Introductions and Welcome: David Aschenbrenner, Chair
In
attendance: Sarah Smith Park and Gardens Director, Darin Smith, Linda Hedges
Sec-Treasurer, Frank Lamp, Wally Bischoff, Heather Ray, Scott Schoeffer, Carl and Susanne Richter, Ruby Inman, Darlene
Albertson, Steve and Bonnie Rand, Melody Bocek, Bernie Stout, Mary Weaver, Ley
Garnett, Lars Campbell, Vice Chair, Wendy Wagner, Jan Cartmell
Public Safety Captain Dave Rash attended and reported
that the department is interviewing for a new officer right now and is
performing background checks on a new administrative assistant for the Chief. A
number of questions were asked about various code compliance issues. He
reminded everyone that if someone sees something that concerns them they can
either call the non-emergency dispatch
number 503-786-7500 or of course
9-1-1 if something is going on right now. Don’t hesitate to call right away if
something concerns you or doesn’t seem right. He reported that Officer Simac is
the police officer of the year and cadet Colton Anderson was voted by his peers
as cadet of the year. The Officer of the
Year dinner will be March 14th at the Milwaukie Elks.
Public Safety
Advisory Committee:
Heather Ray reported that there
are a lot of changes going on right now and there wasn’t a quorum for their
last meeting. Several positions need to
be replaced. She said as far as she
knows the SAFE program, which will help pay for new sidewalks and creating
safer walking zone is going forward in January, with $4.30 assessed to each
residential unit per month on the water bill.
City Staff: Friday
Memo is being sent
via Email each week.
Past Meeting Minutes and Treasurer’s
Report: Linda
Hedges asked if there were any corrections or additions to the November meeting
minutes. There were none. Approved by consensus. She reported that the
financial account was CCG $1398.25, $1000 committed to the park bench project;
checking $1304.84; savings $5004.55.
New Neighborhood Items: none
Grants:
Milwaukie HS and MAA Graduation Party request for $500 was
moved by Sarah Smith and seconded by Susanne Richter, on the condition of their
participating in a work party valuing $500 in work hours at $15 per person
hour. $500 grant was approved unanimously on condition.
Land Use:
the 14 lot division proposed for 51st and King Road was discussed and Ley Garnett,
a neighbor who lives near the proposed subdivision, asked the NDA to support an
appeal of the planning commission’s decision to approve this application. The NDA voted to appeal the decision, based
on several issues from the Comprehensive Plan which have not been addressed
under the decision to approve. Information on this subdivision can be found at http://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/planning/s-2016-001
Sarah Smith moved and Mary Weaver seconded to appoint Ley
Garnett to the Hector Campbell Land Use Committee. The motion was approved unanimously. Ley will attend to the appeal process on
behalf of the NDA and if possible, Lars Campbell, the Chair of the Land Use
Committee, will also participate.
Dieringer Properties has requested an adjustment of zoning
for their property on 44th and Llewellyn so that they can build a
new 4 plex and 2 plex. Lot size adjusted from
R3 to R2.5. Chair Aschenbrenner and
Sarah Smith met and discussed their application and will recommend approval.
Parks & Garden Report: Sarah Smith reported the Garden has started
the installation of a 225 gallon rainwater harvesting tank. She thinks there will be a donation of the tank.
Plots are available in the garden
for $30 or $40.She estimated between 1250 and 1300 lbs. of produce were donated
to Esther’s Pantry this year. The new sponsor for 2017 is Renee’s GardenSeeds.
.
The
Parks district is considering removing a few cherry trees on the south side of Homewood Park . There are plans to plant native
plants in the winter. Mary Weaver asked about the health of the large tree
located on Home Avenue
in front of the park. Sarah will ask the
Parks District to check on whether it is healthy enough to remain.
Vice Chair position:
Lars Campbell, who has served the NDA for several years, plans to move
soon. We will be considering candidates
for the position at our January meeting.
The Vice Chair serves as the NDA’s Chairman of the Land Use Committee
and runs NDA meetings in the absence of the Chair. S/he undertakes other tasks
as requested by the Chair or at the request of the NDA.
The evening concluded with holiday
goodies and door prizes.
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