Parkridge Community Organization 

Membership Meeting Agenda

 5/6/19

1. Welcome & Code of Conduct- 6:41
2. Neighbor Introductions- List of attendees on last page
3. Reports- 6:45

• Office Soldner

• He did receive an email regarding the porch furniture theft. Please make sure and file reports anytime a theft occurs. Non-Emergency line is (865)215-7000.

• Review of February and March Minutes- 7:09

• Motion was made to approve minutes, motion was 2nd, all approved.

• Treasurer’s report- 7:10

• See attached report- Motion was made to approve report, motion was 2nd, all approved

 

1. Old Business 7:11

• Update: Parkridge Park

• So far we have planted the fruit bushes and will need help watering. The play structure has been painted, and the city has installed the new baby swing.

• Logo- 7:12

• Board met with Dustin to discuss new logo. Dustin has graciously offered to donate his time and the PCO will purchase fonts.

• Neighborhood Small Grant Program 2020- 7:15

• Parkridge Community Garden seeking to apply

• Parks and Rec Challenge Grant

• This grant is for up to $2500 and application is due in two months. The suggestion was made for new lights in Parkridge Park.

• Recode Update and Discussion

• The latest draft was released 5/1/19 and will go for a final vote on 5/14/19. Townhall East board and PCO asked City Council to postpone the final vote.

 

1. New Business- 7:35

• One Way Alleys

• Alleys are not two ways, they run East to West and North to South.

• Neighborhood Summer Party- 7:40

• Possible potluck in August at Parkridge Park

 

• VMC Building Proposal- 7:42

• VMC looking at Positively Living and the adjacent two lots for new housing units. The current Positively building will have 29 units and the new 3 story building will have 47 units. The consensus of the present group was okay with them using the existing building but the other 2 lots are parkland and rezoning parkland for commercial use is illegal. 

 

1. Announcements- 7:58

• Porchfest- June 1, 3:30 PM at 1535 Woodbine

 

1. Comments

• A new moderator is needed for the PCO Facebook page. Please see Lynn Randazzo if you are interested.

 

1. Adjourn- 8:03

Next Meeting: June 3 @ 6:30 PM