Thanks for the updates, Abigail.
1. I'm not aware that we reserved Dunkin' for the 20th, unless Leelee did.
I did confirm that we can still use the WWCC church if necessary.
2. Thanks for the notes on the tactical urbanism projects. Good to know
that DDW is planning that, and I think some of us will definitely be
interested. Ditto for the training.
On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 8:04 AM Abigail Cioffi <abigail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi all!
I regret that I won't be able to make the February meeting as I have a
conflicting meeting, but wanted to give some input/comments in response to
items from the digest below:
1. Dunkin is already reserved from 5 to 7pm on 2/20 (the meeting I
have was going to meet there), just as a heads up. (Though perhaps you are
the ones that have reserved it!)
2. Crosswalk(s) and other - a few notes on this:
1. the notes says "the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at
Main & Stroudwater should be installed next spring, per Eric at December
meeting." If it's per December meeting, does that mean *this*
spring (2019) or next spring (2020)?
2. our DDW Design team is going to be doing three tactical urbanism
projects, one weekend (Fri to Sun) per month in the summer. From the
website: "Tactical urbanism is an approach to neighborhood building that
uses short-term, low-cost, and scalable interventions and policies to
catalyze long term change." This is done using things like temporary
paint,
bollards, planters, barrels, tape, etc. We have to get approval from the
city on our specific ideas, but this is our current plan: one month, we
will focus on crosswalks; one month, pedestrian islands (also hoping to
tie
in an education piece here, as there is SO much animosity about the
pedestrian islands located on Main St between Bridge and Church); and
the
final month, Dana Warp Mill area improvements. I'll keep you all posted
on
the progress of this.
3. related to that, we had hoped to take advantage of Bicycle
Coalition of Maine's "tactical urbanism workshop," which Jim Tasse had
mentioned might happen this year. I am not sure if this is still
happening,
as I have not heard back one way or the other. If we do hold it, would
obviously confer with this group so those who are interested can attend.
Best,
Abigail
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On 2/9/2019 1:08 AM, FreeLists Mailing List Manager wrote:
wsmac Digest Fri, 08 Feb 2019 Volume: 03 Issue: 022
In This Issue:
[wsmac] Re: "Treasurer's" Report 1-17-19
[wsmac] Re: "Treasurer's" Report 1-17-19
[wsmac] Mid-month WSMAC Update
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From: Lee Prince <leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx> <leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2019 09:19:41 -0500
Subject: [wsmac] Re: "Treasurer's" Report 1-17-19
Treasury Report as of 2-8-19: John has been paid 28 something dollars.
Treasury now holds 60 something *bear with me, still waking up lol* Later
today I will update a spreadsheet and send a copy of what our Treasury
balance and transactions are.
I have only received 2 replies as to where to hold this month's Meeting. 2
votes for Roots Cafe; I need your vote no later than next Wednesday,
February 13th. Your input is pertinent!
Thanks. See you Wednesday the 20th at 5:30 whereever we will hold it.
Leelee
Acting Treasurer
On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 3:48 PM Dennis Marrotte
<dennis.marrotte1111@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Much Lee Lee. I agree.
Dennis Marrotte
On Jan 17, 2019 3:45 PM, "Lee Prince" <leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx>
<leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
As of today, Clynk account has a total balance of $57.20 (WTG
everyone!!). Add that to the donations we received at events last year,
WSMAC Treasury is $85.14!!!! Considering we started with a zero balance
last year, I'm so proud and thankful for everyone's participation. WSMAC
now has limited funds!
As acting Treasurer, I'd like to propose reimbursing John for the website
that was put together *great job btw and thank you DDW for letting us post
through you!* I don't remember the total you quoted last night John, but
it's within means of our WSMAC budget. Do members agree or disagree with
this decision? Please respond to this email if so.
Again, thank you all for everything. WSMAC is "rolling" along with lots
of good stuff planned for the near future!
Leelee Prince (Miliano)
Founder/Co-Admin/Acting Treasurer
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From: John Brooking <johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx> <johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2019 11:30:07 -0500
Subject: [wsmac] Re: "Treasurer's" Report 1-17-19
Thanks for the transparency, Leelee.
Regarding meeting location, it makes no difference to me. I'd say just
choose a place and let the rest of us know.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 9:19 AM Lee Prince <leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx>
<leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Treasury Report as of 2-8-19: John has been paid 28 something dollars.
Treasury now holds 60 something *bear with me, still waking up lol* Later
today I will update a spreadsheet and send a copy of what our Treasury
balance and transactions are.
I have only received 2 replies as to where to hold this month's Meeting. 2
votes for Roots Cafe; I need your vote no later than next Wednesday,
February 13th. Your input is pertinent!
Thanks. See you Wednesday the 20th at 5:30 whereever we will hold it.
Leelee
Acting Treasurer
On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 3:48 PM Dennis Marrotte
<dennis.marrotte1111@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Much Lee Lee. I agree.
Dennis Marrotte
On Jan 17, 2019 3:45 PM, "Lee Prince" <leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx>
<leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
As of today, Clynk account has a total balance of $57.20 (WTG
everyone!!). Add that to the donations we received at events last year,
WSMAC Treasury is $85.14!!!! Considering we started with a zero balance
last year, I'm so proud and thankful for everyone's participation. WSMAC
now has limited funds!
As acting Treasurer, I'd like to propose reimbursing John for the
website that was put together *great job btw and thank you DDW for letting
us post through you!* I don't remember the total you quoted last night
John, but it's within means of our WSMAC budget. Do members agree or
disagree with this decision? Please respond to this email if so.
Again, thank you all for everything. WSMAC is "rolling" along with lots
of good stuff planned for the near future!
Leelee Prince (Miliano)
Founder/Co-Admin/Acting Treasurer
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From: John Brooking <johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx> <johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2019 11:39:18 -0500
Subject: [wsmac] Mid-month WSMAC Update
Following are notes from our January meeting, to get you thinking about our
next meeting on Februrary 20 (a week from next Wednesday). Note yellow
highlights that indicate tasks for specific people. Remember that this
ongoing document is always available from the
website<http://westbrooksafemobility.org/>
<http://westbrooksafemobility.org/>: Go to the Committee menu, and click
"Monthly Meeting Notes".
Meeting Notes, Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Special Location: Dunkin’, 742 Main Street, Westbrook
Attended: LeeLee, John, Agy, Dennis
Old Business
Brief updates:
1.
T-shirts - More discussion of options. Agy brings up using Amazon for
ordering with design on. She can get us an estimate in about a month.
1.
Web site (incl. group permission to reimburse John for the domain name
renewal; He'll look up those numbers again before the meeting) - Website
is public at http://westbrooksafemobility.org! Still working out some
accessibility issues with Carson’s screen reader. Visually, Agy suggests
black text on white background, as the most readable for sight impaired.
LeeLee will repay John $28 for another year of domain name out of WSMAC
funds.
1.
Clynk - John will be the tag keeper. Has some currently if people want
any, contact him on Facebook or at johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx to arrange
pickup.
1.
Hannaford intersection & others as necessary - The long-awaited DOT
report is currently with BCM, and they hope to have it to the City by the
end of January. (The Bicycle Coalition of Maine [BCM] was and continues to
be contracted by DOT to help them administer the “Heads Up†safety
program.)
Agy is interested in results of any police traffic safety details last
year. John notes that there was at least one that included participation
from multiple surrounding towns and coordinated by BCM’s Law Enforcement
Collaborative. Suggests Agy ask Angela @ BCM about that, or just ask the
Westbrook PD.
Mention was made of a new video released by DOT to educate pedestrians
about using crosswalk flashers, where available
(https://youtu.be/mhOyMsQM4Q0). Speaking of which, the Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Main & Stroudwater should be installed next
spring, per Eric at December meeting. (As if to underscore the need yet
again, LeeLee, her daughter-in-law, Dennis and John experienced a near miss in
that very crosswalk after the meeting. Traffic was stopped in the travel
lane, but some imbecile in the far lane drove around to the right of the
stopped car in front of him or her, in the parking lane, and had to come to
a quick stop to avoid us! Idea: Concrete pedestrian bump-outs at the ends
of the crosswalks, to both prevent these illegal drive-bys in the parking
lane as well as shorten the crossing distance!!)
Also spent time analyzing Agy’s incident last February with the truck, in
which she was crossing a driveway at Rowe Ford(?) and was hit by a truck
pulling out of the driveway. Agy suggests a useful marketing phrase
“Mobility is Freedom†(Mobility = Freedom?)
1.
Rock Row - John wants to contact Sebago Technics, who is doing the road
design, about what they are planning.
1.
Education/Brochures - Agy wants to work on some for kids, distribute
through schools. Agy will also send some general brochure templates to
Leelee.
Projects:
1. Immersion Days
LeeLee needs to figure out who to contact about wheelchairs to lend. Kim
has said she would contact Cathy Claridge re: white canes, we should
double-check with Kim. Perhaps a date sometime after Together Days, so we
can advertise there.
Agy suggests a Kids Immersion Day. Maybe we could do a kids component of
the regular Immersion Day, if we could find someone to be in charge of it.
Or part of Together Days, or Safety Day?
No decision yet. LeeLee will raise poll or discussion about what month.
New Business
We ran out of time to discuss both these things, hope to do so in February.
1.
Discussion of 2019 activities & priorities
In terms of activities, at least we know we want to do Together Days in
early June, Immersion Day (date TBD), and Kids Safety Day in September.
1.
Bylaws: Introduce Portland Bike/Ped's, get reaction, set timeline for
adaptation and adoption of our own (incl. adoption of financial procedures
following consultation with Phil Brown from WWCC)
LeeLee and John feel it is becoming more important to put slightly more
official process around the running of the Committee, such as official
officers that are voted on, have terms of office, and so on. John offered
the by-laws of the Portland Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee as a possible
starting point (with their permission), given that they are a similar group
to us. Printed copies of their bylaws were handed out for people to browse
after the meeting. John will send them to the email list.
Next meeting: Wed Feb 20, Location TBD, 5:30 PM
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