STNA Board meeting
November 15, 2018
Attendees: Duane Hanson, President; Ute Munger, Treasurer: Marcelle Thurston, Land Use Chair; John Carr, Land Use Committee; Peter Forsyth, Communication Chair; Ben Ott, Karen, Wren Shiffler
Meeting started: 7:08pm.
Welcome/Introductions
Committee Reports
- Land Use Committee (LUC) Meeting minutes submitted and discussed. The committee reviewed the Kellogg Land Use Notice (Case#LU18-169865), the areas for request for adjustments, and the letter of support drafted by John Carr on behalf of the LUC. Board endorsed letter with vote of support. John will add Duane’s signature and Marcelle will submit to the City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services by Friday, Nov 16, 2018.
- Group briefly discussed timelines of the Kellogg construction and design. Attached is a link showing the planned exterior and interior look and feel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy9aX2ycUQ4
- John also provided a TriMet Division Transit Project update. They are at nearly 60% design completion. Focus is currently on the bus shelter designs on Division including how the bike path will go up and over to mitigate pedestrian and bike collisions. Timeline for construction to begin is at the end of 2019.
Treasurers Report
Bank statement Balance as of October 31, 2018 was $4,488.55
Reimbursement from SEUL added on 11/13/18 $207.99 $4,696.54
Less $340.00 as approved below $340.00
Total Balance at November 15, 2018 $4,356.54
- Current budget: unavailable
- Group approved a check to Trinity at $300 for meeting space throughout the year and use of storage space; a check to Ute Munger of $40 for reimbursement for End of Year Party supplies.
- Group also reviewed the Harvest Festival sign design and approved.
Old Biz
- Finalize outline of 2019 budget. Tabled. Budget was not completed due to miscommunication for meeting with SEUL.
- Reviewed and approved October Board Meeting minutes.
New Biz
- Information Kiosks: Two more are going into the neighborhood! John and Wren will coordinate for post digging.
- We are looking for a Vice President and a Secretary. These will be posted on the STNA website and in the SE Examiner.
- Peter Forsyth agreed to become the Communications Chair. The group formally voted him into the position and Duane will connect Peter to George Kepnick regarding the website.
FYI
- New Short Term rental/airbnb: 3315 SE 62nd Ave.
- Emergency Prep. Group briefly discussed the bank of solar panels planned for Kellogg Middle School. John will reach out to Tamara DeRidder and ask if plans include a battery for storage and use of energy in case of emergency.
Meeting adjourned at 8:29pm
There is no meeting in December
Next Meeting will be Thursday, January 17th, 2019 at 7pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
MT