June 6, 2011
SouthEast Uplift
Board Meeting 6/6/11
Meeting called to order at 7:05
Welcome, Declaration of Unity, Introductions
Scott Valla nominated from Mt Scott Arleta. Motion by Pete to accept, second by Robert. Approved unanimously with 0 abstentions.
Farewell to Pete, Bryan, and Mary Louise, who will not be continuing in their roles for the coming year.
Review process for Executive Director is in progress.
Motion by Pete to approve May minutes as presented, second by Chris. Passes unanimously with 0 abstentions.
Land Disposition: Leah
A group from the Portland State Community Corps helped create a user guide for public land disposition processes in Portland and a website about how to research and take action on the issues. Some of the students are interested in continuing the project through the summer and doing another public presentation.
The project’s Steering Committee is considering next steps, and welcome Board contributions. Anne and the staff will consider the impact on other projects if this were to be made a priority for the coming year and will be revisited in the July meeting.
Bikeways: Rich Newlands, PBOT
NE/SE Bikeways project, see map handout. It is expected to go to city council this summer, and he is seeking SEUL’s endorsement. Difficulties include losing street parking south of Division, some areas of diverting high traffic volumes, and needing signal crossing at Burnside. They are working closely with the impacted neighborhood associations and the project’s Citizens Advisory Committee. Mt Tabor and Richmond are the only NAs on the route who have not yet endorsed the plan; both business associations have endorsed.
Motion by Pete to endorse the proposal as presented second by Chris. Passes unanimously with abstentions by Robert, Paul and Scott.
Staff/ Strategic Directions Update
Staff had a Retreat recently to review the clarity of last year’s directions, and steps for implementing in the coming year. They were rewritten and simplified while keeping the same intent, and the Minutes of the Retreat will be put on the website.
Budget: Anne
See handout of info from this past year and the proposal for next year. Unknowns include costs for building maintenance and whether SEUL has full equity for the building. Rental spaces are currently all filled. A general operating principle will be to put additional income into reserves.
Motion by Don to approve the Executive Committee to make final approval of the Budget as presented so long as changes are only to add to specifics to line items, or make minor corrections, second by Pete. Passes unanimously with 0 abstentions.
Motion by Chris to have as a policy until further notice to put all additional income and under-expenditures into reserves, and that Executive Committee will decide the balance between Unrestricted Cash and Building Reserves, second by Marianne. Passes unanimously with 0 abstentions.
Executive Director Report
Park Visioning tomorrow evening with Tim.
One of the strategic directions is developing ABCD, and Mary Louise has taken it on as a pilot project with South Tabor and considering how other projects might be spread citywide.
At the next Directors and Chairs meeting they are reviewing 5 year budget plans.
Committee/ ED Reports
- Building Committee: investigating mold issues, contact Pete with questions. New conference room needs painting, volunteers sought
- Land Use Committee: Retreat planning is in progress
Foster Powell Neighborhood Association
Application for Fiscal Sponsorship, including all projects for the year. Motion by Marianne to approve application, second by Chris. Passes unanimously with 0 abstentions.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05