01/22/2014
Swan Island-North Portland Air Quality Forum
The next meeting of the Swan Island-North Portland Air Quality Forum will be Tuesday January 28, 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Historic Kenton Firehouse in North Portland.
The main agenda item will be looking at existing data for air quality in the neighborhoods around Swan Island. Oregon DEQ will be there to provide some background information on air quality permits on Swan Island, as well as complaint data from the area.
All are welcome to attend and observe but participation in the discussion will be limited to forum members.
The Declaration of Cooperation between members of the forum, which includes ALNA, can be found here. This document explains the genesis of the forum as well as the operating principles and goals of the forum.
01/11/2014
Draft Letter to City regarding Comp Plan Maps
As you may know, the City of Portland closed their comment period on the Map App on December 31st. We were encouraged to write a letter to Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) if we had any additional comments. We will vote whether to approve a this letter to the city during our General Membership meeting on Thursday.
You can find the letter here:drive.google.com...
Here is a summary of the meeting held in November at which 15 Land Use representatives and neighbors discussed the maps. Summary written by Barry Manning with BPS.
Hope to see you Thursday to discuss this and more!
01/08/2014
50% off Snack Bars, you can donate them to the Schools
This weekend, Jan 10-12, New Seasons is having a 50% off sale on Cliff Bars and maybe other similar bars. These are a high priority item for the Backpacks sent home with food insecure children at Chief Joseph and Ockley Green Schools. Instead of $12 for a box of 12 bars, they will be $6 for the same box. Consider buying 1 or 2 and taking them to Ockley Green. They distribute to both Schools. Thanks!
01/08/2014
Update: January 8th 2014
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association General Meeting, Jan 16th, 6:30pm, Kenton Fire House
6:30 Welcome
6:35 - 6:45 Introductions
6:45 - 6:50 Minutes from last General Meeting, Minutes from last Board meeting - Tammi
6:50 - 6:55 Treasurer's update - Gavin
6:55 - 7:05 Bob Green reporting on NPNS Chairs mtg and official appointment of Bob as our representative to this meeting - Bob
Guests:
7:05 – 7:10 1. Bonnie Metzler, announcing art show - Sandi
7:10 - 7:25 2. Siobhan McGowan - Neighborhood House re: Homeless services in our area - Gavin
7:25 - 7:40 3. Ryan - Architect - proposed apartment building on Greenwich - Nate
Other biz:
7:40- 7:55 1. Portland Plan discussion and vote on letter - Nate
7:55 - 8:05 2. AL Tree Committee Report with graphics, Liz Stevenson - Allen
8:05 - 8:15 3. Review of Activities Planned for year, volunteers solicited - Steph
a. Movie in the Park
b. Block Parties in August
c. Work Parties at AL spray free Park
Please join us for this meeting on Thursday, January 16th at the Kenton Fire House, 6:30 start time. This is a General meeting with all encouraged to attend. You can even bring a snack to share with your neighbors. We hope to see you there!
12/17/2013
Update: December 17th 2013
Emergency meeting of Board, Thursday, Dec 19th, at the Caroling partyWhy? We need to discuss and then vote if we chose, whether or not to donate funds to support the Chief Joseph/Ockley Green PTA's plan to march in the January MLK Parade. They need help with the permit costs. We need 6+1=7 Board members present to vote. Thank you!