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SCNA Board Meeting Updates June/July 2019

President’s Report

  • Jenna Ide (Capital Projects/Sustainability) joined 7/9/19 Board meeting
    • Jenna discussed Capital Projects throughout City.
    • Very open to working on Common Master Plan with all participants.
  • Congrats to our 2 new Commissioners: Milo (Historic) & Josh (Tree)!
  • Common Fence Restoration. Sections by Hawthorne & WSE will be removed in September and reinstalled in April 2020.
    • City indicates work on track.
  • Bandstand short, interim & long-term plan discussed with Planning Dept.
    • Dominick indicates hardscaping & hatch work to begin in July.
    • John Giardi on point for short term electric & windows fixes.
  • No Smoking signs near structures – still waiting on Planning Dept.
    • Madore has moved for Common to be completely non-smoking.
    • Ordinance to make all Salem parks non-smoking sent to Committee.
  • Next NAIC meeting will be on July 10th
    • Will raise our ongoing issues (painting sidewalk crossings, etc.).
    • June 12 th minutes already distributed to Board.
  • Kids Fest with Fiesta approval from City:
    • Combined application submitted & waiting final approval
  • New tree/landscaping group forming
    • Arborist Bob LeBlanc hired & meeting with Jenn & Josh on 7/10.
  • Member/Event Communication
    • Jane sent paper mailing to former members with good response.
    • Jane created SCNA info & event schedule handout – looks great!
  • Arch Activities
    • Generous donation by Peter LaChapelle and his Lodge acknowledged.
    • Content creation for explanatory Arch sign being created by Gabe.
    • Quote from sign vendor to be obtained by Dennis.
    • Milo OK with City’s graphic standards & ready to engage sign vendor.
    • Carving work quote: Peter has suggested a Beverly vendor to Gabe.
    • Gabe also looking to obtain quote from Somerville vendor.

Treasurer’s Report

  • Checking: $11,739
  • Arch: $ 9,090
  • Savings: $ 3,005
  • Total: $23,834

New Memberships: $235

  • 1 Business
  • 4 Individual
  • 1 Family

Donations To SCNA

  • $38 to General Fund from 4 th of July Event
  • $2010 to Arch from Peter LaChapelle & Lodge

Donations By SCNA

  • Salem Sound ($100)

Incurred Expenses: $1337

  • Jazzy Jack Band: $300 (50% deposit for concert on 7/24)
  • Creative Ink: $122 (membership renewal forms)
  • Minit-Print: $110 (postcards)
  • Stamps: $100
  • A. Maestranzi: $80 (postcard design check#1586)
  • Gabel Music: $625 (50% deposit for Lawn Party concert on 9/8 check #1587)
  • Anticipated Expenses:
    • Errin Brown Band On 7/10: TBD
    • Jazzy Jack Band On 7/24: $300
    • Essex Heritage donation: $100
    • Movie Nights: TBD
    • Lawn Party: TBD (to include dance floor rental)
    • Gabel Music on 9/8: $625
    • Yard Sale on 9/21: TBD
    • Kids Fest Oct: TBD
    • Holiday Concert Dec: TBD

Common’s Committee

  • Event parking on Common (Pride, etc.) – Jenn directing to Ray Jodoin
  • Early loud music at events (Cancer Walk) – Dennis to follow up
  • Ongoing tear on playground surface – Jenn directing to Ray Jodoin
  • Raised hazard on Common edge by Winter St. – Dennis to follow up
  • Clean-up of bandstand basement – Jenn directing to Ray Jodoin

Events Committee

  • Partner page updated on website – Aggregate Inc. to be added
  • We will bring water & ice to events
  • First concert on 7/10
  • SCNA postcards creating interest – ordering 100 with movie titles
  • Movies are Moana, Guardians of Galaxy & Sandlot
  • Lawn Party attracting interest from other swing dance groups
  • Strong interest from merchants in attending Lawn party

Corresponding Secretary’s Report

  • Newsletter went out in June and was well received
  • Next newsletter planned for end of July emphasizing how to participate in SCNA with profiles of Committee leaders
  • Newsletter will include request for permanent Membership Chair
  • Newsletter recipients at 525 & Facebook participants over 1,000
  • Discussions underway on converting some of these folks to members

Next Board Meeting on August 13 th @ 7:30