SW Neighborhoods, Inc.

SWNI Board Minutes December 20, 2006 Attendance: Don Baack, Kathy Bambeck, Glenn Bridger, Susan Egnor, Anne-Marie Fischer, David Gens, Dorothy Gage, Jim Gardner, John Gibbon, John Gould, Nancy Hand, Patty Lee, Marcia Leslie, Bill Lucht, Wes McMullen, Carolyn Raz, Brian Russell, Jan Weston, Don Baack, Kirky Doblie. Staff: Sylvia Bogert. Press: Fred Leeson, Oregonian. Guests: Michael Boyer President Bridger convened the meeting at 7:22 pm, following a holiday repast. The agenda was approved, as were the minutes of the November meeting. Executive Committee Business: · Wes gave notice of imminent Board retreat planning. · Patty reported the budget as on target. · Glenn thanked the Board for its attentive participation through the year. Executive Director’s Report: Sylvia Bogert. · **21 proposals were received for neighborhood grants, totaling $35,000 (for which $25,000 is available). · Jan 22, Sam Adams at MAC to present PDOT budget · Feb 24, Board retreat. · Net training went well. 35 participants at OSHU Land Use Committee. John Gibbon · **Riverview has filed a Measure 37 claim to put residential development on the cemetery. Don Baack asked, “Should the board put a land use proposal together to present to the legislature?” · **There will be a community conversation on infill on Feb 24. Neighborhoods with issue need to attend, 9-1 at Bureau of Development Services headquarters, 1900 SW 4th. Transportation. Patty Lee · The committee is researching fund sources for sidewalks, other than LIDs. · **Future meetings, starting in January, will be the third WED. · Two motions were presented: (1) that SWNI endorse the Homestead/South Portland letter to Council seeking Tri Met rates and transferability for their neighborhoods. This passed 9 to 7, with 2 abstentions. ** (2) That SWNI support these same principles for all users. This passed unanimously · A third motion from the floor directed a SWNI letter to OSHU seeking to know what kind of freight will be carried on the tram, in detail. This passed unanimously. Schools: The Schools Committee did not meet in December due to a power outage at the Multnomah Center. Crime Prevention, Public Safety, and Problem Solving. Nancy Hand Next meeting: A representative from the School Police. Trails. Don Baack · Stephens Creek improvements are going for building permits. · **SW bike boulevards are being proposed. Get nominations in. Parks. Kirky Doblie · Next: Jan 4, Bob Schulz, SW coordinator for Parks, & Matt Grum regarding skateboard park in Gabriel Park. · A hydro park has proposed for the Water Tower Site in Markham NA. · Multnomah NA is doing a greenway improvement near the bridge. · **Planning for summer concerts in SW Parks is underway. $10,000 will be needed from the public. Donations accepted, 2 venues, 4 concerts. · **This in from West Portland Park NA: How about no city parkland may ever be sold without 3 independent appraisals and full public process. Take this up with your NA. Unfinished business. None New business. **SWNI has been asked to join with Neighborhood House and others to assist in a winter food drive. Ask NAs if they would like to support this project. Announcements. · Dorothy Gage reported the Sellwood Bridge planning is on pace. · Nancy Hand reported a serious accident occurred at the dangerous intersection located at Boones Ferry and Stevenson Rd. · West Portland Park NA is seeking to get I-5 signs to stop use of Jake brakes on I5. Adjourned: 8:50 pm Submitted by: John Gould, Secretary. ** Bring these items to the attention of your NA and its Board at their next meetings.