SCNA January 2024 Board Meeting 1/9/24

Attendees: Dennis, Gabe, Micah, Jane, Jen, Jenn, Milo

President/VP Report: Dennis/Gabe

• New Board Member: We welcomed Micah Hapworth to the Board.
• Nominating Committee: Gabe will put together a slate of officers for members to vote on in February.
• Offshore Wind Allaince: A close to final contract with Crowley has been agreed to including a CBA which the affected neighborhood associations helped craft.
• Upgrades & Traffic Calming:
  • Speed bumps, stanchions & flashing signs needed by spring at playground
  • Paving around Common on Washington Square needed
  • Gabe pursuing with Councilor Watson-Felt as new state funding is available.
• Website Updates: Milo to lead group discussion on changes/updates. Kristen Fitzgerald to help with needed changes along with maintenance.
• NIAC: Minutes of 12/11 distributed. Mayor spoke at 1/10 meeting emphasizing next fiscal year beginning in July likely to see State cutbacks in aid but still hopefully Port, new SHS building, & climate resiliency will receive needed funding.

Treasury Report: Jane (Data As of 1/9/24)

• Current Funds $30,646: Checking ($15,368), Reserve ($7,025), Arch ($8,253)
• Donations: Concert ($372); Bake Sale ($384); Cash Box: $220
• Incurred Expenses $1,952: Brunch deposit ($500); NYE Toast ($91); Arch ($1,087); PO Box Renewal ($274)
• Anticipated Expenses $1,950: Membership Mailer ($1K), Website Support ($950)

Membership Report: Jane Acting Lead (Data As of 1/9/24)

• Last year: 65/Members 86 (21) Family, (37) Individual, (7) Business
• New Year: 5/Members 9 (4) Family, (1) Individual, (0) Business
• Awareness: SCNA QR codes applied to Library, Arch sign & bag dispensary
• Membership Lead Needed: New lead needed

Newsletter: Jen

• Dec NL: 2023 Year In Review sent and well received – thanks all!
• Next NL:
  • Request more volunteers & new leaders for events & membership
  • Distribute 2024 event schedule
  • Look back at SCNA history beginning 12/16/86

Events: Acting Lead Milo & Group

• Holiday Concert: Record # of attendees/200+. Great job all!
• Brunch: Hawthorne on 2/18 from 11 to 2 – Mayor speaking
• Movie Night: Exploring with Witch Museum for March – TBD
• Annual Meeting: Exploring with Diehl & Marcus for March –TBD
• Annual NG Muster: SCNA support – TBD
• Event Flyer 2024: Group decision – TBD
• Events Lead Needed: Continuing to look.

Washington Arch: Gabe

• Positive ongoing feedback from community & visitors
• Arch area to be included in City future lamppost plans

Common & Neighborhood Issues & Enhancements: Jenn

• Bandstand: Phase 2 (upgrade dome; flowerbeds; electric) Mike C
• Lawn: Thanks to DPS on winter cleanup. Waiting for spring for rejuvenation actions to commence.
• Fence: Working with Patti K & Mike C on needed near/long term solutions
• Lights: Non-functioning lampposts identified to City by Jenn
• Raised Beds: Further enhancements to wait until spring
• Future: Explore possible adult recreational/fitness installation on Common

Next Board Meeting: Feb 13 th at 7 PM; Location: TBD: Potential speaker: Jen Hardin – NPS Superintendent