LAURELHURST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Board Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2005

DRAFT
The meeting began at 7.05pm at The Laurelhurst Club.

Present were the following individuals.

Gary Naylor
Barbara Pierce
Nancy Chapman
Justin Hawkwood
Barbara Horton
Lyle Howard
John Rall
Ron Bespflug
Kelly Bocian
Lee Pearlman



Nancy Chapman motioned to approve the minutes from the February 17^th Board Meeting with corrections. Justin seconded the motion. There was no opposition.

Announcements:

*The Masonic Hall at NE 43^rd and NE Stark is for sale. The Mazama’s climbing club is interested in purchasing the facility. Peggy Schwartz is planning to attend the May General Membership Meeting to make a presentation. Gary advised her that there may not be time and she should plan to be brief.

*The Adopt A Park group has asked if the LNA is willing to donate funds for native plants to replace the ivy that is being pulled. The money will only be needed for plants that the city nursery does not have. The money is needed well in advance of the next General Membership Meeting, so the Board addressed the request. Ron motioned to allocate $250.00 towards native plants for the spring planting. Kelly seconded the motion. There were no objections.

*Justin provided a brief update on his work to make the website more user friendly. Since the change, there has been increased posting activity.

*Block Captains are now titled “Neighborhood Watch Organizers”.

*There will be birthday cake to celebrate the 80^th birthday of the Joan of Arc statue at the May meeting. Lyle has determined that QFC is the best resource for cake. He will get “2” 1/2 sheet cakes- one chocolate and one carrot cake.

*The Mount St. Joseph land use application was approved with conditions.

*The new NE Community Center is hosting an open house on May 1^st from 1-4PM.


Discussion Items

*Lisa Brenner’s proposed LNA By-Laws changes: Lisa was not in attendance. Gary attempted to reach her on several occasions but did not receive a response. The board determined it was best to proceed with a review of the changes. Each proposal was reviewed in detail and voted upon.

Justin or Gary will email the file to BP……

*LNA Kids Club has requested funds for an event being planned for August in Laurelhurst Park. Ron made a motion to donate $300.00 to the Kids Club. Kelly seconded the motion. There was no opposition.

*Grant High School has requested a donation to their All Night Party. Nancy moved that we deny the request based on the LNA donation policy. Ron seconded the motion. There was no opposition.

*Kelly will contact the neighbor who printed the “Laurelhurst and its Park” book previously to see if he still has all of the files from the printing.

*Historic Signs for Laurelhurst Park: The board will address at the next meeting and will schedule the topic for discussion at the September meeting.

*Portland Tree Cutting Ordinance: The current code requires notice to be given to SEUL when approval is needed to remove a tree. Ron motioned that the LNA Board authorize Gary to write a letter to the city requesting that the code be adjusted to notify the neighborhood association. Kelly seconded the motion. There was no opposition.

*Endorsement for “New Energy Future” Campaign: John made a motion that the LNA take no position based on neighborhood policy. Nancy seconded the motion. There was no opposition.

*Barbara Pierce will create ballots for the elections to be held at the May meeting. All ballots must be numbered and the attendance sheets should match the ballots.


Barbara Pierce, Secretary