Meeting Minutes – April 22nd

By on May 7, 2013

April 22nd, 2013

ANA Meeting Notes

1. Peggy Valenti was introduced as the new communication chair. She is focusing on updating the website and looking to new ways to communicate ANA information.

2.  Police representative reported that there were no new issues. Nothing out of the ordinary was occurring in the ANA.  Some attendees lodged complaints about bikes.

3.  Clean water Portland and healthy Kids/Healthy Portland came to present the support and non-support of fluoridated water.

4.  There was a discussion about the historic overlap.  Members from the community were interested in taking on this issue.  Jim will work on contacting neighbors and set up a petition to oppose the historic district.  The board voted in favor of moving forward to create a statement and clearly articulate the precess/message/goals for opposing the overlap.

5.  Claudia Martin of the Sylvan Highlands NA presented their process for opposing parking meters in Washington Park.  The board voted in favor of writing a letter in support of the SHNA to oppose both the in-complete public outreach process by Portland Parks and Recreation as well as opposition for placing meters in the park.  A good discussion with the community members present took place.

6.  Movie update – the Board approved paying for a 2nd banner at the event. Cost = $50.

7.  Haunted house update.  Working with NECN to get the insurance figured out.  Short list of possible locations to be decided on.  Have support from the Blair Witch guy.

8.  NECN has 2 at large seats on the board vacant.  They meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month, with a hiatus in the summer.

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Upcoming Events

By on April 20, 2013

Alameda Neighborhood Association (ANA) Annual Spring Clean-up, May 18th

Get ready for the annual Alameda Neighborhood Association (ANA) Annual Spring Clean-up.  This is a great opportunity to do that spring cleanup you have waited for all year.

Saturday May 18th, 2013

Madeleine School Parking Lot

NE 24th & NE Klickitat St

9AM – 2PM

Accepted Items:  General garage and household junk, yard waste, small amounts of concrete, mattresses, appliances, computers and accessories.

Items that CANNOT be accepted:  Paint, solvents, freon, fridges, a/c units, or any other flammable/toxic/solvent type items.

Have time to volunteer at the Cleanup? It doesn’t have to be for the whole time, whatever works for you. There are lot’s of different roles so not all heavy lifting. Please show up at the event and let the team know you can help.

 

Alameda Elementary School Seismic Work

Alameda Elementary School will have its seismic work done this summer. The school received a $1.5 million Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program award from the State of Oregon, which is administered through the Office of Emergency Management. This work will make the school more stable in the event of an earthquake. PPS aims to complete this large project by the start of 2013/14 school year, and plans to request a waiver from the City of Portland which would allow us to work beyond the normal construction work hours of 7am to 6pm if needed to complete the project before the start of school.  If the City of Portland approves this request, construction could occur between 6am to 10pm.  PPS will limit the majority of the noise caused by construction to during the regular work day and use the extended hours for less-noisy work.

Our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause for you over the summer, but know that Alameda will be receiving much needed work.

For more information, call 503-916-2000, ext. 74212 or email: schoolmodernization@pps.net

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