MinutesThe meeting was opened at 6:35PM by President Ed Miska.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed, amended and adopted.
Treasurers Report: Sara reported that our bank statement still shows $1790.97 in the bank. however, this does not reflect three new members of $5 apiece, and checks written in the amount of $327.80 for Yard Signs.
Committee Reports:
Community Relations:
There was discussion concerning the pending letter from NNA supporting the repairs to the Institutute Street walkway. Ed will contact Joel Hobson to find out what the status of the repair plans are, and what exactly is needed in a letter of support for the project.
There was a brief discussion on a problem with the gift certificates presented to MBC students. SDDA issued the certificates with the wrong expiration date, giving recipients little time to redeem them.
A draft of a pending brochure designed by the City was presented and discussed. This brochure will tell about the HPC approval process, and will be mailed to everyone who owns property in a historic district.
Real Estate:
There was discussion concerning various properties bought and sold in the Newtown area.
Newtown Business Guild:
NBG has canvassed West Beverley Street and the lower part of Jefferson Street as a preface to establishing a Neighborhood Watch. At their next meeting, they will be talking about finding good tenants and sharing ideas for rental application forms.
Old Business:
Sara briefed the board about the upcoming education program. Carter Green will come. Other contributors are pending. HSF declines to co-sponsor, but NBG will. It was decided that June 16th, 7PM was the preferred date and time. Emmanual Episcopal Church will be the location.
Anne updated the board about the Garden Walk on June 11th. There are 10 stops so far on the walk. Details were discussed.
Joe reported that the yard signs were being printed and would be ready in time for the Garden Walk.
New Business:
Sara moved and Tesi seconded:
NNA accepts Katherine Brown's offer to sell her new book at NNA events in exchange for five dollars per book of the proceeds.
The motion passed by majority.
There was energetic debate concerning a policy of commercial tie ins to NNA. It was suggested that all tie ins be within our mission statement.
Tess moved and Joe seconded:
NNA will develop a policy or guideline for commercial tie ins to the organization. This should include board approval of all commercial ties.
The motion was tabled.
There was discussion concerning the proper use of NNA's email list. It was decided without motion to discuss this further at our next meeting.
The President commended Elizabeth, Shirley and Joe for designing the yard signs, as well as our noble Webmaster for maintaining the website.
It was decided that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 16th at 6:30PM. It will be held at Emmanual Episcopal Church at the corner of Frederick and St. Clair Streets just prior to the educational program. Enter on the St. Clair Street side.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45PM.
Board members lingered to polish off Tesi's food and drink while gossiping about this and that.
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