Community Council minutes for July 27, 1999 meeting.
As approved on August 24, 1999.

Greg Campbell opened the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Members attending:

Gregory Campbell, Edna Campbell, Connie Bedwell, Kim Ortiz, Helen Sheets, Eddie Roddie, James Potter, Kim Jayne, Frank Hornback, Don Bellon, Bill Souders, Don DeVivo, Abigail Bogear, Yvonne Jacobs, Steafon Perry, Roni Galas, Pat Harrell, Sonda Thmpson, Darryl West, Marie Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson, Cate Dolan, Sue Lauristen, Dexter Silvers, George Jones, Saundra Moss, Joseph P. Roddy, and Bob Babione.

Not attending:

Anita Crittendon, Meredith Glicksman, Trish Curtis, Roy Bowden, Jr., Gilda Whittier, Joe Lautner, Mark Weber, Kevin Klupe, Billy Strickland, David Green, Kerry Moss, and Elliott Valentine.

Others attending:

Eddie Holt, Eunice Bedwell, Eva Hartnett, Sarah Green, James. E. Moore Jr., Ernestine Isiah, Joan Botwinick, Philip Bogear, Sr. Leah, W. Phillips, Jeff Carhall, G. Finch, Phil Heagney, David Renard, Jerry Altman, Tiara Martin, Kenny Martin, Carmen Long, Vernita Mullin, and Kerry Bemzoal.

A representative from Logos School reported that students from the school are working on a mural at 1309 Boyle.

A representative from the Census Bureau reported they will be hiring people to collect census data for $9-$10 per hour.

Election of officers took place - each nominee made a brief statement

Election Results:

Chair, South of Manchester - Greg Campbell
Chair, North of Manchester - Bob Babione
Phil Heagney was thanked for his work and Bob Babione stepped in for the rest of the meeting.
Secretary - Kim Jayne
Asst. Secretary - Abagail Bogear
Treasurer - Sonda Thompson

It was voted upon that the office of Sgt of Arms was not needed at this time.

Item 3 under Section A of the Agenda, changing the name by deleting "and Neighborhood Association" was tabled.

Establishment of Committees: The following committees were approved pending 4 members volunteer to serve on each committee.

• Values & Strategies
• Membership, Outreach, & Communications
• Security
• Human Services
• Public Improvements
• Adams School
• Property Owners' Rights

Discussion about canceling the July 31 Community Celebration:

Vince Bennet reported that the Mayor's office was waiting to hear from the Council to determine the mayor's attendance at the celebration. The mayor's office had received a copy of the minutes of the July 15 Adams Grove Block Unit meeting indicating a consensus around opposition to the Master Plan. George Jones stated he was at the meeting but that no vote was taken. Kim Jayne stated that when Rev. Martin and Rev. Potter suggested the celebration, a political program was not the purpose and that the Master Plan had not been approved by the community and had in fact been clear that there were problems with the Plan. Additionally, the Council discussed whether the celebration would turn into a groundbreaking ceremony for Pyramid Construction Company's project on Norfolk. Marcella Palmeri explained that the project had been approved by the Forest Park Southeast Housing Corporation and apologized that neighbors had not been informed. Marcella Palmieri stated the Housing Corporation had nothing to do with this Council. Vince Bennett passed out another Draft of the Master Plan and a copy of the proposed program for Saturday's Celebration. Tierra Martin, working with the youth of Lighthouse Church stated the program looked to be more of a meeting than a celebration. There was a vote taken to approve holding the celebration based on the word "Final" being taken off the program. The vote was unanimous to proceed with the celebration. Bob Babione agreed to send a letter to Mayor Harmon stating the Council approves going ahead with the celebration. A motion was also made and seconded to include Pyramid's groundbreaking on Norfolk in the celebration. 20 yes 1 no 1 abstention

Meetings will be regularly scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month at Lighthouse Free Methodist Church at 6:00 - the next meeting being August 24th. Vince Bennett agreed to work with Pastor Martin to secure air conditioning or fans for the church.

George Jones announced a Youth Alliance meeting to be held Wednesday, July 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oakland offices.