Attendees

Dan Morrison

Scott Kashnow

George Kleb

Kelleigh Eastman

Dottie Page

Nancy McCormick

Beverly Jacobs

Ashley Valis

Jane Shaab

Greg Herlong

Charles Callahan

Phyllis Wilkins

Troy Wilson

Dan Rodenburg

Lou Packett

JR Lee

 

  • Welcome and Introductions

 

Scott opened the meeting and all the guests introduced themselves. Khandra has a conflict and Dan M. hasn’t arrived yet.

Special welcome to Eric Alvarez (Hollins Place), Edith Gilliard Canty, Jane Buccheri, Vernell Lewis, Sheila Drummond Camm

 

 

  • Approval of May 2018 Minutes

 

The Board reviewed the May 2018 minutes and offered corrections: Spelling of Phyllis’s last name is Wilkins, 12200 block of W Baltimore St adjusted to 1200 block. Nancy motioned to approve, Dan R second, all approved. The motion passed.

 

 

  • Community Announcements

 

Citizens of Pigtown: Jurassic Park in Carroll Park Friday 22nd at 7pm

Franklin Square Saturday movie at Franklin Square Park, Black Panther activities start 6pm

Mount Clare June 30th Traci Atkins, Black Panther activities start at 5pm

Pigtown: Black Panther also showing in July.

Urban Land Institute: Town Hall meeting June 26th 5:30, June 27th 6pm—Health and Human Services Library 601 W Lombard St—study on Franklin-Mulberry corridor.

Love Sessions Union Square Park June 30th (concert series/Praise in the Park/mobile health van), 4pm

 

 

  • Executive Director Report

 

Audit will be able to get started, will have letter of engagement from an accounting firm. $7-8000 projected cost.

 

Commercial Committee will have important meeting June 26th 7pm at the UM BioPark—have as many people here as possible, neighborhood and anchor representatives as the owners of 1 N Carey St will be presenting their plans for the building. Have presented their plans to CHAP, which were distributed to the Board. Attendees should be prepared to ask questions—SWP in support of renovation but needs to be done in a responsible manner and in a way that meets the Vision Plan.

A concern was raised about having a meeting scheduled on election day. A policy would need to be established for the future.

 

B&O Museum: Monday July 23rd 6-7:30pm at the UM BioPark 801 W Baltimore St, will be presenting a draft of their masterplan and requesting community feedback. This plan is potentially central to the Vision Plan.

 

Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance—new organization getting off the ground, requested the SWP be the fiscal sponsor. The relationship is financial: funds would reside within a separate account and SSFA would make all the decisions on spending the money. If it grew to more than $50,000 they would pay SWP a fee or find another fiscal sponsor—right now looking at $10-$20,000. George suggested having a clear agreement with them. Dan R made a motion to serve as a fiscal agent for the Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance, with an MOU written. Motion was seconded by Charles All approved the motion passed.

 

Invoices will be sent to anchor partners for 2018 contributions. We are in a good position financially to increase staff as discussed.

 

City Commissioner of Housing and Community Development had committed to removing properties from the tax sale process that the SWP could get developers to take on. Cannot get clarity from the Comptrollers Office on whether the properties were in the SWP name or not. Michael expects an answer by Friday and will keep the Board posted.

 

Dan M. arrived and took over as the chair of the meeting.

 

FY2017 State Revitalization grants: Bon Secours Farm is moving along very well, W Fayette St grant has been completed, Unity Properties was able to purchase 10 vacant row homes on S Fulton Ave between W Baltimore and W Pratt Sts, alley gating applications were submitted to the Department of Transportation and lost and so will need to be resubmitted, Acquisition and Demolition of W Baltimore moving well, 1600 W Pratt St project has had the developer back out because the city receivership process did not move quickly enough for the state—if there were no projects by July 31st to use the money the state would take it back, Housing Committee decided to move the money to the unit block of S Schroeder (a previously approved project) and requested the state to transfer a portion of the funding to the unit block of Schroeder. 1606 and 1608 W Pratt are vacant, SWP has asked the state to hold a portion of the funds for their renovation. Money is for acquisition, remediation, and stabilization. Funding will be loaned to the developer to prevent flipping. Scott: Motion to request the state to move $180,000 to Schroeder St, Lou second, Dan R. Against all others for. The motion passes.

 

FY2018: Neighborhood Grants, Façade Treatments, Operating Funds—can begin pulling down money; Franklin Square & Mount Clare and W Baltimore St still need to be drawn down

 

Ashley asked if we are losing bike lane money to Roland Park: Michael hasn’t heard, BDC has moved funding for W Baltimore St to next year. Ashley will look into it

 

Sale of share of 1518 W Baltimore St LLC: Michael sent out a memo to the Board which is attached. Motion is to sell share of 1518 W Baltimore LLC (and thus building and the lien and all liability) to SID (Social Impact Development). SID has been to the Franklin Square Neighborhood Association, is committed to working with SWP and the neighborhood, and has a market study in process. SWP board has not wanted to be in position of owning property long term. SID has financial ability to manage the property and the funding to move it to next stage of redevelopment. Troy suggested that the SWP be in a position to share in any profit, SID is open to considering profit sharing or direct contribution. Michael suggests trying to get a commitment of 2-3% share. Scott: Motion was made to have Michael negotiate a profit sharing percentage and then transfer the ownership to SID. Troy 2nd. All in Favor The Motion passes.

 

 

  • Events and Marketing Report

 

Curtis passed around the summer edition of the printed newsletter. Current cost is $7500 for 10,000—have credit to mail copies to residences in the area.

Suggested using Mt Washington Dye House for the next annual meeting (200 W Ostend St, outside of the SWP area). Pre-ready event space—Curtis wanted to see if it would be of interest before gathering more details. Plenty of parking. The Board didn’t like the idea of paying to have it out of the area—need larger event space. Board straw poll in favor of having the Annual Meeting at the Wicomico Building.

 

Southwest Palooza will be September 29 1-4pm at Model Park, will be asking partners to invest in activities. Scott suggested having sponsorships.

 

Planning a fundraiser targeting anchor employees and community members with the Spirit of Baltimore for September and October. Curtis will come back to the Board with details, don’t want to put a lot of effort into it for little return. Also looking to do walking tours for fundraisers as well as t-shirt designs.

 

Curtis discussed ways to share information about events, schedules and deadlines—will send an email. Scott and Curtis will meet to work on communication.

 

Board loved the newsletter.

 

Committee Reports

      • Commercial: 1 N. Carey, meeting next week
      • Education: working on community schools effort, interns at three schools through SWCOS, working with George Washington on after school expansion with Paul’s Place, strengthening partnerships, next Dreams Deferred event will be at the BioPark September 15th 4-7pm, working on fundraising first goal is to raise $325,000 this year through crowdfunding will be developing details over the summer and will come to the board for approval before rolling out campaign. Lou introduced Sheila Drummond Camm who has been supporting the SWP community school planning process. Planning on moving July meeting to July 9th,
      • Housing: Great meeting, had a presentation from CHAP at the last meeting. Aging in Place subcommittee beginning the process of planning an event for seniors (Diana and Jon Law), partnering with BNI workshops in October at CEC and in Pigtown workshops will be around landlord and tenant responsibilities, asked 20/20 Campaign to provide more information, Councilman Bill Henry will be at the meeting to discuss rental unit registration. JR asked about pricing for the HomesFree USA houses—Michael will look into it.
      • Preservation: A lot of CHAP updates from the previous CHAP meeting. Malachi Mills House moving forward, have volunteer for storytelling project focusing on N Carey St, mapping and walking tour project moving forward. Voted to have minutes posted to the website without the committee reviewing ahead of time.
      • Public Safety: Scott has a permit for the pilot alley gate, but the process has been very slow and frustrating
      • Vibrant Streets: reassessing tree canopy, continuing to look at lighting and dumping sites, had some success. Last month Warhorse presented their streetscaping plans. Poppleton requested lights for Model Park.
      • Workforce Development: see attached report
      • Governance: met for second time last week, reviewed list of policies shared at last board meeting, prioritized and divided the work—looking at communications, board assessment, and ethics and conduct. Meet the 2nd Monday at 7pm.
    • Old Business
      • Presidents meeting looking at 873 TIF funding – looking for a date.

 

  • New Business

 

    • Tuesday June 26th Good Business Works info session Civic Works St Lo Drive 3-4pm Troy will forward flyer
    • Bill is upset that meetings are being scheduled for election night and there was concern about the ULI meeting. Concern about outreach and election night schedule, although appreciate something happening in the area. Suggest pushing the event schedule back a day. Bill: Motion asking Ashley to send email asking for a change in date and asking for information about how it was promoted, Lou second, 10 for 6 against motion passes. (Gregg against)
    • Poppleton Now—extension of Poppleton Urban Renewal Plan, asking for support attending the meeting 2pm on Thursday 417 E Fayette St.
    • Last week in July there will be a camp at Steuart Hill, scholarships are available for 80 kids, 20 registration fee space is still available

 

Scott motioned to adjourn, Kelleigh 2nd – meeting adjourned

Workforce Committee Report

June 2018

 

Updates

  • Next 626 event will be October 6th or the 13th. Currently planning on holding the event in Franklin Square, ideally in partnership with one of the two schools (Franklin Square EMS is available the 13th, Caryn wants to check the site to confirm.
  • Next 626 event will focus on educational assistance, youth, and seniors: committee members are identifying resources to be present.
  • Committee exploring opportunities to partner with South Baltimore Learning Center on efforts to connect working adults and disconnected youth with pre-GED/GED assistance.
  • Partnering with Education Committee on third installment of “Dreams Deferred” series. Our segment will focus on the impact of redlining and its educational implications on workforce.  
  • Will soon begin to explore how to identify, partner and support local employers. SWPWDC should be the entity that educates local employers based in SWB or seeking to operate in SWB on educational and employment barriers as a means of connecting local workers with job opportunities and employers with educated, skilled labor.
  • Will also explore opportunities to support affordable housing efforts in SWB as housing instability is both a direct and indirect employment barrier–interested in connecting with Housing Committee on this.
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