Special Mardi Gras Farmers Market at Belmont-DeVilliers on Feb. 9

Special Mardi Gras Farmers Market !!!

Ÿ  401 N. Reus Street

Ÿ  2/9/2013

Ÿ  8:00-2:00

WHAT  is the SPECIAL MARDI GRAS FARMERS MARKET???

As announced by the DIB, there will be no Palafox Market on February 9, 2013, due to the Mardi Gras Parade to be held on that day.

An alternative “Special Mardi Gras Farmers Market“ (2/9/2013) will be located at 401 N. Reus St.  This one time market event  is available as a service to the community through Truth for Youth as a result of existing market vendor requests and  in order to sustain the market vendor and community patron product sales and delivery relationships which have become such a standard part of the Saturday experience in Pensacola.

Created by volunteers familiar with the regular market, the alternative market is not sponsored by the DIB and the location is directly outside of the DIB district. It is, however, within the boundaries of the CRA, one of the parent entities of the Market.

Special Mardi Gras Farmers Market will be held at a location in close proximity and with ease of access relative to the regular market location - with consideration of impact to parade experience, parking and restricted vehicular access to the downtown area on that day.  (Many normal downtown vehicular routes will be closed on 2/9 due to parade route; available open spaces are being utilized for parking, float preparation and line-up needs with the area normally permitted for the market blocked as part of the parade route.) 

WHO can participate? 

Current vendors on the approved Palafox Market vendor list will be given priority participation/ reservation. Should vacancies remain, organizers will evaluate additional Special Market Applicants along similar standards as those in place for the Palafox market.   Palafox Market vendors will be given priority participation at current Approved Palafox Market Vendor daily fee rate.  Other Special Market Applicants approved for this one time event only will pay a $15.00 fee for the event.  (There is no relationship implied nor established with Palafox Market by anyone receiving Special Market Applicant approval for the Special Mardi Gras Market!!)

WHERE???

The Special Mardi Gras Farmers Market will be situated in the parking lot of the Belmont Building…entrance at 401 N. Reus Street.  (Some of you may know this building as the Truth for Youth Resource Learning Center, former Smith Bakery complex, The Window Factory Building, or the former Belmont Arts Center.)  It is located across the street from the popular Five Sisters Café in the Belmont Devilliers neighborhood.  Customer parking is available along neighboring streets, and in public lots within the area.

         Water, electricity, restrooms and vendor soda machine are available on site.  Additionally, the fabulous Blue Dot Café, Food for the Soul @ Devilliers Cafe and previously mentioned Five Sisters Café are nearby.  Special events hosted by other neighboring entities may provide additional activities of interest to market patrons.

HOW do you participate?

Please read Special Mardi Gras Market policies and registration notice and sign acceptance agreement. Complete attached registration and return with fees. Please read and review all information before mailing or delivering application.

Contact Special Mardi Gras Farmers Market for any questions:

specialmardigras@mail.com

SPECIAL MARDI GRAS FARMERS MARKET- Registration Notice:

Ÿ  Register by printing, completing and delivering  the form below along with payment payable to Truth for Youth via check or money order to 

  401 N. Reus St. Or… You may deliver your registration form and payment directly to TFY registration designee present at Palafox Market area on Feb. 2^nd. 

Ÿ  Priority acceptance will be given  to currently registered and approved Palafox Market Growers and Cottage Food Law Vendors  on a first come first served basis through Feb 4.  Their assignment of placement will be followed by all other currently registered and approved Palafox Market  vendors (ranked on a first come first served basis through Feb 4). New Special Market applicants not currently affiliated with Palafox Market will be accepted and assigned placement, as space permits. 

Ÿ  Completed registrations with payment must be received no later than Feb.5 for all applicant categories. 

Ÿ  Truth for Youth reserves the right to censure product and waive process for specific participation which it determines to be in the best interest  and success of the Special Mardi Gras Farmers Market.  Participation will be confirmed  by electronic or written acceptance by Feb 6^th.  All registrations accepted and assigned participation status are non-refundable and non-transferable. Any registrations received but not assigned participation status will be returned to the applicant. 

SPECIAL MARDI GRAS FARMERS MARKET

APPLICANT REGISTRATION:

Vendor dba/business name: ___________________________________________

Vendor contact principle(individual) : ____________________________________________

Vendor contact phone number: _______________________

Vendor e-mail address: ___________________________________________________

Vendor mailing address:

Street/P.O. Box Address: _________________________________________________________

City, State,ZIP: __________________________________________________________________

Product/category:________________________________________________________________

(Please indicate answer by circling appropriate below)

Need Electricity:

1.  Yes     2.  No

Will Erect Tent (Vendor self-provided 10x10)

3.  Yes      4. No

Fee payment due (Circle one only):

5.  Current Palafox Mkt.   Registered agriculture grower -           $8.00

6.  Current Palafox Mkt.   Cottage food law participant-              $10.00

7.  Current Palafox Mkt.   Artist/craftsman-                                  $10.00

8.  Current Palafox Mkt.   Antiques/collectibles-                           $10.00

9.  Special Mardi Gras Market Applicant-                                      $15.00

Additional services:

6.   Table rental-                                                                                   $10.00

7.   Tent Rental-                                                                                    $25.00

Total of fee payment enclosed:        $_______                 

I agree to abide by the terms established by Special  Mardi Gras Market and Truth for Youth and shall comply with organizational directions from volunteers on day of event. 

Date ____________ 

Signature_______________________________________________________________________  

FOR TFY USE ONLY:          Date of Reg RECEIPT>____________PMNT: chk…mo Copy______ Complete/ Accepted_____ Approved___ Assigned___ Confirmation ______  Location:  ________

$Deposited________ $Returned_____  Services___ Chk-in ___   Exit _____ Issue________

Minutes of the Jan. 9, 2013 meeting of the Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood Association

Please note that the Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood Association meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month unless otherwise notified:

Feb. 6

March 6

April 3

May 1

June 5

July 3 (probably won't meet on this date)

August 7

Sep 4

Oct 2

Nov 6

Dec 4

BELMONT-DEVILLIERS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 9, 2013 MEETING

The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by President Eddie Todd, who reaffirmed that he will try to hold the meetings to one hour. Attending were: Dolores Curry, Rosemary Kirkland, Vivian Lamont, Dottie Dubuisson, Sheikh Yusef Aziz, Ann Hill, Eleanor Johnson, Beverly Perry, Eddie Todd, Dr. Alexa Canady Davis,  Rev. John H. Powell, Lloyd Reshard, Tony McCray Jr., Diane Mack, Neil Richards, Sonja Griffin Evans, Diane P. Robinson, Jim Myatt, Jessica A. Griffen, John Rigsby, Eddie Todd, and Councilman Brian Spencer. Guest Dave Keighley, new administrator at Southern Oaks Rehabilitation Center, was introduced.   

Minutes were read and approved.  

The Rev. Carl Reeves sent his regrets at being unable to attend the meeting.

Vivian Lamont said the Belmont Youth Band gave 35 performances in 2012. They are currently holding the free Saturday music lessons from 10 to noon at the Fricker Center but are working to get another building at the Longhollow Center. Councilman Brian Spencer praised the BYB’s Christmas performance at the Downtown Rotary Club. The band received $631 from a fundraiser set up by Councilman Spencer that was at the old Sacred Heart Hospital on 12th Avenue. 

Neil Richards yielded his report time to Councilman Spencer.

Pattie Krakowski gave an update on the Emerald Coast Animal Alliance’s grant for low-cost spay and neutering for those earning $25,000 or less. Details at www.spayyourpets.org. They are looking for volunteers and locations to sign up pet owners. Upcoming registration dates: Jan. 22, 23 and 26 at the Downtown YMCA, 410 N. Palafox St. See site calendar for time and details.

Dottie Dubuisson said she was “on strike” regarding her report because members have not been attending governmental and other meetings she’s announced. She did report on the Planning Board’s suggestion that the Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood move forward on a binding zoning overlay. While we have participated in developing plans and reports, no ordinances to effectuate these plans are in place as yet. Ms. Dubuisson also gave an update on the new committee for Veterans Park. She also discussed developments at the Downtown Improvement Board and the Running of the Colors event.

Diane Mack, who serves on the DIB’s Maintenance and Beautification Committee, discussed her ideas for public art projects, such as one sponsored at Iowa City, where local knitters are making colorful sweaters for trees.  UWF wants to set up free public pianos at various locations, with the first one heading for Community Maritime Park during the Wahoos baseball season.

Ms. Mack also reported on Rebuild Northwest Florida’s outreach to Escambia County residents for hardening about 3,000 more homes to make them more hurricane-proof. About 75% of the cost is underwritten by FEMA, with the remainder paid by the homeowner. Deductions in property insurance after this hardening can also help pay for the initial cost.

Alexa Canady Davis gave a report on the upcoming ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebrations at the Main Library. She reminded members that the Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood Association was instrumental in keeping the Main Library in its present location.

Councilman Spencer congratulated Dr. Canady Davis as a member of the Library board on the success of the renovation project. He noted that he will be in talks with Habitat for Humanity regarding his concern that their current house plans do not mesh with the historic and architectural styles of the communities in which they are constructed. He also discussed the hiring of Dr. Lila Cox as the council’s executive and point person to help research and fill the gaps in council rules and procedures and the council’s funding of the Municipal Charter School study.  He noted that many would-be residents or current residents choose to move to Gulf Breeze or Pace because of the schools there. He said good schools are an economic development tool.

Members voted to ask the mayor to name Christian Wagley as his liaison to the county’s RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

The Rev. John Powell gave a report on the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. He noted that the lieutenant governor will be in town for this event. Details are forthcoming. Rev. Powell also noted that a Black History celebration is in the planning for Feb. 9.

Dolores Curry said the city has sent a check to the sign maker for the Belmont-DeVilliers sign and banners. She said members need to get started working off the 1,000 volunteer hours (over one year) that are a required match for this grant. Dr. Canady Davis said Del Teens would probably help.

Lloyd Reshard said the B-D documentary is nearly complete and noted the article on Robin Reshard  in the Pensacola News Journal. Sales of the CD are strong and the DVD should be out in February. Mrs. Reshard is looking for volunteers to help prepare for the 5,000 new books and 10,000 bookmarks that will be distributed at the MLK Parade on Jan. 21. Details on this will be sent separately.

Sonja Griffin Evans reported that the DeVilliers Cultural Heritage Society’s Progressive Dinner Party on Dec. 21 was a great success and even made the society column. Attendees came from as far away as Lakeland, Fla. She’s had request for a repeat performance next year and maybe even a second progressive dinner for the spring. She praised the performance by 11 members of the Belmont Youth Band. Ms. Griffin also invited everyone to the gathering after the MLK parade. Details forthcoming.

Dr. Canady Davis collected dues. Members voted to change the approved check-writing persons for the association to now be these B-D association officers: Dr. Alexa Canady Davis (treasurer), Eddie Todd (president) and Ann Hill (secretary). She gave Mr. Todd and Ms. Hill forms to fill out and give to the association’s bank.

Eddie Todd said he is in discussions with David Hawkins regarding Gulf Power’s plans to.upgrade the Jackson St. station. The association would like to see aesthetic improvement to the wall there. He said that station provides electricity for both downtown and the Port. Mr. Todd gave an outline of some of his goals for the association in 2013, including housing, the website and an annual calendar of events. A presentation on these objectives is set for the Feb. 6 meeting.

Higher Heights  Escambia (www.higherheightsescambia.com ) is offering a number of workshops. Details to be sent separately. John Rigsby also noted an upcoming discussion of the RESTORE Act as it relates to Escambia County.

Mr. Todd closed the meeting at 6:30 pm. 

Minutes of the Oct. 3 Meeting Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood Association

BELMONT-DEVILLIERS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 2012 MEETING

The meeting was opened at 5:40 p.m. by President Dolores Curry. Attending were: Dolores Curry, Rosemary Kirkland, Vivian Lamont, Rev. Carl Reeves, Dottie Dubuisson, Sheikh Yusef Aziz, Pattie Krakowski, Ann Hill, Mary Cunningham, Joyce James, Eleanor Johnson, Beverly Perry, Eddie Todd, Rose George, Dr. Alexa Canady Davis, Rev. Eugene Franklin, Danny Lewis, Nielah Spears, Robin Reshard, Lloyd Reshard, Tony McCray Jr., Diane Mack, Councilman-designate Charles Bare, Councilmen Brian Spencer and Ronald Townsend,  Sonja Griffin Evans. Guest Sandra Ward of the Downtown Improvement Board. Minutes were read and approved.  

The Rev. Carl Reeves said the increase in officers on patrol continues to protect the city and that there is a distinct effort on the part of citizens to help law enforcement to combat crime.  Speeding along A Street has resulted in the writing of more tickets with the goal of getting drivers to slow down.

Vivian Lamont said the Belmont Youth Band will be moving next week and that they have been getting good press. The group performed at the Equinox Festival and will be playing at the Oct. 13 Glass Pumpkin Patch event at Long Hollow. One of the BYB students is now attending Pensacola State College on scholarship and the other is in 9^th grade with a scholarship when he graduates from high school.

Eddie Todd noted the end-of-the-year fiscal pressure at NAS is over and he now plans to get back to his activities with the group.

Tony McCray and Dottie Dubuisson have been working on and turned in a number of applications for BP grants. Ms. Dubuisson also noted that the new landlord of the four troubled houses on Chase St. near A St. is moving forward on revitalizing those properties. She has the attorney information on the Mattie Marchese house at 423 West Gregory St. if anyone is interested in purchasing that property.

Ms. Dubuisson also gave a summary of upcoming meetings.

Diane Mack discussed the Bloomberg invitation to mayors to submit grant proposals. She brought in a copy of Mayor Ashton Hayward’s proposal for a Mobile Grocer, which would be a van that travels to areas of the city that are not close to fresh food grocers.

Ms. Mack has also set up some pointedly positive Facebook pages aptly named “Love Pensacola” and “Love Notes”. She invited members to visit these sites and “like” the pages and participate in writing 10 words or less on what they love about Pensacola or short notes about people they admire.

Pattie Krakowski suggested that people should use their Facebook to advertise for a lost dog, adding a photo and pertinent info and asking friends to share the post. One lost dog was recently found using Facebook within an hour. She said Emerald Coast Animal Allies would be participating in Barktoberfest this weekend. This is the group that received a $25,000 to offer for low-cost spay and neuter services. Info on this is at www.spayyourpets.org or 850-780-3223, #3. They also have low-cost rabies shot into, too.

Ms. Krakowski also is helping with a free Democratic Candidates meet and greet at 6:30 pm  on Oct. 23 at the Belmont Building, 401 N. Reus. 

Rose George reported that Delta Sigma Theta's nonprofit foundation applied for the PNJ's $5,000.00 Make a Difference Day grant. The grant was awarded to the Ronald McDonald House for family services. Delta's grant proposal was to do a series of parent/student workshops on current hot topics such as healthy eating, anti-bullying, and how parents can help students succeed in school. A book giveaway was also planned. The Delta's will move forward with this project even though they did not receive the grant.

Robin Reshard introduced her husband Lloyd and said she is finishing up the Belmont-DeVilliers documentary. Some invitations will be sent out for a private screening, but seating will necessarily be limited. She will also have a DVD of the sound track for sale soon – and states this would make an excellent gift for any and all occasions.

Dolores Curry thanked Sheikh Aziz for the award presented to her at the September meeting.

Alexa Canady Davis said the library board is considering reducing library hours and is trying to come up with an equitable solution across the system. She noted that Sonja Griffin Evans has donated artwork to the new library.

Councilman Ronald Townsend received a card and commendation on his retirement from Pensacola City Council.

Sandra Ward greeted members as the new temporary leader of the Downtown Improvement Board.

Ms. Curry gave an update on the PCIP grant sign and said we would contribute $600 toward the sign and 1,000 community hours that must be recorded and signed by each volunteer. There was some discussion of colors for the sign and the design.

Councilman Brian Spencer discussed the need for a full-court press on the school board in order to turn vacant school properties into affordable housing. Tony McCray, Dottie Dubuisson and Eddie Todd were tapped to work on this issue.

Nielah Spears, who has toured in the performing arts for the past 25 years, is now assisting Truth for Youth in its push for a new roof.  She has many plans for fundraising presentations.

Ms. Curry adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.

Joyce James of J&J Food for the Soul Café on DeVilliers Street then provided the group with an excellent buffet that included meatballs, chicken, fresh fruit, pasta and other salads, plus a pumpkin pie and coconut cake that were quickly consumed.

With this wonderful repast and great conversation, members departed just in time for the first Presidential debate.

MINUTES OF THE AUG 1, 2012 MEETING

Many thanks to Eleanor Johnson for taking the minutes of this meeting. At the conclusion of the minutes, you'll find a copy of the letter that Neil Richards read at the last meeting of the Mayor's Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee.

BELMONT-DEVILLIERS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1, 2012 MEETING

TAKEN BY ELEANOR JOHNSON AND TRANSCRIBED BY ANN HILL

The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by President Dolores Curry. Attending were: Dolores Curry, Rosemary Kirkland, Rose George, Vivian Lamont, Rev. Carl Reeves, Alexa Canady-Davis, Dottie Dubuisson, Sheikh Yusuf, Diane Mack, Rose McPherson, Neil Richards, Danny Lewis, Eleanor Johnson, Gloria Horning, and Michael Conrad. Minutes were read and approved.  

The Rev. Carl Reeves assured us that all officers are in uniform and strongly on the lookout.

Dottie Dubuisson reported the Florida Neighborhood Conference that she attended. She noted that Jessica Bell from the office of sustainability has resigned and that Clark Merritt has been hired initially for the office of sustainability but moved to the 7^th floor, possibly to John Asmar’s office. She asked if we could get someone to attend the sustainability meeting on Thursday.

Ms. Dubuisson also said there are citizen volunteer positions open on the Parks and Rec Board, International Relations, etc. Online forms need to be filled out and submitted to council by Aug. 6. For paid positions, please submit your resume to human resources and also register with Landrum agency.

Ms. Dubuisson also said that because of the flooding at Longhollow, the Belmont Arts Center will not be relocating in August, thanks to an extension granted by the Rev. John Powell. Neil Richards continues to remove his belongings from the parking lot at the Belmont Building. Four tenants continue at the Belmont Bldg., but roof repair is a major concern before additional use can be allowed. All proposals that fit the mission of the building are being explored.

Florida is celebrating Viva Florida 500, a commemoration of Florida's five centuries of diverse cultural history to be held throughout 2013. Every ethnic neighborhood is encouraged to participate. Ms. Dubuisson and Ann Hill continue to research the heritage and culture of Belmont-DeVilliers.

Ms. Dubuisson reported that The Palafox Market is in the top 5 in a national open market contest. She concluded her report with a listing of meetings scheduled for the next two weeks.

Ms. Curry announced the Ella L. Jordan House benefit scheduled for 6 pm on Aug. 25 at Washington High School and featuring Al Martin. Tickets are $25 each. Since 1931 the house at 423 N. “C” St. has been the headquarters of the Pensacola Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, an organization founded by Ms. Jordan. The funds will be used to restore the house, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ivan.

Diane Mack gave an update on the Pensacola Community Initiatives Partnership (PCIP) grants, with about $50,000 available this fall. Ms. Curry suggested we establish a cleanup project as part of our required match for our grant.

Ms. Mack said she read the suggestions in the final report of disparity study submitted to City Council, including aspirational goals, procurement categories, etc. It was pretty much agreed that the $250,000 spent on the report was a waste of time and money and that it did not show the real issues the minority community is faced with.

Ms. Mack reminded everyone that early voting starts Saturday, Aug. 4 and that sample ballots are available online and can be printed. She passed out a sample ballot. One citizen mentioned that she makes sure all her GED students get registered.

Michael Conrad from the Belmont Arts Center thanked everyone for their support in the move to Longhollow. He said Rev. John Powell has been generous in letting them extend their time at the Belmont Building. He has hopes of establishing a satellite location in Belmont-DeVilliers.

Mr. Conrad said the art center will return to its original name as the First City Arts Center and will announce this change in September. He asks that we redirect patrons who come looking for the arts group to the new center. He said that Rev. Powell has agreed not to let any other entities be named the Belmont Arts Center.

Ms. Dubuisson noted that the library is almost completed and should open on Oct. 30. The Molino branch should be finished two months ahead of schedule.

Vivian Lamont said she will be performing at 2 pm on Thursday at the East Gregory Street hall.

Dr. Alexa Canady-Davis said $2,598 remains in our treasury.

Neil Richards discussed the Belmont-DeVilliers Land Use Map, RNC zoning which allows businesses on the first floor and residences above them. He said he would like to make a strong push for continued acceptance of the 2003-04 Belmont-DeVilliers plan.

Dr. Canady-Davis said we must demand and support that we address the disparity issue and the previous plan for Belmont-DeVilliers. She moved to have Mr. Richards be the go-to person in the fight and to voice support for the plan that is in place. Rosemary Kirkland and Ms. Mack seconded this, and the motion carried unanimously.

Eleanor Johnson read Rev. Powell’s thank you note on the association’s contribution.

Ms. Curry adjourned the meeting at 6:39 pm.

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Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood Association

Brian Hooper, Chairman

Mayor’s Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Office of the Mayor

180 Governmental Center

P.O. Box 12910

Pensacola, FL 32521

8/2/2012

Dear Mr. Hooper,

At our August 1, 2012, meeting, the Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood Association authorized Neil Richards as our representative to the Mayor’s Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee. We request that you allow Mr. Richards to speak on our behalf at the meeting scheduled for Friday, Aug. 3. What he plans to do is reassert the Belmont-DeVilliers full support of the 2003-04 Belmont-DeVilliers Land Use Plan that is posted on the city’s website at http://www.cityofpensacola.com/sites/cityofpensacola.com /files/Belmont-DeVilliers%20Land%20Use%20Plan%202004.pdf

At our meeting, we wholeheartedly endorsed the R-NC zoning, the Concept B Multiple Centers – Mixed Use Priority, and the establishment of a Belmont-DeVilliers Community Center within the 501(c)3 Belmont Building at the corner of Belmont and DeVilliers streets. The following will more fully explain these concepts:

On Page 27 of this document, under the Land Use Concept Highlights, it defines what we view as a triangle that serves as the anchor points of the neighborhood, including the Main Library, the Pensacola State College building on Garden and the Belmont Building on the northeast corner of Belmont and DeVilliers streets. The section states in part:

The proposed Land Use concepts denote key principles for the redevelopment of the Belmont/ DeVilliers neighborhood.  The following key principles directed the development of these concepts.

· Neighborhoods are considered the basic unit in city and urban planning.  In order to create a

sustainable neighborhood, a healthy balance of appropriate residential, nonresidential,

activity centers and institutional uses is critical.

· Neighborhood Cultural Center (N-CC) is defined as a neighborhood serving a mixed-use

district by providing a pedestrian scale environment reflecting the rich culture and heritage of the Belmont/DeVilliers community.  This district is located in the historic heart of the

community, i.e. at the intersection of Belmont and DeVilliers Streets.  Additional or

secondary centers may be considered at the Pensacola Junior College and the public

library.

We are very pleased with the progress we have made on this plan. The Main Library will be state-of-the-art and a focal point for the whole city. PSC and the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered to establish the Gulf Coast Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, a business incubator program at the corner of Garden and DeVilliers streets.

The neighborhood would now like to turn its focus on creating a vibrant Neighborhood Community Center housed in Truth for Youth’s Belmont Building. As you know, Belmont-DeVilliers is one of the few established neighborhoods in this city that does not have a Parks and Recreation-run community center. We do not need a $300 million building to bring our center into being. It already exists. All we need at present is to stabilize the building we have, which would begin with a new roof. 

Regarding the balance mentioned in the key principles in the 2003-04 document, we would like to point out a concept known as “Multiple Centers – Mixed Use Priority” that was presented to the city planners by Herbert-Halback, Inc. (HHI) and approved by our neighborhood after a number of well-attended public workshops and neighborhood discussions.

On Page 31, there is an illustration of this concept (Concept B) that was adopted by the neighborhood in 2003-04 and unanimously re-adopted last night at our meeting:

On Page 32, the document confirms our stated preference for Concept B:

Based on the feedback received at the 2^nd Public Workshop, Concept B, (Multiple Centers-Mixed Use Priority) was the preferred concept.  Modifications were made to Concept B based on the feedback received at the public workshop and are reflected in the Proposed Future Land Use Map, the prime objective of this project.

Participants at the 2^nd Public Workshop generally agreed with the idea of developing 3 new land use designations unique to the Belmont/DeVilliers neighborhood as a tool to redevelop the neighborhood. 

Pivotal to implementing Concept B is what is referred to in this document as R-NC zoning. On page 11, there is a definition of the Residential-Neighborhood Commercial zoning in Belmont-DeVilliers at that time:

R-NC Residential Neighborhood Commercial (Predominant zoning in the neighborhood).  Everything in R-2 plus the following, with no outside storage or work permitted except as provided herein:

· Residential design manufactured homes

· Manufactured home parks

· Retail food and drug store (including liquor package store)

· Personal service shops

· Clothing and fabric stores

· Home furnishings, hardware and appliance stores

· Specialty shops

· Banks

· Bakeries, whose products are sold at retail and only on the premises

· Pawn shops and secondhand stores

· Floral shops

· Health clubs, spas, and exercise centers

· Martial arts studios

· Laundromats and dry cleaners using combustible or flammable liquids of solvents with a flash point of one hundred ninety (190) degrees Fahrenheit or greater

· Laundry and dry cleaning pick-up stations

· Outdoor sales of trees, shrubs, plants and related landscaping materials as an accessory to indoor retail sales uses permitted by this paragraph, provided that the area is enclosed

within a fence attached to the rear or side of the main building, and provided that the outdoor area does not exceed twenty (20) percent of the total area of the main building

· Restaurants

· Studios

· Mortuary and funeral parlors

· Appliance repair shops

· Gasoline and service stations with up to three (3) wreckers. Minor repair work not involving major motor or drive train repairs, straightening of body parts, painting, welding or other major mechanical and body work involving noise, glare, fumes, or smoke is permitted within  a building

We thank you for listening to us and urge you to include this information in your final report.

  

Cordially,

Dolores Curry, President

Belmont-DeVilliers Neighborhood Association

MINUTES OF THE MAY 2, 2012 MEETING OF THE BELMONT-DEVILLIERS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

No one has claimed a pair of silver glasses left at the April meeting.

Dolores Curry still has them.

BELMONT-DEVILLIERS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE MAY 2, 2012 MEETING

The meeting was opened at 5:30 p.m. by President Dolores Curry. Attending were: Dolores Curry, Vivian Lamont, Dottie Dubuisson, Rosemary Kirkland, Rev. Carl Reeves, Pattie Krakowski, Ann Hill, Robin Reshard, Sheikh Sahe el din, the Sheldon Powell, Dr. Alexa Canady-Davis, Brad Nihls, Diane Mack, Rose George, Jewel Cannada-Wynn, Beverly Perry, Neil Richards and Rose McPherson. Guests included Columbus and Linda Thompson and Ryan Winterberg-Lipp, administrator of the Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency. Minutes were read and approved.

Rev. Carl Reeves answered questions from members, noting that it is OK for citizens to share photos of offenders but that the police cannot do this. He said the removal of Waterfront Mission to Herman St. will alleviate some of the problems arising from the transient population.

Guest Linda Thompson invited everyone to the 9^th annual free Juneteenth festival on June 16 from noon to 5 pm at Maritime Park. Contact talindas@aol.com for more info.

Ryan Winterberg-Lipp reminded everyone of the city’s project to make both Spring and Baylen two-way streets.  She said the plan had been held up by the state Department of Transportation, but that bids for this project would be going out the week of May 7. There will also be two public hearings on this project. It should be before City Council at the end of June.

Brad Nihls said he recently moved here from Chicago with his wife and daughter.

Sheldon Powell introduced himself as the son of the Rev. John Powell.

Vivian Lamont said the Belmont Youth Band will be playing at Juneteenth, Cordova Mall, a cerebral palsy fundraiser and at the Maritime Park grand opening.

Neil Richards invited everyone to the special Mother’s Day version of Hot Glass Cold Beer event on Friday at the Belmont Building.

Sheikh Aziz introduced his brother Darrell of the Nation of Islam.

Dolores Curry reminded everyone of the Legion Field discussion at 6:30 pm at Sanders Beach.

Dottie Dubuisson discussed a baseball history lecture she attended. She reported that Jessica Bell is the new special projects coordinator of the city’s Office of Sustainability. (The former coordinator Cindy Williams recently resigned.)

Ms. Dubuisson said an Apple-oriented computer store is opening on Palafox St. She also gave a brief summary of several meetings she has attended. She brought in a sample card for the City Council public speakers forum and explained the process that allows citizens to speak on any topic.

She also said that the city’s Code Enforcement is moving aggressively through the city and that residents need to address any citation or face steep accruing fines.

Diane Mack said the City is now enforcing a long-standing ordinance that residents are responsible for maintaining the right-of-way adjacent to their homes as she learned from a friend who lives at A and Chase Street.

Jewel Cannada-Wynn said she has gotten the required number of petitions to be a candidate for County Commissioner for District 3.

Dr. Alexa Canada-Davis said the County Commissioners have said they will not close the libraries, but reminded everyone there is likely to be two or three different commissioners in office in the fall, so they may not be held to that pledge.

Dr. Canada-Davis said the library board has tabled long-term planning for now, but two goals are a safe crossing over Cervantes for children coming from the north and protecting the size of the 4,800 square feet design for the new Legion Field library.

There was some discussion about the status of the Belmont-DeVilliers website, but no decisions were made.

Ms. Curry and Eddie Todd will follow through on the banners to be purchased with the $500 donation of Ronald Townsend.

It was moved and approved to send a potted plant as congratulations to Rishy Studer on the opening of her new shop on Palafox.

Robin Reshard obtained permission from the group to film our next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm, and all enjoyed a delectable feast courtesy of Sheikh Aziz and Food for the Soul’s Joyce James and Gilbertina Anderson. The new catering and event planning service is housed at the DeVilliers Café across the street. They brought an array of finger sandwiches, veggie and fruit plates, homemade soup and desserts. Their specialty is wedding cakes, pies, tarts, homemade breads, cobblers and other baked items. You can reach them at 850-449-4297, 281-7212 or ladyjames35@yahoo.com.

African American students missing out on scholarships

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING  !

Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, pass this scholarship information on to anyone and everyone that comes to mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated monies for scholarships use to African Americans, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest. No one is going to knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship. Take the initiative to get your children involved. There is no need for money to be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it. Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become one , you probably already know how useful additional money can be. Our youth really could use these scholarships. Thanks! (If clicking on the link doesn't work, copy and paste the URL in your web browser.)

1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES

http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

2) Student Inventors Scholarships

http://www.invent.org/collegiate

3) Student Video Scholarships

http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships

http://www.coca-colaschola/rs.org/programs.html

5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships

http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships

http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

7) Brand Essay Competition

http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)

http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

9) Xerox Scholarships for Students

http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

10) Sports Scholarships and Internships

http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)

http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships

http://www.fina/id.org/

15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships

http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

16) Microsoft Scholarship Program

http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search

http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp

18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits

http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships

http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml

21) Guaranteed Scholarships

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)

http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

23) Easley National Scholarship Program

http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

24) Maryland Artists Scholarships

http://www.maef.org/

26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)

http://www.jackituckfield.org/

27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships

http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students

http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help

http://www.iefa.org/

30) College Board Scholarship Search

http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

31) Burger King Scholarship Program

http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition

http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds

http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

34) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database

http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid

http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm

36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel

http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help

http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)

http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students

http://www.back2college.com/

41) Scholarships and Fellowships

http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies

http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for students around the world)

http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities

http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

45) INROADS internships

http://www.inroads.org/

46) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships

http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships

http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing

http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide

http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES

50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund

http://www.roothbertfund.com