SCNA September Board Meeting of 9/12/23

Location: Jane’s home
Attendees: Jane, Jen, Dennis, Milo, Jenn

President/VP Report: Dennis/Gabe

• SAFE CBA Offshore Wind Facility: SAFE/City meeting on 9/14 revealed substantial differences on CBA that require resolution.
• Upgrades & Traffic Calming:
  • New requests for raised signage at WSN & speed bumps at WSE
  • Paving around Common on Washington Square needed
  • Traffic monitoring on Winter Street
• Website Updates: Project on hold
• NIAC: 9/13/23 meeting occurred – will distribute minutes when received
• Salem 400+: SCNA attending planning session at Senior Center on 9/20 at 3 PM.
• Raised Beds On Common: SCNA supports joint Girl Scouts/Maitland Farms venture sponsored by Councilor Varela. Installed on 9/16. Salem News article.

Treasury Report: Jane (Data As of 9/12/23)

• Current Funds $30,575 Checking ($15,302), Reserve ($7,023), Arch ($8,250)
• Donations: $145 from Movie Nights for snacks & Yard Sale tables
• Incurred Expenses $1,115: Events snacks $40, Event printing $75, Donation to Girl Scouts for Raised Beds project $1,000
• Anticipated Expenses $5,800: Membership Mailer ($1K), Website On Hold ($950), Lawn Party ($2.1K); Holiday Concert ($750); Arch Casting: for storage ($1,000)

Membership Report: Jane Acting Lead (Data As of 9/12/23)

• Last year: 64/Members 95: (33) Family, (23) Individual, (8) Business
• New year: 64/Members 84: (20) Family, (37) Individual, (7) Business
• Membership Lead Needed: New lead needed

Newsletter: Jen

• Next NL: Request new leaders for events & membership as well as producing updated event schedule. Also look back at SCNA history.

Events: Acting Lead Milo & Group

• Yard Sale: Well received – thanks Gabe!
• Lawn Party: A success even with move to Willows – thanks Milo!
• Block Party: September 23 from 4 to 9 – thanks Jane!
• Kids Fun Fest: All set for Oct 21/22 & 28/29
• Nov. Common tree/wreath decorating– Jenn to confirm donations
• HSI Event: SCNA supporting HSI ‘s Christmas in Salem event
• Holiday Concert: Planned for Bridge@211 in December
• Continuing to look for new event lead

Washington Arch: Gabe

• Positive ongoing feedback from community & visitors
• Arch lighting to be included in future City lamppost plans
  • Looking to get existing spotlight operational for holidays
• Washington Arch Restoration wins HSI Preservation award!
• Wreath approved to add to Arch for holiday season

Common & Neighborhood Issues & Enhancements: Jenn

• Bandstand: Phase 2 (restore dome; add flowerbeds) exploring w/Mike C
• Fence: Working with Patti K & Mike C on needed near/long term solutions
• Lights: Mike C exploring options (multi-color, etc.) for Hubie lights
• Raised Beds: Phase 1 completed with beds in place. Planting to follow.
• Future: Explore possible adult recreational/fitness installation on Common

Next Board Meeting: Oct 10th at 6 PM; Location: TBD