February 2024 MNA Meeting minutes
Montavilla Neighborhood Association
Feb 12, 2024
Board Members in Attendance: Spencer Knowles, Kat Moss, Scott Simpson, Sarah Hartzel, Kristina Perry, Laura Mulligan.
Quorum is present.
Meeting called to order at 6:31
Monday Meeting Agenda:
Overview presentation of Portland’s Government Transition with Zach Kearl
Link to presentation:
Rose City Reform Candidate Tracker Link: https://rosecityreform.substack.com/p/portland-candidate-tracker
Voting Information Website: Portland.gov/vote2024
Ratify January Minutes
Motion from Kat Moss
Seconded by Scott Simpson
Minutes are ratified.
Unfinished Business
Contact with SE Uplift about candidates and forums
DA candidate forum and general candidate forum
We as a 501c3 cannot endorse a candidate
We must invite all candidates if we host a forum
If candidates are going to speak it has to be equitable and open to all
Hector update on the mural project.
Things are about wrapped up
Thanks for the support from MNA
Jackson’s is responsible for maintaining mural
New Business
Review and decision by MNA Board on in-person meeting location
Presented options include East Precinct and Flying Pie
Board voted to choose Flying Pie
Kat Motion to confirm meeting space
Spencer seconded
Proposal to update website and MNA logo
No opposition to the project
To be housed under the Communication Committee
GNA Committee Update
Have had two meetings so far. Plan is still to work hand in hand with METBA.
Met Rory from JOHS. He is our assigned engagement specialist that will be coordinating outreach with our group.
Land use and Transportation Committee Update
PBOT to attend our March meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
Checking Balance: $2,602.18
Savings Balance: $3,900.16
Miscellaneous Business
Berrydale Park lost 3 trees and picnic bench during storm.
Upcoming SE Uplift events
Hybrid info session this Thursday, February 15th
Candidate Mixer on April 4th