March 6th, 13 Meeting. Attendees: Mary, Peter, Ken, Theresa, Bob, Kurt, Ruth and Don.
Summary of meeting:
We began the meeting with the discussion of creating a community garden in the PRIDE target area. Members have been very impressed with the enthusiasm that The JRC has generated through their Grow Jamestown activities. PRIDE would like to take part in this gardening renaissance. A partnership with the JRC and the City will be explored. Discussion concerning the state of the neighborhood followed. There is serious concern among neighbors regarding abandoned houses and houses with apparent code violations. Recent letters have gone out to City inspectors and government officials with a much appreciated plan of action and response. PRIDE's financial activity was then discussed.The meeting closed with discussion of Joint Neighborhood Projects annual food drive and PRIDE's commitment therewith. It should be noted that all the members were discouraged with the lack of shoveled sidewalks this winter. We will be looking into laws regarding clearing sidewalks and why the City allows for noncompliance.The next Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 3rd, 6:30 @ The  Free Methodist Church, 515 East 7th Street