King Neighborhood
Association
General Meeting and
Election Minutes
Introductions were made, overview of agenda was given by
party
packets, and it was confirmed that King Neighborhood Association will reimburse
the
party-thrower for the $30 barricade rental. One just brings their barricade
rental
receipt and block party permit to NECN and fill out a check request.
John Canda,
Executive Director of NECN (Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods) gave
an
overview on what NECN does. He described its role in assisting Neighborhood
Associations with
referrals to programs and agencies. What makes NECN different than
other
neighborhood coalitions is its outreach programs; including Trimet
Rider Advocate
Program and Youth
Gangs Program. John also is involved in the Gang Violence Task
Force.
Elections were held.
Association’s Positions.
Nominations were received, a final call for any nominations was
put
forward, and the vote was taken. The results were as followed:
Chair:
Co-Chair:
Secretary: Terri Pintarelli
Treasurer:
District 1 Rep & Land Use
Chair: Erik Emerick
District 3 Rep: Christine Egan
District 4 Rep: Stefani
Willis
Public Safety Chair: Jane Lucas
District 5 present at the meeting, so that post remains vacant.
Brian Hoop from ONI (Office of
Neighborhood Involvement) from the City of
made a
presentation on what is a role of a Neighborhood Association. The role of a NA
official
states: ‘A Group of People organized for the purpose of considering and acting
upon any
of a broad range of issues affecting the livability and quality of their
neighborhood’.
The general mission of a NA is to encourage communication and
participation
between neighbors in matters affecting livability. A NA is organized to
address
and respond to issues of public safety, land use, communications, and
transportation.
Brian described many things a Neighborhood Association can organize
including
Block Parties, festivals, and many have newsletters or websites. Brian
mentioned
that there will be funds available soon to neighborhood associations for
communications or other qualifying events.
Stefani
Willis gave an overview of a possible Fall Clean Up. Metro will provide
vouchers
for dumpsters,
and it will require volunteers to get the word out, and volunteers for the
day of the event. A sign up sheet was designated for those interested in helping out.
Officer
Neighbor Agreements, and how these
are useful tools for citizens to help the police to an
effective
and focused job. He spoke about recent successes of cleaning up certain corners
in King that have chronic drug problems.
Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
KNA Chair