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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-18 - Minutes (2)Fayetteville Forward Economic Accountability Action Committee Meeting Facilitator Susan Norton Meeting Scribe Susan Norton Meeting Date October 18, 2013 Meeting Start Time 9:00am Location Fayetteville City Meeting End 10:30am Hall, Room 326 Time Jamie Renae, Angela Wisely, Katherine Barnhart, Attending Chung Tan,Peg Hart, Steve Smith, Lindsley Smith, Lioneld Jordan, Dede Peters, Susan Norton The meeting was called to order by Susan Norton in room 326 of City Hall. Notes from the September meeting were approved. Norton called for action group reports. Peg Hart reported for the Technology Park and distributed their most recent newsletter. Highlights included the Pilot Tear Collection for breast cancer detection, the Arkansas Power Electronics International (APEI) grant for hybrid vehicle research, and the "Socktober" annual fall collection of socks to be donated to the 7hills Homeless Center. Chung Tan reported for the Chamber that the Hispanic Hispanic Heritage Festival was a great success, including hosting the President of Panama as a special guest. We will highlight a different country each year in the years to come; next up will be Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. The U of A International Admissions program has 40 internships coming this year through the Brazilian STEM program (funded by Brazil with over 100,000 participants worldwide). FFEAC members were encouraged to consider internship opportunities. The Construction and Developer's Banquet will be held to highlight projects being done in the region and those who are managing them. Over 320 people are expected to attend. November 18-22 is the second year for Manufacturer's Appreciation Week. Jamie Renae reported for the Inclusion group about Compassionate Fayetteville Compassionate Games Results. Fayetteville won first place in the national competition! Jamie shared statistics: 5, 245 people were served and there were $2300 in donations. November 23 from 10 — Noon will be Compassion Caf6 Day at St. Paul's. Jamie asked for ideas about how to get more participants in the group; recruitment is challenging. Steve Smith reported for the Historic and Heritage Resources Action Group from their October meeting. The group participated in a tour of historic 1886 Peter Smyth House, National Register property, by Carolyn Madison. Fayetteville GIS Maps of Historic Markers and National Register Properties now online. Smith acknowledged and thanked the Mayor for his staff efforts:http://gis2.accessfayetteville.org/Historic/NationalRegister/ The Historic Structure Report underway on antebellum Woolsey Homestead and Cemetery Restoration of Historic Bridges on Maple and Lafayette in second phase, 2014 completion. Discussed the Arkansas Downtown Network and passed resolution to proceed with application. Endorsed Proposed Ordinance: Amend § 164.11 Height and Setback Regulations; Exceptions: An ordinance to Amend § 164.11 Height and Setback Regulations; Exceptions to enhance livability through appropriate transitions in building scale and to protect access to air and sunlight and to enact an emergency clause. Next meeting will be November 7, 5:30 p.m. Angela Wisely reported for the Green Economy Group on the status of the Greening of the MLS project highlighting the green and sustainable aspects of homes on the market in the region. The City Council is forming the first PACE District in the state. The group will be moving regular meeting times to the 2nd Friday of the month beginning in January, 8-10 a.m. at the Chamber. Katherine Barnhart reported from the Creative Economy group. Christopher Spencer has asked to step down as President of CEAG, Inc. and they will be transitioning to new leadership. Sonya has submitted an A&P grant for the Creative Directory App ($9, 625 requested). CEAG, Inc. will take financial responsibility for their web domain. Katherine attended a KIVA Zip for Social Responsibility workshop in Little Rock. CEAG endorses Main St. Arkansas and the PACE ordinance. The parade for "Lights of the Ozarks" is not to be Last Night as previously thought but all are welcome to attend to participate and "harness their superpower to move Fayetteville Forward!" Katherine presented on behalf of Colleen Pancake a birthday present of a strand of Christmas lights to Mayor Jordan. Sarah Marsh visited with Lori Boatright at the Farmer's Market and they are looking for location for Winter Gardens. She wondered if the John Porter Produce Building next to Grubs may be a viable location. Sarah is still in discussion on the compatibility ordinance and mobile vending ordinance that are coming through the Planning Commission. Urban Ag proposal is moving forward and is in public comment phase. There will be a Ward 2 meeting at Tricycle Farms coming up. Mayor Lioneld Jordan reported on Bikes, Blues and BBQ that we had over 250,000 folks in attendance. He met with the President of Panama at the Hispanic Heritage Festival. The Town Hall Meeting was well attended and he participated in the Yvonne Richardson Center Banquet. He mete with legislators in DC discussing concerns regarding airport funding and the Community Block Development Grant Funding. Food Security Awareness Day is coming up. Other events will be the Chili Pepper Run, the Washington County Historical Society annual meeting, Crosswalk Safety Day, the UA Homecoming Parade. The FHS Homecoming Parade was well attended as always. Jordan attended the Applied Sustainability Summit in Little Rock as a panelist discussing streamside protection, among other things. He reported on the Flyover, Crossover Road, and Historic Bridges projects. The city's activities on sustainability are continuing to be cutting edge with the PACE historic legislation and our award as Top Recyling City in Arkansas and our 5 bloom award from America in Bloom. The Marion Orton Recycling Center opened. City Hall is installing energy saving water aerators and vending misers. Fayetteville is one of the top 100 college towns and the only city in Arkansas to be in top tier in livability.com. 50 new bike racks have been installed around the city and new car battery recharging stations as well. Dede Peters is updating the web site for Fayetteville Forward and asks for all group documents so she can upload. She reviewed the Fayetteville Forward Charter and its focus as a Citizen Action Group. Susan Norton gave an overview of the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Hall of Honor event honoring Rudy Moore, Hugh Kincaid, and Hershey and Denise Garner as outstanding contributors to our city's public school educational environment. Sarah Marsh reminded everyone that an expanded Farmer's Market allows for opportunities for free space for Fayetteville Forward groups to use as recruitment stations. Also, KUAF and the Convention Visitor's Center has even web sites groups can post their meetings to, as well as the Chamber of Commerce. Steve Smith moved to adjourn at 10 a.m. Next month's meeting will be November 15 at City Hall.