Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

MINUTES Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Community Development Conference Room, City Hall August 13, 2012 Time 6:00-8:00pm Present Ann Bane, School Rep. Nancy Belew, District 3 Sadie Boone, District 5 Alice Callahan, District 6 Robin Carpenter, District 7 Antonio Davis, At-large Rep. Judy Hart, District 10 Joseph Johnson, At-large Ryan Jones, Youth Rep. Henry Mills, Institutional Rep. Anthony White, Youth Rep. Catherine Winston, District 8 Tommy Southall, Chair Terry O’Neill, Executive Director Rashida Costley-Clarke, Recording Secretary Absent Tina Banks-Gray, District 4 Karen Duncan, District 1 Tammy Flynn, City Rep. James Gray, City Rep. Anthony Reyes, City Rep. Deborah Roundtree-Jones, Institutional Rep. Valerie Twine, District 2 Guests I. Opening Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Quorum verified. B. Pledge of Allegiance 1  C. Approval of Minutes of the July 9, 2012, 2012 Neighborhood Commission Meeting The Chair asked for consideration of the minutes for the July 9, 2012 Neighborhood Commission meeting. Robin Carpenter made a motion to approve the minutes. Antonio Davis seconded the motion. The Chair called for a vote. Chair voiced, “All in favor please say aye.” Response, “aye.” Chair voiced, “Opposed?” Response – none. Minutes approved. D. Chair Announcements • Commissioners will receive information regarding volunteering for the Home Repair Blitz on September 15, 2012. The Neighborhood Commission will be a sponsor of the event and will need Commissioners to volunteer to assist with event logistics. E. Youth Report • The Chair, Anthony White reported out for NYAB. The group is currently in a rebuilding stage. This summer NYAB focused on building partnerships throughout the community. At the next NYAB meeting, group members will discuss the Commission focus areas and identify ways NYAB can be involved in moving the Commission work plan forward. F. No items from the public None II. Actions (New Business) Item A. Discussion on draft Parking on Lawns Ordinance • The Executive Director introduced the items and reiterated the questions for consideration; • How critical is this issues to neighborhoods? • From a neighborhood perspective, what are the pros and cons of the proposed ordinance? • Comments and questions included; o Who will enforce the ordinance if it is approved? Codes and Compliance will enforce the ordinance. o What are the fines for violating the ordinance? It’s a criminal fine with a maximum of $250. 2  o What about special situations and circumstances? For example, senior citizens who may not be able to afford the cost to make improvements? This is something that would have to be addressed in the ordinance. o Do other communities have an ordinance like this? About 1/3 of the surrounding cities have a similar ordinance. o After some additional discussion Commissioners decided to take 60 days to gather feedback from neighborhood leaders regarding the ordinance. The discussion will be continued at the October 10, 2012 meeting. Item B. Proposed Revisions to the Neighborhood Commission By-Laws • Tommy Southall, Chair of the Plans and Policy Review Committee reviewed the proposed changes. There were no additional questions or comments from Commissioners. • This item will be presented again in September for a vote. Item C. Update on the Nominating Process • Rashida Costley-Clarke, Neighborhood Commission Secretary presented on behalf of the Nominating Committee regarding the proposed nominating process. o Comments from Commissioners included; ƒ Concern/frustration regarding the reappointment application ƒ The reappointment application makes some Commissioners feel unwanted and unappreciated. • Additional comments from Commissioners regarding this concern; o Commissioners are representatives of their area, so automatic reappointment would not be fair, particularly because Commissioners are appointed by City Council. There must be some process in place. Item D. Work Plan Next Steps Deferred until September IV. Dialogue A. Matters by Commissioners • Ann Bane reminded Commissioners that school will start on September 4, 2012. 3  • Nancy Belew reminded Commissioners that the pool grant program needs to be discussed again in the near future. Commissioners indicated several months ago that they want to have the pool grant program discussion earlier in the year to allow more time to make changes and decisions regarding the program. B. Committee Status Reports Director’s report • Hampton 101 sessions will begin on September 13, 2012. All Commissioners are invited to attend and to inform leaders within their respective district/sector. • The Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference is approaching. Commissioners were provided with registration information. Commissioners are encouraged to attend the Conference and the registration is will be covered. Commissioners are asked to share a hotel room with a fellow Commissioner or pay half the cost of their room if attending. Next Meeting Date: September 10, 2012 @ 6:00pm. Location: Community Development Conference Room, City Hall. 4