CB9M COMMITTEES & DESCRIPTIONS
(2009-2010):
| Meets: |
First Monday of Each Month
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| Members: |
Diane Wilson (Co-Chair)
Linda Walton (Co-Chair)
Debra Byrd
Vicky Gholson, Ph.D.
Christa Giesecke |
| Email Address: |
arts&culture@cb9m.org |
This comittee collects and disseminates cultural information, increases the visibility of artistic and cultural endeavors in District 9 and supports the establishment of cultural arts destinations in West Harlem.
It's goal is to foster a culturally sensitive environment, which facilitates favorable opportunities for artists living and working in the District. The Committee recognizes the legacy of the community’s arts and cultural contributions and is committed to furthering such traditions.
The Committee will advance these interests at the City, State and Federal levels.
It will also serve as a professional liaison to arts organizations, media and entertainment companies as well as civic and cultural institutions for
CB9M. The Committee also advises the Executive Committee and General Board, individuals and Elected Officials concerning Arts and Culture issues in the District 9 community.
It works closely with all the other CB9M Committees to advance mutual issues and projects regarding Art and Culture in the District.
| Meets: |
Each Tuesday Before Every Executive Meeting
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| Group Members: |
Anthony Fletcher (Chair)
Eutha Prince
Fatima Torres
Diane Wilson |
| Email Address: |
budget&finance@cb9m.org |
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| Meets: |
Second Tuesday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas (Chair)
Charles Cooper
Ralph Jackson
Patricia Lewis
William Simpkins
Carole Singleton
Carmen Perez |
| Email Address: |
health&env@cb9m.org |
Monitors social services, including hospital construction, HRA funded agencies and all health and psychological/psychiatric services. Liaison with City and State health agencies and existing community groups/health institutions. Assesses social needs and problems relating to all adult groups. Makes appropriate recommendations. Monitors the policies of Department of Environmental Protection – including the North River Pollution Plant.
| Meets: |
Third Tuesday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Yvonne Stennett (Co-Chair)
Christa Giesecke (Co-Chair)
Jane Arrendell
Callie Branche
Javier Carcamo
Larry English
Brenda Tyus Faust
Tamara Gayer
Barbara Marshall
Marshita Washington-Meyers
Ernestine Welch |
| Email Address: |
housingetc@cb9m.org |
Deals with tenant and landlord problems, monitors co-op and condo conversions in the entire District. Liaison with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and various housing groups in the community. Monitors city-funded contracts to housing groups. Effects Public Hearings on UDAAP Actions and 421-a Tax Incentives.
Serves as the umbrella organization for the Community Board, City Agencies, local residents and community-based organizations directly and indirectly affected by any rezoning in
the District.
| Meets: |
Second Monday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Walter South (Chair)
Patricia Jones
Javier Carcamo
Patricia Lewis
Gladys Tinsley |
| Email Address: |
landmarks@cb9m.org |
Works with the local residents and policy makers to
preserve the architectural riches of Morningside Heights,
Manhattanville and Hamilton Heights through landmark
designation. Identifies districts and individual
buildings for landmark status. Gets involved in
broader citywide issues such as the recent reform of the
Charter. Monitors Hamilton Heights Historic District.
Liaison with the City Landmarks Preservation Commission and
all related agencies.
| Meets: |
First Wednesday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Brad Taylor (Chair)
Miriam Aristy-Farer
Savony Bailey McClain
Martha Norrick
Carole Singleton |
| Email Address: |
parks&recreation@cb9m.org |
Monitors services and capital projects in parks and playgrounds in the
district. Plans for new parks and recreation facilities.
Liaison with all city and state parks and agencies.
| Meets: |
First Tuesday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Ernestine Welch (Chair)
Tiffany Alston
Donitra Clemens
Cora Gilmore
Georgiette Morgan-Thomas |
| Email Address: |
seniorissues@cb9m.org |
Monitors all senior services in the District. Reviews and makes recommendations on all pertinent legislation and complaints regarding senior matters. Liaison with the Department of Aging and all related State and City agencies.
| Meets: |
First Thursday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Carolyn Thompson (Co-Chair)
Theodore Kovaleff (Co-Chair)
Marisol Alcantara
Ty Beckelew
Charles Cooper
Rodolfo Estrada
Patricia Lewis
Keith Mitchell
Nicole Monegro |
| Email Address: |
cityagencies@cb9m.org |
Monitors services from the Police, District Attorney’s Office, Fire and Sanitation
Departments in the District. Assesses problems and capital and expense needs of the related agencies and recommends appropriate remedies. Coordinates and acts in concert with all other
CB9M committees that are affected by Police, Fire and Sanitation. Liaisons with
the 26th/30th Precincts, Manhattan North Command, Housing and Transit Bureaus, Fire Department,
Departments of Sanitation and Transportation, respectively.
Responsibilities also include the monitoring of traffic problems and seeks solutions to the negative impacts resulting from the massive influx of trucks, cars and buses etc.
into the District. Monitors the physical conditions of sidewalks, streets and highways. Reviews and recommends all DOT Capital Projects proposals.
| Meets: |
First Tueday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Jane Arrendell (Co-Chair)
Savona Bailey-McClain (Co-Chair)
Vicky Gholson
Norma Ramos
Linda Walton
Ernestine Welch |
| Email Address: |
waterfrontdev@cb9m.org |
Works with consultants and/or city agencies involved in the development
of the 125th Street waterfront. Develops criteria for short-term and
long-term plans for revitalization of the waterfront and reviews proposals
to achieve these goals.
Participates in the Costal Zone Management Plan, etc.
Coordinates and consults with all Chairpersons of Planning
Committees (i.e. Housing, Parks & Recreation, Transportation, and Arts &
Culture) in reviewing all proposals along and having to do with the
Waterfront.
| Meets: |
Second Wednesday of Each Month
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| Group Members: |
Vernon Ballard (Co-Chair)
Winston Majette (Co-Chair)
Miriam Aristy-Farer
Debra Byrd
Danielle Chase
Tisha Jackson
Fatima Torres
Monique White |
| Email Address: |
youtheducation@cb9m.org |
The Committee is a coalition of Community Board members and representatives from community groups throughout the district
that facilitate youth programs and activities.
Establishes liaison/linkage with Community School Boards in order to improve school operations and support educational priorities.
Helps facilitate the adequate allocation of revenue for school services.
Work with school district offices on increasing or finding funds for special needs programs (i.e., tutorial math and reading, drug abuse, sex education, etc.) in the community.
Compiles data on district schools including demographics; math and reading scores; drop out rates, etc.
Develops and nurtures networking relationships with the district’s parochial, proprietary schools and colleges.
Assist schools in assessing, researching and obtaining needed City services.
