November 2020 Community Meeting Recap
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Guest Speakers
Department of Public Works—Recycling
Kristyn Oldendorf, Waste Reduction and Operations Coordinator at the Dept. of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste, discussed the Department's recycling program and properly recycling materials. Larry Nunley, the SE Liaison for the Department of Public Works, also joined the discussion.
Recyclable items—NO plastic bags; they jam the machines and contaminate the recyclables (at least 20% of recycles cannot be recycled properly due to plastic bags)
Don’t refer to the number on the bottom; refer to item type - jars, jugs, bottles, etc.—details at https://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/recycling-services
For questions, email Kristyn.oldendorf@baltimorecity.gov or Recycling@baltimorecity.gov.
Find the presentation at http://wecanbmore.org/research/.
Wheelabrator
Mary Urban and Dr. Roseanne McTyre discussed the emissions levels and impact on air quality from Wheelabrator’s incinerator (Bresco), which burns the City’s trash
The City’s landfill processes 2,250 tons of trash each day
Wheelabrator is to spend $39.9M to install filter fabric bag houses and scrubbers
Committee Reports
Beautification
Two more recycling only dumpsters—11/28 and 12/12 (Gough St. side of Wolfe St. Academy from 8am-Noon or when full) and one cleanup also on 12/12
Hope to have the Neighborhood Design Center as speaker at our January meeting to discuss the Lady Day Way (200 S Durham-Billie Holiday) spruce-up project
Tree Pit Mosaic Medallion project is done (20 in total); will install them in the spring, with 18 in prime locations
Tree stumps; new pits, expansion of pits—if there are any near you, contact Lisa at beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Community Garden
Still have tote bags, UFP glasses and notecards for sale—great gift idea! Contact Jan at communitygarden@upperfellspoint.org.
Newsletter
UFPIA members Joshua Espinoza and Erik Franklin at starting music academy for piano and guitar lessons for students of all ages; lessons at the Julie Community Center start in late January; see their ad on our website
Fells Point Corner Theatre has a new monthly donor program
Water for Chocolate now has a pickup window. They are offering a pre fixe dinner option too.
Many of our sponsors and local businesses are struggling, and many offer gift cards. Please support them!
Education
Need cloth bags for books for Commodore John Rodgers School; text Suzanne at 443-850-6675 for drop-off details.
Fundraising
Tasha will be resigning as chair at the end of year
Need someone to take over as chair (Tasha will still be available for assistance)
If interested, contact Liz at president@upperfellspoint.org
Land Use
The City’s Department of Planning provided information on how UFPIA can develop a master plan that they will accept, but they will not develop the plan.
606 S Ann St (former Enoch Pratt Library is included in the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Fall RFP https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/nd/fall2020rfp
Carolina’s Tex-Mex (500 S. Wolfe) received a $100 fine for leaving the door open with loud music playing on two separate occasions in August
The old Canela Cafe is still under construction; the manager is trying to determine how to open during the COVID-19 pandemic
Safety
Still seeking block captains; contact Matt at safety@upperfellspoint.org
If you have a security camera and would like to register it with the UFPIA, contact Matt at safety@upperfellspoint.org
Keep your stoop light on! If you need a dusk-to-dawn light bulb for your stoop, contact Jan at newsletter@upperfellspoint.org (bulbs are free)
Help your senior neighbors (cleanup leaves, shovel snow, check on them, etc.)
Traffic & Parking
Dept. of Transportation is collecting information on Slow Streets program; take the survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLSRMJR (also on FB, ND and Twitter)
Still no response on traffic calming measures on S Wolfe and S Washington
Still waiting on resolution on 104 S Ann loading zone (truck zone was eliminated but stripping is still on the street, so the City is still giving out tickets even though not a truck zone anymore)
Please sweep up leaves/trash in front of your house; they clog the storm drains and make walking hazardous and can cause flooding
New Business
Suzanne Bailey - discussed issues regarding leaving trash out if a holiday (i.e. Veterans Day), proper trash receptacles and trash placement
All trash is required to be in a can with a tight fitting lid
Rats will chew through plastic bags
Larry Nunley suggested contacting 311; get the confirmation number and send him that with a photo (larry.nunley@baltimorecity.gov or text 443-615-2626)
Fine is $50
Newest BLLC Guidance for COVID restrictions at: https://llb.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/BLLC%20-%20General%20Guidance%20Document%20-%20Indoor%20and%20Outdoor%20Dining%20Restrictions%20-%2011-12-2020_.pdf
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