AGENDA
7:00 - Welcome & Introductions
7:05 - Last Meeting Follow-up
Updates from lasts month’s planning meeting and new committees:
What was learned when talking to neighbors about the neighborhood and BNA?
National Night Out/Community Party Planning Updates - Peter, Edward, Kathleen
Community Engagement Plan - Ben, Zack, Edward, Mary
Game night venue and dates chosen!
Communications plan - Ben, Jen
Neighborhood bike ride - Ted
Cleanup Miss Ave De-mucking Event Highlights - Jen
7:45 - New Business
Need: Secretary to take notes during meetings.
Discuss best ways to fundraise and use current funds.
NECN Communications grant is available.
The AARP Community Challenge Is On! Grant funding is available for local governments and nonprofits that are eager and ready to work on a community-improving project that can be started and completed before year’s end. Application Deadline: March 6, 2024, 2 p.m.
Propose organizing a community garage sale/dumpster event weekend.
Cleanup sidewalks/ADA ramps for a fee/fundraise?
8:15 - Neighborhood Notices
4036 N Gantenbein Ave - Short Term Rental Permit Renewal
8:15 - Community Events
Mardi Gras Parade! - Feb 13, 7-8:30pm on Mississippi Ave. Come out and join the fun!
BNA Community Board Game Night! First Event is February 16, 6:30-9pm @ Stormbreaker Brewing. Bring a friend and meet your neighbors! RSVP and learn more here.
8:25 - Announcements
Homeownership Retention & Repair Program at Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives. This grant program is for homeowners 55+ who earn under 80% of AMI and reside within Portland city limits. More info here
Boise Parking Study Meeting - Feb 6, 6-7:45pm
Meetings are open to the public. February Boise Parking Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting | Meeting Agenda | PBOT Boise Parking Study Summary
Join a Parking Study Working Group or the Committee - by Feb 11
Sign up here.
The public is invited to comment on proposed changes to the residential garbage and recycling administrative rules. Email comments to wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov; the deadline is 12 p.m. on February 8, 2023.