Attendees

Khandra Sears

Dan Morrison

Scott Kashnow

Kelleigh Eastman

Dottie Page

Nancy McCormick

Ashley Valis

Jane Shaab

Gregg Herlong

Charles Callahan

Troy Wilson

Lou Packett

JR Lee

Caryn York

Diana Geis

Bill Marker

Michael Seipp

 

  • Welcome and Introductions

 

Khandra opened the meeting and all the guests introduced themselves. 

 

 

  • Approval of Minutes

 

The Board reviewed the August 2018 minutes and offered corrections:

Jane mentioned that the Police Chiefs name is Cary (no E)

Bill mentioned the Green highlighting is hard to read when printed.

 

Jane motioned to approve, ? second, Troy Abstained due to not in attendance, all others approved. The motion passed.

 

 

  • Community Announcements

 

– Ashley – Pigtown Festival

– Clean up 9-12 at Tracy Atkins Park

– New Babies on the Block is coming to Zellas tomorrow

-UMB Jazz this Thursday 6-9

 

 

  • Curtis – Palooza update

 

Just one week and half to go.

Looking forward to it they are finalizing the presentation boards 

 

 

  • Committee Reports

 

    • Housing:
      1. Non Profit solar company came to present
      2. HABC is working on a plan to redevelop Poe Homes -2 year process for just the planning. Only the planning is funded at this time $1.3 Million.
    • Education:
        1. 3 Interns have started at three schools
          • Southwest Baltimore Charter School
          • Vivian T Thomas 
          • Stewart Hill
      2. Saturdays event was amazing – 45 people
      3. Next event in January – focus on Employment
    • Commercial: 
      1. Getting bids for 1200 West Baltimore Street.
    • Safety
      1. We are up and running with the gates!
      2. Ashley is very concerned for the neighborhood and the well being of the individuals clearly affected by the opioid crisis wandering about the neighborhood. Many of these people are not from here but now that they are here we need to address. Khandra asked Ashley to lead a task force to address the opioid crisis inside our neighborhoods and the crime and disturbances that it brings.
    • Workforce Development: 
      1. Caryn has been invited to an all day conference to speak about the progress made in SW Baltimore. It’s at the Sheraton in Towson
      2. The October 626 event is cancelled. The partners have backed out. Back to the drawing board at the next committee meeting to figure out next steps. 
    • Vibrant Streets:
      1. Elizabeth – There are 20 applications to review for the Small Grants.
      2. There is no meeting in September because Dan is away.
      3. October 7 is Doors Open Baltimore – Curtis is leading a walking tour
    • Preservation:
      1. At the meeting we covered project updates, CHAP updates, and Baltimore Street
      2. We expect to have site control of 1504 West Baltimore soon.

 

 

  • Executive Director Report

 

  • 108 Loan request submitted
  • Met with Nicholas – BRNI/ CL applications announcements due 2nd WK of Oct.
  • Signed letter of intent to purchase Little Pages
  • CORE money has been approved
  • Legal Docs for Lord Baltimore Theater
    • Need a board. Skills include:
      •  Fundraising
      • Theater experience
      • Design/ Construction
    • CHAP approved leveling the floor
  • Tomorrow is the ground breaking for the B&O Museum – New Stable
    • The document indicating the agreements made at the last meeting has been circulated. The City committed Capital funds for Carey Street.
      • Andrew Aleshire will chair a group to ensure the agreements are implemented and that the B&O improvements integrate with the desires of the community.
    • Reception for Kris Hoellen – Oct. 11 at 815 Hollins St.
    • Scott discussed what it means to be a partner – working together towards a shared vision. The B&O has not met the definition and should be removed from the partnership for working directly against the goals of the Vision Plan. No Motion was made however. We will give the new Executive Director a fair chance to move forward as partners in a positive way.
    • Jane answered for the B&O (recommended that we give Kris Hoellen a fair chance) and will deliver the message since Phyllis did not attend the meeting.

 

    1. Old Business
      • The governance committee has drafted an employee manual. It will be circulated soon and we will vote on it at the next meeting. Questions and discussion should be handled prior to the meeting.

 

  • New Business 

 

    • none

 

Scott motioned to adjourn, Caryn 2nd – meeting adjourned

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