March NLNA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2025
Board Members present: Jeff Hornstein, President; Barbara Saverino, Vice-President; Donna Turi, Treasurer; Cristina Grisanti, Secretary; Ryan Carillo; Shakirra Clark; 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 6:33 p.m.
Motion: By Francesca, seconded by Sung. “To approve the minutes of the February Board meeting as presented.”
Passed Unanimously
NLNA Leadership Reports
President’s Report: Jeff Hornstein.
Quiet with the Bus Operations
Discussed Liberty Lands opening up for the season and operations in addition to scheduling a deescalation training “how to disagree with your neighbors politely” as an example
Research in the fall to find a facilitator did not pan out so we will revisit new options for a session this spring
Treasurer's Report: Donna Turi.
Motion: By Matt, seconded by Francesca. “To accept the Treasurer's report as presented.”
Passed Unanimously
Donna walked through the Treasurer’s report
Apartment revenue is down due to our tenant moving out - Discussed ways of increasing awareness of community center rentals
Income is slightly higher compared to last year due to donations
Expenses are down from last year
Contested our property assessment from last year and got confirmation that they received our application
Executive Director’s Report: Sydney Rexroad.
Winterfest
268 tickets, $7,575 ticket sales
$5,400 sponsorships
$755 raffle
$880 auction
$676 - Totes and Sweatshirts
$15,286 total revenue - Best year yet!!!
March 18 Corporate Fundraising Meeting
March 20: District Attorney Candidate Forum
March 22: LL Workday
April 20: Easter Egg Hunt
Nicola is our new liaison from OTIS, went to meet with businesses on Front St to discuss issues that have been occurring due to the bus operations activities
Jeffrey Young introduced a bill and NLNA will testify to share what has been occurring in the neighborhood since the buses have been here
NLNA Committees
Functional
BID Liaison
Cassidy resigned as the Executive Director of the BID
Community Center Operations - Status Report
We are in the process of renting the new apartment
Liberty Lands Committee - Francesca shared her project plan for the LL playground
Motion: By Matt, seconded by Donna. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: ‘1122 O’Neil St. - RSA5 - Joseph Console – A proposal for Visitor Accommodations (not allowed in RSA5)”
Passed
Motion: By Matt, seconded by Donna. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of, i.e.: '831 N. 2nd St. - CMX2.5 - Danny Lee – A proposal for a sit down restaurant (requires a Special Exception review) '”
Passed
Election Committee
April 9 (General Meeting & Nominations)
May 14 (Election)
NL Action Committee - No report
Impact
Clean Streets & Beautification - April 5 Clean Up Day - Show up to CC
Community Engagement / Membership - Waterfront Square meet and greet - week of April 21st
Education -
Public Safety - Met with OTIS, putting together a survey from a public safety perspective and will present safety results to OTIS
Transportation & Mobility
Additional Updates
Old Business
New Business
The meeting was adjourned by acclaim at 8:17 p.m.