April 2018 Spring General Meeting notes
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Bridgeton Neighborhood Association General Meeting April 17, 2018
Approximately 56 people attended the BNA Spring General Meeting. These are the people who signed in (not all did):
Jose and Jane Rovera-Albrecht, Rich Brown, Frank and Leslie Bagon, Greg Bourget, Kaylene and Mark Putnam, Greg Wood, Peter Wilcox, Susanne Raymond, Cara Wright, Spring Vntalan, Randy Goshow, Katy and John Ailstock, Wayne and Tony Low, Gus Lutrell, Sam McGarrity, Julia and Larry Dumas, Emily Span, Bob Visdos, Tatiana Xenelis, Doug Brow, Gill Patterson, JH Leitz, Colin Rowan, Loretta Welsh, Al Dion, Marilyn D’Avanzo, Don, Terry Glenn, Gary Kunz, Doozy Rotharmel, Karen Dion, Ann Neuenschwander, Rick Loporchio, Julia Brown, Jacob Toda, Naomi and Don Scarberry, Peggy Molander, Sharon Drew Morgan, Nancy Phillips, Raeanne Lewman, Thor (Raelynn’s partner), Nate (Karen’s husband), Dale, Adair Cheppell and Jerry Duchett.
BNA Board members: Susan Johnston-Wright, Scott Niesen, Karen Kane, Erik Molander, Jan Strand, John Welsh, Bill Coffman, Jon Peterson, Tom Hickey, Walter Valenta, and Bridget Bayer.
Presenters: Jim Sjulin, 40-Mile Loop; Karen Carillo, MCDD Levee Ready Columbia; Beven Byrnes, Bridges Middle School with Cleaner Air Oregon; Brandon Goldner and Nate Werner, Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement
WELCOME
Tom Hickey welcomed everyone to the Bridgeton Neighborhood Association (BNA) General Meeting and talked briefly about the purpose of our organization and agenda for the evening. We thank the Portland Yacht Club for donating the use of the space and for their very helpful staff.
BOARD & COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS
Tom introduced Board members and talked briefly about upcoming events including the Spring Clean Up, the Green Team House Parties and the NET/BEECN committees.
Land Use Meetings are on the first Monday, every other month, at 6:00pm in the N. Harbour Marriott Lounge. The next meeting is on May 7nd.
Green Team meetings are on the first Thursday, every other month, usually from 4:30-6:00pm (though times vary) and locations vary, in our homes. The next meeting is Monday, May 8th, 6:30 PM at the Marriott Courtyard on Anchor Way.
Communications Committee meets as needed and we need volunteers.
Beautification Committee meets as needed, Volunteers should talk to Karen and look to join the group at the Spring Clean Up on May 19th.
PRESENTATIONS
40-Mile Loop - Presentation and discussion by Jim Sjulin, 40-Mile Loop Board member, led us on a visual trip around Portland highlighting the connectivity that the 40-Mile Loop greenway offers to non- motor vehicles. The Bridgeton trail gap is a new focus for the group because the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is considering an improvement to the intersection at Marine Drive and 33rd Ave. They will advocate and work with PBOT to ensure that a good trail will be included in these new development plans. The process is just starting so look for more plans forming soon. Details and input will be requested in the near future. http://40mileloop.org/wordpress/
Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) Karen Carillo,
Karen’s contact info is (503) 281-5675 ext 302, kcarrillo@mcdd.orgPENN 2 Board Budget Discussion is next month, May 17, 11:30 – 1:00pm
Public Affairs & Project Manager:
As part of our mission is to reduce flood risk, we review development applications for projects within
the District boundaries each year. These reviews ensure that new development does not increase the risk
of flooding, and that neighbors can be active partners in mitigating flood risk in our region. To provide
developers and landowners with as much information and predictability as possible, we have updated
our review process to include three tiers of review and, in some cases for large and complex reviews, a
service charge for each development project. The new tiered review structure can be found on the
attached document titled “Drainage Districts Development Review Factsheet.” To learn more, visit:
http://www.mcdd.org/developmentreview/.
Levee Ready Columbia Update Colin Rowan, Levee Ready Program Manager:
Levee Ready Columbia (LRC) formed in 2013 when local government agencies partnered with
neighbors, businesses, and community groups to evaluate flood risk and to ensure that our levee systems
remain in good standing in federal programs. This effort includes the first comprehensive engineering
assessments of the levees, as well as studies of the economies, environment, and community assets
behind the levees. The program is now at a pivotal time as we move from the Discovery Phase to the
Analysis and Planning Phase, which means that LRC is nearing completion of the first-ever
comprehensive levee engineering assessments of the levees in all four Columbia Corridor levees. As we
complete these assessments and other technical work we will have a clear view of the projects needed to
re-certify and maintain FEMA accreditation. With direction from the community, decision-makers will
start to plan levee remediation. Please see the attached document titled “Certification – Project
Estimates Map” for a peak at the first results of anticipated capital projects to meet certification. To
learn more, visit: http://leveereadycolumbia.org/
ext. 320 –
Colin’s contact info is (503) 281-5675 crowan@mcdd.org
Portland Clean Air - Bevin Burns, Principal and Executive Director of Bridges Middle School (recently moved from Bridgeton Road), is a concerned activist focused on air pollution problems including the emissions from nearby oil re-refineries, APES and ORCCO. Bevin introduced Greg Bourget, Executive Director fro Portland Clean Air. Portland Clean Air (PCA) is a registered Oregon Political Action Committee and 501(c)(3) working to address industrial pollution in Multnomah and Washington Counties. In her work with PCA, Beven help coordinate regular communication and cooperation on air quality advocacy efforts between 27 community/neighborhood groups with a reach to more than 50,000 residents.
Greg and Beven shared with us that Portland currently ranks as the worst city in the U.S. for respiratory distress from air pollution. Sadly it’s true, according to the EPA's most recent National Air Toxics Assessment, released in 2015 using 2011 data.
With this in mind, Portland Clean Air (PCA) volunteers conducted data requests about industrial stack polluters and unfiltered diesel trucks from nine government agencies during the past three years. The organization has been working with local volunteers to compile the data into a report localized by neighborhood. The current draft of the report is available at: NEcoalition.org/publications/air- toxics/report/
But there’s more work ahead, and more volunteers are needed to alleviate the problem more quickly. It took neighbors 42 years to identify that Bullseye Glass was annually putting 6,000 pounds of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium into their unfiltered furnace. 85% of these heavy metals went airborne next to a daycare in inner southeast Portland. Now they have a scrubber removing 97% of these emissions because of the political efforts of their neighbors.
PCA needs volunteers to help study every unfiltered industry and truck fleet in the neighborhood, so immediate and reasonable mitigation can be requested for any nearby Bullseye-like factories and unfiltered truck routes. Would you like to help? From the comfort of your home, you can compile data and analysis. Previous science or data experience is welcome, but not required. Volunteers receive an Excel spreadsheet or other digital data source via email or website and, following explicit instructions, copy or type the data that pertains to the Bridgeton neighborhood. Analysis volunteers similarly follow instructions aimed at identifying industries with dangerous unfiltered air pollution. With your neighbors – working with Bridgeton Neighborhood Association and PCA – you can help make the nearby air safer. To volunteer, contact Greg@portlandcleanair.org and learn from informative reports and GIS air pollution maps at http://PortlandCleanAir.org.
Marijuana Code Compliance - Representatives from the Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) – Brandon Goldner and Nathaniel Werner described the permitting process for marijuana retail businesses dictated by Portland law.
Nate discussed:
- The process of applicants applying, being inspected and receiving their license go through their office.
- The program handles licensees that are not in compliance with our regulations.
- Permits require no involvement from the public. If this is something people would like to
see change, contact elective officials. Portland follows the code that our elected officials
have put in place. - Portland regulations go above and beyond Oregon cannabis regulations.
- Signage is not regulated in our program, the Building Development Services (BDS)
handles that permit.
They handle questions regarding permits such as proximity to an elementary or secondary school or another licensee or security concerns. A retail license at 207 N Bridgeton Rd. is legal, in general, as approved by Portland City Commissioners in 2017. OLCC checks background information on licensee and monitors compliance (i.e. selling to minors). City of Portland business licenses are permitted through Bureau of Development Services who monitors zoning, use, security, signs, etc.
Neighbors’ concerns mostly centered on the best use for the property. Some cited the excessive number of retail pot shops all over Portland. Nate Werner stated, “Portland is fast approaching its saturation point for these enterprises.” People are concerned about excessive traffic, parking and marijuana use in and around the location. There is an ad hoc committee looking at these and other issues, email Jerivera45@gmail.com for more information.
Portland Canabis Program - Nathaniel Werner, Nathaniel.Werner@portlandoregon.govPortland Canabis Program, cannabis@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-9333
Canabis Program Q & A: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/570292
Canabis Code Compliance: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/637883Application Procedure & Licensure: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/595357
Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Regulatory Requirements:
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/595357
Portland Mayor and Commissioners
Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, chloe@portlandoregon.gov
Commissioner Amanda Fritz, amanda@portlandoregon.govCommissioner Dan Saltzburg, dan@portlandoregon.gov
Commissioner Nick Fish, nick@portlandoregon.gov
Commissioner Mayor Ted Wheeler, mayorwheeler@portlandoregon.govCity Auditor, AuditorHullCaballero@portlandoregon.gov
State of Oregon legislatures (BNA districts)
Representative Tina Kotek, Dist 44, Rep.TinaKotek@oregonlegislature.govSenator Lew Frederick, Dist 22, Sen.LewFrederick@state.or.us
OLCC 503-872-6366 or marijuana@oregon.gov
BNA Board Meetings are on the second Tuesday each month @ 6:30pm, location varies.
Thanks to all neighbors for attending the BNA General meeting and again to the Portland Yacht Club for hosting us!
2018 Board of Directors
Karen Kane, Chair
Tom Hickey, Vice Chair
Bridget Bayer, Secretary
Matt Whitney, Treasurer
Susan Johnston-Wright, Communications Chair Erik Molander, Land Use Chair
Gorgy Gonzales, Events Chair
Bill Coffman
Jon Peterson
Scott Niesen
Walter Valente
Leslie Sawyer
Jan Strand
John Welsh
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Cancelled, and not rescheduled.
February 15th 2017 Meeting Minutes
Bridgeton Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting on 2/15/2017
Attendees:
Karen Kane, Kim Swenson, Gorgy Gonzales, Tom Hickey, Bill Coffman, Matt Whitney, Susan Johnson-Wright, Bridget Bayer, Erik Molander, Nancy MacGregor
Agenda: Andy Labunsky guest speaker to talk about the west end of apartment buildings, Joel Schoening to discuss new agreements on Bridgeton Rd & Levee information, Report from Land use committee, Report from Susan on NPNS annual insurance, Report from sign and events committees, create official subcommittee to work on communications & neighborhood engagement.
· Andy Labunsky did not show for the meeting to speak about the west end apartment buildings.
· Joel Schoening did his report with Bridgeton Rd. and we are in good shape with the Levee and will be certified. Survey is going on presently and we will be updated.
· City Wide Land Use Meeting recap- Transparency, Neighborhood association evaluation, and BDS communications. Tom Hickey will continue to be our liaison for this committee.
· Portland Neighborhood Association recap -Consideration for new member, Election of president and secretary for 2017. Dues, dues not yet paid and dues for the coming year. Consider the minor bylaws for the Directors to have a minimum of 3, changed from a minimum of 3 to a max of 15. Susan Johnson-Wright went to this meeting on behalf of the BNA.
· Report from Signage and Events committee- Official Neighborhood clean-up is May 20th, June 24th is the neighborhood yard sale and July 22nd is the neighborhood picnic.
· Official Subcommittee for Communications- Karen, Bridgette, Elizabeth & Susan
· Official Subcommittee for Neighborhood Engagement- Gorgy
Board Meeting on 2/15/2017
Attendees:
Karen Kane, Kim Swenson, Gorgy Gonzales, Tom Hickey, Bill Coffman, Matt Whitney, Susan Johnson-Wright, Bridget Bayer, Erik Molander, Nancy MacGregor
Agenda: Andy Labunsky guest speaker to talk about the west end of apartment buildings, Joel Schoening to discuss new agreements on Bridgeton Rd & Levee information, Report from Land use committee, Report from Susan on NPNS annual insurance, Report from sign and events committees, create official subcommittee to work on communications & neighborhood engagement.
· Andy Labunsky did not show for the meeting to speak about the west end apartment buildings.
· Joel Schoening did his report with Bridgeton Rd. and we are in good shape with the Levee and will be certified. Survey is going on presently and we will be updated.
· City Wide Land Use Meeting recap- Transparency, Neighborhood association evaluation, and BDS communications. Tom Hickey will continue to be our liaison for this committee.
· Portland Neighborhood Association recap -Consideration for new member, Election of president and secretary for 2017. Dues, dues not yet paid and dues for the coming year. Consider the minor bylaws for the Directors to have a minimum of 3, changed from a minimum of 3 to a max of 15. Susan Johnson-Wright went to this meeting on behalf of the BNA.
· Report from Signage and Events committee- Official Neighborhood clean-up is May 20th, June 24th is the neighborhood yard sale and July 22nd is the neighborhood picnic.
· Official Subcommittee for Communications- Karen, Bridgette, Elizabeth & Susan
· Official Subcommittee for Neighborhood Engagement- Gorgy
January 11th 2017 Board Meeting Minutes
Bridgeton Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting on 1/11/2017
Attendees:
Karen Kane, Kim Swenson, Elizabeth Ford, Gorgy Gonzales, Tom Hickey, Bill Coffman, Matt Whitney,
Jon Peterson, Susan Johnson-Wright, Bridget Bayer, Erik Molander
Agenda: Introduction to new board members and elect new chair, and new board member assignments.
· Introductions of new board members. New board member volunteer and assignments to committees. New board members: Gorgy Gonzales, Tom Hickey, Susan Johnson-Wright, Erik Molander, Elizabeth Ford.
· New development on west end of Bridgeton discussed: Delays in development and concerns with traffic increased traffic issues in the future. Andy Lubinski from new west end development invited to meeting, but due to weather conditions was not able to attend to discuss.
· Safety and Crime committee proposed & discussed: Garbage and Recycling regulations, Homeless RVs and Cars parked in area, increase in car and home break-ins.
· Neighborhood engagement committee proposed & discussed: Monthly Neighborhood newsletter, involving the west end of Bridgeton more in the BNA.
· Finishing up Bridgeton beautification project with proposed signs. Additional voting needed prior to decision.
· Land use review on Bridgeton Rd. with new purchase properties and intentions of those properties and how they affect the neighborhood. Invitation to new owners of the properties to attend a board meeting to give more information.
· Meeting dates set – Next meeting is on 2/15/17 @ 630pm.
· Treasure’s report provided and discussed.
· End of meeting decision made to not elect new chair, as the majority of board members were not in attendance due to weather conditions.
Board Meeting on 1/11/2017
Attendees:
Karen Kane, Kim Swenson, Elizabeth Ford, Gorgy Gonzales, Tom Hickey, Bill Coffman, Matt Whitney,
Jon Peterson, Susan Johnson-Wright, Bridget Bayer, Erik Molander
Agenda: Introduction to new board members and elect new chair, and new board member assignments.
· Introductions of new board members. New board member volunteer and assignments to committees. New board members: Gorgy Gonzales, Tom Hickey, Susan Johnson-Wright, Erik Molander, Elizabeth Ford.
· New development on west end of Bridgeton discussed: Delays in development and concerns with traffic increased traffic issues in the future. Andy Lubinski from new west end development invited to meeting, but due to weather conditions was not able to attend to discuss.
· Safety and Crime committee proposed & discussed: Garbage and Recycling regulations, Homeless RVs and Cars parked in area, increase in car and home break-ins.
· Neighborhood engagement committee proposed & discussed: Monthly Neighborhood newsletter, involving the west end of Bridgeton more in the BNA.
· Finishing up Bridgeton beautification project with proposed signs. Additional voting needed prior to decision.
· Land use review on Bridgeton Rd. with new purchase properties and intentions of those properties and how they affect the neighborhood. Invitation to new owners of the properties to attend a board meeting to give more information.
· Meeting dates set – Next meeting is on 2/15/17 @ 630pm.
· Treasure’s report provided and discussed.
· End of meeting decision made to not elect new chair, as the majority of board members were not in attendance due to weather conditions.
BNA Bylaws
The board approved and submitted our bylaws to the Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement. They are approved on ONI.
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