SCNA Board 12/8/20
Present:
Jane Carroll, Gabe Ciociola, Jen Hagar, Milo Martinez, Erin Murphy, Lynn Murray, Jenn Santo
The meeting was called to order at 7:30.
President’s Report
- Councilor Madore supports working with Traffic Department on below:
- Refresh crosswalk painting at WSE & Forrester
- Traffic calming at Forrester, Essex & around Common
- Stop sign at corner of WSE & Andrew Street
- Milo reiterated the need for increased traffic calming around Washington Square.
NIAC meeting on 12/9/20: Update: Gabe covered and no major developments.
Signature Park initiative supported at Council sessions on 11/19 & 12/3. The Board of the SCNA has formally offered its support to this initiative.
A new Backstop on the Common will be one of several around the City and is being painted presumably to feature seasonal content. Creative Collective is responsible.
Common Updates & Issues
- Common cleanup: Needs to be scheduled before winter subject to staff availability
- Graffiti continues to be a problem particularly at playground as well as Arch.
- Jenn also reported that there is another hole in the rubber flooring at the playground.
- Lawn issues of ant infestation & mushroom growth remain a long-term problem.
Events:
Events: Holiday Decorating on 11/29 a big success with great turnout. Witch Museum/Michaud donated wreaths/holly. We thanked the private donor for the
Holiday Tree. SCNA donated lights & ornaments.
Although SCNA will not hosting the annual holiday concert, members will explore if there are ways to collect donations in kind or cash for the Salem Food Pantry.
Newsletter.
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Newsletter suggested topics: Signature Park, Common Decorating, others
Washington Arch Restoration:
- Sign text/graphics approved by P. Kelleher & J. Ratliff . On hold until spring.
- PEM meeting held in Sept. with S. Mallory. No word back as yet.
- Landscaping design along with updated rendering. On hold until spring.
- Community Grant (CDBG) process underway for City installed brick pad.
Treasurer’s report
Total Funds: $22,536.91
- Checking: $9,672.58
- Savings: $3,010.00
- Arch Fund: $9,854.33
Incurred Expenses: $178.98
- Historic Salem, Inc. Ad Donation: $78.98
- Salem Sound Coastwatch Membership: $100.00
Membership Totals: 53 (8 business, 26 Families, and 19 individuals
- New Memberships Revenues:$185.00
New & Renewal Memberships. Jane reported that efforts to offer memberships beginning now & extending through 2021 have been successful as well as FB signups.
New Business:
- Dennis suggested having the chair of the Historical Commission attend our next meeting.
- Milo agreed to reach out to him and find out his availability.
- Gabe requested that any notifications of a time sensitive nature be sent via text.
Our December Board meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Next Board Meeting: January 12th, 2021 at 7:30. Location: Online meeting