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WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF MEETINGS
SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2012
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Betsy Ross House
With no quorum present, an informal discussion was had concerning WNA finances and activities. The upcoming Broadway Traffic Forum took primary attention, with flyers and conversation on notifying the public.
OCTOBER 18, 2012
Traffic
Forum in lieu of regular meeting
East Broadway Traffic Forum was held at SMCC, hosted by S.P. Planning Director Tex Haeuser and Dr. Ron Cantor, president of SMCC. Well-attended by professionals and members of the community, the Forum offered the public to air their grievances with difficult/dangerous pedestrian traffic opposed by increased student enrollment at the local college. Residents’ complaints and suggestions were met with sincere concern on the part of City staff and college faculty, in addition to responses from transportation specialists. With some serious issues addressed by both sides, changes were promised to reduce the dangers and help drivers become more careful and courteous.
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Betsy
Ross House
With no quorum present, attention to WNA business was set aside and conversation centered on the results of the recent Broadway Traffic Forum. The City has implemented some changes, especially large pedestrian-crossing signs at the intersection of Preble Street and Broadway. No meetings were scheduled for up-coming dates, but will be resumed in February with the quarterly business meeting. To maintain WNA activity for the coming year, the current Association officers will continue in their roles. This meeting was brought to an abrupt end by the sounds of fire alarms in Betsy Ross House.
Respectfully submitted,
Devon Gray, Secretary
No meetings were held in June or August
WNA attended Willard Fest 2012
in lieu of our meeting in July
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting |
WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF MEETING AT BETSY ROSS HOUSE
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
PRESIDING: Devon Gray, Secretary
ATTENDANCE: 9
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:32pm
Officer Linda Barker of South Portland Police Department gave a presentation about neighborhood concerns and other issues of interest to the community. Due to her scheduling, this meeting started earlier than normal. With thirty years on the force, Officer Barker has kept watch over law enforcement needs of South Portland with personal insight and a positive attitude. She gave many interesting anecdotes and suggestions, listening to residents as they brought their thoughts to her attention. An important point made was that only marked South Portland police cars will attempt a traffic stop when we’re driving our cars. Many remarks focused on traffic issues in our vicinity, which recommended an additional meeting to address those matters. Closing with suggestions that residents keep their cars & houses locked and neighborhood vigilance to help minimize incidents of criminal activity, Officer Barker offered to be present when we gather for a possible Traffic Calming Round-table sometime in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Devon Gray, Secretary