All Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval of Prior Minutes - Moved, seconded and approved.

Police Report: A visiting officer led a discussion on the recent tire slashing in NE PDX. The officer urged people to report any damages and mentioned that these reports can be filed online. Reporting these crimes will keep PDX police focused on our neighborhood.

Off-leash Area Report: Allie Ryan of Portland Parks and Recreation’s Dog Off-leash program reported on outreach efforts to encourage dog owners to use off-leash areas. The group is conducting a joint education campaign with Portland Public Schools to scoop poop on playgrounds. Allie reported that ticketing begins soon in Irving Park for dog-owners who are not in the off-leash area.

NECN Report: Peter O’Neil reported on the Neck’s Turning Brown into Green program and a Skills for Effective Communication and Collaboration forum. The NECN is also asking neighborhood organizations to report on their ideas for transportation priorities.

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Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Officers in attendance: William Archer, Brian Schaeperkoetter, Jeff Jones, Steve Cole

Directors in attendance: Peter O’Neil, Michela McMahon, Jason Messer, Pam Lindholm- Levy, Emily Weltman, Jim Barta, Susan Hathaway-Marxer, Christine Coers-Mitchell

Guests: Nikki Johnston, Lee Pearlman, Tim Hall, Daniel Carter, Whitney F., Emma Nelson

Approval of Prior Minutes: Moved, seconded and approved.

Care of Irvington School Grounds: Jenn Fortmann from Irvington School spoke as a representative of volunteer groundskeepers. Currently struggling with caring for grass and playing field over the summer months. Looking to partner with ICA to keep grass alive during the summer. Total cost is $1,650. She thinks they can get by with $1,400. Henderson Turf is the contractor who would do this. Susan Hathaway-Marxer suggested a proposal to consider funding in our September meeting. Seconded and will be discussed.

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Meeting called to order at 7:00pm.

Officers in attendance: William Archer, Brian Schaeperkoetter, Jeff Jones, Steve Cole

Directors in attendance: Peter O'Neil, Michela McMahon, Jason Messer, Pam Lindholm-Levy, Emily Weltman, Jim Barta, Susan Hathaway-Marxer, Christine Coers-Mitchell

Guests: Nikki Johnston, Lee Pearlman, Tim Hall Daniel Carter, Whitney F., Emma Nelson

Approval of Prior Minutes - moved seconded and approved.

Benson Bubbler
Tim Hall from Portland Water Bureau discussed the ICA's request for a Benson Bubbler. He clarified that the four-bowl bubblers that were requested are not allowed outside of downtown PDX. We would be allowed a three-bowl bubbler. Decision pending and will be discussed at the June meeting.

Fourth Dimension Sober Club
Representatives from the Fourth Dimension Sober Club introduced their organization, located at 2410 NE Mississippi, which is a place where young sober people can hang out. Movies, social events and a safe place for sober or recovering people can gather.

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