tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737284539504919622024-02-06T21:44:02.248-05:00St. John Valley Neighborhood AssociationCreating a safe, welcoming, prosperous and respectful community.Caitlynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749263659125885023noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-3324993851353252442012-04-01T12:04:00.003-04:002012-09-27T13:47:04.264-04:00New Blog for St. John Valley Neighborhood AssociationCheck out our new blog:<br />
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<a href="http://www.sjvna.blogspot.com/">http://www.sjvna.blogspot.com/</a>Unstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-49018126107070641272011-02-01T22:22:00.002-05:002011-02-01T22:25:17.663-05:00SJVNA Meeting on 2/2/11 is Canceled.The SJVNA Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 2, 2011, 6:30pm, has been canceled because of the snow storm. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 6:30pm at the Shalom House.Deb Healdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02246257102422508218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-23955013938876801022010-11-02T23:41:00.002-04:002010-11-02T23:45:29.089-04:00Neighborhood Meeting, Wednesday, 11/3/10The SJVNA will be holding it's monthly meeting, Wednesday evening, 11/3/10, at 6:30pm at Shalom House, Park Ave entrance in the upstairs conference room. Please join the meeting and take part in the lively discussions and info sharing that occurs. Meetings adjourn at 8pm on the dot.Deb Healdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02246257102422508218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-53204486411862702452010-10-19T23:13:00.003-04:002010-10-19T23:22:35.508-04:00Neighborhood Clean-up and Fundraiser - October 23rdThe St. John Valley Neighborhood Association will be holding two events this coming Saturday, October 23rd.<br /><br />The Neighborhood Clean-up will be at 11am. Everyone will meet at Shalom House on Park Ave to gather supplies needed and assignments of where to clean.<br /><br />Later that same afternoon, the SJVNA will be having a fundraiser at Margaritas Restaurant in the Union Station Plaza. The event, Full Moon Madness, begins at 4pm and 5% of all sales in the Bar will go to the neighborhood association. We're hoping to raise enough $$ ($400) to pay for our non-profit status in full. If we don't make it this time around, we'll be repeating this fundraiser again in November and December.Deb Healdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02246257102422508218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-39913668292840573372010-10-01T15:32:00.002-04:002010-10-01T15:38:08.895-04:00SJVNA Meeting this Wednesday October 6We will be meeting at Shalom House (enter from the middle Park Avenue-facing entrance.<br /><br />Draft Agenda:<br /><br />I. Introductions and Attendance<br /><br />II. Review of past minutes<br /><br />III.Modifications to Agenda<br /><br />IV. Treasurer's Report and Full Moon Madness reminder<br /><br />V. New Business<br /> A. Illegal Dumping/Public's Assistance-<br /> Trish McAllister (neighborhood prosecutor)<br /> B. Community Development Block Grant for 2010-2011- HCD staff Recommendations<br /> C. Neighborhood Cleanup (October ??)<br /><br />VI. Old Business<br /> A. Neighborhood Watch: Focus on Valley Street, C Street<br /> B. Streetscape Improvements Update<br /><br />VI. Other New Business<br /><br />VII.Adjournment<br /> <br />Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 6:30 pm- 8:00 pmUnstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-80390096767258337772010-10-01T14:51:00.002-04:002010-10-01T15:22:23.773-04:00Neighborhood Clean Up<embed src="http://embedit.in/aU6AwqAC7f.swf" height="636" width="466" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"> </embed>Unstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-25800789043679789742010-08-31T13:38:00.000-04:002010-08-31T13:39:07.077-04:00The next meeting of the SJVNA will be on Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 6:30 pm at Shalom House.<span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Draft Agenda</span><br /><br />6:30: Introductions<br /><br />Approval of June Minutes<br /><br />Treasurer's Report and Full Moon Madness reminder<br /><br />Elections<br /><br />M<span style="cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" class="ecxyshortcuts" id="ecxlw_1282062241_0">edical marijuana dispensary</span> at Congress and St John (discussion)<br /><br />Streetscape Improvements update<br /><br />Community Development Block Grant Committee for 2010-11<br /><br />Neighborhood Watch: Focus on Valley Street, C Street , Western Prom<br /><br />Other<br /><br />8:30: AdjournUnstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-3556668782114982992010-06-05T17:36:00.003-04:002010-06-05T17:46:42.167-04:00SJVNA summer breakThe Association will be taking a summer recess for July and August. The next meeting will be the first Wednesday in September @ 6:30. Stay tuned for another update later in the summer.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Rw8vgaH0nX_n184bdwA8dRiJGicVo0EyBUX4iSR-pg28_PyNIHDlKXooE-FccrH4kQ1jzJgxInyN7QkH0tiVeO33GLPHJzrQ-q_PYkvH5LIZP2ed0U8BhC8Su7j4caO5Eu8YlKqCax7K/s1600/800px-Sea_Dogs_vs_Trenton_Thunder2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 609px; height: 456px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Rw8vgaH0nX_n184bdwA8dRiJGicVo0EyBUX4iSR-pg28_PyNIHDlKXooE-FccrH4kQ1jzJgxInyN7QkH0tiVeO33GLPHJzrQ-q_PYkvH5LIZP2ed0U8BhC8Su7j4caO5Eu8YlKqCax7K/s400/800px-Sea_Dogs_vs_Trenton_Thunder2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479408688267082434" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div>Unstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-69889177500816410912010-06-05T17:21:00.002-04:002010-06-05T17:34:38.052-04:00Change to by-laws<blockquote></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article 8, #2</span> was recently amended by the Association. The full by-laws are as written below:<br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />By-Laws of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association</span><br /></div><br />The following documents shall be known as the <span style="font-weight: bold;">By-Laws of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association</span> (the Association), a non-profit, mutual benefit entity incorporated in the State of Maine. The by-laws are the rules of self-government of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association. These by-laws are the set of rules by which the Association operates on a daily basis, votes and settles disputes that arise from time to time, and are binding on all members associated with the St John Valley Neighborhood Association. If the by-laws are found to be inconsistent with the laws of the State of Maine, then Maine State law will override the inconsistency.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article One: Name</span><br /><br /></div>The name of the organization is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">St John Valley Neighborhood Association</span>, hereafter referred to as "the Association." <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Two: Mission Statement</span><br /><br /></div>The St John Valley Neighborhood Association is a forum to connect residents, business and property owners with each other and the City of Portland. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming, prosperous, and respectful community. We strive to beautify streetscapes, promote local business development and reclaim our streets through calming traffic and improving our pedestrian environment.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Three: Objectives</span><br /><br /></div>The objectives of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association are to:<br /><ol><li>Maintain communication with the City of Portland and the District City Councilor.</li><li>Represent and advance the interests of all persons or organizations that reside or conduct business in the neighborhood in accordance with the Mission of the Association.</li><li>Make information available to all residents on issues vital to the neighborhood by appropriate communications and meetings.</li><li>Establish standing and ad-hoc committees to investigate and make recommendations to the association on all matters of neighborhood concern.</li><li>Seek the improvement of all properties.</li><li>Improve the safety of streets and sidewalks through better traffic control and enforcement of City Ordinances and State Laws.</li><li>Work towards development, preservation, and improvement of public and green spaces, parks, trees, landscaping and general land-use management.</li><li>Foster an environment of community.</li><li>Create and implement a vision through neighborhood planning.<br /></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Four: Boundaries</span><br /><br /></div>The geographic boundaries of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association shall be:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Northern Boundary:</span> Along Interstate 295<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eastern Boundary:</span> Along the Western Promenade, including Maine Medical Center Campus; Congress Street, and Weymouth Street continuing along the north of Hadlock Field to I-295.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Western Boundary:</span> Along the Fore River from Veterans Bridge to I-295.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Southern Boundary:</span> The intersection of Valley Street, Veterans Bridge, and West Commercial.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Five: Membership</span><br /></div><ol><li>Membership of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association shall be open to all legal residents, as well as non resident owners of property, without regard to race, gender or beliefs. Every member shall be entitled to equal say and equal vote at all meetings as defined below.</li><li>General Membership: Open to all residents as well as one representative of each property owner, business owner, or organization from within the St John Valley Neighborhood and includes the right to speak and vote at all meetings.</li><li>Associate Membership: Open to all residents of Portland that are not eligible for General Membership and includes the right to speak at all meetings.</li><li>Board of Directors: Open to all General Members through election at the annual Neighborhood Meeting.<br /></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Six: Voting and Parliamentary Authority</span><br /><br /></div>In order to conduct the business of the Association, a quorum of 5 or more members must be present.<br /><ol><li>The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these by-laws and any special rules of order that the Association may adopt.</li><li>An affirmative vote of more than fifty percent of the members present shall be binding on the Association.</li><li>Each voting member of the Association shall be entitled to cast one vote in the election of the executive officers and board members of the Association.</li><li>Members may attend and participate in any meeting of the Association and of its committees and any other meeting which may be authorized under these by-laws, except when the Board of Directors is in executive session as defined by Maine State Law.</li><li>General Members may inspect any records of the Association.<br /></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Seven: Board of Directors</span><br /></div><ol><li>NUMBER, ELECTION AND TERMS: The Board of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association shall consist of 5 General Members. All elections shall be run by the Election Committee with secret ballots. Board positions all have one-year terms with the option to seek re-election.</li><li>The Board's responsibility is accordance with Article Eight and to handle the financial affairs of the organization, including preparation of the annual budget for approval by the General Membership, approval of miscellaneous expenses over one-hundred dollars ($100).</li><li>RESIGNATION: Any Board Member who wishes to resign from the Board may indicate in writing to the other board members.</li><li>VACANCIES: Vacancies of the Board shall be filled by a General Member for the remainder of the term by the affirmative vote of the majority of all General Members at the next regularly scheduled Neighborhood meeting.</li><li>REMOVAL FROM BOARD FOR THREE ABSENCES: Any Director who is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings may be removed from the Board. After two (2) consecutive unexcused absences, the Board shall notify the member of their impending removal should another meeting be missed. The Board shall fill any vacancies thus created according to these by-laws.</li><li>REMOVAL FROM BOARD THROUGH A VOTE OF NO-CONFIDENCE: The General Membership may remove a Director from the Board with a 2/3 supermajority vote after a 30 day notice is provided to the Board of Directors prior to the meeting when the vote is to be made.<br /></li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Eight: Officers</span><br /><br /></div><ol><li>The officers of the Board of Directors of the St John Valley Neighborhood Association shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Communications Director.</li><li>ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE: All officers shall be members of the Association, shall be at least 16 years of age and shall be elected for one-year terms. At the annual meeting as the first order of business, nominations shall be taken from the members of the Association for the office of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Communications Director. Nominations require the support of three sitting Directors of the Board to be voted upon. Nominees running unopposed do not need to be voted in by secret ballot. Elections shall be by secret written ballot and shall be opened and counted by the Election Committee. Proxy votes will be accepted for declared candidates. A proxy vote may be cast by a member by notification to a member of the Elections Committee, in writing or electronic transmission, prior to the annual meeting.</li><li>The General Membership shall appoint responsibilities to individual members of the board as needed.</li><li>The President shall preside at all meetings of the general membership. The President shall be the spokesperson of the Association consistent with the objectives and prior resolutions of the Association. The President shall be charged with setting the meeting agenda prior to the scheduled meeting. The President shall be the liason to the City of Portland. The President shall chair the Board. The President shall work to create and implement the neighborhood plan.</li><li>The Vice President shall fulfill the duties of the President in the President's absence and shall serve as the parliamentarian of the Association. The Vice President shall work with the President to create and implement the neighborhood plan.</li><li>The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping an accurate written record of all business discussed at meetings of the general membership and for all outside correspondence of the Association. The Secretary shall also have charge of all non-financial books and records of the Association, including the active membership list and maintenance of the by-laws.</li><li>The Treasurer shall be responsible for the finances of the Association, shall keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures and shall sign for all checks drawn on banking accounts of the Association. The Treasurer is authorized to disperse up to one-hundred ($100) dollars of Association funds. Expenditures greater than one-hundred ($100) dollars requires authorization from the Board.</li><li>The Communications Director shall be responsible for public notification of meetings of the Association, the management of all web pages, and for community outreach.<br /></li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Article Nine: Meetings and Organizations</span><br /></div><ol><li>The Bylaws shall be adopted by a two-thirds vote of individuals eligible for General Membership.</li><li>Meetings of the Association shall be held once per month, or more often, as set by the Board of Directors.</li><li>Notice of all meetings of the Association shall be made public at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.</li><li>Special meetings may be called by a majority of the Board of Directors.</li><li>The fiscal year of the Association shall run from July 1 until June 30. The end of the fiscal year shall be the time for electing officers and Board members, and balancing financial records.</li><li>The June meeting is considered the annual meeting of the Association.</li><li>By laws may be altered, added, updated, or removed by the approval of two-thirds of the General Members present at any meeting.<br /></li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Article Ten: Committees<br /><br /></div><ol><li>The Election Committee shall handle all activities for elections of the Board of Directors. Candidates for election or re-election cannot be members of the Election Committee. The Election Committee shall consist of three General Members. The Election Committee shall be appointed by a majority of the General Members present at the Annual Meeting.</li><li>The General Membership can establish Committees and appoint their membership through popular vote. </li></ol><blockquote></blockquote>Unstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-91504995277212160682010-04-08T13:09:00.002-04:002010-04-08T13:29:29.882-04:00Upcoming Events<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Full Moon Madness</span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us Wednesday April 28, 5 PM - Close</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">@ Margaritas on St. John Street</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5% of sales to benefit St. John Valley Neighborhood Association</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come early to meet your neighbors!</span></span></blockquote></div><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">-----------------------------------------</span></blockquote><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span><span style="font-size:130%;">Spring Clean Up</span></span></span><br /><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It's that time again... </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday April 17<br />we will be collecting trash in the neighborhood. <br /><br />Rubber gloves and trash bags will be provided.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meet up outside Florence House on Valley Street @ 10 AM</span><br /></blockquote><br /><br /></div></div>Unstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-73487312525702841662010-02-03T16:46:00.003-05:002010-02-03T16:57:28.695-05:00Agenda for SJVNA meeting (Feb. 3, 2010)<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;color:#444444;"><b>Tonight's meeting starts at 6:30 PM, Shalom House on Park Ave.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;color:#444444;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); ">Introductions<br /><br />Approval of Jan. minutes<br /><br />Neighborhood Watch Report<br /><br />Review of neighborhood flier area covered<br /><br />Removed Streetlights<br /><br />Waynflete Overlay Zone; City policy regarding institutional creep<br /><br />Street scape stakeholder group report<br /><br />Other<br /><br />Adjournment</span></span></div></div>Unstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-76916363392066714232009-11-02T13:16:00.001-05:002009-11-02T13:16:43.401-05:00SJVNA November MeetingThis is a reminder that the next St John Valley Neighborhood Association meeting will be held on Wednesday November 4th at 6:30pm at Shalom House. Also, remember that tomorrow, Tuesday November 3rd is Election Day, and that our neighborhood now votes at the Expo.<br /><br />Draft Agenda:<br /><br />Introductions<br /><br />Approval of Minutes<br /><br />Snow Ban Parking<br /><br />Barber Foods / Adopt a Block<br /><br />CDBG<br /><br />MMC parking lot at 261 Valley<br /><br />MMC acquisition of Sportsman's lot<br /><br />Fundraiser report / planning<br /><br />(7:15) Senior Lead Officer Karl Geib<br /><br />Neighborhood Watch<br /><br />Path on West Commercial<br /><br />Other<br /><br />AdjournUnstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-26477067354041094262009-10-29T14:27:00.001-04:002009-10-29T14:28:37.307-04:00SJVNA FundraiserThere is a Wine Tasting fundraiser this Sunday!<br /><br />A tasting of Six Italian White, Red, Sparkling and Dessert Wines<br />Plus Assorted Cheeses, Fresh Fruit and Confections.<br />$15 Tax Deductible Donation.<br /><br />All proceeds benefit the St. John Valley Neighborhood Association<br /><br />Bring a friend. Bring two!<br /><br />The Bar of Chocolate Cafe<br />38 Wharf Street in The Old Port.<br />3 PM - 6 PMUnstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-33981625309514330612009-10-05T11:29:00.003-04:002009-10-05T11:32:37.899-04:00Come to Neighborhood Meeting This Wednesday!We will meet at 6:30 @ Shalom House on Park Ave. (Across from Hadlock Field -- enter from parking lot side of building)<br /><br />Agenda includes:<br /><br />Introductions<br />Approval of Minutes<br />CDBG update (10 min)<br />Community Policing Center Petition (5 min)<br />Amendment to bylaws (15 min, vote)<br />Communications: Discussion of ways to increase awareness of SJVNA (15 min)<br />Neighborhood Watch Proposal (15 min)<br />Eagles Lot Update (15 min, vote)<br />Meeting Location (10 min)<br />Other<br />Motion to AdjournUnstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-29268377112027077752009-09-15T09:37:00.001-04:002009-09-15T09:39:12.115-04:00Public Meeting Announcement: West Commercial Street Bicycle/Pedestrian PathNEWS ADVISORY<br /><br />City of Portland<br />389 Congress Street<br />Portland, Maine 04101<br />www.portlandmaine.gov<br /><br />Public Meeting to Discuss Opportunities for New Path<br />along West Commercial Street<br /><br />Input and feedback sought for a study to<br />evaluate potential bicycle and pedestrian path from Valley Street to High Street<br /><br />What: Later this month, the City of Portland will hold a<br />public meeting to discuss opportunites to create a new bicycle and pedestrian path along West Commercial Street from the Veteran's Memorial Bridge to High Street. The path would connect with existing trail systems along the Fore River Parkway and Harbor View Park and with the redevelopment of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge, provide new access for cyclists and pedestrians traveling between Portland and South Portland. The engineering study for the new path is being funded by the Maine Department of Transportation. For more information about the study, contact Tom Errico, Study Project Manager at 207-347-4354.<br /><br />When: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:00 PM<br />Where: Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street,Portland<br /><br />### Nicole Clegg<br />Director of Communications<br />City of Portland<br />389 Congress Street, Room 208<br />Portland, ME 04101<br />office: 207-756-8173<br />cell: 207-272-4477Unstrung Harphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03297500688877799778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-24116390374040121482008-12-02T07:58:00.003-05:002008-12-02T08:12:47.184-05:00Agenda for December 3rd, 2008 MeetingIntroductions<br /><br />Report from City Manager’s Meeting on 11/13<br />• New Mayor<br />• Charter Commission<br />• Search for chief of police<br />• Neighborhood Stabilization Program<br />• P.D. Merrill Public Art Project<br />• Veteran’s Bridge <br /><br />CDBG Report & Prioritization<br />• Revised CDBG Request List<br />• Prioritization of the list <br /><br />Q&A with Mike Bobinsky, Director of Public Services<br />• How to apply through Public Services for CDBG funds<br />• “Adopt a Block” Program<br />• Public Services Projects<br />• MDOT Projects<br /><br />Winter Forum at the Expo, December 14th<br /><br />Other BusinessMoseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438157632253345527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-71849564626303074602008-11-12T10:56:00.003-05:002008-11-12T11:55:17.684-05:00November 5th Meeting Notes1. Report from October City Manager's meeting<br /><br />2. Alex Jaegerman, Planning Division Director, outlined the creation of the "Bayside Vision" document, a collaboration between the city and the Bayside neighborhood which is the foundation for the recent developments in Bayside. He talked about the funding, timetable, and obstacles to the process. He offered advice on how the SJVNA could begin planning its own "vision" by assessing our neighborhood's assets and character, figuring out what the neighborhood needs are, and to create a strategic plan with the goal of bringing people into the neighborhood/sharing it<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br />3. An update on the CDBG application process:<strong></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><ul><li>Deadlines:</li></ul><strong></strong> <span style="border-bottom: medium none; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_1">November 17</span>, 2008 The Application will be available <span style="border-bottom: medium none; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_2"><br /> November 24</span>, 2008 <u>Mandatory Applicants Meeting</u> at 1:30pm in the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_3">State of Maine room</span><br /> in City Hall.<br /><span style="border-bottom: medium none; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_4"> December 18</span>, 2008 at 3:00pm <u>Applications are DUE</u>.<br /><ul><li> <div><strong><u>Requirements:</u></strong></div> <div>1. You MUST attend the Applicants Meeting on November 24. It is important that you are <em>on time</em> or your attendance will not be recorded.</div> <div>2. You MUST register with the Purchasing Department as an applicant for the CDBG funds in order to receive an application.</div> <div>3. You MUST submit your final applications prior to 3:00pm on December 18. These will be submitted in room 103.</div> <div> <div> </div> <div>More information is available:</div> <div> <ul><li> Community Development website: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.portlandmaine.gov/planning/commdev.asp"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_5">http://www.portlandmaine.gov/planning/commdev.asp</span></a></li></ul></div> <div> </div> <div><ul><li> The Purchasing website will be updated by November 17.</li></ul></div> <div><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.portlandmaine.gov/purchasing/purch.asp"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_6">http://www.portlandmaine.gov/purchasing/purch.asp</span></a></div> <div> </div> <div><ul><li> CDBG Priority Task Force website:</li></ul></div> <div><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.portlandmaine.gov/cdbgpriority.htm"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_7">http://www.portlandmaine.gov/cdbgpriority.htm</span></a></div></div></li></ul><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226507513_7"><br /></span><div><div>4. Discussion of the proposed Expo Winter Forum. This is the forum to sign people up for Property tax and Rent Refund Program and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. December 14th has been reserved at the Portland Expo. Councilor Dave Marshall is coordinating with Rep. Jon Hinck to get state and city reps there.<br /></div></div>Moseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438157632253345527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-88424440394232248512008-10-01T16:28:00.002-04:002008-10-01T16:30:42.744-04:00Meeting Tonight!<p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Agenda items will include:</span></span></b></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A discussion of zoning</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jon Hinck, our State Representative, will outline Two major state programs that many people do not know about. They are: 1) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and 2) the Property Tax and Rent Rebate programs. He will be asking us if we would participate in a drive to sign neighbors up for these programs.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Reports from committees: CDBG, Traffic Calming, Owner Compliance </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Review of the cleanup</span></span></li></ul>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059223365488148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-29895260005732702892008-09-15T18:48:00.005-04:002008-09-15T19:11:54.887-04:00Neighborhood Clean Up -Saturday Sept 20th 3pm<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7Rtl3Bq9XmO3YPKK7Mx_JSMb5dfCdgWA2SvpY8-jWicD7W_FCsX-WVUtCsKoigGMlaIYbZQ-HetuQfYBCH2t0jcdYPzRUkrpIuLEtbGkoazwcLA2E8zJl3Ei0KmlkxAL-kcs9nJ50ag/" />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059223365488148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-76803054784835582292008-07-14T16:12:00.004-04:002008-07-14T16:20:54.120-04:00July 16 - St John Valley Neighborhood Association Meeting<span style="font-size:100%;">Saint John Valley Neighborhood Association Meeting - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">July 16, 2008 6:30pm</span><br /><br /><b>Agenda:</b></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Plan neighborhood cleanup and cookout</span></li><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Review neighborhood plan from Muskie</span></li><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Report from Ownership Compliance Committee</span></li><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Launch new sub committees</span></li><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Select regular meeting time</span></li><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Establish 5013c tax status</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Location:</b> Shalom House, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&q=106+Gilman+Street+Portland,+ME&fb=1&view=text&cd=1&hl=en&f=&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="new">106 Gilman Street</a> (entrance in parking lot between Valley & Gilman facing Hadlock field)<br /></span><br /></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059223365488148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-73956430724468766672008-07-14T15:56:00.005-04:002008-09-15T19:44:02.661-04:00St John Valley Neighborhood Association Election Results<span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">On June 18th the St. John Valley Neighborhood Association elected their 2008 officers.<br /><br />Election Results are as follows:<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">President</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">: Moses Sabina<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Vice President:</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Chaning McDaniels<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Treasurer</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">: Gordon Andrews<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Secretary</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">: Carrie Losneck<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Communications Director:</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Amy Casey<br /><br />Also during our June 18th meeting we created an </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ownership Compliance Committee</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. The purpose of the OCC is to work to beautify the neighborhood. Our first effort will be to create a list of properties that have trash and heavy items like mattresses and couches outside. Please send this info to the Chair of the OCC, </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tim McNamara;</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><a href="mailto:tionamara1@hotmail.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">tionamara1@hotmail</span></span></a></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059223365488148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-51679168585520263562008-06-10T13:44:00.011-04:002008-09-15T19:44:43.957-04:00St John Valley Neighborhood Association ElectionsJune 18, 2008 6:30pm<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The St John Valley Neighborhood Association will be holding elections on June 18th at 6:30 pm at the Frannie Peabody Center at 106 Gilman Street (map). The entrance is between Valley and Gilman and facing Hadlock Field.<br /><br />Position to be filled: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Communications Director. Nominations for these positions and secret ballot voting will be conducted during this meeting. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Board Duties, as defined by the association by-laws, are as follows:</span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">1. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">President</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> shall preside at all meetings of the general membership. The President shall be the spokesperson of the Association consistent with the objectives and prior resolutions of the Association. The President shall be charged with setting the meeting agenda prior to the scheduled meeting. The President shall be the liaison to the City of Portland. The President shall chair the Board. The President shall work to create and implement the neighborhood plan.<br /><br />2. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Vice</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">President</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> shall fulfill the duties of the President in the President's absence and shall serve as the parliamentarian of the Association. The Vice President shall work with the President to create and implement the neighborhood plan.<br /><br />3. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Secretary</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> shall be responsible for keeping an accurate written record of all business discussed at meetings of the general membership and for all outside correspondence of the Association. The Secretary shall also have charge of all non-financial books and records of the Association, including the active membership list and maintenance of the by-laws.<br /><br />4. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Treasurer</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> shall be responsible for the finances of the Association, shall keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures and shall sign for all checks drawn on banking accounts of the Association. The Treasurer is authorized to disperse up to one-hundred ($100) dollars of Association funds. Expenditures greater than one-hundred ($100) dollars requires authorization from the Board.<br /><br />5. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Communications </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Director</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"> shall be responsible for publi</span><span class="Apple-style-span">c notification of meetings of the Association, the management of all web pages, and for community outreach.</span></span><spa style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></span><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><br /></span><br /></div></spa>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059223365488148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-34980200220240463322008-06-10T12:48:00.012-04:002008-09-15T19:45:23.981-04:00St John Valley By-laws Approved<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">The by-laws for the St John Valley Neighborhood Association were approved by the general membership on June 4th, 2008. Below is a link to a complete word document.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.box.net/shared/l4tqxsxq8o"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(51,102,255)"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">St John Valley By-Laws</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(51,102,255)"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059223365488148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-44076227403353002962008-06-10T09:50:00.019-04:002008-06-10T14:40:51.834-04:00St John Valley Mission Statement Approved<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The new Mission Statement for the St. John Valley Neighborhood Association was approved by the general membership at a meeting on June 4th, 2008. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The mission of this group will be:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Saint John Valley Neighborhood Association is a forum to connect residents, business and property owners with each other and the City of Portland. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming, prosperous and respectful community. We strive to beautify streetscapes, promote local business development and reclaim our streets through calming traffic and improving our pedestrian environment. </span></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059223365488148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273728453950491962.post-64319457745190643642008-04-16T10:19:00.006-04:002008-09-15T19:46:08.067-04:00St. John Valley Neighborhood, Creating a Vision #3<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Thank you to everyone who participated in our meetings over the past few weeks. Our third meeting (and final meeting in this form) will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Much has been accomplished with your input and we hope this work will provide a solid springboard for changes in the community.<br /><br />The meeting on April 23rd will include a presentation by Muskie students on recommendations for the city based on input from the past meetings. It will also be an opportunity to discuss next steps, and how to organize as a community.<br /><br />We've had great turn-outs for our past meetings, and we hope that attendance and involvement will continue to grow. If you've come before, bring a friend! If you haven't made it to a meeting in the past, we hope you'll take the time to stop by and see what's happening!<br /><br /><br />St. John Valley Neighborhood, Creating a Vision #3<br />Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 6:30-8:30pm<br />First Atlantic Building<br />222 St. John Street, Suite G5<br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Hosted by Councilor David Marshall, City of Portland Planning Division, and Muskie School of Public Service - Planning Workshop.<br /><br />For more info, email stjohnvalley@gmail.com or call David Marshall @ 409-6617</span>Caitlynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749263659125885023noreply@blogger.com0