June NLNA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Minutes

June 10, 2024

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Present: Jeff Hornstein, President; Barbara Saverino, Vice President; Donna Turi, Treasurer; Cristina Grisanti, Secretary; Jim Thompson; Steve Westcott; Kevin Wilkins; Francesca Yepikhina; Meesh Zucker;

Not in attendance: Margot O’Neil, Matt Ruben, Mariel Lewis, Shakirra Clark

Also present: Sydney Rexroad, NLNA Executive Director, Sung Whang (Board Candidate), Janet Finegar (Board Candidate)

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The meeting was called to order by the President at 6:35 p.m.

Motion: By Francesca, seconded by Kevin. “To approve the minutes of the May Board meeting minutes as presented.”

Passed Unanimously

NLNA Leadership Reports

• President’s Report: Jeff Hornstein.

• Bus operations move date is still to be determined - Greyhound has been moved from Noble to Spring Garden as of June 5 - OTIS has hired a consultant to look at long term locations for the bus terminal

• NLNA had a great meet and greet with the Carson

• June 24th - General Meeting & Election upcoming

• Tara Mohr (was former Chief of Staff of Fire Dept and current first deputy Managing Director for Philadelphia) will attend

• Board discussed recent, noticeable uptick in drug related and criminal activity in the neighborhood - Hoping to understand more about how to address these events and ensure safety for all involved through discussion with Tara at the next General Meeting

• Musicfest was great - Thank you to Sydney and all the volunteers!

• Treasurer's Report: Donna Turi.

• Walked through the Treasurer’s Report in detail - on track for this year, increased spend is as expected/planned

• Motion: By Jim, seconded by Kevin. “To accept the Treasurer's report as presented.”

  Passed Unanimously

• Executive Director’s Report: Sydney Rexroad.

• MusicFest was great! There were several new volunteers

• Board feedback:

• Table setup was great for merch and I Love Northern Liberties

• Discussed options for next year including changes to structure and opportunities for additional fundraising & vendors

• Fundraising - We added 8 new members to the I Love Northern Liberties program last month (Board plans to revamp the door hangers on blocks we haven’t hit yet)

• NLBID has requested a letter of support for a movie night at the parklet at 2nd and Laurel

• The board would like additional information on the road closures and plan prior to providing the letter of support

• Sydney presented a proposal for a Coworking and Childcare at the Community Center -

• She will plan more detailed costs over the next month and come to the next Board meeting with proposed cost for a Board vote (weekly income of $500 expected after costs)

NLNA Committees

Project

• Playground Renovation Committee -

  • Great fundraising strategy meeting held for Playground

  • Kat and Mary Claire are working on a fundraising plan for the NLNA

  • Janet is the incoming Playground Project Chair

Functional

• BID Liaison - - No report (other than BID letter of support for Parklet Move night)

• Community Center Operations - Status Report

  • Reminder to leave the Community Center as you found it after use for good renter experience

  • Window to be repaired soon

• Events -

  • Liberty Lands Field Day this Saturday (June 15)

  • 2nd St Fest coming up in August

• Liberty Lands Committee - Status Report

  • Request for metal sign replacements and additional signs presented ( $180 - Approved by Jeff/Donna)

  • Beautiful new trash cans are in the park!

  • Community Garden work day was great

  • Field Day is Saturday, 6/15 in Liberty Lands - Sponsored by Ours and Tula Yoga

• Zoning Committee - Status Report

• Motion: By Barbara, seconded by Francesca. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: '922 New Market St. - RSA5 – Christopher Dean - Proposal for a duplex - not allowed in RSA5'” Passed Unanimously
  

• Motion: By Barbara, seconded by Jim. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: '608 N. Galloway St. - RSA5 - Micah Gold- Markel - A proposal for a solar installation - exceeds the allowable 9’ - refusal for height.'”Passed Unanimously

• Election Committee - Status Report

  • Election coming up at the June 24th General Meeting

  • Will vote for 6 2-year board terms and 2 one-year board terms in addition to President & Treasurer

• NL Action Committee - No report

Impact

• Clean Streets & Beautification - Status Report

• Meesh presented idea regarding options for educating neighbors and/or holding training on how to interact with neighbors in a safe way, dispose of needles safely, etc.

• Board discussed additional ways to engage volunteers and increase consistent committee participation

• July 13th cleanup day and electronics waste removal/shredding (PAR Recycle Works.org)

• Community Engagement / Membership

• Education - Field Day to engage local schools

• Public Safety - Status Report

• Sub-committee of Clean Streets for now

• Transportation & Mobility

• Sub-committee of Clean Streets for now

Old Business

None

New Business

• Waterfront Square Meet and Greet discussed

The meeting was adjourned by acclaim at 8:37 p.m.