Neighborhood Engagement Committee

Neighborhood Engagement Committee Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:00 PM Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St NEC Officers: Vice-Chair Jenifer Chair Janet Fournier Secretary Bernadette Barber Peralta Past Chair: Colette Panchot Members at Large: Lori Carnahan Connor McCambridge Palita Robinson Staff: Erin Ollig, Strategic Planning Manager Alissa Workman, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Mariah Jepson, Administrative Assistant Voting Neighborhoods: Amber Meadows HOA; Bel-Air Heights HOA; Beverly Estates; Broadmoor Neighbors; Brookridge Estates HOA; Centennial Park HOA; Chapel Hill HOA; Cherokee Hills; Cherry Hill Estates HOA; College Park Estates II HOA; Cottages at Woodridge HOA; Cunningham Heights; Deer Creek Park HOA; Deer Creek Reserve HOA; Downtown East Neighborhood; Elmhurst Community; Friends and Neighbors; Grantioch; Hanover; Hawthorne Terrace HOA; Heritage Hills; Highcroft HOA; Historic Overland Park; Indian Creek Park Estates HOA; Johnson Hills HOA; Kimberly Downs; Lamar Crossing; Maple Crest; Mark I Court HOA; Metcalf 56 HOA; Milburn Fields HOA; Milburn Neighborhood Group; Moody Hills; Morningview HOA; Nall Hills HOA; Nottingham Court HOA; Oak Park HOA; Pinehurst HOA; Pinehurst Estates HOA; Ranchview Gardens; South Lake Community; Strang Line; Summercrest HOA; Sylvan Grove; The Library District; Trailwood South; Westbrooke; Young's Park Appointed Representatives: City Council, Drew Mitrisin; Community Development Committee, Amy Scrivner Planning Commission Representative, Jenna Reyes CALL TO ORDER INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Staff Report Overland Park Police Department Neighborhood Services Update Presenters: Ofc. Bill Koehn, Community Policing Unit, Overland Park Police Department Alissa Workman, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator, City of Overland Park ● 2025 Annual Report 2. Roundtable Topics Tree Maintenance Safe Streets Plan Solid Waste Study Page 1 of 7  Neighborhood Profiles Presenters: Bailey Patterson, Forester, City of Overland Park Laura Peterson, Forester, City of Overland Park Maggie Green, Burns & McDonnell Anthony Gallo, Kimley-Horn Lara Isch, Sustainability Manager, City of Overland Park Mike Nelson, GIS Supervisor, City of Overland Park ● 2026 Roundtable Topics ADJOURNMENT If you need accommodations for the meeting call 913-895-6242, Neighborhood Services. (Kansas Relay Service 1-800-766-3777). Please give 48 hours' notice. Page 2 of 7 Agenda Item #1. 2025 Neighborhood Services Annual Report NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION PROGRAM The Neighborhood Conservation Program provides support and resources to voluntary neighborhoods based on location. The program consists of 39 eligible neighborhoods north of 127th Street. HOAs are not eligible. In 2025, 23 neighborhoods were active in the program, with two additional neighborhoods receiving help to become organized. Through the NCP, Neighborhood Services staff supported approximately 26,309 persons in 11,797 households. NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT Any NCP neighborhood can receive assistance and resources for projects that build capacity and connectedness, including: free facility rentals, lawn game loans, event signage, maps, meeting facilitation, and more. The biggest form of neighborhood support comes through the NCP mailer program, where leaders can share information about block parties or meetings, hold officer elections, or send a general newsletter. Staff often create the designs, and coordinate the production and distribution for up to six mailers per year per neighborhood. NCP MAIL COSTS AS A PERCENT OF TOTAL NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS BUDGET Cunningham Heights neighbors meet with Parks & Recreation staff during their annual fall event LAWN GAME & EVENT ITEM RENTAL REQUESTS FACILITY RESERVATION REQUESTS 41,275 25 $35,309 Mail pieces delivered to Total active or organizing Grant funds spent on Overland Park households NCP neighborhoods neighborhood events and Page 3 of 7 projects Agenda Item #1. NCP GRANT PROGRAM NCP grants are available for projects that focus on increasing involvement in neighborhood activities, building organizational capacity, improving neighborhood conditions, and connecting residents to one another. Resident leaders apply for these competitive grant funds. In 2025, a total of 50 grants were disbursed in 22 neighborhoods, totaling more than $35,000. NCP GRANT PACKAGES The NCP Grant Package Program was launched in 2024 to lessen the burden of event planning for volunteer-strapped neighborhoods. Participating neighborhoods could have a food truck event or a dumpster event, with Neighborhood Services staff coordinating many of the event details. Interest in the program continues to grow, from 18 in 2024 to 28 in 2025. NCP GRANT DISTRIBUTION NCP GRANT FUNDS DISBURSED $35,309.03 TOTAL Seed Grant: $597 Gathering & Connecting Grant: $5,207 Grant Packages: $27,464 Special Projects: $2,041 NEIGHBORHOOOD LEADERSHIP SUMMIT In March Neighborhood Services partnered with the City of Olathe for the 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Summit. Over 70 resident leaders and volunteers from Overland Park, Olathe, and some additional Johnson County municipalities gathered at Matt Ross Community Center for the engaging event. Through a series of keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and panel presentations, participants expanded their skills, learned about local resources, and Participants learn about neighborhood asset mapping at networked with fellow neighborhood leaders. the 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Summit HOA BOARD LEADER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM In September, 50 homeowners association leaders came together to attend the HOA Board Leader Certificate Program, hosted by Neighborhood Services and Community Associations Institute. The workshop provided a comprehensive look at the roles and responsibilities of community association leaders; how to communicate with residents; hiring qualified managers and business partners; developing enforceable rules; and more. Page 4 of 7 Agenda Item #1. 2025 Neighborhood Services Annual Report NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Neighborhood Engagement Committee (formerly Neighborhood Executive Committee) allows resident leaders an opportunity to network, discuss issues of common interest, and learn more about municipal and county services. The NEC is based on membership, with requirements to join and maintain active status. In 2025, the NEC had a total of 51 voting members: 23 voluntary neighborhoods, 25 homeowners associations, and three mayoral-appointed members. 2025 NEC MEMBERSHIP AVERAGE NUMBER OF MONTHLY NEC MEETING ATTENDEES 2025 NEW NEC MEMBERS Centennial Park HOA Mark 1 Court HOA Chapel Hill HOA Morningview HOA Johnson Hills HOA Pinehurst HOA NEC OFFICERS MAYORAL-APPOINTED Chair: Janet Fournier, Westbrooke REPRESENTATIVES Vice Chair: Jenifer Peralta, Cherry Hill Estates HOA City Council: Secretary: Bernadette Barber, Metcalf 56 HOA Drew Mitrisin, Ward 2 Past Chair: Colette Panchot, Beverly Estates Community Development Members-at-Large: Committee: Inas Younis, Ward 5 Lori Carnahan, Milburn Neighborhood Group Planning Commission: Connor McCambridge, Ranchview Gardens Radd Way, Vice Chair Palita Robinson, Friends & Neighbors 87 62 92 Average NEC meeting Community connections with City Event items loaned to attendance representatives & external partners NEC members Page 5 of 7 Agenda Item #1. NEC PROGRAM TOPICS January: NCP Grant Program; HOA Event Panel March: Emergency Preparedness May: Q & A with the City Manager; Introduction to the new Police Chief July Roundtables: Street Trees; Neighborhood Profiles; Traffic Calming & Neighborhood Traffic Studies; How to Spot Scammers and Avoid Phishing September: Overland Park Crisis Action Team November: Solid Waste Study A packed house at the November NEC meeting as members learn about the Solid Waste Study NEC ANNUAL SHINDIG & AWARDS CEREMONY NEC members gathered in December for a celebratory night to honor the hard work of resident leaders throughout the city. Participants collected items for OPCAT before enjoying light fare, festive activities, and an awards ceremony. 2025 Award Winners: Best Neighborhood Event: South Lake Ice Cream Social + Time Capsule Reveal Perfect Attendance Award: Kathryn Arbuckle, Bernadette Barber, JD Bittel, Laurie Bulcock, Sandra Campbell, Lori Carnahan, Lori Eby, Terry Happer Scheier, Candy Hull, Anne Leduc, Connor McCambridge, Sue Nagy, Palita Robinson, Sharee Wiggins, Nancy Wilson 2025 Perfect Attendance Award winners MATRIX OF BENEFITS Contact: Alissa Workman, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Page 6 of 7 alissa.workman@opkansas.org | 913-895-6346 Agenda Item #2. 2026 Roundtable Topics Timeline 6:15 - 6:40 Roundtable Session #1 6:45 - 7:10 Roundtable Session #2 7:15 - 7:40 Roundtable Session #3 7:40 Adjourn Session Topic and Description Session Location Neighborhood Profiles Plaza Room Learn about Overland Park online map applications and dive into your Neighborhood Profile data. Presenters: Mike Nelson, GIS Supervisor, City of Overland Park Safe Streets Plan Presentation Crown Room Learn about Overland Park’s efforts to reduce traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities through the development of the OP Safe Streets Plan, funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. This plan will guide strategies, policies, and projects to improve mobility and safety for everyone who walks, bikes, rolls, rides, or drives in Overland Park. Project team members will provide an overview of the Plan’s goals and where the planning process is headed next. Come prepared to share your experiences and help shape safer streets in your neighborhood. Presenter: Maggie Green, Burns & McDonnell Anthony Gallo, Kimley-Horn Solid Waste Study Update Vista Room Learn more about the City’s efforts to improve trash and recycling services for residents. Lara will discuss the results of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Study and provide a timeline for the next steps to consolidate single-family trash, recycling, and leaf and brush services. Come prepared to discuss your current neighborhood challenges and needs. Presenter: Lara Isch, City of Overland Park Trees in Overland Park Meadowlark, Staff will discuss tree maintenance responsibility expectations for street Sunflower + trees and private trees. They will also provide updates on larger, city-wide Cottonwood Rooms projects. Presenter: Bailey Patterson, City Forester, City of Overland Park Laura Peterson, City Forester, City of Overland Park Page 7 of 7