Minutes of Regular Meeting on December 8, 2016

Meeting began at 7:30 pm and was held at the Youth and Family Services Center.  City Councilmembers Mary Cook and Fazlul Kabir were present.

Discussion

Duvall Field Updates

NCPCA President Jackie Pearce Garrett reported on the status of the Duvall Field committee. The most recent two meetings were attended by 3 of the 9 committee members.  There was no committee consensus on a report or recommendations for Duvall field projects. In addition, the committee clarified that there is no money in the budget for improvements. Additional committee members were appointed: John Krouse, Dave Milligan, Susan Keller. Dave Milligan was appointed chair of the committee. Committee members will be asked to proactively confirm their continued desire to remain on the committee.

Community Garden Update

City Councilmember Fazlul Kabir updated on the location of the community garden, which is to be in the open space across from the YFS building, behind the drycleaner. Plots will be available this Spring. Water will be available from the drycleaner property.

Old Business

President Jackie Pearce Garrett updated on the motion from the September meeting to ask the city for assistance with a survey to get feedback on the stormwater management projects proposed for North College Park. The city is requesting updated information about the sites of the stormwater management projects from Corvias, the contractor. Members expressed some reservation about losing trees along Muskogee that buffer the shopping center from the neighborhood.

New Business

n/a

Officers Reports

Treasurer Eric Hoffman reported a balance of $908.07.

Unanimously voted to adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm for a potluck event.