tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47271303649532507502024-03-15T18:09:57.186-07:00WECAN NewsUpdates, events and happenings around the West End / Clingman Avenue NeighborhoodWECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.comBlogger590125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-49111951963371363992024-01-04T06:29:00.000-08:002024-03-08T06:46:28.423-08:00WECAN Board Meeting Minutes 4January 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBzxCE4TtKF-WdaDZ5mnARuYFdn_tmgLacMgfyZF_7pW3_mQPrXgQ0gS1QSb2I_2PTos_7ALOi9_SsLHxj7GXoxdHkRuQs_E3I7GdQI0Rw9dfW8wwPgUrwhGrSp8dhA5SxS-ZX2NTEs91GYfpIeAoxMaHkbuNcUJ5qPRvHpVtTkQqTrm6GTFMjCCgMtfl/s3310/4January%202024%20Minutes%20jpeg0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3310" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBzxCE4TtKF-WdaDZ5mnARuYFdn_tmgLacMgfyZF_7pW3_mQPrXgQ0gS1QSb2I_2PTos_7ALOi9_SsLHxj7GXoxdHkRuQs_E3I7GdQI0Rw9dfW8wwPgUrwhGrSp8dhA5SxS-ZX2NTEs91GYfpIeAoxMaHkbuNcUJ5qPRvHpVtTkQqTrm6GTFMjCCgMtfl/w494-h640/4January%202024%20Minutes%20jpeg0001.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Minutes December 1, 2022 @ 21 Jefferson Drive @ 6:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Board Members present</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">:</span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Joe Fioccola, Mike
Kenton, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, and Susanne Willis. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members not present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Byron
Ballard, Stephanie El-Hajj, Sylvia Organ, Carrie Pettler, Rich Peterson, Pattiy
Torno and Brittany Wager.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also present: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Neighborhood
Specialist<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Meredith Friedheim, Lee Lance, Brian Lander, Patrick Pearson and
Lynn Player.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">CALL TO ORDER</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:59 pm
after hot beverages and snacks.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GENERAL DISCUSSION:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
raised some questions for general input. She has talked to several people who
live in the neighborhood but many have no interest in serving as a leader or on
the WECAN Board. She wants to consider all options for the future such as limiting
meetings to quarterly or even dissolving the organization.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Susanne</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
likes receiving updates, but fears the loss of connection. She suggested that maybe
there’s another way but she is not the leader.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brian</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
thinks it is great to have communication through Face Book and access to the
garden grants, etc. and it is good to see all the expertise that Pattiy brings
to the table.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joe</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
noted that Pattiy’s surgery went well and she is recuperating. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
recalled that when she began in WECAN in 2012 Marsha was the Neighborhood
Coordinator. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Susanne </b>offered that
she is okay with quarterly meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rachel </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">observed
that participation has diminished and some people are happy just to enjoy the
benefits of living in WECAN. She also noted a national trend that all
organizations are losing leadership. WECAN does still serve a purpose. It has a
voice at the table and is a conduit to connections. It would be a bigger loss
to dissolve WECAN compared to diminishing natural phases. The key is inviting
in new people. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">repeated
that Byron will help in defining roles at the January Retreat. It is hard to
increase participation when some people prefer Zoom or in-person or Face Book
exclusively. Rebecca would prefer more informal meetings less often than
monthly. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Susanne</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
suggested progressive dinners or cocktails or fire pits or socials. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lee</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
noted that the best turnout is usually Halloween. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">asked
if a non-profit could take a break. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Susanne</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
thought it better to keep the structure for projects and grants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lynn</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
was asked if WECAN was actually needed for the garden projects. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
was told by a friend that the city is afraid of WECAN. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meredith</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
had an email from Maryann about improving the intersection. (Clingman and
Hilliard) <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rebecca </b>asked Joe for his
take. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joe</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
thinks the organization is important. As much as people dislike
meetings-nothing happens without them. The value of monthly meetings is the
ability to respond quickly to whatever comes up without the hassle of trying to
call and schedule additional meetings. They do not have to be long meetings but
the serious work of a meeting can happen in half an hour or less. It is about
communication with neighbors and building relationships. He is happy to
continue to offer his service as secretary. Pattiy is generous with her service
as Treasurer. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Patrick</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
suggested outlining the various leadership roles and on orientation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
noted the pressure of the role of Chair as some previous chairs left early. When
she originally took on that role she agreed to set agendas and facilitate
meetings<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joe</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
is not satisfied with Zoom, or Next Door, or even G-mail for discussions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lee </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">has
business meetings that are often two or more hours long with observers
attending and the business portion often takes 15 minutes or less. He suggested
a neighborhood Happy Hour after a brief board portion which might consist of
approving the minutes, a brief treasurer’s report and items that need a
decision. If there are serious issues then call another meeting. It would be
more appealing for him to have a 15 minute meeting and then a happy hour.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lynn</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
is also bored with all meetings but 15 minutes would be okay. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Patrick</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
noted there has been a lot of pressure on the neighborhood in the last year
with conflicting groups but more inclusion would be reassuring. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lee</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
suggested using the app called SLACK as an alternative to meeting discussions.</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">
(Slack is an instant messaging program developed for organizational
communications, it has been adopted as a community platform.) It enables
threaded and specific conversations on mobile desktop or phone and has
customizable groups and channels. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Brian</span></b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">
finds it easier than Teams. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Lee</span></b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">
volunteered to set it up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Rebecca<b> </b>moved and Rachel seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the WECAN Board meeting on November 3. The motion
passed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NOMINATION OF BOARD MEMBERS:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Joe reported that <b>Byron, Pattiy, Rachel and Rich</b> had completed an initial 3-year term
on the board and all are eligible for a second term.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joe moved to nominate them in the class of 2025. Rebecca
seconded and the motion passed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca nominated <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Brian
</b>to the opening in the class of 2024. Susanne seconded and the motion
passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HOMELESS CAMPS FORMING IN WECAN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
Meredith reported that the city was expecting a report from a homelessness
consultant in January. In the meantime the city has just hired a Part Time
Special Projects Coordinator and they will be included on email reports to </span><a href="mailto:helpendhomlessness@apd.gov"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">helpendhomlessness@apd.gov</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN ACTIVITY IN 2022</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">:
Joe suggested a better time would be the January meeting/retreat.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The WECAN NEWS provided a lot. Joe was thanked for his
efforts as editor <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">ADJOURN:</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Next WECAN </b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Board<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">meeting January 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-69489140928213134772022-12-01T10:59:00.001-08:002022-12-15T11:06:03.546-08:00WECAN Board meeting minutes 3 November 2022<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN Board Meeting </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Minutes
November 3, 2022 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>via Zoom @ 6:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>Board Members present</b>:<b> </b>Byron Ballard, Joe
Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Carrie Pettler, Pattiy Torno and Susanne Willis. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members not present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Stephanie
El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rachel Larson, Sylvia Organ, Rich Peterson, and Brittany
Wager. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also present: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meredith Friedheim.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>CALL TO ORDER</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Pattiy received $123.61 in Halloween expense receipts and asked whether it was
okay to allow the part over the approved $100. Without objection it was agreed
to reimburse.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Carrie updated that the current focus for the last few months is still on fund
raising. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">--They still plan to break ground and begin construction in
‘early winter.’ <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">--There are two HSCD board openings in the next year. They
would like to maintain representatives of color and she would like more
neighborhood representation. A few names were mentioned and nominations are
needed by December.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">--They have changed some of the AMI percentages. They were
30%, 60% and 80% AMI but now 60%AMI will let 50% be additional voucher holders.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">--They now also own the yellow house across from the Boy
Scout Building which they plan to use for construction, administration and
later for housing administration and storage.<s> <o:p></o:p></s></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">--They are considering another neighborhood meeting. The
optimal time might be when they break ground or before construction begins.
Pattiy noted that it would be helpful and neighborly to know the timeline and
possible street closures and when heavy equipment would be coming.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TRASH IN AND AROUND WECAN:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">--Susanne observed that there is still trash and debris on
the pedestrian bridge to Isaac Dickson Elementary. She picks some up there when
she walks her kids to school but could not get anyone from the church to even
ask their people to clean up after themselves. They just say it is not their
property--even though it is in their community. NCDOT’s Adopt –A Highway or Asheville
Green Works’ Adopt-a-City Street were suggested to get people involved and
responsible for quarterly litter pick-ups. There needs to be more coordinating
with the community, sanitation and APD. Pattiy noted that Dogwood Health Trust
hired a Homelessness Consultant whose report and recommendations are due soon.
They may include a central entity and ‘boots on the ground’ people. Carrie
continues to have trash left behind her house by tent campers. She works with
Sanitation to pick it up but is concerned that to keep picking it up will just
encourage more. An ‘olive branch’ was suggested of getting trash cans for
litter near Haywood Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NCDOT AGREEMENTS</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
Pattiy heard from Ken Putnam that they were approved by City Council and were
in the process of getting the appropriate signatures before a meeting with
Kristina Israel to begin the Neighborhood Matching Grant II.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COMMUNITY GARDEN: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joe
reported that work has begun on the west side clearing out the old and
beginning to install ground cloth and new beds. There were one big workday two
weeks ago and a smaller one last week. There will be another small one this
week and a larger one the week after.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PANTRY UPDATE:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Meredith looked at the 2015 Agreement and noted it might need updating and
annual review. There were some ideas that were clarified such as the site
placement and size of the concrete footings; the source –Asheville Buncombe
Food Policy Council; and initial use—not food. These should answer concerns
about vermin, security, access and things not being sold from it. The change in
use calls for a new agreement for a 2-3 year period maybe up to 5 years and is
in process. Joe will forward a map sketching the proposed location and
guidelines from ABFBC. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN NEWSLETTER:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Joe completed the newsletter and Pattiy sent it to the printer today. Allegra
will again donate the cost. She requested 300 copies to leave some at the
Patton and the Hilliard. They should be ready by next week and should be
delivered before Thanksgiving which is just one week before the meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
Rebecca aims to encourage more participation by shaping the Annual General
Membership Meeting into more of a holiday gathering. She also asked for
objections to postponing until February the election of officers (which usually
takes place in January) and conducting a WECAN Visioning session for the board
in January. Byron agreed to lead the visioning session--to look at what we have
done, what we are doing, what has changed and where we want to go. Board orientation
is also needed especially for new board members to know their roles and what is
expected of them. The visioning should only take 1-2 hours-- not days. Byron
observed that Rebecca has served us above and beyond and is ready to pass the
baton. Neighbors appreciate having an active neighborhood and are ready to step
up. The holiday party will include a recap of the year, update of ongoing
projects (grants, agreements, pantry, etc. and election of new board members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HALLOWEEN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Joe counted 35 attendees including the children. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>moved and Byron seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the WECAN Board meeting on October 6. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BLOCK JESSIES: JOE </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">noted
a Farmers Market has appeared under the Smoky Park (Jeff Bowen) Bridge on
Wednesdays.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> PATTIY</b> noted that the
loud vehicle noise was not there last Saturday. She was grateful but did not
know what prevented it. She is having a hip replacement and asked only for good
energy after 8:30 am on Tuesday November 29.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>ADJOURN:</b> Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>Next WECAN </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Annual General Membership<b> </b></span>meeting December 1, 2022 at 6:30
at 21 Jefferson Drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ADDENDA: <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<pre style="background: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">To clarify, Brian delegated Susanne’s concerns to Seth, “Minister of Congregational Care and Mission”. It was Seth who was not interested in the partnership in Adopt-A-Highway but Carrie spoke to Brian on Friday and HSCD would like to adopt a highway and she has connected him with Susanne. <o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style="background: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></pre>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-16524455171383011942022-11-08T18:28:00.002-08:002022-11-08T18:28:40.085-08:00WECAN board meeting minutes October, 2022<p> <strong id="m_7482348934917343978docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113" style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;">WECAN General Membership Meeting Minutes October 6, 2022 </strong><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;">Via Zoom @ 6:30 pm</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Board Members present: </b>Byron Ballard, Joe Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, Sylvia Organ and Pattiy Torno.<br /><br /><strong>Board Members not present: </strong>Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rich Peterson, Carrie Pettler and Brittany Wager. Suzanne Willis. <br /><br /><strong>Also present: </strong>Brian Lander, Sandra Villasenor, and Meredith Friedheim.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>CALL TO ORDER: </strong> Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</strong>: Rebecca moved and Byron seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the WECAN Board meeting on August 4 and General Membership Meeting on Sept 1. The motion passed.<br /><br /><strong>TREASURER’S REPORT:</strong> Pattiy reported no activity since the September meeting and one outstanding payment to Brian. Rebecca moved to approve $100 for Halloween each year. Joe requested a modification “up to $100.” Sylvia seconded and the modified motion passed.<br /><br /><strong>BLOCK JESSIES:</strong> PATTIY reported the Cuban Food Truck at the Cotton Mill was open and very good. RACHEL reported a house on W Haywood sold for $1.25 m and that the Board of Realtors is planning a clinic for people appealing their Property Tax Valuations coming in January. JOE observed the fence up at the corner of Hilliard and Clingman for the new apartments. PATTIY offered to reach out for an update and timeline. She noted that Transportation Director Ken Putnam will put the NCDOT maintenance agreements for approval by City Council on their consent agenda for October 11 or 25.<br /> <br /><strong>ADOPT A STORM DRAIN: </strong>Sandra Villasenor introduced herself working with Riverlink as a Watershed Coordinator for AmeriCorps Project Conserve. Their mission is to promote environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River watershed. Their three efforts include Water RICH -helping homeowners, Stream Restoration and Adopt a Storm Drain. The third is a partnership with the City of Asheville with an initial focus on Central Asheville. The Process is 1) select a convenient location to check every two weeks and after rain. 2) Fill in the online adoption form. 3) Meet with Riverlink to review responsibilities and instructions and sign a liability waiver. Participants supply their own gloves, trash bag, plastic container with lid, smart phone. 4) Complete field report with smartphone. She can answer questions at <a href="mailto:sandra@riverlink.org" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">sandra@riverlink.org</a>.<br /><br /><strong>NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATOR: </strong>Meredith Friedheim introduced herself as the new Neighborhood Services Coordinator. She has been working with Kristina Israel--the Community Engagement Manager for the last 3 weeks. She will be more involved with the Neighborhood Matching Grants program. She lives in the S French Broad Neighborhood and can be reached at <a href="mailto:mfriedheim@ashevillenc.gov" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">mfriedheim@ashevillenc.gov</a>. Pattiy asked if she would be the first point of contact in reporting Homeless problems as her predecessor Jeremy Lett was with the Homelessness Task Force. She may be integrated on that topic in future but her current role there is yet to be defined. Rebecca asked if she would attend the semiannual meetings with WECAN and ART. Joe asked if there was any advance on legal issues from Kristina about the Community Garden. She will get answers and will plan on attending future WECAN Meetings.<br /><br /><strong>HALLOWEEN:</strong> The general plan is for a pot-luck in the field behind the community garden on Monday October 31 at 5:30. Brittany will organize the Haunted Trail at the end of Jefferson and Park. Contact her at <a href="mailto:brittanywager@gmail.com" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">brittanywager@gmail.com</a>. She has some ideas for themes. Volunteers may be needed to set up on Sunday October 30. Tables needed for Potluck. Crock Pot will be provided by Byron. Rachel offered some directional signs.<br /><br /><strong>COALITION OF ASHEVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS: </strong>Joe reported they are having growing pains as his term as treasurer and that of the president will expire next April. They are having a meeting this month to investigate hiring staff. Byron has been frustrated by their vague mission and goals and observed they could benefit from a board retreat –as could WECAN.<br /><br /><strong> NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANT</strong>: Pattiy reported an offer of a core-ten steel plate that didn’t work out but she will reach out for a source of a ‘Skeleton Plate” for the sign garden. She has been following the Stoneyard Development which may be finalized by December. It may call for a sculptural element across from the traffic circle. Rachel suggested using the old Ice House Doors she has been storing.<br /><br /><strong>ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING:</strong> Rachel volunteered to organize a location such as MHO, The Patton, All Souls Pizza or Phil Mechanic. The agenda is for a Pot-Luck, Review of the year’s activity and election of new Board members. The regular date is December 1. A final decision is expected by November 3.<br /><br /><strong>WECAN NEWSLETTER: </strong>Joe assigned Pattiy: Maintenance agreements, Neighborhood Matching Grant, Duke and Avery development updates. LYNN will report on the Community Garden and Bountiful Cities grant. Rebecca: Halloween and ask Carrie for an HSCD update and ask Ranse to do a neighbor profile on Carrie. Copy deadline is Wednesday October 26, except for Halloween on Nov 3. They need to be printed and delivered before Thanksgiving which is just one week before the meeting. <br /><br /><strong>FALL PLANTING</strong>: Joe asked about plans for fall planting at the edible triangle and Owens-Bell Park.<br />Pattiy is waiting on the agreements first and fall planting can happen as late as February.<br /><br /><strong>EVENT:</strong> Rebecca reported an event called How to get people out of cars from 12-2 on October 31. Join the Land of Sky Regional Council's Clean Vehicles Coalition, Land of Sky Rural Planning Organization, French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Go Mountain Commuting (TDM) for a lunch and learn speaker session to uncover the mysteries of how to get people out of single occupancy vehicles. Virtual and in-person attendance options are available. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-we-get-people-out-of-cars-tickets-433509848627&source=gmail&ust=1668047282250000&usg=AOvVaw2_-4yYl5GOejyzS9HyE8Sf" href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-we-get-people-out-of-cars-tickets-433509848627" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-<wbr></wbr>we-get-people-out-of-cars-<wbr></wbr>tickets-433509848627</a> .<br /><br /><strong>ADJOURN: </strong>Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.<br /><br />Next WECAN Board meeting November 3, 2022<br /><br />Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola </p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-39991911032837038142022-09-09T06:03:00.000-07:002022-09-09T06:03:07.847-07:00WECAN board meeting minutes September 1, 2022<p> <strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">WECAN General Membership Meeting Minutes September 1, 2022 </strong><strong id="docs-internal-guid-02d63e79-7fff-8078-42b5-56aaceb39143">on the porch at 21 Jefferson Drive @ 6:30 pm.</strong></p><strong></strong><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">Board Members present: </strong>Byron Ballard, Joe Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Sylvia Organ, Pattiy Torno, and Suzanne Willis. <br /></p><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">Board Members not present: </strong>Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rachel Larson, Rich Peterson, Carrie Pettler and Brittany Wager.<br /><strong></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">Also present: </strong>Lisa Adams, Zac Altheimer, Katie and Justin Bledsoe, Emily Fenster, Melanie Ham and Michael, Brian Lander, John and Janet Long, Patrick Pearson, Lynn Player, Ranse, and 5 children <br /></p><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">CALL TO ORDER: </strong>After refreshments Rebecca called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm suggesting that social meetings should be quarterly.<br /><br /><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113"></strong><strong>NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANTS: </strong>Pattiy reviewed that for the first round of grants WECAN was awarded $2500 which was matched with over 300 volunteer hours (at $25/hr.) That $5,000 value went toward renewing half of the community garden and some planting at Owens Bell Park. The city offered a second round and WECAN applied and was awarded $5,000 (to be matched with volunteer hours and $1500 cash from RADBA) for four projects: $4,000 for the Sign Garden, $4,000 for the Clingman Streetscape, $1,000 for the Edible Triangle and $1,000 for the Urban Trail and possible seating. A request was made to post pictures of these on the FaceBook page and a question about sub-groups there or an album to post pictures to that anyone can access. Many volunteers will be needed for WECAN’s match and information about opportunities will be distributed by the listserve or email list and on FaceBook. Anyone can sign up at <a data-cke-saved-href="https://wecannews.blogspot.com/" href="https://wecannews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WECANNEWS.blogspot.com</a> and Pattiy will add a tab there for NMG (Neighborhood Matching Grants.) There was a question about a pin post on the FaceBook group. Pattiy would also like a shorter url. Lynn observed that there are about 25 people who have expressed interest in the Community garden contact group. Pattiy noted that the city’s goal is to make neighborhoods work together and they have been successful. Pattiy thanked Lynn for a third grant of over $3,000 which was awarded through Bountiful Cities and an anonymous donor and which will go toward renewing and expanding the other half of the community garden.<strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>WELCOME WAGON:</strong> Ranse along with Lisa and Rachel need help in knowing who our new neighbors are.<br /><br /><strong>COMMUNITY GARDEN:</strong> Lynn described several achievements besides the harvest of potatoes, peppers, squash and garlic available at the meeting.</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Last March the Sunrise garden was refenced and ten new beds were built. The purpose was about food which is awesome but also about building relationships in the community<br /></li><li>The garden achieved Pollinator status with native plants and water<br /></li><li>ART was happy to supplement our water supply. Thanks to Barry and John there.<br /></li><li>Compost Bins were built by Brian and Swann and primed for painting. There is a list of allowables posted and Ranse will also post the list on FaceBook. The three bins are Sun for fresh kitchen scraps and eggshells, the Moon bin to ‘bake’ and the Earth bin with ready to use compost which should have some ready for fall planting time.<br /></li><li>Sunset garden will need a lot of volunteer help to clear out, level, place ground cloth, stakes, fencing and ten new beds.<br /></li><li>Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council proposed a food pantry for neighbors to share. It should be for the neighborhood and not passersby. We could use it to hold tools, seeds, produce directions or instructions or however we want. There are potential construction costs associated with the kit but can be installed with volunteers. Rebecca recalled the discussion from the last meeting that the choice was with the community garden group. Joe also met with Kristina Israel about permissions to install and expand. Her meeting with the city legal is delayed by vacations.<br /></li><li>The effort now is to be consistent, continuing to meet on Thursdays at 6, maintaining what we have and working on signage and agreements/norms (aka rules) about which beds are community efforts and which are for individuals.</li></ul><strong>HALLOWEEN GATHERING:</strong> Rebecca recalled the successes of the Haunted Trail which will be returning this year. There is an annual budget. Work times are TBA. If you are interested in helping out please contact Brittany at 35 Jefferson. (<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:brittanywager@gmail.com" href="mailto:brittanywager@gmail.com" target="_blank">brittanywager@gmail.com</a>)<br /><br /><strong>ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING:</strong> Joe announced the annual meeting on December 1, 2022 will be the 25th anniversary of the first WECAN meeting. Cake will be appropriate. Suggestions for a location include The Patton or maybe The Hilliard. The annual meeting is where new board members are elected.<br /><br /><strong>WECAN NEWSLETTER:</strong> Joe reported that each year WECAN produces a newsletter. Some topics he suggested include: City Agreements (Pattiy), Community Garden (Lynn), Halloween (Rebecca), HSCD update (Carrie), Neighbor Profile (Byron), and Worm Knightmares (Charlie).<br /><br /><strong>WECAN ORGANIZATION:</strong> Rebecca recalled that WECAN needs a meeting facilitator, treasurer, communications co-chair, minutes taker and to talk to us if you can help.<br /><br /><strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS:</strong><br />Joe announced upcoming events of interest:<br /> Thursday September 8 10-12 River Summit at New Belgium<br /> Saturday September 10 10:30 W Avl Garden Stroll 587 Haywood Rd<br /> Friday September 16 4-5:30 French Broad Greenway West Opens <br /> Friday September 16 8:30 Neighborhood Leader RoundTable<br /> Tuesday September 20 9 am Adopt A Highway Litter pick up<br /><br /><strong>DUKE SUBSTATION UPDATE:</strong><br />Pattiy spoke with Jason Walls and the substation is still in the works except that GIS technology has been changing. The exterior design of the building will remain as planned but the interior is changing. The redesign of the interior should be completed this year with construction moved to 2024-2025. <br /><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">TREASURER’S REPORT: </strong> Pattiy reported a balance of $3989.89</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>ADJOURN</strong>: Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.<br />Next WECAN Board meeting October 6, 2022 <br />Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola <br /><br /> <br /></p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-42694138131687798182022-08-11T18:41:00.003-07:002022-08-11T18:41:50.626-07:00WECAN board meeting minutes August, 2022<p> <strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113" style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes August 4, 2022 Virtual meeting via Zoom @ 6:30 pm</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">Board Members present: </strong>Byron Ballard, Joe Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, Sylvia Organ, Pattiy Torno, and Suzanne Willis.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">Board Members not present: </strong>Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rich Peterson, Patrick Pearson, Carrie Pettler, Brittany Wager and Davina Weirich</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">Also present: </strong>Brian Lander, Lynn Player, Lisa and Emily Finster, and Gina Smith from the Asheville- Buncombe Food Policy Council.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">CALL TO ORDER: </strong>Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: </strong>Byron moved and Pattiy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the<br />June 2 Meeting as distributed and corrected. The motion passed.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">TREASURER’S REPORT: </strong>Pattiy reported that a check was received from Bountiful Cities on behalf<br />of an anonymous donor for the community Garden in the amount of $2420. From that $217.71 was used by Lynn for a new rain barrel and hoses. Other uses of that money must be approved by Lynn or Joe. Also, closing out the Neighborhood Matching Grant a payment of $725 was made to Royce’s Tree service for the removal of a Bradford Pear and a Mulberry from Owens-Bell Park. She noted that the $2500 cash received from the city was matched by over 200 volunteer hours and generated a $7500-8,000 benefit to WECAN and was very successful in activating the neighborhood. She also applied for a second Neighborhood Matching Grant for $10,000 ($5,000 cash and 200 volunteer hours.)That grant is for the Sign Garden, WECAN/RADBA Clingman Streetscape, Edible Triangle and Urban Trail/Kudzu Hill. She has been in touch with Transportation Director Ken Putnam who advised her that the NCDOT has agreed to include the city and WECAN in maintenance agreements along Clingman Avenue but it must be approved by City Council at their September 13 meeting.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">BLOCK JESSIES:</strong><br />Attendees introduced themselves.</p><ul dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;"><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">RACHEL reported curbstones being taken up on Roberts Street to West Haywood.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">LYNN: met new neighbors, a young couple from Alaska at the end of Jefferson.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">BRIAN: reported that the local Democratic Party is looking for a Precinct Chair to back up Mr.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Bacoate. Also Swann has been priming and painting the compost bins at the community garden.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">JOE reported that he has posted the minutes to all the WECAN meetings from 1997 through 2010 on the</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">WECAN Blogspot.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">SUZANNE heard that Angel Hadden was moving to Boston.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">PATTIY heard from JoAnne Skinner that she was going to NY for cancer treatment but was in good spirits. Also, Mr. Bacoate has a new car. His son got him a new silver Jetta station wagon. Also the Skyview Golf Tournament had 159 participants for their 60 th year at the Municipal Golf Course. The African American group also has some national sponsors.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">REBECCA was happy to ride bikes on the greenway and enjoyed Sugar and Snow Gelato on Riverside Drive.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">PATTIY noted that the French Broad River West Greenway was now open. The completed greenway is paved from Craven Street to Carver Park. The Grand Opening is set for the morning of September 9, 2022. She also announced an ongoing Sunday Jam from 11 to 1 pm roller skating at Curve Studios Parking Lot. (No skateboards please!)<strong></strong></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>FOOD PANTRY PROPOSAL:</strong> Gina Smith explained that for the past two years the A-B Food Policy Council has been working on the Neighborhood Emergency Food Preparedness Project. Mutual aid food sharing structures have been built at East End Valley Street, Shiloh Community Garden and Deaverview Apartments and have been very successful. She met with Lynn and looked at possible placement at the WECAN Community Garden.They observed that Community Gardens look like a good place for these structures. She shared pictures of ones that have been built so far. They create and provide kits and material to be assembled by the neighborhood volunteers.</p><ul dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;"><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Q: Are they bear-proof? A: There have been no problems yet with bears. Most food items are canned or dry and they can be locked at night.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Q: It looks like the flat roof could be used as part of a water catchment system. Do you need permits for a permanent structure? A: They are moveable but might need permission.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Q: Is there a central place to keep information such as a garden calendar, to-do lists sharing neighborhood contacts and information? A. It can be used for whatever the community needs. Their fiscal agent Bountiful Cities can make signs available.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Q: There is a concern about having a food source for travelers through the neighborhood. Could it be tailored to WECAN’s needs? A: Not sure of the community’s food needs but may be needed in the future after HSCD is built. It is up to the community to decide how it works best. ABFC is funded through December.</li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Q: Is there a deadline? No deadline just contact Gina at COORDINATOR@ABFOODPOLICY.ORG.</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /><strong>DISCUSSION: </strong>Maybe it could begin as an information center first and later morph into a food pantry if there is a need and desire. HSCD stocks it? Are there ways to know what is inside or in stock? EEVSNA uses their newsletter or email and the units have windows so you can see what’s inside. What is the decision making process for WECAN moving forward? It was suggested to make this an agenda item for the September WECAN Meeting. Joe agreed to contact Kristina Israel about permission to build the structure.<br /><br /><strong>COMMUNITY GARDEN: </strong>Lynn got a new rain barrel and we attached a saucer to it and it is working really well. Reach out if you want to help.<br /><br /><strong>BEARS: </strong>They have been through WECAN recently one with a collar and another with an ear tag, maybe up to five individuals. Q: Is there a program to fund bear-proof trash cans or trash can enclosures? A: Bear Resistant Cans can be ordered by individual residents. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Learning/documents/Profiles/Mammals/Bear-Resistant-Trash-Cans.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1660354318272000&usg=AOvVaw2tbvnLExBlbq3ETofFydpf" href="https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Learning/documents/Profiles/Mammals/Bear-Resistant-Trash-Cans.pdf" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Learning/documents/Profiles/Mammals/Bear-Resistant-Trash-Cans.pdf</a> Residents need to call City Sanitation before buying a can to make sure it is approved, and also after they have it, so that the Sanitation employees can pick the city-issued can. <br /><br /><strong>WELCOME WAGON: </strong>Ranse will come to the September 1 meeting.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES: </strong>Delays with funding. Little house will be<br />used for Admin and staffing. Carrie will update in September.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>WECAN ORGANIZATION:</strong> Rebecca noted that at the July 4 social at Owens-bell Park she made announcements and wanted to know how we are feeling about the board and meetings in future. It is an important place for discussions and information sharing. Will we ever go back to in-person meetings? NO, they are a barrier to participation. Meetings are appreciated and not a waste of time. They help cement our foundation but maybe fewer meetings? Some are hesitant to change now--so much on our plate. Stay the course. Time is important and challenging, maybe more efficient one hour meetings? Monthly is good for continuity and shorter is also good. Maybe we need two more other social get- togethers besides Halloween and July 4 th? Maybe interface with businesses in WECAN with a restaurant crawl?<br /><br /><strong>FUTURE NEEDS: </strong>Meeting facilitator, Treasurer, meeting notices, minutes, maybe early or later Block Jessies.<br /><br /><strong>HOMELESSNESS SURVEY:</strong> Joe reported that CAN was working with the city consultants on the Homelessness policy. There is a survey asking for ideas about homelessness, its causes, solutions, and the<br />survey is totally anonymous. Anyone who has ideas on the subject please take it.:<br /><a style="color: #007c89; text-decoration-line: underline; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">HTTPS://www.surveymonkey.com/r/s96tkp8</a><br /><br /> <strong>ADJOURN</strong>: Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.<br /><br /> <strong>Next WECAN Board meeting September 1, 2022</strong><br /><br /><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c6ad96df-7fff-6793-5c23-808dbc7b8113">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola </strong></p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-63408544039492247682022-06-15T11:02:00.005-07:002022-06-17T15:54:32.467-07:00Draft WECAN Board meeting minutes June 2022<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes June 2, 2022 Virtual meeting via
Zoom at MHO @ 6:30 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members present</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">:<b> </b>Joe
Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, Sylvia Organ, Rich Peterson, Carrie
Pettler and Pattiy Torno</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members not present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Byron
Ballard, Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Brittany Wager, Davina Weirich and
Suzanne Willis. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also present: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brian and Swann Lander, Lesa
Peterson,<b> </b>Kristina Israel, Neighborhood and Community Engagement
Manager; Lucy Crown, COA Transportation; Mike Sule, Asheville on Bikes;
Rev.Brian Combs; McKenzie Dillingham and April Nance HSCD Board;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CALL TO ORDER</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: Rebecca called the meeting to
order at 6:30 pm.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APPROVAL OF MINUTES</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: Pattiy moved and Rebecca seconded
a motion to approve the minutes of the May 5 Meeting as distributed and
corrected. The motion passed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Pattiy did not update the previous
balance of $1717.23</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BLOCK JESSIES: REBECCA</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> brought
up the issue of an Air B&B at 24 Jefferson that was renting all 3 units and
may have violated the city rules—in order to rent your home for less than 30
days, you must have a ‘homestay’ permit, allowing for the rental of up to two
rooms on a short-term basis as long as the owners or caretaker also lives in
the house. Some rules have recently been changed by the state. <b>PATTIY</b>
updated on Owens-Bell Park that Parks and Rec completed the work of installing
timbers to line the path and mulching that looks great. She has a bid from
Royce Tree service to remove the Bradford pear and trim one of the mulberries
but the maintenance agreement needs to be amended and Suzanna Horton is working
on that. She also noted that a new supply of wood chips has arrived at the end
of Park Ave today. <b>JOE</b> removed knotweed and trash from the Melk Drive (6
hrs) and from ‘short’ Hilliard (1 hour). He tries to work on Sunday
mornings when there isn’t a lot of traffic or rain. The city has an agreement
with the NCDOT and WECAN has an agreement with the city to maintain and clear
the site before any planting can begin. <b>PATTIY</b> also observed that the
Edible Triangle needs a lot of weeding but the blueberries are doing well. Also
that Jessie Coleman celebrated her 84<sup>th</sup> birthday last weekend.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CLOSE THE GAP</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: Lucy Crown showed a map of
the GAP (Greenway/ADA/Pedestrian) Study showing Pedestrian Network Components
in the WECAN area. There was some confusion about lines representing sidewalks
or proposed sidewalks on West Haywood, Club/Trade and Roberts Street and
whether sidewalks were even possible due to steep, hilly and narrow streets.
One effort is to make the East Patton Study more functional and to slow down
traffic to share the roadbeds. Rachel asked about the Steps to the Hillcrest
walkover and ADA efforts there and the utility easement between Club/Trade and
West Haywood. Sylvia is also concerned about truck traffic-- not so much
delivery trucks but semis that often get stuck. Pattiy will connect Lucy with
Sylvia and Brian for a walk through.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">UNPAVED SURFACES INITIATIVES </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Mike
Sule showed a map of several areas for consideration: French Broad River West,
Bacoate Branch, Mountainside Park, River Ridge and Azalea Park/Highland
Brewing. The goal of Asheville On Bikes is to develop natural surface trails
that are either multi-use or bicycle only for mountain biking. Bacoate Branch
is a proposed Greenway in WECAN and he showed a section from Merritt Street
behind Asheville Middle School down to Lyman Street that due to the costs
involved might even precede the actual Greenway. He requested a letter of
support confirming it would be a valuable asset and that we approve. He offered
to bring maps to our General membership meeting in July. There was a question
about connecting to the middle school but it is a security issue. Mike asked if
there might be a WECAN resident interested in being the AOB liaison and Rich
agreed to do so as he is an AOB member<b> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carrie
introduced McKenzie Dillingham from the HSCD Board who is a general contractor
but not the project builder. She explained that HSCD has received nothing in
writing yet from Givens. Any issues from WECAN will go to the HSCD Board and
they will address them with the management. A question about staffing was
explained by Brian. Usually 80-100 units are needed to support full time staff.
The Board is straddling multiple responsibilities. They expect to hire a full
time Director of Housing. Their revenue equals what is left after the mortgage
is paid. They have a staff of 30 at Haywood Street Church that supports their
goal of relational management which includes the Mercy League and
aspirationally a Director of Frivolity. The other question was about
compliance. There are some non-negotiables in complying with the Fair Housing
Laws. The board hires people to complete their contract but does not handle day
to day activity. The HSCD Board is ultimately responsible—not Givens. It is a
stretch for Givens who focuses on elderly housing but since there are no
complex Federal fund reporting requirements in this project they agreed to take
on the minor compliance issues. They are also looking into mowing the property
as soon as they can after no-mow-May (for pollinators.) Sylvia wanted to note
that recent construction in WECAN has been traumatic with traffic and
pedestrian sidewalks blocked off. </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The arson fire at the Hilliard construction
site also caused much damage to the surrounding parts of the neighborhood.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Ground-breaking is still planned for August 2022. It was also suggested that
subcontractor parking should be considered and be mindful and good neighbors.
Brian also noted that Haywood Street has stopped the steady collective needle
distribution at the church. It is still on Wednesdays but not there.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">SUMMER EVENTS:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4<sup>th</sup> of July party hosted by Suzanne on Rector
Street: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There was talk of not having a
Monday July 4 Party and a regular Board meeting on Thursday July 7 in the same
week and of combining both before the fireworks which may even be on Saturday
July 2. No action taken until a confirmation of when there will be
fireworks.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ART MEETING:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
Sylvia, Kristina Lee and Rebecca met and the minutes of that meeting are
attached. Kristina addressed the noise issues which were of two kinds: Electric
bus chargers and the money vacuum. Grania will try to reschedule a sound level
check between 9 and 11 pm when the vacuum happens. Sound barriers may be a
consideration for the workstation also chargers such as acoustic blankets which
can cost as much as $13,000. Capacity is limited and grants may be applied to
cover some costs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COMMUNITY GARDEN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Joe reported that Pollinator
Certification was received from GreenWorks and a new grant was awarded through
Bountiful Cities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WELCOME WAGON</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">:
Lesa reported that Rachel provided a list of recent home sales and Ranse has
made a half a dozen ‘welcome wagon’ deliveries, and he has also created a
tracking spreadsheet.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ADJOURN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Meeting adjourned at 8:02
p.m. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>Next WECAN Board</b> meeting July TBA, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Minutes
submitted by Joe Fioccola </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d663e144-7fff-a6a3-4556-8d4eda39c0f2"><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ART SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES: Lee Lance</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Noise - chargers</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> A new CoA noise ordinance went into effect in September '21, and new noise readings were taken at both the charges and at the houses along Park. The noise readings are within the limits allowed per the noise ordinance. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Report attached.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> However, a recommendation was made that fencing and/or landscaping between the ART facility and the houses on Park could be improved. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT STEP: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristina to find out what the appropriate path is with CoA to request that a plan be put in place to explore this suggestion</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Noise - bus noise at night (9-11PM)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The noise from the ART facility is loudest in the evening when most of the buses are returning from routes (~12 or so buses at a time). </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT STEP: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Grainne offered to coordinate with ART to come back in that time window to check the noise readings, as documented in an email exchange between Grainne and Barry on 5/20.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Noise - shuttle cars, employees, idling buses</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> We discussed exploring whether the beep-at-lock could be disabled in the white shuttle cars; general noise from employee stereos/loud trucks and motorcycles; idling buses. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT STEP: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Barry indicated that the staff is continuously reminded about being courteous to neighbors and will continue to ensure this is the case; John is exploring whether the lock beep can be disabled in the shuttle cars.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Speed of buses/Redlights on Hilliard, at intersection of Hilliard/Clingman</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Barry indicated that all buses (and shuttle cars) are equipped with Smart Drive, a behavior modification tool that allows staff to review events and provide ongoing coaching to improve driving behavior. Barry indicated that it is very difficult to see pedestrians/cyclists crossing Clingman on Hilliard headed east and urged caution / illumination. He emphasized continued direction to drivers about being cautious at this (and all) intersections.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT STEP: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">N/A</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Landscaping/property maintenance</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WECAN thanked ART team for consistently taking care of the property, and for the positive interactions with ART employees performing the work. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT STEP: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">John will look into why the entire bank along Jefferson is not trimmed.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Community garden water catchment</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fence is CoA property so if WECAN wants to attach water catchment to the fence, that's a CoA question. ART offered to the WECAN community garden a used/empty 330-gallon container used to deliver diesel treatment. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">MSDS attached</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT STEP: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WECAN to let Barry know if there is interest in one of these containers.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Community Garden Dinner this summer</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - ART team invited to join the dinner. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEXT STEP:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> WECAN to let ART know when this is scheduled, possibly provide info for staff break room.</span></p></li></ol></span>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-21592925755129877322022-05-31T19:48:00.002-07:002022-06-16T10:51:59.919-07:00WECAN Board meeting minutes May 2022<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2022 Virtual meeting via
Zoom at MHO @ 6:30 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> <b>present: </b>Byron Ballard, Joe
Fioccola, Mike Kenton, Sylvia Organ, Carrie Pettler, Pattiy Torno and Suzanne
Willis. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members not present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Stephanie
El-Hajj, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, Rich Peterson, Brittany Wager and Davina
Weirich. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Others present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Teresa Stevenson, Andrew Crosson.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CALL TO ORDER</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Sylvia called the meeting to order
at 6:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APPROVAL OF MINUTES</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: Byron
moved and Pattiy</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the April 7 Meeting as distributed and corrected. The motion passed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Pattiy reported The Neighborhood
Matching Grant first reimbursement payment was received within two weeks from
the City in the amount of $1556.20 and was distributed to all. The current
balance is $1717.23</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BLOCK JESSIES: PATTIY</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
saw on WLOS that on Wednesday 3 people were arrested from a rental property at
43 Rector street with a large amount of fentanyl and weapons. She also updated
on Owens-Bell Park that Parks and Rec was supposed to move the signs on
Wednesday when she did some planting at the dogwood loop but now will begin at
6:30 am on Monday. Staff will also edge the path to the bridge with railroad
ties to contain mulch. She asked for approval to remove the volunteer Bradford
pear in the sunny cultural garden between the pin oak and the maple we planted
for Terry Bellamy. It is non-native and invasive and there was no objection.
She offered to have Curve pay for the removal and then heavily mulch until the
fall and plant then<b>. JOE</b> completed
ivy removal on Thursday.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Carrie introduced Teresa Stephens the new property
manager for Haywood Street Community Development and Andrew Crosson</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">asking them to explain what
property managers do. In general: They
both have hands-on experience in affordable housing. Givens’ focus has been on
senior affordable housing and section 8 since the 1970’s with experience with
HUD and tax credit properties and regulations. They accept vouchers. She noted
that they are not yet under a formal agreement but expect to sign one very
soon. Their approach is social work and compassion. ‘People are People.’ Their
goal is to try to keep people successfully housed. Specifically from day-to-day
managers will receive rents, applications, qualifications, keep maintenance up
to par, contract with vendors, landscaping, trash removal and general
administration plus building relationships with residents. They make sure that
regulations are being followed by residents and staff. Sometimes the job
entails mediating.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: How much involvement is there in the tenants lives?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> They are adults and share as much or as little as
they choose. <b>Q:How much experience do you have with children?</b> Givens
experience with Federal funding says they can’t exclude and have had some under
age 18 living with grandparents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q:Is Givens local?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Givens
manages the Givens Estate, Highland Farms since 2012, Great Laurels since 2007,
262 apartments at Givens Gerber Park since 2016, 2017 and 2018. <b>Q: Whose
responsibility is being financially sound?</b> HSCD has a fiduciary commitment
to the Haywood Street Board. Management has a hands-on approach to budgeting,
and spending with a long term goal of sustainability. They will not defer needs
and will build reserve funds. <b>Q What is the staff ratio for a 45 unit
building?</b> It depends on the budget. Normally it would employ a part time
manager and a part time maintenance person. These may be supplemented with
staff from Givens such as social worker or community nursing through Givens
Life Ministries outreach. <b>Q: Can you explain how qualifications are
maintained? </b>Year-to-year residents
must qualify they must show their finances 120 days before their anniversary. <b>Q:
What if a 30% renter makes too much money? </b>Vouchers are reviewed annually
by the Housing Authority. The only time residents may or shall leave (not
definite on the wording) is if their income exceeds 120% of AMI. Otherwise the
designation may float within the building. There will be a transfer policy and
the neighborhood preference is to maintain in the building rather that frequent
short term turnovers. Carrie will explain to the HSCD board to try to create
consistency, cohesiveness and relationships.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Teresa asked: <b>Q: MHO has 3 properties in WECAN
what have you learned from them?</b> In
WECAN Merrit Park, Prospect Terrace and Clingman Lofts are both condos and not
rentals but on Depot Street which is outside WECAN they do have rentals. Residents
of the Patton Apartments have not participated in WECAN and the Hilliard
apartments have just begun to fill up,</span><span style="color: #e32400; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">so
WECAN does not really have any learning to share here. Givens produces a Community Handbook which contains hard legal
information such as the lease and house rules but also has soft information in
Move-In Packets such as fire plans, water cut-off locations and can include a
letter from WECAN on how to participate, introduction to the neighborhood,
nearest playground, bus stop, neighborhood history. Andrew added they will also
have traditional monthly meetings that WECAN can attend not just address on the
front end. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q:What is the best outcome? Could the Community space be
open to neighborhood use?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The board
vision included neighborhood events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Andrew
explained the relationship between Givens and Haywood Street Church. They are
both United Methodist Church organizations affiliated with Central UMC. They
have a strong bond with Givens Life Ministries outreach to design programs to
meet neighborhood needs such as the Welcome Table and Respite Center. They
partner with Pisgah Legal in alternatives to evictions. There have only been 4
actual evictions since Gerber Park began. Housing is the foundation for health.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Q: What does WECAN ask from Homeowners?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Nothing. There is a Community Garden, FaceBook
page, Halloween haunted trail, </span><a href="mailto:wecannews@blogspot.com"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">wecannews@blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> has 25 years worth of annual newsletters and
meeting minutes. WECAN is very walk-able and Sylvia offered to give tours on
request. Byron added that the
neighborhood has a history with Haywood Street which was connected physically
before the I-240 ramp cut us off and the founders of Haywood Street were from
the neighborhood and included her great-great grandfather. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">EVENTS PLANNING</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: a
proposal for chalk Art at Owens-Bell Park on Saturday was nixed for predicted
rain. An email thread proposed a July 4 celebration at Owens-Bell Park with a 6
pm cook out and maybe chalk art. A garden event proposal for May 15 led to the
question of how decisions are made. A thread email suggested that a process was
starting to gel. It is not formal or finalized but people are engaging and it
is still evolving. Joe will start a thread. He also reported that Lyn has
applied for another grant through Bountiful Cities and for Pollinator
Certification through GreenWorks. <b>MELK:</b> Suzanne contacted Eric at
GreenWorks and he looped in back to Joe. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BRIDGE NOISE:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Pattiy
noted it is loud but she appreciates that the bridge is bring fixed just maybe
not so much at 7 am on Saturdays.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COALITION of ASHEVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Byron reported that volunteers are requested to
help out. See their website asheville-can.org. Their next meeting is at 5 pm on
May 26 on Zoom (link on website.) There is a position statement on the
rethinking Boards and Commissions which she will post on the Face Book page.
Jones School Playground could receive a large donation but for squabbling bout
continued maintenance. Video interviews with city council and mayoral
candidates are also available on the website. Pattiy added </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Black
Wall Street AVL is hosting a Mayoral / City Council candidates forum on Monday
from 6-8:30 @ 8 River Arts Place.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ADJOURN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Meeting adjourned at 7:58
p.m. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>Next WECAN Board</b> meeting June 2, 2022 @ 6:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><pre style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola <o:p></o:p></span></pre><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
</p><pre style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></pre>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-10786821596826822092022-04-30T10:23:00.002-07:002022-06-16T10:50:26.623-07:00WECAN Board meeting minutes APRIL 2022<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 meeting masked at
MHO @ 6:30 pm</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> <b>present: </b>Joe Fioccola,
Rebecca Lance, Sylvia Organ, Carrie Pettler, Rachel Larson, and Pattiy Torno.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members not present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Byron
Ballard, Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rich Peterson, Brittany Wager and
Davina Weirich and Suzanne Willis. </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CALL TO ORDER</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: Rebecca called the meeting to
order at 6:30 pm.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APPROVAL OF MINUTES</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rebecca moved and Sylvia</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 3 Meeting as distributed
and corrected. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Pattiy reported the balance is
$1648.83.The Neighborhood Matching Grant first quarter report was completed.
About $1200 of the $2500 grant has been spent on the Community Garden so far. After
discussion it was settled that WECAN shall request one reimbursement from the
city and disburse that to the ones who made the purchases.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BLOCK JESSIES: RACHEL</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
reported a Park Square cat lost a leg to cancer. <b>REBECCA </b>noted seeing a bear out and about and that their bear-box
was working. They also got sanitation stickers instructing residents on
Jefferson that and trash and recycle containers left for collection on the
street must be 5 feet apart. <b>PATTIY</b>
heard that another house on Jefferson may come on the market this year after
their son graduates from High School.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Carrie Pettler forwarded a request for permission to
rescue the yuccas and tulips on the HSCF site.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The March 21 HSCD meeting is focusing
mostly on financial matters. Due Diligence period ended on March 24 and
ownership of the land will be official on April 24. She corrected a statement
she made last month that groundbreaking will begin in August of 2022 BUT
residents are expected to will move in by August 2023. The HSCD website will be
revised to have a more fundraising focus. Givens is working on a Letter of
Intent-their first for a property they do not own and also working on obtaining
a license as a broker. They also need to change their Articles of Incorporation
to change ‘elderly’ to ‘all.’ Their Board will vote to approve the change on
April 22. A Management Agreement is expected by May. Until then Policies and
Document are developing about Property Management and the exact wording and
intent of a Management Agreement (whether ‘on behalf of’ rather than ‘for.’) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She noted several aspects that WECAN could
have some input. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1-The Management Plan between HSCD
and Givens is open to WECAN input( Teresa will be invited to the May WECAN
meeting. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2-The Operations Document will
include the Scoring Matrix, Transition of Management and Occupancy Maximums.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3-Lease Addendums are like Home Owner
Association Rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4- Still in conversation about an
audit process. Since no Federal money is involved there is no set audit</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> process. The City may request an Audit
as may the other funders. There will be an internal systems audit but because
of confidential information may need a third party Compliance Audit to confirm
affordability, behavior and the scoring Matrix for WECAN that may not be
required by the funders. WECAN requested a process to address issues that may
arise. Sylvia requested copies of sample leases (Rachel suggested asking MHO)
for research in what can be included in them, what you can and are allowed to
ask. It was also suggested that WECAN receive a copy of HSCD’s annual financial
statement. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Regarding the small yellow house the current
resident requested an extended lease. Future use will be storage and office
space.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Regarding
Naming Brian Combs will return from sabbatical this month and is expected to
shift naming towards more fund raising opportunities. There is enough money
already to begin construction but fund raising continues. Carrie reaffirmed
that any qualified person should be able to live here and added that without
the $1.3m left to raise </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">the design of the apartments may be at risk along with the
activities provided on site.</span><span style="background: white; color: #313131;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> She included that anyone can be on the Fundraising Committee—not
just Board Members. Pattiy will follow up with some leads she may have. There
is a John Boyle article in the Citizen Times that says it may be time for
YIMBYISM.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">GARDEN GRANTS</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: Phase one is almost complete. Demo, site prep, fencing, compost bins and 9 new beds were built and filled. An issue with ground cloth covering with chip mulch was settled. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">There was extended discussion about organization and potential next steps. Joe wants there to be clear rules for </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">participants. There should be more accessible communication besides Face Book such as signage and labeling. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">He wants to take the opportunity we have for community events such as ribbon cutting, dedication, group photos,</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> garden bed lottery, harvest celebrations, social events and community building not just ‘this is just my garden </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">space’ and ignoring everyone else. Others have a more informal or ‘loosey-goosey’ attitude about rules so anyone</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> can do whatever they like. Some feel that participation should come first and we can build on that and maybe</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> that’s as good as we can expect. Pattiy feels we have already achieved a lot in what we have done so far and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">ripples are being felt throughout the neighborhood and also that it is a year long process. Posting rules and a </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">map might help. Lynn has been very good at keeping things moving. She has already let some people pick out</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> beds and make signs. Sylvia is interested in there being a meeting space. Rebecca wants to keep the traditional </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">meeting time (Thursdays at 6 pm.)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Other parts of the grant are for Owen Bell Park and Pattiy met with Suzanna Horton and the City will fix the</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> George Inge metal sculptural sign and switch the Park Rules and Photo signs. They are considering lining the</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> sinuous path to the bridge with railroad ties (to hold a mulched path covering) and adding steps down from</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> Rector Street</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="background-color: white;">ART Subcommittee will meet in the next month.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ADJOURN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Meeting adjourned at 7:52
p.m. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>Next WECAN Board</b> meeting May 5, 2022 @ 6:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<pre style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></pre>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-5160216961324690082022-03-31T10:16:00.003-07:002022-06-16T10:50:48.042-07:00WECAN Board meeting minutes March 2022<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes March 3, 2022 meeting on Zoom @
6:30 pm</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> <b>present: </b>Byron Ballard, Joe
Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Sylvia Organ, Carrie Pettler, Pattiy Torno and Suzanne
Willis. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members not present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Stephanie
El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rachel Larson, Rich Peterson, Brittany Wager and Davina
Weirich. </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CALL TO ORDER</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: Rebecca called the meeting to
order at 6:30 pm.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pattiy<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">moved and Byron seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the February 3 Meeting as distributed and corrected. The
motion passed.</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Pattiy received and paid the
receipts for the Haunted Trail decorations at $103.65. The balance is $1648.83.
She also submitted the annual 990-N e-postcard report to the IRS. She also accepted
a very useful binder that holds all the Treasurer’s papers from Mr. Bacoate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A recording of the meeting began at 6:31 pm</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BLOCK JESSIES</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
JP is moving to Charlotte. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SUZANNE</b>
and daughter Zellie met with JoAnne and her daughter Robin who is staying with
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>JoAnne has pneumonia last week but
is back and would love to see visitors. In short they are healthy and in good
spirits.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> JOE</b> asked when we can get
back to in-person meetings. Several are okay with it. The consensus was to try
to meet outside behind the Community Garden on April 7. Rebecca will check with
MHO for availability of their community room as a rain location<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. PATTIY</b> noted several break-ins at the
Glass Center and Odyssey Clays. Only cash was taken and they left people
feeling very unsettled. No updates on Pat Crisp or Pete Bassett. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">JOE</b> heard that Sandi and Gerald were
planning on moving away. Sylvia heard that their house was going on the market
tomorrow.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carrie Pettler had five things to update. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1-Rebecca invited Theresa Stevens from the
Givens Estates to our next meeting regarding property management of HSCD.
Carrie encouraged people to visit Givens as they are now the official property
manager.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2-Pattiy suggested some more names for the
project. Researching Mrs. Foster was turning up blank and in an effort to honor
the heart of the neighborhood she suggested the names of someone we know and
knew and love: Jessie Nell(Mama Nell) Coleman and Jessie Mae Jones. They
represent the heart of the neighborhood. These two matriarchs of the
neighborhood she suggested should be honored by naming the building after Mama
Nell and the Community Room after Jessie Mae who worked many years preparing
meals for people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3- The primary siding color was finalized:
“Deep Ocean”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4-Brian Combs was taking a well deserved sabbatical
until Easter (April 17.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5- On February 22 the majority of City
Council voted to approve the purchase of the land and the conditional zoning.
The project is now shovel-ready. Carrie laid out the probable timeline:
Breaking ground by August 2022. Construction estimated time to complete is one
year (August 2023). Then it is planned to train staff for an additional year
(August 2024) before admitting tenants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DISCUSSION:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Rebecca
asked if the oak trees in front could not be saved, when they might go and if
they could be used to make benches. Carrie noted that funding was in place
sufficient to begin construction but another $1million is also needed and if
anyone wants to help or get involved with the fund raising committee reach out
to her.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">MELK</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Carrie
also expressed a concern about the Melk Property which is in between her house
and the Haywood Street Project. It is NCDOT property and the City has an
agreement with them and WECAN has a maintenance agreement with the City. It is
very challenging and there is a lot of debris and needles. She is looking for a
purpose for that area to be expressed. Maybe WECAN and HSCD can define what the
purpose should be. What might be planted there and can benefit the neighborhood
but not be abused. The current goal is to cut back brush to increase visibility
and deter camping and other lawlessness.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GARDEN GRANTS: Pattiy</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
reported that the agreement is signed and is going through the process of
getting all the other signatures and should be ready by next week. She
explained that we had to do a pivot since we only have signed agreements for
the Community Garden, Owens-Bell Park and the Melk Property it was holding up
the process waiting for the other agreements to come through. So, our focus
will be on those three. The Community Garden is the strongest community building
vehicle in WECAN and will be the biggest part of the budget, but it is flexible
and can also be used for the Haunted Trail next October. This spring we focus
on the Community Garden and next fall on planting in Owens-Bell Park. She noted
that John repaired the WECAN sign. She has spoken to Ken Putnam and McCrae
Coated and they both agree that our agreements should and eventually will
happen, but no estimate on when.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKDAY:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The first workdays were set for Friday March 4 and Saturday
March 5. Joe, Lynn, Zack, Swann, Brian and Mitch all expressed interest. Lynn
and Joe have prepared the site by removing the old rotted wood fence and
privets and Joe picked up T-posts and ground cloth and they organized the tasks
into 3 teams: Fence Team, Ground Team and Wood cleaning Team. Lyn created a
face book event staring at 9 on Friday and 10 on Saturday. We have a white
board with tasks to check off and it will be a lot of fun.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">SUBCOMMITTEES</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ART AND SPRING MEETING</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
Rebecca explained the commitment to meet two times a year to keep communication
open and build rapport and not just complaints. She is expecting the next
meeting in April or May and asked if there was any interest in attending.
Sylvia wants to attend. Rebecca met Ben Woody, Development Director for the
City who happens to be in charge of enforcing the new Noise Ordinance. He told
her that decibel readings were taken and recommended action. He will also be at
the ART meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WELCOME WAGON</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
Lesa wants to continue but needs someone else to look at realtor records for
new arrivals. Rachel might be interested but Ranse offered to check with his
landlord who already does monthly checks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A Go-Local card was suggested as a gift instead of a small plant. The
cost is $20 or 10 for $180. They do have a shelf life so a bulk purchase may
not work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COUNCIL COMMITTEES:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
Joe explained the City’s move to consolidate her 30-odd advisory boards into
just four aligned with the City’s Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan. There
are several public input sessions set in the next few weeks: March 3 from 5-7 (Too
late! missed that one) Monday March 7 (12:30-2:30), Wednesday March 9 (3-7) and
Friday March 11 (9-11.) For more information see restructurepilot@
publicinput.com/C1401.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COALITION OF ASHEVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
Byron reported that the City is working on changes to an Open Space Amendment
and a work session is set for Tuesday March 8 from 2-4 pm. Joe explained that
it had to do with development rules for projects over one acre and had to do
with affordable housing, tree
preservation fee in lieu and other ways of avoiding it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> OTHER BUSINESS:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca expressed her conflicted feelings and </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">disappointment</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
about the </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">ongoing criticism of the board by a few on FB, and not
wanting that to go unanswered.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> She appreciates all of us and our
neighbors. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ADJOURN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>Next WECAN Board</b> meeting April 7, 2022 @ 6:30
pm tentatively set as in-person at the field behind the Community Garden<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Email pattiytorno@gmail.com for a link to the recording of
the zoom meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-73112297875978141712022-02-28T11:23:00.003-08:002022-06-16T10:51:08.109-07:00WECAN board meeting minutes February 3, 2022<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes February
3, 2022 meeting on Zoom @ 6:30 pm</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
<b>present: </b>Byron Ballard, Joe Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Sylvia Organ,
Carrie Pettler, Pattiy Torno and Suzanne Willis. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Board Members not present:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rachel Larson, Rich Peterson, Brittany Wager
and Davina Weirich. </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also Present: Swann Lander, Patrick
Pearson.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CALL TO ORDER</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">:
Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Byron<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">moved
and Pattiy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January 6 Meeting as
distributed and corrected. The motion passed.</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
Pattiy reported the balance is $1752.45. She is still waiting for receipts for
Halloween decorations and is set to submit the annual 990 postcard report to
the IRS.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">A recording of the meeting began at
6:31 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APD/NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BLOCK
JESSIES</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">: Joe noted that Mr Bacoate’s 92<sup>nd</sup>
birthday is next week. Pattiy shared a story about getting his first driver’s
license. She also reported that JoAnne is doing well with her girls taking care
of her. She also gave high marks for Haywood Appliance, who did a great job
installing Jessie’s microwave. Suzanne asked how we could find out when snow
will be cleared from our streets. Some streets never get plowed or salted.
Neighborhood Coordinator Jeremy Lett left his job with the city for some other
dream job. Joe noted that his department head, Dawa Hitch, staffed the last NAC
meeting. Joe observed a lean-to tent back at the Melk property even though the
new City policy of moving campers after 48 hours. A male with a bicycle has
been there for two weeks. When Sanitation cleared the trash and brush in the
fall they stopped part way because it was beyond what they do. Darlene in
Sanitation called NCDOT and they came. There is a question about who to call
since Jeremy is gone. Neighborhood Services, Parking Services, Neighborhood
Community Engagement, Homeward Bound but email works best.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
UPDATES </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Carrie
Pettler had four things to update.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>1-Municipal process</b>: Buncombe
County voted unanimously to approve $749,000 (of the $2 million requested) to
fund HSCD. Next step is a formal meeting on Feb 11 with HCD( Housing and
Community Development) to get on the City Council Agenda for their February 22
meeting. At that point a 3 part vote will happen to 1 Approve/deny the
conditional zoning to CBII; Approve $1.3M to purchase the land; and Approve $3M
for construction costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>2-Scoring Matrix:</b> Carrie asked for
input for prioritizing acceptance of Section 8 vouchers to live in the
development. For equity and fairness no group should be excluded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HCSD has a great group of people involved and
working on it. She asked: what does the neighborhood want? Pattiy suggested <b>r<u>ecommendation
from local support system, or from someone in the neighborhood</u></b>. She
gave an example of Jo Anne’s granddaughter who has a voucher and takes care of
her but has no place to use it.Walter Hadden’s daughter also needs a place. <b><u>Single
parents with children</u></b> should be helped since we are close to Isaac
Dickson Elementary and Aston Park. <b><u>City employees, first responders or
people who work close to the area </u></b>was also mentioned. <b><u>Length of
residence in Buncombe County or western NC</u> </b>might also be a
consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>3-Naming:</b> Brian offered for
consideration the name of <b>Laura Jo Foster</b> as a local heroine. She was
active in several organizations in the community like the ‘Y’ and ran a guest
house/hotel listed in the ‘Green Book’ Negro Traveler’s Guide at ‘88 Clangman
Avenue.’ Her husband was active in the Pullman Porters Union. Another name to
consider is <b>Queen Carson</b> who was the first female principal of the Park
Avenue School. It was later named for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><b>Ida Jolly Crawley</b> was a nationally known painter who left her
house at 31 Park Avenue as a museum to the City of Asheville. It later became
Hangar Hall. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">https://mountainx.com/news/asheville-archives-ida-jolly-crawley-launches-her-magical-museum-1919/</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Also mentioned for consideration was <b>Leona Shope
Bassett</b> 1894-1992. She lived at 17 Girdwood Street and was related to
several families in the West End.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>4-Color choice</b>: several siding
colors were shown from <b>jameshardie.com</b>. No decision needed yet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The next HSCD
Board meeting will be February 21.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">DEVELOPMENT
UPDATES: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Pattiy gave updates on 4 projects:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1-
The River Arts Apartments</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> at 146 Roberts Street (the old Dave
Steel site) will begin construction March 1. There was an issue with their
request to close Roberts Street for twelve months from the Carolina Glass south
to the Depot traffic circle. This brought up the related issues of parking on
Clingman Avenue Extension near the Odyssey Studio and one-way traffic on
Roberts and Clingman Extension. There are historic problems with one way
streets for businesses, bicyclists and tourists. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2-The
Radical Hotel</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: 95-97 Roberts Street already
approved clearing the lost across the street has already begun.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3-The Artful Way</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> above the Grey eagle goes to TRC on
Monday. It is also designed by-right with public comment only @ Design Review
Committee and no need for approval from P&Z or City Council.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4-Not Named yet </b>159 Riverside Drive has
been approved and should start construction this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pattiy
shared that a RADBA group called the RadPack has been involved and has seen
presentations of these proposals.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5- The Avery </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">at
Clingman and Hilliard was approved and P+Z and added entrances like brownstone
on the Clingman side. Also 5% of this project will
be affordable (9 units) and 5 of those units will
accept housing vouchers, out of the 196. Suzanne asked if the
city could require affordable units on developments<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. </b>Rebecca suggested asking at HCD. This also brought up a
discussion of the fact the Asheville is subject to Dillon’s Rule which means
that municipalities exist at the pleasure of the state legislature which can
revoke any or all city powers any time they choose.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GARDEN
GRANTS: Pattiy</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"> reported that Tom Downing is now
keeping up with the process. Last month she asked for help in renewing our
expired agreements with the City for maintaining Owens-Bell Park(Suzanne
Horton at Parks and Rec) and the WECAN
Queen Carson Community Garden (?). Swann volunteered to take on that task and
adventure into city government. Pattiy is still trying to get all our
agreements in one place so that personnel turnovers and retirements don’t
cancel them. She is keeping up with Ken Putnam on the NCDOT agreements.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Community Garden </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(at
Jefferson and West Haywood) Joe noted that Lynn Player has ideas for improving
the raised beds, the rain barrel bases and more effective compost area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asked for help on repairing/replacing the
rotting fencing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Sign Garden</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
(at Clingman and Hilliard) needs sign fence repair and replanting in front of
the hedge and removal of the overgrown Japanese hollies. Pattiy recommended
lantanas (a low floral shrub) and colorful, lively and more welcoming flowers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Owens-Bell Park Sunny Cultural Garden </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(next
to the bus stop) since 2006 has become a shady garden. She suggested moving the
cannas and rose to sunnier locations and replacing them with azaleas,
rhododendrons and hellebores, and think about enhancing the photo signs and
dogwood.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clingman Edible Triangle</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
(at the Grey Eagle) since only 8 of the 18 blueberries survived need to infil
also mulch and possibly other edibles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kudzu Hill</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
needs clearing to the trail in phases and will have a carefully marked test
patch to control or eliminate the kudzu but keep nettles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Melk wall</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
(across from ART on W Haywood) the contract here is current. Pattiy is asking
McCrae about clearing the site so we can plant or a put a playground or an
orchard there. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Other areas of concern are ivy removal at Owens-Bell and Short Hilliard,
clearing Rector triangle, maybe something at the traffic circle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">OTHER
BUSINESS:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Swann said she reached out to
several WECAN members and hasn’t heard how she can help. She requested
direction for information to help get projects going.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joe observed that on February 1 1997,
twenty five years ago, was the first meeting at Riverlink of the West End Clingman
Neighborhood.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pattiy needs to make a plant order soon and asked for help in selecting
plants. Native plants and bird and pollinator-friendly and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a persimmon were suggested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ADJOURN:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>Next WECAN Board</b>
meeting March 3, 2022 @ 6:30 pm <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Email pattiytorno@gmail.com for a
link to the recording of the zoom meeting. </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><p></p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-21615463883582161652022-01-08T20:08:00.003-08:002022-02-11T11:21:30.061-08:00WECAN board (draft) minutes January 2022<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes January 6, 2022 meeting on Zoom @ 6:30 pm</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Board Members present: Byron Ballard, Joe Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, Sylvia Organ,</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Carrie Pettler, Pattiy Torno and Suzanne Willis. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Board Members not present: Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, Rich Peterson, Brittany Wager and</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Davina Weirich.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Also Present: JP Chalarca, Lesa Peterson, Hildy Teegan and Ranse.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">CALL TO ORDER: Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rebecca moved and Pattiy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">the December 2 General membership Meeting as distributed and corrected. The motion passed.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">TREASURER’S REPORT: Pattiy reported the balance is $1752.45. She is still waiting for receipts for</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Halloween decorations and is set to submit the annual 990 postcard report to the IRS.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">A recording of the meeting began at 6:34 pm</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Carrie Pettler offered to</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">respond to questions or concerns and not approval or disapproval of the project. She had several updates</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">to report:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">1—Turqoise and pink stakes have been placed on the site marking the placement of the building</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">2---January 9, 2022 at 1 pm Brian Combs and HSCD Board members will have their last scheduled on-</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">site meeting to answer questions with drawing printouts.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">3---The group is seeking suggestions for architectural details to give a unique look but not increase the</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">cost. Some ideas already heard are grid pattern on windows, mix of vertical and horizontal siding, core</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">ten (material that rusts over time such as on the Duke power distribution poles) detail on the bump-out</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">section, brick-laying technique such as used on Trade Street houses, different sizes of horizontal siding</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">like on cottage mill homes, {Byron pointed out that it was not a style choice to use materials in an</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">interesting way but only poor housing for poor people who had no choice.} and color choices. The overall</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">effort is to be part of the fabric of WECAN by focusing on the historic details of the working class /poor</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">homes.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">4--- They requested suggestions for a naming convention to commemorate black members of the</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">community. One of our oldest residents—Mr. Bacoate, will be asked for suggestions.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">5---Their next Board meeting will be later this month.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">6---Last night P&amp;Z met and unanimously approved the Conditional Zoning variance. Pattiy explained</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">one additional change of the word ‘reserved” for vouchers. That Commission is appointed by the City</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Council and is quasi-judicial. On January 25 the request goes to the City Council for their final approval.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">There will be three votes: Approve/deny the conditional zoning to CBII; Approve $1.3M to purchase the</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">land; and Approve $3M for construction costs.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">7---At that meeting the question was asked whether there would be a need for 55 parking spaces for the</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">46 apartments. Some could be used for staff, guests even for a bike storage area. That percentage is not</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">unusual and may even be required by lenders.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">8---Next steps: Invite someone from Givens to the next WECAN Board Meeting; Consider suggestions</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">on details, color and suggest who to connect with in the neighborhood about naming.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">DISCUSSION:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Rebecca thanked Rachel for her efforts in seeking consensus and would like the conversation to continue</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">outside these board meetings. Pattiy appreciated the efforts and input generated by Leslie Meyers.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Discussion mediator Rob Thomas was also thanked and an appropriate gift idea for him was sought. His</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">goal was to further the conversation on equity, diversity and racial justice. Rachel will reach out and ask if</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">he wants to come to another meeting and perhaps facilitate the naming process. JP saw a red flag thinking</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">that anyone with a stake must not take part in the conversation lest they open the process to criticism of</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">bias, suspicion, taint, self-serving, dishonest, illegitimate, trap and rebranding other than what was</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">intended. Hildy observed an incredible and rare opportunity by the developer to get all neighbors in the</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">conversation and to head off issues. Pattiy noted that it is better not to wait for the inevitable to give input</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">and engage. We will still be neighbors and have to find how to recreate the community again. Sylvia</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">looks for how it could be good for us and improve our lives. She wants to put that idea out there and find</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">how to get to yes. She has best wishes for the project and the region. JP asserted the need to reduce the</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">opportunity to be perceived as biased since we will never get full acceptance. Pattiy noted that this threat</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">has actually helped get people involved and participating and could actually be a benefit to WECAN.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: JP is the member appointed from the 28801 zip</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">code. He explained that NAC meets monthly to discuss perspectives of neighborhoods for input on what’s</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">going on in the city. It advises a neighborhood position on topics and is a voice to help on decisions with</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">P&amp;Z decisions. They have little power and their duties include Developing rules and by-laws; Creating</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">plans to communicate with neighborhoods; Developing standards and benchmarks to measure progress</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">and Take on special projects as assigned. A lot of recent time has been spent in rehashing things, a</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">process that has been very slow moving and not helped by the open-meetings rules and as a result nothing</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">significant has been done in the last four months. They are either the first to know or get the wrap-up</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">version of city issues such as greenway plans, noise ordinance, open space regulations. Please contact him</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">with city/neighborhood questions or issues.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"> ELECTION OF OFFICERS:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Pattiy moved a slate of officers for 2022 as follows: Chair: Rebecca, Vice Chair: Sylvia, Treasurer: Pattiy</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">and Secretary: Joe. Joe seconded and the motion passed.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE: Pattiy reported on a meeting with Transportation Director Ken</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Putnam; He is aware of the issue at Hilliard and Clingman and will bring it to his regular meeting with</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">NCDOT suggesting a prioritized left turn for eastbound traffic and limiting right turns for westbound</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">traffic. The future easement on the west side of Clingman between Patton and Hilliard will present a</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">challenge to route 3 lanes into 2 but will follow up next year. He is also working on</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">WECAN/NCDOT/COA maintenance agreements adding short Hilliard, Jefferson/Park Trail, Sign</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Garden, Clingman Streetscape and the Edible Triangle to the Melk Agreement. Owens-Bell Park and the</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Community Garden are agreements that have to be renewed and kept with the City. We are looking for</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">someone to take on this task! Other issues are no parking on W Haywood past Hilliard and no through</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">trucks signage.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">GARDEN GRANTS: Joe reported that we originally asked for $5000 for goats on Kudzu hill. After</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">reflection we questioned whether it was a permanent solution and so much in the second half of the year</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">and revised the grant request to $1,000 focusing on 5 WECAN gardens: The Sign Garden, The Edible</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Triangle, Owens-Bell garden Queen Carson Community Garden and the Melk Wall and Right-of-way.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">The goal is to repair, replace and mend fences and infill and replant the gardens. We were granted $2500.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">What remains to be done is to get permissions in writing, finalize the budget, plan monthly activities,</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">schedule plantings, schedule volunteer matching hours and get waivers signed. And we have one year to</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">get it all done. That’s all. We need to have a conversation with the neighborhood about what these spaces</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">need and how people can get involved.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Rebecca observed that we all love and appreciate our</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">neighbors. Be encouraged that you are all appreciated. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"> Next WECAN Board meeting February 3, 2022 @ 6:30 pm Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"> Email pattiytorno@gmail.com for a link to the recording of the zoom meeting.</span></span></p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-19400951672031698562021-12-11T11:17:00.001-08:002022-02-11T11:18:20.658-08:00 WECAN Board Meeting Minutes December 2, 2021<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes December 2, 2021 meeting on Zoom @ 6:30 pm</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-feb7145d-7fff-2a12-41e9-d1fe835ba958"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Members</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">present: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Byron Ballard, Sherrod Barnes-Ginifer, Joe Fioccola, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, and Pattiy Torno. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Members not present:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Stephanie El-Hajj, Mike Kenton, and Rich Peterson. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also Present:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gerald Harbison, Walter Hartheimer, Leslie Meyers, Sylvia Organ, Carrie Pettler, Bruce Sales, Sandi Sox and Suzanne Willis, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ORDER</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Byron </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">moved, and Pattiy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting as distributed and corrected. The motion passed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pattiy reported the balance is $1752.45. She is still waiting for receipts for Halloween decorations. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A recording of the meeting began at 6:31 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">APD/NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Not present. Joe listened to the NAC meeting of November 29, 2021 and expressed his personal opinion that the minutes were very disappointing. Instead of detailed minutes which should have documented deliberations of the October meeting, for example they summarized one agenda item as ‘heard report.’ These were called ‘Action minutes” and could not be used to reconstruct or understand what happened at the meeting (other than by playing back the recording of the Zoom meeting.) While this type of summary may be legally acceptable when submitted with a recording, in his personal opinion (and without in any way representing the opinion of any other WECAN Board member or WECAN as an organization) those minutes are useless and utterly unacceptable. It was a waste of their communications potential and he will personally ask the NAC representative for 28801 to oppose those kinds of insufficient minutes in the future.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">He also reported that the Neighborhood Matching Grants received over 20 applications and the approved grants are supposed to be announced by the end of this week. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BLOCK JESSIES:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Suzanne</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> hasn’t seen neighbor Deedee in a while with a medical issue. She will reach out to Regina and see if a meal train might be needed also JoAnne’s car is gone and she has also had medical issues.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Joe</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> noted the impressive decorations at the Haddens at 39 Rector Street for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Rebecca</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> announced that she and her team delivered all the newsletters. Pattiy observed that a P&Z notice was up at Pete’s house on Jefferson to change the set back from 15 feet to 13 inches. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Byron </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">noted that the front end of a Honda was left at Green and Girdwood Streets while the rest of the car was found on Roberts Street. Ricky Brown’s parked truck which was hit hadn’t moved an inch and wasn’t damaged by the 3 am crash. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> noted there was also a fire yesterday at Sly Grog on Haywood Street but the extent of the damage wasn’t clear. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rebecca</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> announced that there will be no Caroling again this year due to COVID —even though many will miss it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WECAN ACTIVITY</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Joe read the activity of WECAN in 2021:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> In </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">January</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, Mr. Crisp died. The Board discussed the WECAN Budget and Owens-Bell Park Signage changes. In</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> February</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Byron reported on Homeward Bound, we heard about brewery plans for Clingman Avenue and JP moved into WECAN. In </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">March</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> we were introduced to Jeremy Lett, the new Neighborhood Services Coordinator and heard about the City Budget process. Trucks were getting stuck on Girdwood Street. The Neighborhood Sign garden was being damaged. We reviewed the purpose of WECAN and heard about 144-159 Riverside Drive. In </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">April, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Bacoate was inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine-the highest civilian honor in North Carolina. RADBA purchased 16 trees for the new greenway. WECAN sponsored Chalk Art for the RADTIP grand opening. The damage to the sign garden was stopped but all our maintenance agreements needed to be updated. In </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> there were brief updates on homeless, sidewalk opening and CAN. In</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> June</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Owens-Bell Park signage was completed and Mr. Bacoate shared his ideas about reparations. The </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> General membership meeting was rained out but a social gathering happened in place of the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> August </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">meeting and the new compost tumbler was revealed. In </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">September</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> we discussed Homelessness as a safety concern and Brian Combs introduced the Haywood Street proposal for affordable housing in WECAN. In </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October,</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Scott Dedman from Mountain Housing Opportunities answered questions about affordable housing. Newsletter assignments were made and a Matching Grant proposal was submitted. A haunted Halloween trail was enjoyed and there were discussions and meetings about the Haywood Street proposal. In </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">November </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">City staff answered questions about affordable housing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BOARD ELECTION:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Joe reviewed and corrected the current Board terms. Class of 2021: Mike and Sherrod; Class of 2022: Byron, Pattiy, Rachel and Rich; Class of 2023: Rebecca, Joe, Stephanie; The Board size can be from 9 to15 resident members. There are 4 open seats for 2024, and 1 for 2023. After discussion Rebecca nominated and Byron seconded five neighbors: for 2023-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brittainy Wager</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">; for 2024 </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sylvia Organ, Carrie Pettler, Davina Weirich and Suzanne Willis</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. The motion passed and all were welcomed aboard.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">INFRASTRUCTURE CONVERSATION</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: There is an issue concerning traffic at the intersection of Hilliard and Clingman and the future potential widening of Clingman between Hilliard and Patton. Pattiy and Rebecca attended the Technical Review Committee meeting for the Patton II—now called The Avery and found that a traffic impact assessment was required. Rebecca asked how WECAN can keep up with the results of traffic studies. Pattiy noted that the Haywood Street Community Development proposal goes before TRC on Monday December 6 at 2 pm. Joe heard that a new Traffic Engineer has been hired but he didn’t hear a name. Rebecca wants to know what the city does with traffic study information. Pattiy heard that a traffic employee wanted to reroute the bike lane on Hilliard. Rich Peterson and Lynn Player have been interested in being involved. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> A house on West Haywood Street being used as a business has been offered to HSCD for construction, administrative staff and storage. HSCD was requested to show survey lines of building placement on site. Their November 15 meeting reported there would be deep seismic borings during Thanksgiving week. There would be a cost associated with marking the site but since the borings are planned for the corners of the building flagging them would be sufficient to show the placement of the building on the site. Carrie will follow up with that. She raised the issue of leftover green space: they are in discussion with the neighborhood and considering something for kids or a designated smoking area. Rebecca </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wondered whether we can get the city to commit to keeping the community garden space and the field beyond as green space for the neighborhood.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie is still considering ways to reach out to neighbors to poll support for various issues. The TRC meeting is Monday December 6 at 1 pm and the documents are available at </span><a href="https://haywoodstreet.org/transparency-ticker/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://haywoodstreet.org/transparency-ticker/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> A discussion ensued whether to devote time during WECAN meetings to discuss these issues. Rebecca wanted the benefit of a facilitated discussion but it should be open to all neighbors. Carrie asserted that WECAN Board meetings are the optimal space because they are open, accessible, are documented with minutes and recorded and also have a civil diplomatic process and where decisions are ultimately made. Sandi questioned how to meet for difficult discussions and even how to get people to come to any meetings. Bruce expressed his opposition to the project. Leslie opposes it because there is no consensus and strong opposition and many people don’t Facebook or Insta-gram and are left out of discussions on those platforms. Pattiy noted that there is place to subscribe on the WECAN Blogspot: </span><a href="http://www.wecannews.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.wecannews.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to add oneself to the WECAN email list. Leslie repeated her concerns about the location, the developer and the project as proposed. She feels left out because opposing letters were not published to the ticker. Pattiy advised to notify City Clerk Maggie Burleson about posting letters. Rebecca observed that WECAN’s strength is in our knowledge of city processes and personnel. She wants us to focus on areas where we can find common ground. She offered to provide time at WECAN 90 minute meetings of 30 minutes to air concerns and get input to the HSCD board. If that is not enough time then a subcommittee can be formed. Sylvia agreed that communication about meetings may be imperfect but the information on how to get connected with WECAN went to every home in the neighborhood in the recent newsletter. Carrie agreed that 30 mediated minutes were good and that we may not have consensus but we can have representation. Pattiy asked Carrie to report back to Brian to stop representing that ‘all WECAN’ is behind this project. Leslie claimed that she is aware that at least 30 people oppose the project. She claimed that affordability in perpetuity was only a marketing claim and expires in 30 years anyway and the process feels closed to people in the community. Rachel looks for consensus on any area of concern from supporters and opponents that can be addressed in the discussion. How we use our power to improve this project can make the neighborhood stronger to address core concerns we all share. Rebecca welcomed the continued conversation with Brian and the Mayor. They continue at 1 pm on site on Sundays December 5 and January 9.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HSCD</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> requested a </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">representative</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from WECAN for their board as a liaison. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie Pettler </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">volunteered to serve. Rebecca nominated and Sandi seconded the appointment. Pattiy noted support from other neighbors in emails. The motion passed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sandi asked for some common concerns to kick off our meeting discussions but they should keep focused. Rachel did not feel confident of her facilitation skill but will talk to Rob Thomas and about writing down stated concerns and keeping focused on what issues are timely for HSCD to hear.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pattiy noted that if there are any consensus points they should be made before the P+Z meeting on January 5, 2022. One such issue is the setback position of the building and preservation of the 3 large trees there and setting the sidewalk behind them. These ‘asks’ need to go to city staff soon. Leslie doubts that that request could happen because the density is needed for potential HUD grants and ADA compliance and therefore a cost issue. If it passes P&Z it goes to the City Council then they have to raise more money to comply with federal regulations. Leslie cannot agree to any kind of consensus because it’s not about just trees. Rachel suggested that no on-street parking might be something that could find general agreement and asked if the entire concept was non-negotiable. Leslie answered that traffic is a consideration but not sure if P&Z would have any impact on it and can we ask HSCD to do a traffic study? She doesn’t know if there is any support for consensus. Rebecca asked if anyone would volunteer to organize a meeting in the next week (Dec 13-17) she would get the word out. Rachel will conduct a doodle poll for the best meeting time and Leslie will reach out to people with the date and meeting link. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ADJOURN:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next WECAN Board</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> meeting January 6, 2021 @ 6:30 pm </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Email pattiytorno@gmail.com for a link to the recording of the zoom meeting.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming HSCD meetings:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sun Dec 5 1 pm HSCD on site</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mon Dec 6 1 pm TRC</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue Dec 14 Housing and Community Development Meeting </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed Jan 5 Planning & Zoning Meeting</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sun Jan 9 1 pm HSCD on site</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue Jan 11 City Council Vote on Housing Trust Fund Request</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue Jan 18 HCD review of Housing Trust Fund Loan</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue Jan 25 City Council Vote on Housing Trust Fund Loan & Conditional Zoning (pending no P&Z delays)</span></p><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-7370467945103293322021-11-29T15:17:00.006-08:002022-07-05T15:19:04.803-07:00WECAN Newsletter 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WECAN Board Meeting Minutes November 4, 2021 meeting on Zoom @ 6:30 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Members</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">present: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Byron Ballard, Sherrod Barnes-Ginifer, Joe Fioccola, Mike Kenton, Rebecca Lance, Rachel Larson, and Pattiy Torno. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Members not present:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Stephanie El-Hajj and Rich Peterson. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Guest speakers:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Paul D’Angelo-Community and Economic Development Program Director, Nikki Reid-Interim Community and Economic Development Department Director and Sasha Vrtunski-Urban Planner II.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also Present:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> AK, JP Chalarca, Jocelyn Olcot, Sylvia Organ, Carrie Pettler, Ranse, Brittany Wager, and Suzanne Willis</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ORDER</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Rebecca called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rebecca</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> moved, and Pattiy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2021 meeting as distributed and corrected. The motion passed.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TREASURER’S REPORT:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pattiy reported the balance is $1752.45. She is still waiting for receipts for Halloween decorations. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A recording of the meeting began at 6:35 pm.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CITY STAFF ON HAYWOOD STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCSD)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Rebecca asked the city staff to introduce themselves and what they do and then opened the floor for questions. Nikki works on Affordable Housing, Homelessness and Equitable Economic Development. Sasha reviews large projects such as hotels and apartments, and is a generalist in the Planning Department with extensive experience in long range planning, rezoning, Form-Based Code, and downtown planning. Paul deals with HUD Funding Services HOME funds, and is the Affordable Housing lead on sharing information and policies encouraging more affordable housing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Rachel asked that since a major complaint heard about the Haywood Street Community Development (HSCD) project was management concerns and since the City has funded part of this could they also </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">could the City impose restrictions about property management in the Conditional Zoning process?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sasha explained that all Conditional Zoning (CZ) requests go to City Council for approval. The process starts with Neighborhood Meeting then Technical Review Committee (TRC) then to Planning and Zoning (P&Z) before reaching City Council. These meetings consider land use impacts such as traffic or needed fencing and there is a ‘B-1 Conditions’ list of potential modifications that the City controls. Paul looks for Affordable Housing with target Area Median Income (AMI) of 30,60 or under 80% AMI to achieve a variety of income levels but there is nothing in policy requiring it. Some developers use tax property management.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Staff has been working on a policy c</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">alled ‘beyond the subsidy’ and look at appearance, building type and standards beyond the regular code, development partners, upkeep of building and general maintenance. The Housing Trust Fund Application looks at things like cash flow, operating reserves/caps, strong property management, assistant manager. Sasha offered to talk to the City’s Legal Department. to get a better answer. The City doesn’t own the property and the Neighborhood could have an agreement with HSCD that would be worth exploring. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Rachel asked </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">could the Neighborhood make requests through CZ?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The conditions must be agreed to by both</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the developer and the city </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and related to the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">land use impacts</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Q: Jocelyn brought up the traffic issue at Clingman and Hilliard that staggering the lights might help. The scale of the project was so imposing that citing it farther back on the lot would make it less intrusive. Sasha observed that it was not a huge site but they could explore other options. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Pattiy recalled some backstory to the 2018 rezoning from Neighborhood Business (NB) to Community Business 1 (CB1) without a specific plan. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Does the City allow speculative zoning changes?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> She heard from Planner Shannon Tuck that NB no longer exists in zoning districts and future land use. Sasha explained that it was a straight rezoning and not a conditional zoning with specific plans. Scott Carter made the request to open the area to more residential uses. She also noted the Council Report was available. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What happens to the property if CZ is not approved?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Nikki is working with the Legal Department on that. There is still an option to use the lane as collateral to protect the City’s investment. There is a ‘claw back’ tool. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Brittany asked </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">what are the specific variances in the zoning?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The requirements are building height, footprint and density. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The developer requests modifications (we don't call them variances) through the submission of their plans and a draft list of B-1 Conditions. Those plans are usually available at least 2 weeks before the Technical Review Committee meeting which is the first step of the process. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who is the City Planner assigned to the project?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Shannon Tuch would be assigned after the application is made.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Q: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Can nearby properties also use 50/acre density for business property?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pattiy heard from Shannon that CZ is a one-off and has no bearing on other properties. It is specific to that parcel and doesn’t set any precedent. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Rebecca asked </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is the City looking for the greatest density in WECAN and in downtown?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sasha noted that earlier higher buildings downtown were acceptable now there are some limits. The City wants a balanced livable place to live since we are growing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Brittany recalled that Brian Combs used the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">360 Hilliard Apartments as a precedent for CZ</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">? See Shannon Tuch for further.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Suzanne asked </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">are there guidelines in town for affordable units and why not require a percentage of all developments to be affordable? </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paul explained that Asheville doesn’t have ‘Inclusionary Zoning” but has some ways to incentivize it such as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Land Use Incentive Grants. Some are used already but the subsidy per unit costs $80,000. Asheville is a Dillon’s Rule city, not Home Rule which means the state of North Carolina controls what the City is allowed to do.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Joe asked </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">we first heard 45 units from HSCD and then 42 units that City Council funded. Is it important?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Paul noted that small changes were normal.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Sherrod asked </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">could the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dead end of W Haywood Street be opened up to Patton Avenue</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">? Pattiy noted that during the Duke substation meetings the neighborhood opposed it. Sasha added that when I-26 happens it will bring changes, so maybe at that time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Sylvia asked:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The city has few tools for affordable housing Are there other options for incentives? </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paul listed: Property Tax abatement, fee rebates, Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) Discount (from $1900 to $700 per unit), extradited review, use of City owned land, Housing Trust Fund $1M loan, HOME Funding.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Rebecca asked </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">what can be built by right? </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sasha reviewed that since it was .87 acre the structure footprint allowed was 6,000 sq ft for a 12,000 sq ft structure. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can have more than one building per lot in this zoning district. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Density dictated how many buildings </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">if there's residential.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> . Twenty units per acre (40 if a % are affordable). Other than residential small low-traffic businesses or office space allowed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Q: Rachel offered to follow up with city staff by sending additional questions that we ran out of time to field.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANT</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pattiy submitted the grant to rent goats to maintain Kudzu Hill. This would also include repairing the sign garden and replanting Owens-Bell Park. Joe explained that the application was very simple and did not ask for a lot of details. He explained that this round of applications would be reviewed and ranked in November and awarded in December and a second round would open up in March. The project must be completed within 12 month of receipt of funds. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WECAN CAMPERS: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rebecca and others met with Mike from Homeward Bound and toured the area. He suggested considering what WECAN has to offer to campers in WECAN such as the female in the blue tent.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Rebecca asked Joe to review: WECAN General Membership meets twice a year-- in June and in December. The meetings usually have a food element and a summary report on activity since the last GM meeting. In December we also think of ideas for the future and elect Resident Board members. There are three classes of board members each on a 3 year term so every year one third has to be renewed (up to two full consecutive terms) or must rotate off the board for one year and be replaced. Current classes are: 2021: Katherine, Byron and Mike, 2022: Pattiy, Rachel, Rich, 2023: Joe Rebecca, Sherrod, Stephanie.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This means the 2021 class’s 3-year term expires on December 31, 2021. Both Byron and Mike are eligible for a second 3-year term in the Class of 2024--if they are willing to serve and one or two seats are open for that class. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board elects officers in January and also elects At-Large Members for renewable one year terms.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEWSLETTER: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rebecca reported that the newsletter was printed and on her porch ready for distribution. Thanks to Joe and all who contributed articles and pictures. She asked for help delivering them </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">if anyone who has not helped before could let her know they can help.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pattiy also gave thanks for Allegra who has printed them for free for several years and is a local business in the neighborhood.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HALLOWEEN: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Suzanne thanked Brittany for the Haunted Trail and Rebecca for getting out the flyers for this and the two picnics last summer. She loved seeing neighbors and wished there were more opportunities to get together.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ADOPT A HIGHWAY</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: The contract is still on Joe’s Porch 34 Girdwood Street for anyone who wants to sign the release and participate in any of the quarterly litter pick-ups on Clingman Avenue in the next 3 years.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">MEDIATIONS: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rebecca is looking for common ground in the things we value as a neighborhood and the ‘asks’ we should make of the HSCD project. They have invited someone from WECAN to serve on the HSCD Board to take concerns to them and bring information back to WECAN. Carrie Pettler volunteered to be that representative. She has a vested interest in housing from her past social work days and wants it to be as good as possible if it is in WECAN. She is enthusiastic that local developers are involved and with the City funding support and the opportunity for getting affordable housing. She has a lot to learn, is not a long time resident in WECAN and offered her candidacy. There has been so much conversation in the neighborhood a lot on Facebook that has not been helpful or neighborly and she thinks the discussion should happen at public WECAN meetings rather than one on one or on FB. Rachel offered to be back up if Carrie couldn’t make those meetings and noted that Carrie lives close to the project and her husband is an architect. Carrie is in awe at the knowledge and history of community participation and engagement.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Carrie is meeting bi-monthly with Brian to stay connected and discuss collaboration between WECAN and HSCD.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Rebecca noted questions about the property management who and how residents will be chosen. Pattiy noted that Brian Combs gave the format that decisions are made at the board level but large community meeting in WECAN to discuss concerns and requirements that he will take to the HSCD Board. So, input would happen just not at this phase of the project. Pattiy noted that Hildy said the City Council is the concern for that. The CZ process is the time to bring up concerns. JP suggested that land use concerns and design concerns were important now and management concerns later. Pattiy noted there is no consensus now on what to ask for (0, 24, 34, 45 units) and WECAN cannot advocate for anything until there is consensus. She suggested a process with an outside mediator. Joe noted that we are in agreement on the issue of traffic at the intersection of Clingman and Hilliard. Pattiy shared a video of the intersection being blocked and asked to send her more. Rachel, noting the recent staged parking jam on W Haywood considers no parking at all on the north side but doesn’t want to take away Pat Crisps. The general feeling was that Zoom meetings would not work and that in-person would. Pattiy recalled the Duke substation process getting together over several weeks and making big lists of concerns and distilling them down to 4 major concerns: Wins for immediate neighbors, the neighborhood, Duke and the City. Joe noted that the process they used was from a book called ‘Getting to Yes’ and it worked well. Rachel offered a personal appeal to reach out to some neighbors who oppose the HSCD project. Rebecca called for participation within the deadline. The next HCSD meeting is November 15. The consensus was for Carrie and others to attend that meeting and report back to WECAN in December for a final decision on the WECAN representative to HSCD. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Other meetings are happening bi-weekly on Mondays at 3 pm on site. The next are November 8 and 22 to discuss traffic and property management.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> JP is the 28801 member and asked for a list of questions or topics in depth. The NAC is in a period of developmental growth with a lot of talk about process and policy. The main topics have been Use of Open Space, the Noise Ordinance and Greenways. He offered to listen to any neighborhood concerns or issues at (480)387-0637 or </span><a href="https://buncombe.main.nc.us/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=jp%40bryceashe.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">jp@bryceashe.com</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">GENERAL DISCUSSION:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Rebecca raised the question: Should the Board assert neutrality and facilitate communications on the record since some critics accuse the board of bias and pushing support? Pattiy again noted that clearly there is no consensus so the board cannot take a position, but individual residents are free to express themselves. When she spoke at the CC meeting she was clear that she was on the WECAN Board but was not speaking for it. Rachel said don’t say neutral, at least express common concerns. Pattiy noted that our strength in WECAN is our collective voice and the organizational respect we have earned over the years. Rebecca is looking for an honest open way of communicating. Carrie repeated that it should happen here and not on FaceBook as the best place to be heard.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ADJOURN:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next WECAN General Membership</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> meeting December 2, 2021 @ 6:30 pm </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Minutes submitted by Joe Fioccola</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Email pattiytorno@gmail.com for a link to the recording of the zoom meeting.</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming HSCD meetings:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sun Nov 7, 1 pm</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HSCD on site</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mon Nov 15, 5 pm HSCD Board meeting</span></p></span><p> </p>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727130364953250750.post-72295864485657530182021-10-30T19:52:00.001-07:002021-10-30T19:53:25.764-07:00WECAN board meeting agenda - Nov. 4, 2021<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">The West End / Clingman Avenue Neighborhood Association meets on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm, currently via Zoom. This month will feature a question and answer session with city staff to address the HSCD project. </span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><br />Use this link:</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81701409200" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81701409200</a> </div><span style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;"> </span><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><strong>November 4, 2021: Agenda</strong><br /> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;">6:30 - Call Meeting to Order<br />Approve October Minutes<br />Treasurer Report<br />City Staff as guests to address HSCD Development <br />APD/Neighborhood Services<br /> - Neighborhood Matching Grants<br /> - Campers<br />Neighbor/Block Jessie Reports<br />December General Membership Meeting - Activity, Board Seats<br />2021 Newsletter<br />Adopt-A-Highway Contract<br />Discussion, Haywood Street Church Development<br />As Needed Subcommittee reports: Community Garden, Welcome Wagon, ART, Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods (CAN) with Byron<br />As Needed Updates on ongoing concerns: Right-of-way gardening, Underhoused neighbors, RADTIP, NO TRUCKS signs, Scheduling the next Adopt A Highway litter pickup<br />Adjourn</div>WECANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04213639266487863304noreply@blogger.com0