February 2024 Community Meeting Recap
Note: Any changes to the minutes should be directed to secretary@upperfellspoint.org.
Hybrid Meeting
Welcome/Introductions
Discussion
Several available grants were discussed. Volunteers are needed to help; contact Ben at president@upperfellspoint.org.
The Community Health and Safety Works Grant - Up to $100K is available for collaborations that: a) engage artists and designers to create lovable spaces for community use; b) eliminate predatory and unhealthy practices such as illegal dumping, litter and traffic hazards and other conditions; c) remove illegal and dangerous activities from communities by using lighting and camera surveillance strategies and related community safety services. Also grants up to $250K are available for place-based comprehensive outreach and case management services that directly connect at-risk individuals to safe, restorative pathways.
The Johns Hopkins Neighborhood Fund Grant - Up to $15K is available. This would include community revitalization, education, employment, health and public safety.
Officer Reports
The Treasurer’s report was given. Treasurer is also working on the tax return.
Committee Reports
Beautification
Mallory Kuehn - beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Tree pruning and cleanup on Feb. 24th.
No March cleanup; the next one will be at Dumpster Day on April 6th.
Community Garden
Jan Mooney - communitygarden@upperfellspoint.org
Due to turnover, were able to add six new plots this year. There are now 32 gardeners and the waitlist is down to eight people.
There will be a Sip & Plant Swap and Cycle Tour at the garden on April 28th to celebrate spring and Earth Day.
Education
Latonya Watson - education@upperfellspoint.org
Wolfe St. Academy has submitted a grant to have a mural painted on the playground wall; they hope to receive approval in April.
Commodore John Rodgers needs volunteers to help with homework and career mentors.
FUND-RAISING
Lisa Knickmeyer - fundraising@upperfellspoint.org
Bingo was a great success.
Upcoming events will be a block party with a new Billie Holiday mural unveiling this summer, possibly a family-friendly movie, moving the Regester St. planters with an auction of the signage and tentatively, the Progressive Dinner to be held in November.
Land-Use
Mark Hoffmann - landuse@upperfellspoint.org
Discussed historical preservation with Eric Holcomb.
The next committee meeting will be on March 11th.
Safety (sub-committee)
Dan Harrison - safety@upperfellspoint.org
Health & Safety Works Grant – Lights and safety camera installations are underway and several more Memorandum of Understandings (MOU’s) have been signed.
There have been two incident requests so far (bike theft at Gough and S Ann and shooting on Bank and S Broadway).
MEDIA
Jan Mooney - newsletter@upperfellspoint.org
Deadline for March is the 5th at 5pm
Traffic & Parking
trafficparking@upperfellspoint.org
Kurt has decided to step down as chair to pursue other personal interests. We are looking for someone to fill the vacancy. Contact Ben.
Meeting adjourned
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