Salemtown Neighbors Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes
April 29, 2019
Meeting was called to order at 702pm by Lindsey Cox (SNNA president). A list of the members and guests in attendance will be maintained on record.
1.Community Reports
a.Officer Forsythe- Community Liaison Officer Metro Nashville PD
Monthly stats for Salemtown area: Theft is down overall. There were three reported for this month: 1 theft of a motor vehicle, 1 theft OF a motor vehicle and one other theft.
Lindsey will contact Officer Kerpka to obtain current information on two incidents- one involving a break in on 7th the other a robbery on 5th.
Officer Forsythe said that there had been increased patrols in this area and asked if neighbors had noticed the increased presence. The neighbors present at the meeting said that they had noticed the increase. She mentioned that there has also been an increase in undercover patrols that neighbors would not likely notice as patrols. She also reminded neighbors to lock up valuables and to make note of serial numbers on easily fenced items such as lawnmowers and other lawn implements. Knowing the serial number makes it easier to locate and track these items if they are stolen.
Will Radford mentioned that the Nashville Mayor’s office sponsors youth interns each summer to provide kids structured activity for the summer. The Distro will be working with some of these 14 to 21 year-olds.
b.Walk Bike Nashville
Jake, the events and outreach coordinator for Walk, Bike Nashville came to the meeting to talk about Open Streets Nashville 2019. This event has traditionally been held in the Gulch area and has been geared towards getting people to get out of their cars and enjoy their neighborhood on foot, by bike and by scooter. This year the tentative date is July 28th and the route will go through Salemtown. Lindsey is seeking volunteers to help plan and execute a booth or hub representing Salemtown.
c.Nashville Rescue Mission- Glen Cranfield CEO
The NRM has been helping the homeless on their campus in Salemtown since May of 1987. In those thirty-four years the number of women and children have increased, especially since other service providers have recently left Nashville. The mission is currently seeking rezoning in order to make way for the expansion of their Rosa Parks and Garfield location. The plans currently call for a total demolition of the current structure, and a rebuild that will improve the looks and function of the space. This would include increasing the number of beds for the emergency shelter, classroom space, increased space for dining, showers and support services and a more secure outdoor area. The mission is still in the fundraising and design phase and are seeking neighborhood input on the building design.
The first step is to consolidate ownership and apply for zoning of the existing properties. Neighbors will notice signs regarding the zoning changes. The main mission building will be torn down, but the residential building on 7th Ave N will remain. During construction families using the main building will be relocated to the downtown campus. The new building will extend north and south from Garfield to Buchanan, but not past the alley to the east.
Lindsey mention that the SNNA board has requested two seats on the design board for the new building. We are interested in removing some of the barriers between the mission and the rest of the neighborhood, such as the creation of a community garden or a playground that could be used by both the clients of the mission as well as neighborhood children. Also, the neighborhood would like to see the mission increasing the availability of parking for clients on mission property thereby reducing the parking on 7th Avenue N. We are planning on scheduling special meetings in the future to facilitate neighbors providing input.
2.Committee Reports:
a.Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach): Teacher Appreciation week at Buena Vista Elementary is May 6 thru 10. We have something planned for each day of the week. Still soliciting donations of time and money to support this event.
b.Social Committee:
Although chilly, the SNNA/HGN Egg Hunt on April 20th was a success. We had 350 eggs and quite a few happy kids. The Easter Bunny made an appearance.
We will be partnering with HGN again this year to hold a combined Garden Guzzle/Sip n Stroll on May 19.
Pink Flamingo Happy Hours start on June 6 with a summer kick off party, normal flamingo happy hours to start the following Thursday.
The meeting was adjourned at 808 pm.
April 29, 2019
Meeting was called to order at 702pm by Lindsey Cox (SNNA president). A list of the members and guests in attendance will be maintained on record.
1.Community Reports
a.Officer Forsythe- Community Liaison Officer Metro Nashville PD
Monthly stats for Salemtown area: Theft is down overall. There were three reported for this month: 1 theft of a motor vehicle, 1 theft OF a motor vehicle and one other theft.
Lindsey will contact Officer Kerpka to obtain current information on two incidents- one involving a break in on 7th the other a robbery on 5th.
Officer Forsythe said that there had been increased patrols in this area and asked if neighbors had noticed the increased presence. The neighbors present at the meeting said that they had noticed the increase. She mentioned that there has also been an increase in undercover patrols that neighbors would not likely notice as patrols. She also reminded neighbors to lock up valuables and to make note of serial numbers on easily fenced items such as lawnmowers and other lawn implements. Knowing the serial number makes it easier to locate and track these items if they are stolen.
Will Radford mentioned that the Nashville Mayor’s office sponsors youth interns each summer to provide kids structured activity for the summer. The Distro will be working with some of these 14 to 21 year-olds.
b.Walk Bike Nashville
Jake, the events and outreach coordinator for Walk, Bike Nashville came to the meeting to talk about Open Streets Nashville 2019. This event has traditionally been held in the Gulch area and has been geared towards getting people to get out of their cars and enjoy their neighborhood on foot, by bike and by scooter. This year the tentative date is July 28th and the route will go through Salemtown. Lindsey is seeking volunteers to help plan and execute a booth or hub representing Salemtown.
c.Nashville Rescue Mission- Glen Cranfield CEO
The NRM has been helping the homeless on their campus in Salemtown since May of 1987. In those thirty-four years the number of women and children have increased, especially since other service providers have recently left Nashville. The mission is currently seeking rezoning in order to make way for the expansion of their Rosa Parks and Garfield location. The plans currently call for a total demolition of the current structure, and a rebuild that will improve the looks and function of the space. This would include increasing the number of beds for the emergency shelter, classroom space, increased space for dining, showers and support services and a more secure outdoor area. The mission is still in the fundraising and design phase and are seeking neighborhood input on the building design.
The first step is to consolidate ownership and apply for zoning of the existing properties. Neighbors will notice signs regarding the zoning changes. The main mission building will be torn down, but the residential building on 7th Ave N will remain. During construction families using the main building will be relocated to the downtown campus. The new building will extend north and south from Garfield to Buchanan, but not past the alley to the east.
Lindsey mention that the SNNA board has requested two seats on the design board for the new building. We are interested in removing some of the barriers between the mission and the rest of the neighborhood, such as the creation of a community garden or a playground that could be used by both the clients of the mission as well as neighborhood children. Also, the neighborhood would like to see the mission increasing the availability of parking for clients on mission property thereby reducing the parking on 7th Avenue N. We are planning on scheduling special meetings in the future to facilitate neighbors providing input.
2.Committee Reports:
a.Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach): Teacher Appreciation week at Buena Vista Elementary is May 6 thru 10. We have something planned for each day of the week. Still soliciting donations of time and money to support this event.
b.Social Committee:
Although chilly, the SNNA/HGN Egg Hunt on April 20th was a success. We had 350 eggs and quite a few happy kids. The Easter Bunny made an appearance.
We will be partnering with HGN again this year to hold a combined Garden Guzzle/Sip n Stroll on May 19.
Pink Flamingo Happy Hours start on June 6 with a summer kick off party, normal flamingo happy hours to start the following Thursday.
The meeting was adjourned at 808 pm.
