SCNA Board 2/8/22
Present: Dennis, Gabe, Jane, Jen, Jenn, Milo
President’s Report
- Working with Traffic Dept & Councilor Watson-Felt. Hoping that:
- Playground/WSN crosswalks plan will occur including reflective paint.
- Rubber speed bumps may be approved for Common & side streets.
- Rerouting 1A via legislative action to Wash St/Bridge St Ext.
- Bridge St. neighborhood association also supports
- Voting: Nom Com formed & candidates requested. Current slate standing again.
- Bylaws: Updated version distributed to Board this week & members at Annual.
- Participation: Need for additional active volunteers as well as Board members.
Treasurer’s Report
Total Funds: $27,970
- Checking: $12,759
- Savings: $5,014
- Arch: $10,197
- Expenses $1,857:
- Holiday Concert: Donations to Bridge @ 211 ($200) & Pantry ($150)
- Holiday Concert: Merrimack Valley Band ($750)
- Winter Brunch: Hawthorne Deposit ($500)
- Miscellaneous: Staples ($31) & PO Box renewal ($226)
- Expenses Anticipated: $6,603
- Arch: Quotes for $1,650 painting & $1,453 for landscaping
- Membership: Creative Ink mailer to Common Neighbors (est. $2,000)
- Brunch: $1,500 estimated cost to SCNA
- Donations For Arch: $260 cash; Décor Group donating supplies
2022 Memberships 3: (11) (7) Family, (4) Individual
Positions: Jane continuing as Treasurer but new Membership Chair by April
Common Updates & Issues
- Open: Repair baluster & remove graffiti on Hawthorne side & Bandstand.
- Lawn: Overall refresh needed (tire ruts repair, etc.) & DPS targeting spring.
- Lighting: Fixtures/bulbs repaired by City electrician.
- Common & Neighborhood Enhancements: Jen
- Benches: 4 ADA benches installed. Additional regular benches in spring.
- Bandstand: Phase 2 scheduled for summer – may include flower beds.
Events + Website
- News: Update Newsletters & Board Meeting recaps
- Partners: Add Décor Group & Coffee Time logos
- Board: Update Officer election & current slate
- Events:
- Winter Brunch: At Hawthorne on 2/13 from 11 to 2
- Speakers: Newly Elected Councilors Merkel & Watson-Felt
- Facebook event reminder & payment link to be sent
- Annual Meeting to be held online on 3/24 or 3/31 (TBD) & speaker (TBD)
- Winter Brunch: At Hawthorne on 2/13 from 11 to 2
Newsletter
- Newsletter: SCNA Feb 13 th Brunch @ Hawthorne reminder sent on Feb 8
Washington Arch and Preservation
- City: SHC approved overall Arch plan on 4/21/21. Need SHC certificate(s).
- Painting/Landscaping: Nolasco ($1,650) & Arbor ($1,453) selected vendors.
- Carvings: Skylight Studios provided quote & will help with PEM.
- Grants: Arts Council & CPC negative on funding but gave recommendations.
- Veterans: Working with Kim Emerling on incorporating Arch into Muster.
- Salem TV: Arch Restoration interview planned for Feb 15 th.
- Bricks R Us: Planned memorial bricks not a fit. Exploring other options
- Essex Heritage: Jane providing documentation for receipt of $2,000 grant.
- PEM: Pursuing S. Mallory connection after R. Monk retirement.
Next Board Meeting: March 8 th , 2022, at 7:30. Location: TBD