Harlow Neighbors

Harlow Neighbors Association Minutes May 19, 2010

2010-05-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

Harlow Neighbors Association Minutes May 19, 2010

Call to Order
Interim Chair Richard Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Monroe
Middle School Library. Executive Committee members present: Richard Edwards, Jennifer Yeh, Marian Spath and Marguerite Zolman,

FireMed: Bart Knoll, Director
Mr. Knoll discussed the benefits and privileges of FireMed Amulance membership.
FireMed is the emergency lifesaving membership program of the Eugene, Springfield, and Lane Rural Fire Departments. The cost of FireMed Basic membership is $62 per year, and the cost of FireMed Plus is $97 per year. FireMed membership covers applicable patient outof-pocket expenses for emergency ambulance transportation to the nearest appropriate hospital, compared to a possible $2,000 fee without FireMed coverage.

Officials’ Reports:
Representative Nancy Nathanson. She represents about 58,000 citizens in Harlow, Cal Young, River Road, Santa Clara, and Whiteaker neighborhoods, as well as part of Jefferson neighborhood and the Eugene downtown. Her present projects include incorporating recommendations to the government efficiency task force to improve cost effectiveness where state and county services overlap, creating excessive bureaucracy and paper work. A second focus is unifying the court system fees, which currently are a hodgepodge of fees added on by different courts. Representative Nathanson also is continuing her efforts to improve the rail system.

Eugene Police Department, Sergeant Michael Gilbert. Sgt. Gilbert reported that, despite the perception, crime has not risen because of the new bike bridge connection over I-5. He introduced several charts of data confirming this. He encouraged the audience to report all crimes either by telephone or by utilizing the online City website link to the police department. Graffiti should be reported, and, if possible, photos should be included with the report; these facilitate arrest by revealing style used. Graffiti is now painted over by police department volunteers, since budget cuts have eliminated actual department personnel.

Candidate Forum: County Commissioner Position #2

On May 18th, the Primary elections were held but none of the seven candidates for County Commissioner Position #2 received more than 50% of the vote which was required for an outright winner. The result of the Primary is that the following two candidates, who received the most votes, would be listed on the ballot in the run-off election in November.

Pat Riggs-Henson, Democratic nominee, spoke about her walking tours of Harlow Neighborhood prior to the election, a practice she plans to continue until the final vote for Springfield Position #2 in November.

Sid Leiken, Republican nominee, was invited but did not appear.

Announcements:

Movie Night, July 14, Willakenzie Park

National Night Out, August 3, 6-8 p.m., Alton Baker Park is an opportunity to gather and meet your neighbors in HNA and Cal Young. This is a joint venture that will feature the National Night Out Caravan, fun and games for the children from the Parks and Recreation folks, and dessert! Your mail box will have an announcement of both events.

Election:

The following slate of nominees for HNA Executive Board was selected by unanimous voice vote:

Interim Chair: Richard Edwards

Vice Chair: Jennifer Yeh

Secretary: Marian Spath

Other Business:

John Byrne, Ascot Park area resident, presented visual evidence of parking problems for Ascot Street residents created by the entrance to the park at the end of the street.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Marian Spath, Secretary

2010-05-14T12:26:00.000-07:00

Sound Wall construction

Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:06 PM

Subject: Sound Wall construction

Mr. Radabaugh, the contractor has informed me that they will start drilling the footings for the sound wall next week. Sorry for the short notice, but their driller became available, and they moved this work up on the schedule.

Rick Little will be coordinating our communication efforts on this, so if you would like to give input, he would be the best contact.

Thanks.,

LEMOS Charles A <== email for input

Chuck Lemos PLS
Project Manager
ODOT Area 5
Springfield
(541) 744-8080

Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:28 PM

Subject: RE: Sound Walls

Jack, I have just this week received a preliminary schedule from the contractor and will try to give you a brief overview.

The $10.6M was the bid price for the complete project from the low bidder, Pacific Excavation, Inc. of Eugene. The contract has been awarded, and we have notice to proceed.

The bid price for the sound wall was $21.00 a square foot, or $1,562,400.00 total.

The contractor shows beginning site work on the sound wall on May 13, 2010, actual sound wall footing drilling starting in early June, 2010 , and the sound wall complete by mid October, 2010. Understand that this is preliminary, but the dates should not change by more than a few weeks.

The contractor intends to begin work on the project in general in early May, and finishing the project as a whole in June of 2011.

I am on vacation Friday, so if you need add ional informant, Rick Little may be able to fill in details.

You can call me next week if you want to discuss this with me.

Chuck Lemos PLS
Project Manager
ODOT Area 5
Springfield
(541) 744-8080

Harlow Neighbors Association Minutes November 18, 2009

2009-11-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

Harlow Neighbors Association Minutes November 18, 2009

Call to Order

Vie-Chair Bob Kline called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Executive Committee members
present: Marguerite Zolman, Marian Spath, Richard Edwards, Jennifer Yeh. All attendees
introduced themselves.

Approval of Minutes
The Setember 16, 2009, General Meeting Minutes were approved.
Speaker’s Forum:
Jon Ruiz, City Manager

Mr. Ruiz responded to several questions/concerns posed by audience members:
1. Street problems off Harlow, particularly Arcadia Drive, an unimproved street; possible
solutions:

Will follow up on Harlow sub-committee report of January 28, 2009
Because Arcadia is a collector, City could share assessment cost

City could change ordinance prohibiting other users of Arcadia paying part of
assessment ; City Council will evaluate ordinances at a future time

2. Will check into lack of sideway on part of Garden Way

3. Traffic-calming device that was banned by Fire Department has been redesigned to
address problem

4. Michael Kinnison will investigate problem of parking on Rustic Street that constricts
driving area

5. Bob Kline will investigate private traffic-calming installation

6. Strategies in downtown development:

One “big” project not the answer
EWEB river site will help development overall
Creating hubs of activity, then connect them in interesting ways
Land values don’t support private development, necessitating public expenditure
Public safety being addressed; street “problems” may be more a matter of perception than
reality

Lt. Rich Stronach, Eugene Police Department

1. Ongoing negotiations for Country Club Road property, former Qwest Call Center;
purchase would necessitate retrofitting and repairs

2. Downtown public safety an issue because of LTD bus station

• Task force (Police/City/business owners) created to deal with problem
• Portland’s downtown development a national model, useful in Eugene
• Budget constraints; however, need to improve situation before new businesses would be
interested in locating downtown
• Red Hats hired by Downtown Eugene Incorporated to serve as guides, spotting trouble

3. Department now concentrating on “hot spots” of property crimes

4. Officers serving at football games do not deplete roster of Eugene officers on duty

5. Volunteer programs relieve officers of non-policing duties, including daily prep of
police cars, graffiti removal

Richard Edwards, HNA Nominating Committee Chair
The Association is in need of a new Chair, as well as more Executive Committee
members.

Michael Kinnison, Neighborhood Services
1. Mr. Kinnison echoed Mr. Edward’s request, noting that sizable participation in
neighborhood associations carries more weight with the City
2. Not all 21 associations are active
3. Department now under aegis of City Manager’s Office, along with Human Rights and
Sustainability Departments

HNA Updates: Bob Kline
1. Survey returns one of highest of all neighborhoods; March General Meeting will report
on survey
2. City matching grants are available: please let Bob Kline know of school or church that
could apply for a project to be funded

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Next General Meeting Wednesday, 3/17/2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.,
James Monroe Middle School Library
Next Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday, 2/10/10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.,
Bob Kline Residence, 594 Covey Lane
Marian Spath, Recording Secretary

Lane County Preparedness Mentoring Project

2009-08-29T14:13:00.000-07:00

Preparedness Project Finale
8/27/2009

Contact:
Selene Jaramillo,
Lane County Preparedness Mentoring Project Coordinator,
682-3651

Interview Op:
Members of the media are welcome to come to the celebration ceremony at 12:50 p.m. for interviews.

What:
Preparedness Mentoring Project final workshop and Emergency Preparedness Celebration - "Myths and Facts about the current pandemic influenza". Featuring a tabletop discussion of the current Pandemic Influenza (H1N1). Lane County Commissioner Bill Fleenor will give a brief speech congratulating participants and will present Certificates of Completion to them.

Who:
Forty Community Based Organizations that provide services to the homeless have completed a 6-month program that helped them learn about, develop and implement Emergency Plans for their agencies. Participants include shelters, food pantries and churches. This project was offered by Lane County Public Health's Emergency Preparedness program, with funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is currently the only project in the nation that combines a series of workshops and one-on-one mentoring to promote completion of Emergency Plans.

Where and when:
The workshop will be held Wednesday, September 9 at the Holiday Inn Hotel, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. for participants.

About the ProjectThe Preparedness Mentoring Project is a one-year project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The grant was awarded to Lane County Public Health and the State of Oregon’s Public Health Preparedness Office. Our mission is to empower organizations serving the homeless in Lane County to become resilient during a disaster.

Using the Prepare to Prosper model, agencies and individuals enhance their potential to carry out their mission during and after an emergency and continue to provide essential services to the most vulnerable in our communities. Local organizations are often the first and only resource available to those that are most vulnerable during a disaster. Having a trained, coordinated, and united response provides the foundation for the entire community’s recovery. When we set our standards to include the most vulnerable, we ensure that all members of our communities are part of the emergency and recovery plans after a disaster.

Amber Fossen
Public Information Officer
Lane County Government
125 E. Eighth Ave.Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 682.3718
(541) 359.9143 (cell)

2009-08-29T10:44:00.000-07:00

Upcoming S p r i n g
2 0 0 9 FALL CERT Tr a i n i n g
C I T Y O F E U G E N E

Emergency Management
Risk Services
101 E Broadway Suite 450
Eugene, OR 97401

Phone: 541-682-5665
Fax: 541-682-5211
E-mail: cert@ci.eugene.or.us

Class Schedule: 9/21-10/17 ,Mondays &Wednesdays Evenings 6-9pm
*10/17-Saturday Drill 8am-12pm

Location: 1705 W 2nd Avenue
*Seating is limited, Register Early!

*--$25.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED Refundable Upon Completion of the course

To enroll please contact:
Email CERT@ci.eugene.or.us or Phone-541-682-6556

The City of Eugene sponsors CERT training to citizens within the Eugene/Springfield
metropolitan area. CERT trains citizens to be prepared to respond to emergency
situations within their communities. Trained CERT members are able to give critical
support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize
spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members may also help with nonemergency
projects that improve the safety of a community.

CERT courses consist of a series of eight classes, which focus on disaster preparedness,
disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search
and rescue operations. Each course concludes with a mock-disaster
drill, which tests the participants training. The CERT course is taught
by Fire Fighters and Paramedics, as well as, volunteers and first responders
who have completed a CERT Train-the-Trainer course, conducted
by Oregon Emergency Management.

NEWS RELEASE - Town Hall

2009-08-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

NEWS RELEASE

August 18, 2009

CONTACT: City Councilor Betty Taylor, 338-9947, or ccward2@comcast.net

Officials Host a Community Discussion on Health Care

What : Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson, Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy,
and Eugene City Councilor Betty Taylor host a public meeting on health care

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
7:00 to 9:00 pm

Where: Eugene City Hall, Council Chamber
777 Pearl Street, Eugene

This meeting will be an opportunity to hear about:

· The current status of the Health Care Reform in Oregon
· A report on 100% Access
· An overview on the single payer system from a health care professional
· The Canadian health care system

There will also be an opportunity for questions and community input.

First Blog

2009-08-22T00:33:00.000-07:00

Harlow neighborhood is located near the northeast corner of Eugene Oregon. It is bordered on the north by Beltline Hwy, which wraps around the north and west sides of Eugene; on the east by Interstate (5), with quick and easy access from both the north and south portions of our neighborhood; on the south by the Willamette River and Alton Baker park; on the west side by Coburg Rd.

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