Buckman Community Association

BCA General Meeting 08/10/06

August 10, 2006

Attendance (according to sign in sheets)
Karin Waller, Linda Rhoads, Mike Wolson, Connie Duncan, Jim Andrews, Lily Witham, Brianne Eastburn, Lee Pearlman, Ann Bowling, Randall Howington, Doug Merritt, Joseph Ryan, Faddah Yuesuwolf, Jonathan & Lisa Jubera, Brad Bostan, Loran & Cathy Lamb-Mullin, Katheryn Burlingham, Marilyn W. Drichas, Ira Forleiter, Mary Rose, Dan McDunn, Mathew Simmond, Toni Mendehall, Lorrie McCormick Goodhart, Steve Knudsen, Don MacGillvray, Pamela Okes, Marie Ritten, Ian Clemans, Seneca Clemans, Maia Clemons.

Meeting called to order 7:08 pm

Minutes approved (Lily Witham made motion, Brianne Eastburn 2nd)

Burnside Bridge head update from Jim Andrews
Promoting of flex space (for business / studio use)
PDC website has images, meeting minutes
Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month

Liquor committee & “Good Neighbor Agreement” explanation from Jim

Tice Electric site (SE 21rst & Belmont)
4-5 story building w/ 123 condo units + parking
Pre-application conference w/ City scheduled for 8/15/06?
Architect has been invited to September BCA meeting

Newsletter
Submit entries (of neighborhood interest) for fall issue to Liliy (lilywit2@yahoo.com) by 8/25/06
Need more volunteers for delivery

No crime report – no officer in attendance

Development on SE 20th & Morrison
Poor communication from developer
“Type 3” dropped, “Type 2” may occur
Neighborhood recourse – contact developer directly, send copy of neighborhood plan for Buckman to developer, speak w/ PDOT RE: traffic concerns

Planning Tools for neighborhood (design review overlay) – quantify guidelines for new structures or main street overlay (Rep from Sunnyside joined conversation regarding overlay / guidelines.)


Susan proposed formation of standing committee to address neighborhood design issues, mentioned possible grant money from city. Attendees were given the opportunity to sign up for the committee.
Susan asked for suggestions for public gardens. (Email her.)

There is “Big Pipe” mitigation money available. How should the money be spent?

PGE has a power pole in Overlook that needs to be moved because of the big pipe project. PGE did not go through proper channels when the pole was installed. They now want to use mitigation money (mentioned earlier) to pay for the pole relocation. Neighbors are encouraged to contact Sam Adams regarding this issue.

PDC will be at September BCA meeting to discuss expansion / extension of urban renewal zone that includes Washington High School.

SUN funding has been partially reinstated.

There will be a Locker room paint party at Buckman Pool September 2, 2006.

Treasurer’s report
BCA received money from SEUL
Current balance is $3800

The Lighthouse Cobb structure near SE 21rst & Madison is available for public use.

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