May 2023 Community Meeting Recap
Note: Any changes to the minutes should be directed to secretary@upperfellspoint.org.
Virtual Meeting
Welcome/Introductions
Guest Speakers
John Becher, UFPIA Election Judge, presented the slate of candidates running for office and took nominations from the floor. Those running:
Parliamentarian: Stephen Porter - Looking forward to the opportunity to contribute as Parliamentarian.
Treasurer: Nancy Hoffmann - Goal to keep accurate records and has experience as a bookkeeper. Also has had treasurer experience with other organizations.
Secretary: Amy Zemanick - Looking forward to devoting time to the neighborhood.
Vice President: Ben MIller - Currently working with land-use and traffic & parking committees. Excited for new role.
President: Wendy Bozel - As VP, worked on $80K grant and other events this year; interested in expanding membership.
Votes
Vote 1: Officers Election: All five nominees were elected.
Vote 2: Wolfe Street Academy consideration for UFPIA Meetings
Motion: To move meetings to Wolfe Street Academy in hybrid format starting in July.
Discussion:
Bringing in Community family
WSA has all of the equipment needed
Would be able to hear better
Would support a variety of businesses (social after meeting)
Motion approved unanimously for UFPIA meetings to be held at WSA beginning in July (day TBD)
Officer Reports
Vice President: Wendy Bozel
Will have cleanup before the June meeting for Juneteenth (6/19)
Billie Holiday Bebop Dinner - June 17th
Committee Reports
Beautification
Mallory Kuehn—beautification@upperfellspoint.org
May 22nd - Cleanup/Social - meet at 1931 E Pratt (Mallory’s garage-red doors on S Washington) at 6pm; Social at Spirits afterwards
June 17th - Dumpster Day (corner Gough and Ann); 9am-Noon
Potted Plants available for $30 donation (pickup Tues or Thurs 7pm at the garden)
More information beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Community Garden
Jan Mooney - communitygarden@upperfellspoint.org
No news
Education
George Croom — education@upperfellspoint.org
No news
Land-Use
Mark Hoffmann - landuse@upperfellspoint.org
Josh Espinosa presented a rubric: Rubric_Land Use LU_09 MAY_Final Draft - will discuss at June meeting w/ a possible vote
June 12th next Land-Use Meeting
Safety (sub-committee)
Chris Moad safety@upperfellspoint.org
Need your response to our Lighting Informed Survey - Upper Fells Point Improvement Association Safety Survey (google.com)
Cafe Lighting & Street Cameras - Looking to wrap up by June 9th
Media
Jan Mooney - newsletter@upperfellspoint.org
Thanks to Jamie for picking up Gough route and thanks to Bryan D. for delivering it over the last few years.
Deadline for June newsletter - May 28th at 5pm
Traffic & Parking
Kurt Schiller - trafficparking@upperfellspoint.org
Waiting for the Board of Estimates to accept the infrastructure we’ve purchased so we can begin the ROWArt project.
Petition by the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition (BTEC) to adopt an amendment to the Baltimore City Charter that will allow for the creation of a Baltimore Regional Transportation Authority.
Bike to Work Week! Can Register if you would like a T-Shirt
New Business
Lisa K: Troughs (planters) on Regester are now eligible for movement. If they remain neglected, we will be moving them. Mosaic Medallions - if you would like to be a new adoptee of one of those tree beds, please reach out to Mallory at beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Allison D: Could troughs be used as anchors for some of the lighting poles?
Tyla: Gave updates on Billie Holiday Bebop Dinner (Progressive Dinner). Looking for a few more host houses; tickets are $45 or $10 for just dessert (both include beverages) - tickets at UFPIA's Billie Holiday House Hopping Dinner (ti.to) (proceeds to general fund)
To vote on issues at a meeting, you must have paid your current dues (based on calendar year beginning in January), attended 2 of the preceding 11 meetings, live in our boundaries and be age 18 and/or attended UFPIA sponsored events/activities per our Meeting & Voting Regulations.
