PP Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
May 25, 2023  

 

PP Neighborhood Meeting Minutes

Thursday, May 25, 2023, 5:30 - 6:45 PM

Charlie Joseph Senior Citizen Center

 5:30   Attendance at the meeting was 8 adults and 2 children. Before the meeting started we enjoyed a pot luck meal provided by our neighbors. 

5:50  Official meeting was called to order by James Eddy.
Members were given time to read over last month's minutes from April 27, 2023. Agnes moved and Reggie second the motion. Motion called and passed with a majority.

6:00  We signed a card for the head of the parks department - Mr. Joseph.

The group talked about the community garden. Informed that the meeting for the Garden will be this Saturday May 27, 2023 at 10 am.
It was suggested that due to this year's growing season that we can grow some plants directly in the ground till the planter boxes are built.

6:25  Vision statement was read by Agnus after it was passed out to the whole. Everyone liked it and felt that no changes needed to be made. Agnus made a motion to accept them as written. Rob second the motion. Motion passed with 100 percent support.

Mission Statement:
“Cultivating a flourishing neighborhood by leveraging our resources to build a safe, resilient, and inclusive community and promote neighborhood pride.”

6:40  Went over how 630-city works. Also went over and passed out information about city programs that help with home repair.

6:50  Informed about block parties. No one was interested in the information.

6:55  Brought to the group if anyone else was interested in putting the meeting sign in their yard monthly for the meeting.

6:56   Went over any announcements. Next month’s meeting is June 29, 2023 

7:00   Motion was called to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded and full body agreed. 

Announcements and Upcoming Events

• Our Website:  www.panamapark.net

• Next Door - Get the app or sign up online at nextdoor.com

• Facebook Page - Panama Park Neighbors @PanamaParkNeighbors

• Northwest CPAC meeting June 8, 6:00pm Lincoln Villa Senior Center, 7866 New Kings Rd

• Sheriff’s Watch – Thurs. June 15, 7PM at the Caroline Oaks Apt. 5175 Main. St.  

• Next Month’s PPNA Meeting June 29th - Pot Luck (5th Thursday)

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Meeting Highlights

New Neighbors and New Leadership and New Mission Statement

Thanks goes to James Eddy who presided over the meeting this month!

Thanks to all who brought delicious food that was all polished off! 

Thanks to those who provided ideas for the Garden and for the Mission Statement. 

“Cultivating a flourishing neighborhood by leveraging our resources to build a safe, resilient, and inclusive community and promote neighborhood pride.”

Next meeting will be June 29th. (Yes, the 5th Thursday of June.)