August 2021 Community Meeting Recap
Note: Any changes to the minutes should be directed to Lynnie at secretary@upperfellspoint.org.
Hybrid Meeting
This was our first hybrid meeting.
We experienced several technical difficulties at the in-person session; thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding (approx. 25p were in-person and 20p+ virtual).
Guest Speakers
Mallory Kuehn, Beautification Chair, discussed projects that will continue and expand. New were possibility of composting and urging neighbors to cleanup in front of their houses.
The owner of 1900 E Pratt LLC was not available via the internet (only by phone) so did not discuss his plans for rehabbing the property (hope to have him back at next meeting if he can join via internet).
His proposal is now at 4 units (instead of 6) with commercial space on the first floor; no parking noted
Vote
The possibility of modifying our meeting policy to include sponsored events for voting privileges was discussed. There were several motions for modifications so a rewrite will be posted and the final vote will be held at the Sept. meeting.
Amendment Requested: Must include attendance to at least one UFPIA meeting. Amendment request passed (Y-24; N-7; A-2).
Amendment Requested: No more than one event per month can be applied to the two “events” required to vote; amendment request passed (Y-25; N-4; A-1)
Final language and discussion will continue next month with a possible vote
Committee Reports
Beautification
Mallory Kuehn—beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Next monthly cleanups/social events:
August 10-Happy Hour Heaven
Sept. 14-Spirits Tavern
Land-Use
Mark Hoffmann—landuse@upperfellspoint.org
Mark Hoffmann is the new chair; thanks to Jeff for his previous service as chair
Plans to modify the guidelines and determine the number of abandoned properties
Everyone is welcome to work on the committee
Safety
Matt Barnes—safety@upperfellspoint.org
National Night Out - was a great success; over 100p attended
Block captain liaisions still needed.
Traffic & parking
Kurt Schiller—trafficparking@upperfellspoint.org
Information being gathered for three traffic calming targeted intersections for Art in the Right of Way
Gough & S Wolfe
E Pratt & S Wolfe
S Ann & E Pratt
Information on how all users (cars, pedestrians, cyclists, etc.) use the intersection daily.
There may be a vote in Sept. for a letter of support
New Business
Suzanne
Inspector General’s Office update on review and how to write in support
Update on Diversity Group: Potential for Book Club and meet-up with McElderry Neighborhood
50/50 Cash Raffle
First time held since COVID-19 pandemic
Mollie F. won $15 and $15 to the UFPIA’s general fund
