SWP Housing Committee Southwest Partnership April 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes Attendees Heather Kangas – Committee Chair Laura Dykes Nancy McCormick Jeff La Noue – City Planner Christian Hall – RTB Jane Buccheri Cecilia Gonzalez Marianne Navarro Paulette Carroll Nate Tarter Brian Greenan Amber Jones Derrick McCorvey Edith Gillards Sharon Park Lou Packett April Patterson …
Workforce Grant Updates Available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QBsx2VnrjVV3GE7XOcy1YnY0xABOtpcMjVMtD35xQ4A/edit?usp=sharing Committee discussed the progress of the grantees–while there have been delays because of covid the grantees are making progress. In the next quarters there will be more of an understanding of the Project Updates Updated Workforce Resource Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oEe7Z1mOx1t2_6g1w2ug5DAGXqt0Er_nt5vV0AnRTOw/edit?usp=sharing Committee would like to see a more …
UMBC Chess Program Presentation UMBC is interested in creating a pilot chess program for area kids this summer. Proposed program timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1accy4QePcticd1tkgLg2329V3dNsGkLV/view?usp=sharing Currently 4 volunteers have signed up Lessons will be virtual this summer UMBC has a very successful program, and is looking to expand programming to include more outreach and education. Have had …
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Attendees: Edith Gilliard Canty (Franklin Square) David McGill (Union Square) Jane Buccheri (Hollins Roundhouse) Kelleigh Eastman (Pigtown) Kris Hoellen (B&O Railroad Museum) Laura Dykes (Commercial Development) Abigail Breiseth (Education) Ashely Valis (UMB) Jane Shaab (UM BioPark) Richard Parker (Workforce Development) Scott Kashnow (Historic Preservation) Jose Resendiz (Mount Clare) Heather Kangas …
Approval of February Minutes Committee approved the minutes from February BRNI/CORE Projects Committee would like to apply for alley gates (including fencing vacant property), cameras if they are eligible, fencing or decorative posts/chains for vacant property, pedestrian lighting, City offers a rebate program for cameras. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Last Thursday UMB set up a team …
Commercial Development Committee Southwest Partnership February 23, 2021 Agenda Introductions T Sanders Jonathan Susman Carrie Baniszewski (SWP) Dave O’Donnell Lou Packett Scott Kashnow Patty Hogan Troy Wilson Jane Buccheri Laura Dykes Ashley Watson Bif Browning Curtis Eaddy David McGill Jane Mayrer Nicole Orr Nikky Davis Thomas Hams Serena Watters Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil Frieda Ulman Bill Freeman …
Approval of January minutes – Richard, Officer Jones BPD updates COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution M&T Bank Stadium and Convention Center are both mass vaccination sites Tony to post in Hollins Market on community board Old Business Police response survey – Bill Joyner (not able to attend) How do we come up with plan for a safety …
SubCommittee Updates Signs: still haven’t heard back from the City on the signs–has reached out to DPW Community Liaison, and Ethan Cohen Bill suggested including both Councilpeople for the area as well Bikes: divvied up the tasks and responsibilities. Thank you to everyone who completed the bike survey–received 6 responses. In general put forth …
Apprenticeship Training Maryland Department of Labor What is the benefit to employers for doing an apprenticeship program? Helps with retention, and able to support a new or incumbent employee as an apprentice helps retain employment when invested in the employee. 91% retention if an employee is participating in a registered apprenticeship program. There are also …
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda March 16, 2021 7:00-7:05pm: Introduction & Attendance Richard, called to order at 7:02pm Guests in attendance who introduced themselves: Brenda White, Lydia Wilson Allen, Jeff Lanoue- City Dept of Planning, Nicole King- UMBC Faculty, Marianne Navarro- Lifebridge Health, Courtney Hobson- Hollins Market, Gardener at Pop Farm, Cecilia Gonzales- SOWEBO Community …
