Board of Directors Meeting November 16, 2021 7:00-7:10pm: Introduction & Attendance Kim Lane (Pigtown Mainstreet), Steve Seipp (Church of the Nativity), Jeff LaNoue (City Planning), Fran Rahl (New Member to the Board from Union Square), Tisha Guthrie (Baltimore Renters United) introduced themselves as guests Meeting ground rules Minutes Approval Scott motion to approve (with his edits …
Board of Directors Meeting October 19, 2021 7:00-7:10pm: Introduction & Attendance Meeting ground rules Minutes Approval– Need to update by changing the seconding of the motion from David MacGill to Ashley for the 1325 W Baltimore Street property vote to approve Scott made the motion to approve and George seconded- Motion to approved amended minutes …
Project Updates Advocacy: JOTF legislative agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17-EmFF7TK9mqx7_zgtvRC1Su9j8pso3B/view?usp=sharing Laura–would like to support the Paid Family Leave bill. Ms Paulette liked the Redeem Act Bill had questions about some of the bills Committee encouraged to sign up for JOTF Action Alerts to know when to take action. Committee can ask the Board to vote …
Community School Updates SBCS: Pooled testing happening tomorrow for kids, had to reschedule covid vaccine clinic. Will be having a vaccine clinic monthly beginning in February. Too early to see the results of the testing, but looks better than before the break in terms of staff members who are testing positive. \Roundtable with CSCs …
Review and approval of October Minutes Elections Eligible Voter List Carrie asked if there were any nominations for Housing Chair, there were none. Heather spoke as to why she wanted to continue as chair. Carrie asked the committee to vote on reinstating Heather as Committee Chair by saying, “Aye”. Ayes – all attending eligible voters …
Advocacy Training The training was recorded. Frank has worked with the SWP in the past, has been doing a lot a good work. Frank’s background is mostly on public education advocacy but can give an overview of general advocacy work. Has been doing direct advocacy work for 14 years. Maryland General Assembly–pretty …
Community School Program Updates Been a noticeable change in the mood and spirit at Steuart Hill–a real difference for the staff. Last week were able to give away food baskets by partnering with the Southern District Police Department and the Bozman Foundation. Also turkeys were distributed at Vivien T and Charles Carroll Barrister–also had …
W Baltimore St Updates Concluded streetscaping charrette in July when students from UM College Park showcased their suggestions from the corridor. Goal of the charrette was to develop the input of the community, have also been working with the business owners for their input on streetscaping design. Part of the program requirements for a …
Approval of September Minutes – Jane made a motion to approve the minutes, David seconded Elections – Eligible Voter List Patricia Hogan nominated Catherine Neely, Catherine accepted the nomination 16 eligible voters Laura – 10, Catherine – 6 Maryland Small Business Development Center – Jennifer Funn (Regional Director Baltimore City/County) Arts & Entertainment District application …
Bon Secours Community Works Community Resource Center Located at 31 S Payson St, will be getting the keys within a month/month and a half and will be opening in February or March 2022. In the community resource center in house programs will be extended including employment development services and healthcare training. There will also be …
