Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

MINUTES Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Community Development Department September 8, 2014 Time 5:00 – 6:00PM Present Ann Bane, School Rep Alice Callahan, District 6 Pamela Croom, District 2 David Duxbury, District 1 Steven Edwards, Chair-Elect Kathy Johnson, Chair Sandra King-Medina, District 4 Henry Mills, Institutional Rep. Patricia Parker, District 5 Jason Samuels, District 8 Peggy Todd, At-Large Rep. Rhonda Woods, District 9 Jonathan McBride, Executive Director Dorinda Weeks, Recording Secretary Absent Ron Davis, City Rep. Barbara Franklin, Public Relations Rep. James Gray, City Rep. Judy Hart, District 10 Chris Henderson, District 3 Grace Kelley, Youth Rep. Nehemiah Lipford John Lowe, District 7 Anthony Reyes, City Rep. Guest I. Opening Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm. A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Quorum verified. 1  B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Approval of Minutes of the August 11, 2014 Neighborhood Commission Meeting The Chair asked for consideration of the minutes for the August 11, 2014 Neighborhood Commission meeting. Pamela Croom made a motion to approve the minutes. Peggy Todd 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 None II. Director’s Report The Director reported: • HRTPO Survey on congestion issues will be distributed to Neighborhood Leaders and Neighborhood Commissioners via email this week. • Darren Robinson reported there are now 17 homes participating in the Hampton Home Repair Blitz outreach on October 11, 2014. o Once of the Commissioner posed the question: “Is there a successful strategy process on how to overcome homeowner’s reluctance to the Blitz?”  Jonathan noted that the Staff has a process, however not documented, to debrief at the end of the day as well as before the event. • Neighborhood Development Fund Grants’ deadline is September 30, 2014. III. Items to be Presented by Public None IV. Items by Commissioners None V. Briefings A. Housing & Neighborhood Services Annual Report • Jonathan presented an overview of goals for the HNS for the rest of FY 2014 and the upcoming year FY2015: o FY2014 Annual Report  144 Consultations & Meetings 2   42 Facilitations & Workshops  13 Grantees Assisted  11 Registered Organizations  47 Curb Appeal Grants, 134% (ROI)  45 Home Repair Blitz, 530+ volunteers  CDBG/HOME (Federal Funds): 15 homes Rehabilitation & Weatherization, 9 homes Rehabilitation Loans, 6 homes Acquisition & Rehabilitation. Habitat for Humanity built 2 new houses and Rehab one. o FY2015: A Transition Year - Key Initiatives  Re-defining Neighborhood Support  Learning/Creating a New Tool Box  Establishing Strong Connections  Developing a Housing & Vision Plan  Keeping Neighborhoods Health o FY2015: Key Activities  Neighborhood Commission Support  CDBG/HOME 5 year Housing Plan  Home Repair Blitz (x2)  Hampton 101 (x2)  Hampton 201  You Make A Difference (HNI 20 yrs.)  RNO’s, NDF, Meet & Greets  Youth Initiatives  Civic Engagement Support VI. Action Items (Voting items) A. Consideration of the Neighborhood of the Year Award Program (Deferred) B. Consideration of changes to the Neighborhood Development Fund Policies and Procedures (Deferred) C. Consideration of changes to Special Committees (Deferred) D. Consideration of changes to the Operations Manual (Vote) After reviewing the action item, the Chair asked for a motion to approve the Operations Manual amendment recommendation. Sandra King-Medina seconded the motion. The Chair called for a vote. APPROVED AYES: 12- A. Bane, A. Callahan, P. Croom, D. Duxbury, S. Edwards, S. King-Medina, H. Mills, P. Parker, J. Samuels, P. Todd, R. Woods, K. Johnson NAYES: 0 3  ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 9- R. Davis, B. Franklin, J. Gray, J. Hart, C. Henderson, G. Kelley, J. Lowe, N. Lipford, A. Reyes VII. Dialogue (Ongoing/Old Business) A. Strategic Issues Update – Kathy Johnson updated the Commission has voted to put emphasis on Hampton Neighborhood College, Neighborhood Commission Meet & Greet, Commissioner Retreat and You Make a Difference Event and is being pulled out of Committee reports and highlighted under Strategic Issues to ensure awareness of the progress which is going on. 1. Hampton Neighborhood College a. Ann Bane reported Hampton 101 will take place November 13, 2014,. The event will be a one day which will focus on realtors, military and other residence. b. She also noted the next meeting will be on September 22, 2014 at 6PM. i. A date for the next Hampton 101 has not yet been determined. 2. Neighborhood Commission Meet & Greets a. Kathy Johnson reported on behalf of Barbara Franklin. Community Center is a possible location for the Meet & Greet in November. Civic Communications will take up the agenda item. 3. Commission Retreat (Jan.) a. Jonathan noted if you have not responded to the polling, please do so. Tentative date January 31, 2015. 4. You Make a Difference Event (HNI 20th year Anniversary in March) a. Peggy Todd conveyed that Community Appearance, Pride & Image Committee is working on the awards that will be presented at this event. B. Committee Status Reports on Work Plan Progress 1. Nominating Committee – Alice Callahan reported Commissioners are needed for District 7, 8 and 10. 2. Community Appearance, Pride & Image Committee meets next Wednesday. 3. Youth Committee – Jonathan noted first meeting today. James Payne, former Youth Planner, will be assisting with the youth work. 4. Grant Review Committee – No Report 5. Civic Communications Committee – Jonathan stated the Committee is working on the Registered Neighborhood Organization Program. 6. Neighborhood-School Partnerships Committee – No Report 4 VIII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:00pm. Next Meeting Date: October 13, 2014 @ 5:00PM. Location: Community Development Conference Room 5