SCNA Feb 2024 Board Meeting 2/13/24

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

President/VP Report: Dennis/Micah/Gabe

• SOWA: Press release, Crowley contracts & CBA to be done by month end.
• Upgrades & Traffic Calming:
  • Speed bumps, stanchions & flashing signs for Common playground
  • Paving around Common on Washington Square needed
• Website Updates: Updates underway. Events, Board recaps, NLs next up
• Bridge @ 211: SCNA Board to send letter to CPA on behalf of Bridge@211
• NIAC: Gabe covered 2/14 meeting & distributed updates.
• Preservation Partners: Gabe covered Feb meeting & distributed updates.
• Board Meetings: Micah exploring options to current 2 nd Tue of each month
• New Board: All nominations in with voting to conclude 2/28. Micah to become President on 3/1. Dennis to move to Finance Com. Lead

Treasury Report: Jane (Data As of 2/13/24)

• Current Funds $31,599: Checking ($16,320), Reserve ($7,026), Arch ($8,253)
• Cash Box: $220; Donation: $385 – reflected in current funds
• Incurred Expenses $217: Recognition
• Anticipated Expenses $2,125: Website ($950); Brunch balance ($1,000); Donation to City 4 th of July ($100); Tabernacle ($75); speaker system (TBD),
• Charitable Donations: Board agreed to continue these on a selective basis

Membership Report: Jane Acting Lead (Data As of 2/13/24)

• Last year: 65/Members 86 (21) Family, (37) Individual, (7) Business
• New Year: 15/Members 23 (8) Family, (7) Individual, (0) Business
• Membership Lead Needed: New lead needed
• Membership Mailer: Project on hold

Newsletter: Jen

• Request more volunteers & new leaders for events & membership
• Distribute 2024 event schedule
• Look back at SCNA history beginning 12/16/86 – 40th anniversary 2026

Events: Acting Lead Milo & Group

• Brunch: Great informative & fun event – well attended
  • Dennis spoke on accomplishments & plans – emphasized need for volunteers
•  Dennis announced Micah as incoming President
• Recognition thank you to Jenn & Gary Santo
• Mayor spoke on housing, schools & environment (SOWA)
• Sen Lovely, Rep Cruz, Councilors Merkl & CWF attended
• Annual Meeting: March 13 th @ Tabernacle from 6:30 to 8:30
  • Speaker DA Paul Tucker
  • Jenn to handle contract with Tabernacle
• Movie Night: TBD in March at Witch Museum
  • Milo to select title & arrange compensation for WM staff
• Event Flyer 2024: Group decision – open
• Muster: Event held on Common on morning of 4/13/24
• Recognition for MA NG at noon on March 14th
• Events Lead Needed: Continuing to look.

Washington Arch: Gabe

• Positive ongoing feedback from community & visitors
• Neighbors appreciate Arch lighting providing nighttime
  security
• Arch area to be included in City future lamppost plans
• Gabe exploring available SCNA storage space with City

Common & Neighborhood Issues & Enhancements: Jenn

• Bandstand: Phase 2 (upgrade dome; flowerbeds; electric) Mike C
• Fence: Patti K & Mike C on needed near/long term solutions
• Lawn: Support Ray J on the extensive restoration needed in spring
• Bring up damaged edging & track serviced by Aggregate, Inc.
• Lights: Non-functioning lampposts identified to City by Jenn
• Raised Beds: Further enhancements to wait until spring
• Future: Explore possible adult recreational/fitness installation

Next Board Meeting: March 12 th at 7 PM; Location: TBD