08/29/16 SNNA Minutes
Called to order by SNNA President Lindsey Cox at 6:02pm at 1401 5th Ave N (Industrial Strength Marketing)
Attendance records have been retained for reference.

1. Approval of 06/27/16 SNNA Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve made by Rochell Pierce, 2nd by Nick Kimberlin. Approved by acclimation.
2. Community Liaison Officer Report (Metro PD): Officer Robert Kerpka
   1. North Precinct overall has shown improvement this summer over last. Overall crime is reduced, and there have been no homicides. As a reminder please remember to lock your cars, and DO NOT leave firearms in your car—as these are frequent opportunities for crime in our area.
   2. There has been a major reduction in violent crime in Nashville since last summer and a 12% increase in the number of guns that have been removed from the street.
   3. Metro PD has been participating in a new program called HOT SPOT, this is a homeless outreach program with the goal of moving the chronic homeless into transitional housing.
3. District 19 Council Person, Freddie O’Connell:
   1. There has been an increase of on street parking on the 1600 block of 7th Avenue.  This is likely due to spillover from the women’s mission. Freddie and Lindsey have been in contact with the mission leadership and are working on having the “no parking” signs on the 1700 block of 7th removed so as to allow parking in this area.
   2. Germantown neighborhood association and SNNA have put together a task force to examine traffic and parking issues. Darren Bradford is the point person from SNNA in this project. They will address signage, speed limits, parking restrictions, sidewalks etc. There is a new interim director at Metro Public Works, and he has been open to working on these issues.
   3. Music City NYE Celebrations have been moved to Bicentenial Mall. This project is still in the early planning stages, but Freddie assures us that the neighborhood will have a place at the table.
   4. There are 3 current bills before the council regarding short term rental agreements (STRs) or AirBnB type rentals. The second reading for these ordinances is set for Tuesday September 6th. Feddie is concerned that although the budget for the codes department has been increased, they do not appear to be better able to enforce the existing regulations.  

i.Permit number must be included in the online listing.
ii.When getting a new permit the owner must attest that they are not violating their HOA by renting their home.
iii.Limit the occupancy to 3 unrelated individuals.

1. A Salemtown land owner who is interested in building on his property at 1809 6th Ave N requested SNNA’s approval of a height variance. He is interested in building two detached units on this property. The height limit for 2 detached units is shorter than if the units are joined. He showed the group renderings of two traditionally roofed homes, with a rooftop deck in the back of the units, this property has a slope and therefor the houses will be higher than street level. The owner stated that he will not sell the unit as an STR. The owner made an effort to speak with neighbors prior to presenting his requests to SNNA in order to understand their desires for the neighborhood. There were several 6th Ave residents in attendance. The general agreement of those in attendance that the two units were preferred and the association would agree with the requested height variance.
2. Social Committee:
   1. The Neighborhood Yard Sale was canceled due to lack of interest. We will see if there is sufficient interest in the spring to reschedule.
   2. The Annual Chili Cookoff is scheduled for Thursday September 15th at 630pm. This is a fund raiser for the SNNA costs associated with the Halloween Block Party.
   3. There are 4 sponsors confirmed for the Salemtown Halloween Block Party, 312 will serve as our presenting sponsor again.
3. Treasurer: The report has been stored for reference. Please contact the board for a copy.
4. New Business:
   1. Nominations for SNNA officers will be held officially in October. Please contact Lindsey Cox if you are interested in serving in any capacity. SNNA currently has the following positions:

i.Exec Board: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and At Large
ii.Committees: (Standing) Social, Communications (Ad Hock) Community Outreach