November 15, 2018 Meeting Minutes

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