May 2025 Community Meeting Recap
Note: Any changes to the minutes should be directed to secretary@upperfellspoint.org.
Hybrid Meeting
Welcome/Introductions
Guest Speakers
1) Chris Munroe, Construction Project Manager at the Office of Engineering/Dept. of Public Works, gave an update on the water pipe work being done in UFP.
Temporary water pipes were installed while the restoration and replacement work is being done (6 miles of water pipe replacement and 1 mile rehab work on large main from Gough-Eastern and Wolfe-Chester affecting 1,800 residents)
Estimated construction completion date is summer 2026.
When water service will be disrupted those affected will be given 72 hr. notice via flyer.
Notices about parking are posted 72 hrs. in advance - you will be towed if you don’t abide by the signs (check the signs for contact info/towing locations too).
Chris has requested DOT relocate cars instead of towing to impound.
Water pipes have to be flushed for sanitation (chlorine flush through pipes) so you may see water flowing down the street.
Will try to use temporary covers to preserve historic covers.
Galvanized pipes may be affected by water work but home owners are responsible
Warranties may be available
Baltimore service line partnership: link to learn how to determine your private side water service line material - https://service-line-partnership-baltimoredpw.hub.arcgis.com
Homeserve home service warranty information:
For questions contact Chris at
Mobile: 802-598-1155
2) Dave Holmes, local developer, gave an update on the property at 1 N Wolfe.
Project had to be pulled back due to cost of construction materials and interest rates. Now addressing the project in 2 phases:
Phase 1: Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House (NW Quadrant)
Phase 2: Remaining space will be an apartment building (4 floors)
Construction to begin end of this year or early next year.
Changing interior design to accommodate Believe in Tomorrow
There will be a parking garage at 1-1.2 spaces/apartment
There is another parking lot available for $5/day from 6 PM - 6 AM (available to UFP residents too)
Votes
Board Election - Lynnie Moad, UFPIA Election Judge, presented a slate of nominees and accepted nominations from the floor. Candidates introduced themselves.
Board members elected (or re-elected) are
President - Ben Miller
Vice President - Brent Temeng
Secretary - Kristen Reek
Parliamentarian - Trevey Davis
Treasurer - Nancy Hoffmann
Officer Reports
Treasurer’s report was given.
Committee Reports
Beautification
Mallory Kuehn - beautification@upperfellspoint.org
Brian Megali will be leading the Dumpster Days. Next one is June 14th.
Next evening cleanups will be on May 13th (rain date May 20th) and June 24th.
Community Garden
Jan Mooney - communitygarden@upperfellspoint.org
The Plant Swap and Cycle Tour was successful - beautiful day with a large crowd and over 100 plants to give away. Thanks to everyone for coming and to our volunteers.
Proceeds to the Beautification Committee’s greening efforts.
EDUCATION
No updates
FUND-RAISING
Amy Zemanick - fundraising@upperfellspoint.org
Lisa Knickmeyer will be stepping down as chair and Amy Zemanick will become the new chair.
LADY DAY WAY
Beth Russo - ladydayway@upperfellspoint.org
Submitted info to Graham; waiting on approval.
LAND-USE
Mark Hoffmann - landuse@upperfellspoint.org
Next meeting on June 2nd at 7pm at the Julie Community Center.
Working with Verizon to remove unneeded overhead cable.
Safety (sub-committee)
Dan Harrison - safety@upperfellspoint.org
Camera viewing and assessment of any changes
Due to feedback from recipients: Dan suggested amending the MOU to allow for access to the footage for their own camera
Police Access: Sometimes police request footage as crime is active, Dan suggested we allow camera committee discretion to release w.o a police report in these instances
MEDIA
Jan Mooney - newsletter@upperfellspoint.org
Newsletter deadline for June is May 25th at 5pm.
STREETS (Formerly called Traffic & Parking)
Stephen Porter - trafficparking@upperfellspoint.org
Renamed Streets Committee.
First meeting held on 4/27 - 12 attendees
Several topics discussed and being addressed
Will be doing a parking survey.
NEW BUSINESS
Kurt is participating in Swim Across America - September 14th
To make a donation to support Kurt and cancer research - https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Baltimore?px=1462309&pg=personal&fr_id=7934
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
To vote on issues at a meeting, you must have paid your current dues (based on calendar year beginning in January), attended 2 of the preceding 11 meetings, live in our boundaries and be age 18 and/or attended UFPIA sponsored events/activities per our Meeting & Voting Regulations.
