7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes of November 7 meeting. 7:45 p.m. Discussion and Q & A w/ Mark Wells, Crime Prevention Program, Central Team, City of Portland. 8:15 p.m. Discussion and Q & A w/ Rep. Karin Power, State Representative from Oregon House District 41. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

Join friends and neighbors in a fun, FREE holiday sing-along at Oaks Pioneer Church.  No talent required! Doors open at 5:45.

The Sellwood-Moreland Improvement League (SMILE) Stewardship Committee invites you to the ceremonial unveiling of new handcrafted signage at Springwater Meadows, the community-driven pollinator garden along the Springwater Corridor (on SE 9th Ave between Marion + Linn Streets). Hot beverages, good cheer and community provided. Come see how big the plants are getting! RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/RXB7mAyHZLYhd9WA3

Join friends and neighbors in a fun, FREE holiday sing-along at Oaks Pioneer Church.  No talent required! Doors open at 5:45.

6:00 p.m.   Introductions and announcements – Scott Kelly, Chairman, Transportation Committee. 6:10 p.m.   Sellwood speed bumps – Scott Kelly, Charles Kingsley. Review and discuss a proposal from PBOT for speed bumps on several streets in Sellwood. 6:45 p.m.   Transit improvement recommendations – Scott Kelly.  Discuss developing a list of specific recommendations to improve transit crossings related to the Sellwood Bridge, and on the west side of the bridge. 7:05 p.m.   Future agenda items. 7:15 p.m.    Adjourn.

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Review and pass minutes of November 21 meeting. 7:45 p.m. Discussion: transportation issue -  Scott Kelly, Transportation Committee Chair. The Board will consider a PBOT concept & process to install speed bumps in Sellwood. 8:05 p.m. Discussion: continuing Marketing Consultant position - Kevin Palmer, SMILE Board and Marketing Committee member. 8:15 p.m. Update: Friends of Moreland Woods - Elizabeth Milner, SNAC Committee Co-Chair & SMILE Board member. 8:30 p.m. Review: SMILE finances and budget for 2018-19 - Pat Hainley, SMILE Treasurer and Board member. 9:00 p.m. Adjourn,

6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 7:00 PM: Discussion of design in the neighborhood: design review, community design guidelines, and the Main Street Project. 7:00 - 7:15 PM: Update on status of Residential Infill and Better Housing by Design Projects.

The program planned for the January meeting has been postponed due to unanticipated scheduling issues.  See you in February.  Happy New Year everyone!

Free Styrofoam Recycling at New Seasons Market Sellwood! Drop off your ‘brick’ format styrofoam on Saturday, January 5th from Noon – 4:00pm. New Seasons will arrange for transfer of the Styrofoam to Agilyx in Tigard. **We will not accept ‘peanuts’, PE (food containers) or PP (wrap format) Styrofoam.

Join Senator Kathleen Taylor for a pre-session Town Hall.  She'll share her priorities and answer questions.  Everyone is welcome.