Eastside Revitalization Committee Minutes - 02/10/1994Present:
Gene Douglass
Bret Hanes
Brenda Jarrett
John Parker
Otis C. Polk III
Angus Thompson
James Welburn
James Williams
Joe L. Williams
Eastside Revitalization Committee
Thursday, February 10, 1994
City Staff: David Clark
Richard Luedke
The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. by Secretary Brenda Jarrett.
Minutes were read by Mr. Luedke.
A motion was made by Mr. Welburn and seconded by Mr. Polk to approve the minutes.
Motion carried.
Discussion began with the question of how to get more residents involved in ongoing
projects in Eastside. Issues discussed included beautification, expansion of TIF zones,
tax abatement, and utilization of Enterprise zone designation.
The group agreed that targets of action should be established and campaigns should be
launched to bring pride to Eastside.
The Committee agreed to advertise for a volunteer coordinator to utilize community
resources to bring about change in Eastside. The Committee seeks to a find an individual
who knows the Eastside community well, who could work well with the city
government, who is self -motivated, and who has time available to carry out this charge.
A press release will be made to advertise this position.
The Committee agreed that various housing opportunities should be explored in Eastside
such as the participation in the paint program and the aggregation of small vacant lots
into larger lots to attract housing development.
An important issue discussed was the image of Eastside. Efforts that will improve the
improve Eastside's image include: beautification efforts, crime prevention, and
establishment of drug free and gun free zones.
Another Committee recommendation was to approach area churches to consider adoption
of a squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base.
The Committee agreed that the major issues discussed in this meeting should be the focus
of the next meeting to be held on Thursday, February 24, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. at the Martin
Luther King Center.
The meeting adjourned at 1:3 5 p.m.