June 2019 Monthly Meeting

JPNA Board of Directors  Monthly Meetings

Monday, June 10, 2019, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Jeffries Yacht Club 565 Sumner Street

Below please find the minutes for the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association scheduled monthly meeting for June 10, 2019. The meeting will be held at the Jeffries Yacht Club, at 565 Sumner St and starts promptly at 7 pm.

AGENDA (subject to change):

  • Greetings & Announcements
  • Police Updates – Sergeant Martin, Officer Simons.
  • Community Updates – Lina Tramelli, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services.
  • Maverick Landing Community Services – Rita Lara.
  • Friends of the East Boston Greenway – Name Change Proposal, Karen Maddalena
  • LendLease Parking Proposal – Proposal to use the Piers Park Phase II property for temporary construction parking, Paul Scapicchio, Erik Tinkhauser
  • Odd Year Board Election– two members standing for re-election, one open seat,
    ELECTED: Rachel Blomerth, Cinda Baxter, Mary Cole
  • 347 Maverick St – demolition of an existing 3 family, combining of three lots with new construction of a 9 unit dwelling. Represented by Atty Richard Lynds, VOTE: 16 in favor, 10 opposed
  • JPNA Bylaws Changes– Vote on proposed changes to the JPNA bylaws, including proposed changes to JPNA boundaries and voting processes. Details of the proposed changes and the process are available here.  
    • Question # 1: Do you agree with the proposal to waive attendance requirements for abutters to a Project?
      PASSED: 24 in favor, 3 against
    • Question #2: Do you agree with letting all abutters vote, from both the JPNA and Gove Street Civic Association area?
      PASSED: 22 in favor, 5 against
    • Question #3: Do you agree with reducing the current quorum for voting from the current 25% to 15%?
      PASSED: 17 in favor, 10 against
    • Question #4: Do you agree with making the administrative clean-up to the bylaws as outlined in the Article by Article description outlined in the backup slides?
      PASSED: 25 in favor, 1 against
    • Question #5: Do you agree with the proposed boundary changes a presented at the May 2019 JPNA meeting and printed on the back page of this ballot?
      PASSED: 21 in favor, 6 against

  • Legislative Update – State Representative Adrian Madaro.

MEETING MINUTES AVAILABLE HERE: 

[google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1mqC80IR-X9FqFXk5gb4hTLFnH-b7223Y/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”Meeting Minutes June 10. 2019.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]

PRESENTATION MATERIALS:

  • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/16d8Qpl6GYxifyyac9EYY5llIKDf5_MJs/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”Maverick Landing Community Services.pptx” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/15GqhAYDbOdNbEbq298PNPPR7ZgUrAgwj/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”Final Lendlease Presentation (1).pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/10xJsEJsmdYqNFIyNJzlEDLlbtnRtdVRG/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”347 Maverick Street 20190610.pptx” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]

May 2019 Planning & Zoning Meeting

JPNA Board of Directors  P&Z

Wednesday, May 15, 2019;  7 – 8:30 pm East Boston Neighborhood Health Center: Training Building 250 Sumner Street

AGENDA (subject to change):

May 2019 Monthly Meeting

JPNA Board of Directors  Monthly Meetings

Monday, May 13, 2019 7:00 – 8:30 pm Jeffries Yacht Club 565 Sumner Street

AGENDA (subject to change):

  • Greetings & Announcements
  • Police Updates – Sergeant Martin, Officer Simons.
  • Community Updates – Lina Tramelli, Office of Neighborhood Services.
  • ICA Watershed – Update and overview of the upcoming season at the ICA Watershed. Kelly Gifford.
  • Neighborhood of Affordable Housing Youth Organizers – Update on upcoming summer activities, including NOAH’s tree canopy and anti-litter campaigns, and the annual Regatta in June.
  • YMCA – Joseph Gaeta, new Executive Director of the East Boston YMCA.
  • Legislative Update – City Councilor Lydia Edwards.
  • Local Wetlands Ordinance – The City of Boston is considering adopting a local wetlands ordinance, which could allow the City to more effectively protect and manage urban wetlands, including tidelands, in order to meet climate adaptation and resiliency goals. Kannan Thiruvengadam.
  • JPNA Bylaws Changes, 2nd Presentation – Continued discussion of proposed changes to the JPNA bylaws, including proposed changes to JPNA boundaries and voting processes. Details of the proposed changes and the process are available here.
  • 80 Cottage Street – Renovation of existing three-family building, adding a new roof deck and creating additional living space on a mezzanine level. Project documentation available here. Attorney Marc LaCasse. VOTE- 20 In Favor, 5 Opposed

MEETING MINUTES AVAILABLE HERE:  [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1lKL2QU-uhkkAj2C4pPOWYIKXlvU_WnpQ/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”Meeting Minutes May 13. 2019.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]

PRESENTATION MATERIALS:

  • Police Updates:
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1lJD5Fi4UTvDm2FeP9Se8JhZon5gbejhc/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”BPD – Precinct 7 Contacts.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1Vz5Xh0tjmSx9MhQyCR4aldxBqlDfiEPK/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”BPD – NonResident Vehicles.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/15P-pKljTY6Y5r6IG-qGmc6S08i37LA8J/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”BPD – Bike Safety Day.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1IoYeOAISq6esxTpjcaOLE4AOY_0Da5Rp/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”East Boston Coffee with a Cop.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • ICA Watershed:
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1WeqzsmSMlnTvB7NJF0R7zdjO7ffMaPKr/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”ICA Watershed Community Group Season 2.pptx” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • NOAH:
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1XsKctqf_K4yIX47h0EyJHmrZFDXw6Hvo/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”NOAH – Noddle Island Regatta.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • YMCA: 
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1_85-q6EMBbWvPSfSwjxeL8tPTAe6805j/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”YMCA – Benefits.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1t6zOebbyzXNDjohdRWNv3RzQKNsZgAHP/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”YMCA – Open Lap Swim.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1rVI1p29uW0je5Ov3kRU4ROvB4jt-HkpC/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”YMCA – Strong Swimmers, Safe Communities.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1ACS2Jb3_FZ7PQP5VZkjLyJW5aGUdnltr/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”YMCA – Strong Swimmers, Safe Kids.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • Local Wetlands Ordinance: 
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1KVF7fexedzEb87rHIKW_jkS3TGgJDKmz/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”LWO-JPNA.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1iq98-NI84V7JRl0-CR7outdfACCE8EUN/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”LWO.pptx” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • 80 Cottage Street:
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1l03ZmeMmr4Q4flm11V4_ZtqvCs1DIVbG/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”190415_80 Cottage Street_Presentation Set update 2.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1UTI53YSk1pRQjkXdQHWN9ldGSPrt9YoR/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”80 Cottage Street.jpg” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/image/jpeg” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
  • JPNA Bylaws Changes, 2nd Presentation
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/1eVeGgsfKeRjytiyLoy4M_io0xqwVbqx8/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”JPNA_GCSA_Proposed_Boundaries_20190514.pdf” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/pdf” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ytyzRFIA-7v2K5JSIRkjSzc42DT94QRvphibpPHMagk/edit?usp=drivesdk” title=”Bylaws update for voting consideration May 2019 v2″ icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/vnd.google-apps.presentation” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]
    • [google-drive-embed url=”https://drive.google.com/a/jeffriespoint.org/file/d/10yu3TwlN0LjuBvz0TyO84R_Po3Jqtlae/view?usp=drivesdk” title=”Bylaws update for voting consideration May 2019 v2.pptx” icon=”https://drive-thirdparty.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation” newwindow=”yes” style=”normal”]

April 2019 Monthly Meeting

JPNA Board of Directors  Monthly Meetings

Monday, April 8, 2019
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Jeffries Yacht Club
565 Sumner Street

AGENDA (subject to change):

  • Greetings & Announcements – See meeting minutes for details.
  • Police Updates – Sergeant Martin, Officer Simons.
  • Community Updates – Jesús García-Mota, Lina Tramelli, Office of Neighborhood Services.
  • Massport – Anthony Guerriero,  Piers Park Phase II, Public Design Process.
  • Friends of the Boston Harborwalk – Plans for new interpretive signage for the section of Harborwalk in the Shipyard. Dan Bailey.
  • FutureWATERS/ AGUASfuturas – Neenah Estrella- Luna, community survey.
  • 481 Sumner St – Remodel of existing building and addition of a roof deck and basement living space. Attorney Richard Lynds. Project documents available here ) VOTE (For=24, Opposed=0).
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MEETING MINUTES AVAILABLE HERE: Meeting Minutes April 8.2019

PRESENTATION MATERIALS: