December NLNA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Minutes
December 9, 2024
Board Members present: Jeff Hornstein, President; Barbara Saverino, Vice-President; Donna Turi, Treasurer; Cristina Grisanti, Secretary; Shakirra Clark; James O’Neil; Matt Ruben; Sung Whang; Kevin Wilkins; Francesca Yepikhina;
Also present: Sydney Rexroad (NLNA Executive Director)
The meeting was called to order by the President at 6:38 p.m.
Motion: By Barbara, seconded by Donna. “To approve the minutes of the November Board meeting as presented.”
Passed Unanimously
NLNA Leadership Reports
President’s Report: Jeff Hornstein.
Discussed an update on the Bus Operations situation
I has been over a year since the buses were dropped in our neighborhood
Board was able to prevent the latest development that was planned to move forward without community engagement and feedback
The Board shared and overview of recent planning meeting with NLNA, the City and OTIS
Bus Operations Community meeting is planned for December 16th at 4th and Fairmount
Working on getting a de-escalation training available to the community - Targeting January timeframe
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer's Report - 2025 Budget Review - Donna Turi.
Motion: By Matt, seconded by Francesca. “To accept the Treasurer's report as presented.”
Passed Unanimously
Income for first two months understated, waiting for income from approved grants
Expenses - One-time expenses, new floors done/furniture movers, attorney fees, property insurance (we were able to get our property insurance increase lowered to a proposed 20% increase to closer to 5%)
Reviewed the proposed 2024-2025 budget for Board approval
Motion by Matt, seconded by Francesca. “To approve the 2024-2025 NLNA Budget.”
Pass Unanimously.
Executive Director’s Report: Sydney Rexroad.
Reviewed upcoming events
Will start planning Winterfest early Jan
PATCO Franklin Square Station is opening early next year
January Board Retreat
NLNA Committees
Community Center Operations - Status Report
Liberty Lands Committee Status Report
Playground Renovation - Met to discuss fundraising plan & next steps
Motion by: Jeff, seconded by Matt, “To approve the Playground Renovation project to be project managed by Francesca Yepikhina.” Passed 9-0-1
Decision from November Liberty Lands Policy discussion is to not make any changes to the current process/policy
Zoning Committee - December Minutes
Motion: By Matt, seconded by Cristina. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: '335 Poplar St. - RSA5 - Joe Console – A return visit with a proposal for a parking space in “common area” - not allowed. Plus, there are dimensional refusals - lot size, lot size width, and setback.'”
Passed 9-0-1
Motion: By Matt, seconded by Barbara. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: '327 Green St - RSA5 - Alex Goldberg – A proposal for a two-family household (not allowed in RSA-5)'”
Passed 9-0-1
Motion: By Barbara, seconded by Francesca. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: '426 Girard Ave. - CMX-2 - James Ferreira – A proposal for sidewalk cafe as part of an existing restaurant.'”
Passed Unanimously
Motion: By Francesca, seconded by Cristina. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: '1005 N. 6th St. - RSA5 - Peter Tantala – A proposal to build two pergolas - pergolas not allowed in'”
Passed 9-0-1
Election Committee - Will begin planning for the 2025 Board election in the new few months
Old Business
None
New Business
None
The meeting was adjourned by acclaim at 8:23 p.m.