the NET training on Saturday, February 28th and will perform a search and rescue drill of Jackson Middle School on Friday, March 20th.
 
Parks (NH) Maracara Park project grant was not approved.
 
Markham Neighborhood Association (NH) Pros and cons of incorporating Markham NA into Arnold Creek NA were weighed.  Overall, the group decided that it was not in the best interest of the NAs to merge and a motion was voted on (above).
 
Public Safety (NH) There will be a Community Budget Forum February 24th to discuss cuts to parks, transportation, utilities, community development and public safety.  Cuts include closing two police precincts, SE and North.  All of SE will be moved to Central, which is the only precinct serving SW.  This will save $7 million. There will be a Public Safety meeting on March 5th.  Commander Reese is expected to speak on the police cuts.   Someone from Multnomah County Animal Control will be at the meeting to discuss recent dog attacks.
 
Transportation (NH) Speed sign at the intersection of SW Boones Ferry Road and SW Stephenson Street will be hooked up by the end of the month.  LM reported traffic congestion at the Tryon State Park parking lot adjacent to the Tryon Life Community Farm, causing a dangerous situation with traffic on Boones Ferry.  More cars were packed into the lot then the lot can safely hold.  Cars were trying to turn around.  They were not using the park.  They were visiting the farm.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:10 pm.
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

March 10, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
March 10, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Sue Randall, Liz Marantz (Trails), Kelly Hogan (TLC Farm), Claude Washburn (Parks), Laurie Washburn (NET)
 
Motions
·      SK motioned to approve minutes, of last meeting, February 10, 2009.  It was approved, as corrected.
 
Nominations for Board and Committee Representatives were taken from the floor for the following positions, to be voted on at next meeting:  Nancy Hand (Chairperson), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Liz Marantz (Trails), Laurie Washburn (NET), Rick Okamura (Schools) and Claude Washburn (Parks).  There is an open seat for Vice President.
 
TLC Farm (KH)
Preschool groups meet T-W-Th 9:30 – 1:30 at the Farm. There are 32 children, some live at farm.  A transportation committee was formed to address traffic congestion and safety at the Tryon Creek parking lot during drop-off and pick-up times:  Class size was reduced for next year, a carpool from Cappuccinos parking lot was set up, teachers will move children to top of driveway at end of day and a parent rep will direct traffic in the lot.  A small school bus purchased may be used next school year to bus children and TLC Farm is considering adding a new parking lot near NE corner of Stephenson and Boones Ferry and/or possible expansion of driveway to allow turn-around.
 
Saturday, May 9th TLC Farm is hosting “Bloom” event 1pm-12:00 midnight.
 
NET (NH) Ready Safe Go will be held April 25th, 2009.  The NET team will perform a search and rescue drill of Jackson Middle School on Friday, March 20th.
 
Parks (CW) PP&R is planning for 2.5% and 5% budget cuts.  Invasive Species program will become Protect the Best.
 
Public Safety (NH) Commander Reese spoke at the Community Budget Forum.  South East and North police precincts will be closed, saving $7 million. There will be no cuts of officers.  Also at the Forum, Multnomah County Animal Control speaker said they take all injured animals to Pacific Veterinary Hospital or Dove Lewis.  Both domestic and wild animals are taken care of.
There has been recent car prowls and mail theft in the neighborhood.  Three teenagers were arrested for car prowling in SW.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:21 pm.
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

April 14, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
April 14, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Sue Randall, Liz Marantz (Trails), Kelly Hogan (TLC Farm), Claude Washburn (Parks), Laurie Washburn (NET), Jennifer Goodrich (Portland Bureau of Environmental Services)
Motions
·      CW motioned to approve minutes, of last meeting, March 10, 2009.  It was approved
·      The following ACNA board and committee nominations were voted on and approved: Nancy Hand - Chairperson, Sharon Keast – Secretary, Liz Marantz – Trails, Laurie Washburn – NET, Rick Okamura – Schools, Claude Washburn – Parks
 
Garlic Mustard (JG)
In 2005 Portland started GM control in Forrest Park.  In 2005-2007 road crews increased spread of GM via gravel and mowing.  In 2007 an explosion of GM resulted in approval of a grant from the Department of Agriculture for roadside spraying.  GM is currently being removed from city gravel piles, and road crews no longer mow in June or July (solstice) while GM is setting seed.  There is a 4-county region coordinated effort.  BES has five goals, one of which is Early Detection and Rapid Response for 30 species, including GM.  Their Monitoring Plan includes driving roadsides, mapping and taking photos.  Knotweed is next species to be attacked.  GM has a ten-year seed bank.  GM kills fungi in soil, making it uninhabitable for natives.  In less than 10 years it can take over an entire under story, as happened in the Midwest and East Coast.  The Portland Office of Transportation, Bureau of Maintenance also performs vegetation management.  In 2007-2008, attempts to partner with BES did not work.  In 2007-2008, BM sprayed SW Lancaster with boom sprayers.  This year BES will spray with backpack sprayers sometime between April 20th and May 15th.  BM may still come by and mow or spray.  Judy Brown and Tim Thrienen are the managers of roadside crews (spray and cut) at Bureau of Maintenance.  Call 823-4000 for any city or county employee. GM is biennial.  If pulled, root will re-grow if not completely pulled up.  The horizontal root easily breaks when pulling.  Pull now and take a second pass later in year.  Bag plants when pulling and deposit in yard debris containers for ‘hot’ compost processing.
 
ACNA (NH) 1-Year Action Plan was reviewed for approval at next meeting.  Volunteer nominee for June 30th award ceremony needed.  SWNI Spring Cleanup May 9, 2009 - free electronics recycling.
 
Schools (NH) School Board Candidates Forum April 16.  Stephenson Family Wellness Night May 14th.
 
Trails (LM) April 23, 2009 - Ray Thomas, lawyer will be present at Pedestrian Rights Clinic.
 
NET (LW) Ready Safe Go will be held April 25, 2009.
 
Parks (CW) Southwest Community Center 10 yr anniversary, planning fee increase.  PP&R strategic plan includes 20 possible staff reductions.  Lewis & Clark planning housing complex next to Tryon.
 
Public Safety (NH) Bicycle Rodeo May 16, 2009.  Bring equipment for swap meet.  Neighborhood house will take leftovers.
 
Land Use (NH) (1) 1441 SW Stephenson, partition of land, corner of Stephenson and Lancaster.  SR wants to confirm driveway access will be on Stephenson.  Proposal shows driveway going through a garage. (2) 11219 SW Lancaster – addition to house (3) 11231 SW Boones Ferry final plans submitted.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:38 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

May 12, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
May 12, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Sue Randall, Liz Marantz (Trails), Laurie Washburn (NET), Portland Police Officer, Officer Andrew Caspar, Neighborhood Liaison Officer
Motions
·      Motion to approve minutes, of last meeting, April 14, 2009.  It was approved
·      SK motioned to support combining Maricara Park, Marshall Park and Foley Balmer interconnection into one friends group with a single stewardship agreement with Portland Parks.  It was approved.
·      Motion to nominate Sharon Keast for the Arnold Creek volunteer award.  It was approved.
 
Officer Andrew Caspar
Two car prowl incidents reported at Stephenson Elementary School and another on SW Comus.  Credit cards stolen were used at Fred Meyer.  Literature provided to display at school.  It is the time of year for door-to-door magazine sales.  Kids are vanned from the east and promised prizes and trips that never materialize.   Best to not answer door or quickly say ‘no thanks’ repeatedly.  Call non-emergency number to report. 
 
ACNA (NH) Volunteer nominee for June 30th award ceremony is Sharon Keast – see motion above.
 
Schools (NH) Big Ideas for Better High Schools in planning stages.  Watch for articles and more community input meetings.  Stephenson Family Wellness Night May 14th.
 
Trails (LM) Ray Thomas - Pedestrian Rights book available.
 
NET (LW) NET equipment available for sale at A Better T-Shirt.  NET exercise June 20 with S4-Tactical.
 
Parks (NH) Margo Barnett requested support of Arnold Creek NA to combine Maricara Park, Marshall Park and Foley Balmer interconnection into one friends group with a single stewardship agreement with Portland Parks – see motion above.
 
Public Safety (NH) Bicycle Rodeo May 16, 2009, Bridlemile Elementary School.  Elizabeth Mahon from the City of Portland will be present at our next meeting to discuss the Stephenson/Boones Ferry Intersection.
 
Land Use (NH) 1441 SW Stephenson driveway access will be on Stephenson.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:48 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

June 9, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
June 9, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Liz Marantz (Trails), Claude Washburn (NET), Elizabeth Mahon (Project Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation), Michelle Dewey (Portland Bureau of Transportation), Mike Coleman (Kittelson & Associates), Sue Randall
Motions
·      CW motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, May 12, 2009.  It was approved
 
SW Boones Ferry Road/SW Stephenson Street Intersection (EM, MD, MC)  Kittelson & Associates submitted their analysis results.  Three possible designs were presented:
 
(1)  Traffic Signal Concept 4-way, leaving intersection in current location and including SW Stephenson Court
(2)  Traffic Signal Concept 4-way, moving intersection south, adding planned subdivision entrance east of Boones Ferry, removing SW Stephenson Court
(3)  Roundabout Concept, moving intersection south with entrances from SW Boones Ferry Road, SW Stephenson Street and planned subdivision, removing SW Stephenson Court
 
The final proposal will include safety considerations of 40mph speed limit, sight distances and pedestrian traffic.  EM is planning on convening a Technical advisory committee this summer and scheduling an open house in September.  She will set up a website link to the Kittelson & Associates report documents for neighborhood to view.  Earliest possible completion would be summer, 2010.  Cost estimate is approximately $1.5 million.  There is currently $750,000 set aside plus $25,000 from developer east of SW Boones Ferry when development begins.
 
NET (CW)  NET exercise June 20 with S4-Tactical.  Ham radio test in September.
 
Parks (CW) PP&R Maricara Park Green Walk.  Saturday, June 13, 10:00-11:00am.
 
Public Safety (NH) Heroin use is up, 4-5 overdoses/day.  Bicycle rodeo had great turnout, 50 kids participated, many helmets given out to kids with cracked helmets.  There was a watermelon demonstration and pictures of emergency room accidents.
 
Neighborhood Night Out Potluck Planning (NH)  Arnold Creek NA would like suggestions for NNO event.
 
Land Use (NH) 1441 SW Stephenson partition received waiver for sidewalks.   NH will notify city of Arnold Creek NA’s objection to sidewalk waivers for partitions on SW Stephenson Street.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:51 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

July 14, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
July 14, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Laurie Washburn (NET), Claude Washburn (Trails), Sue Randall, and Ramona Martin
 
Motions
·      SR motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, June 9, 2009.  It was approved
 
Portland Police Officer (Andrew Caspar) Arrived at 7:00pm but could not report since we were meeting at Maricara Park first and then he was called away.
 
Maricara Park Improvements  Portland Parks & Recreation employees Daniel Moeller, City Nature West, Natural Area Supervisor, Emily Roth, Project Manager/Senior Planner, and Deborah Lev, Program Manager began meeting at Maricara Park with a walk-through of proposed trails.  The proposed trail modifications were acceptable to all present.  ER will create a webpage for project information on www.PortlandParks.org in the ‘projects’ section.
 
Friends of Marshall Park Natural Area and Maricara Park meeting will be held Saturday, July 25 10:00-11:30am at Multnomah Center.
 
Trails (NH) Written report submitted by Liz Marantz.  Concerns about two sidewalk waivers approved on SW Stephenson and suggested sending a letter to PDOT.  Also, round about option on intersection of SW Boones Ferry and SW Stephenson restricts pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
 
NET (CW) Suggestion to have a National Night Out presence with backboard and NET board and materials.
 
Parks (CW) Park system maintenance prioritization is ongoing.
 
Public Safety (NH) Basketball camp at Jackson Middle School in August is partnering with the Sun program, SW Kiwanis (BBQ) and Oregon Partnership.
 
Transportation (NH) Public safety concerns (traffic) call 503-823-SAFE.
 
Neighborhood Night Out Potluck Planning (NH) Flyers are available for distribution.  Need table.  Police and Fire will attend.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:55 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

Aug 11, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
August 11, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Liz Marantz (Trails), and Ramona Martin

Motions
LM motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, July 14, 2009.  It was approved

Trails (NH) 4-T Trail opening in September.

Public Safety (NH) Roof replacement may require Basketball camp scheduled at Jackson Middle School to be held at another location.

Neighborhood Night Out Potluck (NH) Planning for next year - encourage recycling, bringing your own utensils and composting on flyers.  Feedback requested on suggestion of having the event at Stephenson Elementary School next year to reach more neighbors.

New Business (NH) Ron McDowell is now Arnold Creek NA’s City of Portland Green Team (sustainability) representative.

Meeting adjourned 7:30 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

September 8, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
September 8, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Michael Dexter (Transportation) and Portland Police Officer Andrew Caspar
 
Motions
-       MD motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, August 11, 2009.  It was approved
-       SK motioned Arnold Creek NA write a letter to the City, commenting on proposed apartment building and parking structure development near Lewis & Clark, supporting Collins View and Arnold Creek NA’s concerns.  It was approved.
 
Portland Police Officer (AC) Two accidents occurred at the Stephenson/Boones Ferry intersection, both single car.  A third, two-car accident happened just south on Boones Ferry at 13th Court.  MD has photos of accidents occurring over the last ten years and would like to share them with the city to advocate for a safer intersection.  Building vandalism and play structure arson reported at Stephenson Elementary School.  Someone threw rocks at passing traffic on Boones Ferry near Arnold, breaking a windshield.  This also occurred about three months ago.
 
Best way to contact Officer Caspar is by email ACaspar@PortlandPolice.org.  Citizens are encouraged to report patterns with time/place of speeders in order to set up effective speed traps.  Other numbers you can call: 823-SAFE (civilian number) or 823-2103 (Traffic Division) or direct 823-2226.
 
Farm (NH) – September19, Harvest Festival and Benefit Auction.
 
Trails (NH) 4-T Trail opening in September 19.
 
Schools (NH) Will Fuller received permission for NA’s to have booths at open house back to school events.  Jackson MS - September 29, Stephenson ES - September 14.

Public Safety (NH) Police Reception will be held October 27 at 7pm.  Stephanie Adams needs 10 volunteers for graffiti clean up in SW, Oct 17th, 9am-1pm.  Call 823-3131.
 
Transportation
MD will be Arnold Creek NA’s Transportation Committee representative.
 
Land Use (NH)
-       Collins View NA requested Arnold Creek NA to comment on the proposed apartment building and parking structure development near Lewis & Clark.  See motion.
-       Portland Planning Commission is considering allowing accessory dwellings.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:46 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

October 13, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
October 13, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Michael Dexter (Note taker and Transportation), Claude Washburn (Parks), Sue Randall, Officer Casper (PPB)
 
Motions
CW motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, September 8, 2009.  It was approved.

Officer Caspar Comcast door to door salesman.  Best thing to do don’t answer door.  Don’t give them checks or cash.  Have alarms checked for false alarm risks.  Golf clubs stolen out of car port.  Mail boxes vandalized in Stephenson area.  Bikes stolen near Orchard Hill area.  Bail fines for traffic went up.

Farm Breakfast 17th $10-20 suggested donation

Public Safety (NH) Police reception October 27 at 7 pm.
 
NET Ham radio drill went well.  Checked in all Portland NET.  Rigging and rope training coming soon.  Staging area is Stephenson School.
 
Parks South Waterfront progressing.
 
Transportation Photos sent to Elizabeth Mahon.  The city did a gravel sweep upon request.

New Business New neighbor is Wooley house.  2nd new neighbor on 34th.
 
Land Use Letter sent for Lewis & Clark expansion.  Traffic study performed and sent to neighborhood by courier.  Record open until November 2nd.

Meeting adjourned 8:45 pm
Minutes taken by Michael Dexter and typed by Nancy Hand

November 10, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
November 10, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Michael Dexter (Transportation), Portland Police Officer Andrew Caspar, Laurie Washburn (NET), Sue Randal and Zhaleh Almaee (Tryon Farm)
 
Motions
NH motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, October 13, 2009.  It was approved.
 
Portland Police Officer (AC) There has been complaints of door-to-door salesman in the neighborhood.  Checkbooks and credit cards should be kept safe to prevent fraud.  They can be stolen during car prowls.  ZA reported that unknown people were loitering or camping near their property.  NH suggested Tryon Farm contact Stephanie Adams (SWNI Crime Prevention) to gain education on crime prevention through environmental design.  Officer Caspar will not be attending the next ACNA meeting in December.
 
Tryon Life Community Farm (ZA) The Farm is holding a Holiday Open House, December 13th 2-5pm.  They will be doing a door-to-door fundraiser soon and are planning to have an Arts Action Committee.  The Farm has knowledgeable volunteer gardening experts that could assist in community projects.  NH offered to deliver Farm flyers to schools at site council meetings if ZA provided them.  There are two groups at the Farm, Cedar Moon Intentional Community and Tryon Life Community Farm.
 
NET (LW) TLC Farm members are interested in joining the NET.  Portland Office of Emergency Management needs H1N1 vaccination clinic volunteers, training provided.   NET meets every first Wednesday of the month.  A ropes course is planned to start November 19th.
 
Public Safety (NH) The Public Safety Committee held their annual Community Policing Reception in October.  A grant application has been submitted for next year’s event.
 
Transportation (MD) MD is collecting data from the city regarding the Stephenson/Boones Ferry intersection.  He will try to get police reports, free of charge to obtain more detailed information on the incidents that have occurred.
 
Land Use (NH)
Collins View NA and South West Friends Group are involved in discussions about the conditional use permit requested by Lewis & Clark.  If application is not rejected, Collins View NA may appeal.
ACNA needs a land use representative for the Portland Plan Committee and meetings to keep informed on topics affecting the Arnold Creek area like rezoning proposals.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:36 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

December 8, 2009

Meeting Minutes for the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association
December 8, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Antioch Christian Fellowship - 10558 SW 35th (lower level)
           
Present: Nancy Hand (Chairperson and Public Safety), Sharon Keast (Secretary), Michael Dexter (Transportation), Laurie Washburn (NET), Claude Washburn (Parks) and Ron “Mac” McDowell (Land Use)
 
Motions
-       SK motioned to approve minutes of last meeting, November 10, 2009.  It was approved.
-       SK motioned Ron McDowell be Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association’s Land Use Representative.  It was approved.
 
Neighborhood Liaison Officer (NH) Officer Caspar sent reminder to keep cars “showroom clean” and garages closed.  There was a car prowl and a car theft reported in the neighborhood.  CW reported vandalism near SW Orchard Hill Road.
 
Tryon Life Community Farm (MD) The Farm is holding a Holiday Open House, December 13th 2-5pm.
 
NET (LW) NET exercise in triage was held at Spring Hill Park.  Ropes class is ongoing.
 
Parks (CW) Monthly meting was canceled.
 
Public Safety (NH) Monthly meeting was canceled.  Commander Reese was transferred.   New commander, Dave Famous will be attending next Public Safety Committee meeting.
 
Transportation (MD) Portland Plan meetings are ongoing.  NH attended Transportation Committee meeting.  County referral number for warming centers is 211. 
 
Land Use (RM)
-       RM will be ACNA’s Land Use Representative (see motion) and will attend Portland Plan meetings.  Transportation and Land Use Committees will be meeting jointly December 15th.
-       RM is pursuing establishment of a Sustainability Committee within SWNI.
-       RM will be Project Manager for expanding use of existing solar panels at Wilson HS starting in January.  The Solar 4R Schools program, administered by Bonneville Environmental Foundation is for science education, not robust practical use.
-       Bob Lawrence, Station Advisory Committee (SAC) representative is resigning.  There will be a Fire Station 18 design meeting December 10th.
-       Last day to appeal the Lewis & Clark decision is December 17th.  The traffic study requested by ACNA was helpful.
-       RM will review permit requested for an addition to a single family home on SW Oak Creek Dr. in Trillium Woods subdivision.
 
Meeting adjourned 8:20 pm
Minutes submitted by Sharon Keast, Secretary, Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association

 

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