Digital Skills Training Opportunities Baltimore City Office of Broadband and Digital Equity has four goals: Every resident has access to high speed broadband internet A device that connects to the internet that meets their needs Skills to safely interact with the internet Access to technical assistance as needed $65 billion–federal investment in broadband …
Committee Chair Elections Bill nominated Diana. Diana accepted with the platform of dissolving the committee and splitting the functions of the Committee between the Roundtable and the Education Committee. Diana was elected Chair. Diana will meet with Elizabeth to discuss the next steps for the Committee The Committee discussed options to better organize …
Program Updates Community Schools: No major updates–committee reviewed lead agencies in the area as well as how position descriptions are developed/CSCs are hired. Packett Fund: Elizabeth provided an overview/update on the Packett Fund which is available for Community School Coordinators to access to advance the community school strategy. Internship: Last year started a …
Project Updates Historic Signs: Diana is working with DOT to get two additional signs replaced that need to be. There is also a sign that needs to be replaced at Fayette and Carrollton Playgrounds: Diana shared an overview of the assessment of the conditions of playgrounds in the area. Committee members shared additional …
Howard was re-elected Chair of the Committee. Howard shared updates from the Southwestern District Police meeting. Police are aware of hotspots for drug dealing, and are working to address ongoing drug activity. There have been crackdowns in portions of the district as part of a larger strategy. Police are aware of the rise in car …
Police Updates Sgt Hayward reviewed incidents in the area including Larceny from auto, burglary, discharge firearm, domestic assault, family dispute, burglary, a shooting, commercial burglaries. Commercial burglaries appear to be a group moving around the city in a strategic way. Laura asked for an update on the shooting at James McHenry–right now don’t have any …
St Lukes (Carrie) – Secured $150K in BRNI funds last year and are beginning to spend it to remediate water. – Applied for additional funding for FY 2024 – Hope to know by our next meeting. Carroll Park Rec Center (Scott) – The Rec Center in Carroll Park has been closed for probably as long …
Priority Buildings Updates Code Enforcement, Permits, & CHAP SLYC Water remediation done Structural engineering Civil engineering Envelope Consultant Interviewing architects CSS, Consulting @30k a month Sarah Ann Street 1504/1506 W. Baltimore Poppleton Rec Center Groundbreaking held on July 26th @ 50 people in attendance Completion est Q1 2024 Open to public – Spring 2024
Approval of May Minutes Motion to approve minutes from – Nicole Orr, seconded by Jane Bucceri Topics: Business Directory Name of business, business type, location, hours of operation, website, social media Business by category Hours of operation are important to have Updated on a schedule, quarterly, could be updated more often Do we want a …
