The following information includes a brief summary from BWNA-approved board meeting minutes for January 2024, committee updates, and more. Find the full meeting minutes at BWNApdx.org.
Committee Policies Clarified
At BWNA’s November board retreat, documentation for BWNA’s various committees was identified as an organizational need. Thus, at BWNA’s January meeting, the board reviewed, amended, and approved chair-submitted policies for the Land Use and Transportation committees and the newsletter team; the Events Committee policy was approved at the December 2023 meeting. The Digital Communications Committee policy will be submitted at a future board meeting. The final versions of the committee policies will be posted on the BWNA website.
Art & Garden Tour 2024 Approved
With the success of BWNA’s 2023 Art & Garden Tour, the board approved the Events Committee’s $500 funding request for 2024 event expenses. This year’s Art & Garden Tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 27; more details to come.
In 2024 the committee will focus on the Art & Garden Tour, Phase II of the Fremont Street Art Project, and, with the committee’s successful application to the City of Portland in hand, BWNA will again co-host a summer Movie-in-the-Park with the Alameda Neighborhood Association on July 25. Last summer over 1,000 people gathered in Wilshire Park to see the movie Encanto. More details to come.
Committee meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For location email chair John Sandie at SandieFam@gmail.com.
Crime Prevention & Safety Committee
Community members were shocked and frightened by a February 3 shooting incident near Tacovore at the intersection of NE Milton Street and 37th Avenue. To maintain the integrity of the investigation, the Portland Police Bureau’s Public Information Office was unable to release information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. A representative said news releases will go out on Twitter and Facebook, and can also be found at portlandoregon.gov/police/news. While a disturbing event for our neighborhood, our hearts go out to the victim’s family.
Events Committee
Meeting for the first time in January, Events Committee members generated a host of ideas that support the BWNA mission of creating community in B-W. Event suggestions include a neighborhood-wide music event (Porch Fest), team bike rally, Wilshire Park BBQ, craft fair, neighborhood yard sale, and more.
Friends of Wilshire Park Committee
Chin Up! FoWP encourages folks to check out the new chin-up bars next to the playground at Wilshire Park. FoWP asked Portland Parks & Recreation to replace the missing bar on the existing equipment and they went above (pun intended) and beyond. Thanks to PP&R the park now has a two-level chin-up bar for exercise enthusiasts of all ages!
Land Use Committee
A notice of intent to demolish a residential structure at 3700 NE 42nd Ave. was received by BWNA. Chair Tim Root reported that permits for the site have been issued for four townhomes with a shared drive and no garages. Two requests for Airbnb/short-term rentals in the neighborhood were also received.
New Neighbor Welcome Project
Our neighborhood saw 13 home purchases in December/January, up from an average of eight per month. BWNA board members welcomed our new neighbors in February.
Transportation Committee
See page 8 for a detailed update on the results of the Alameda/Fremont diverter pilot project.
Throw Your Hat in the Ring!
Board elections are Monday, April 8. Get involved in your neighborhood by joining the board! Email President@BWNApdx.org