Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Association (SHNA)

March Newsletter

Mar 06, 2003

SHNA Newsletter
March 2003

March General Membership Meeting
The March General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, the 11th, at 7:00 p.m. Fire Station 16 will host the meeting in the new community room at 1715 SW Skyline. Because there is insufficient parking at the station, please park at the Westgate business complex across from the station or in the lot to the right of the German American School.
Agenda Items:
A representative from Portland Fire Bureau will speak on the topic of how to protect your home from wildfires associated with urban forests.
Jeremy Wright, Tri-Met representative, will address the #63 bus routing and discuss options for increasing connectivity with the MAX station at the Zoo.
PK Wall, Crime Prevention Chair for SHNA, will present options for safe mail handling. Samples of secure mailboxes will be available at a discount for group orders.

Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors?’ held a meeting in the community room of Fire Station 16 on February 18th. Board members were introduced to Captain Bill Sargant who explained the workings of the new station. The Board of Directors of SHNA heard guest speakers on two topics at its February 18th meeting: A proposal submitted in January to our NW Coalition Board asking the member neighborhoods to support a request for a public process on the Open Reservoir issue, and a proposed surcharge on speeding violations to fund traffic engineering and safety improvements. The majority of the Board members in attendance voted to abstain from taking a position on the Arlington Heights proposal. A majority of Board members voted against the surcharge.

Fire Station 16
Captain Sargant shared the following information about the beautiful new station: Three four man crews rotate on 24-hour shifts seven days a week. Emergency personnel are currently driving around the area so they can be responsive when an emergency arises. Captain Sargant assured Board members that fire fighters will exercise sensitivity for neighbors in their use of lights and sirens on the truck. Fire fighters are available for the following services at this station: pulse and blood pressure readings, CPR training, and evaluation of individual properties to make recommendations for clearing a defensible space around a home in the event of a fire. Call Captain Sargant to discuss any of these services at 823-4603.

A lovely community room is available for rentals. Please contact Portland Fire Bureau at 823-3700 or view our neighborhood web site for further information.

Portland Fire Bureau has scheduled an Open House for the Station 16 on Thursday, March 13, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Jim Francesconi, Fire Chief Ed Wilson, and Commissioner Eric Sten will be a few of the dignitaries in attendance. The community is encouraged to attend and tour the new facility.

Nominating Committee
A Nominating Committee has begun its work to present a slate of candidates for the upcoming election of officers and Board members in May 2003. If you want to serve on the Nominating Committee or wish to seek an office or Board position, please contact Sally Kneuven at 226-4850.

PDOT Walking Trail Map
Linda Ginenthal of the Transportation Options Division of PDOT is conducting a series of meetings to collect input for a walking trail map of northwest Portland comparable to the map created by residents in SE Portland. If you have a working knowledge of footpaths and walking trails that link our area, you are invited to contribute ideas by contacting Linda at 823-5266.

March General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, March 11th, 7:00 p.m., Fire Station 16, Community Room, 1715 SW Skyline.