Salemtown Neighbors Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes
August 28, 2017
Meeting was called to order at 607pm by Lindsey Cox (SNNA president). A list of the members and guests in attendance will be maintained on record.
1.Community Reports
a.Robert Kerpka- Community Liaison Officer Metro Nashville PD
The statistics show that the Capital District has 19 more incidents year to date this year over last year. Twelve of those were classified as violent crime, mostly domestic assault and a couple of aggravated assault. There have been a number of purse snatchings reported in the neighborhood. An individual has been arrested and there have not been any additional reports since. The remainder of the issues have been property crime and vehicle theft. Most of the vehicle thefts have been of unlocked cars. There have been a low number of burglaries in the area, the ones that we had were of outside storage buildings. Be sure to keep sheds locked, locks can be easily cut off but it might encourage would be thieves to move on. Consider keeping valuable tools inside.
The precinct has devoted overtime hours to victim reduction this includes increased patrols and an increase in the number of business checks performed.
b.Scott Tift (D) Candidate for Chancery Court Judge
(Please note ALL political candidates are welcome to attend and address SNNA meetings.) The Chancery Court is the civil trial court that attends to Metro Government legal business. For example, they preside over cases when citizens challenge zoning or planning decisions, when metro employees appeal disciplinary actions, TennCare appeals and tax decisions.
Mr. Tift has been a lawyer for 10 years. He has worked on both sides of the court room representing both people and corporations. The primary is scheduled for May 1st 2018.
Q: Why do you want to be a judge? A: He grew up in a household of service minded people, and feels like it’s important to have a person in the position that works hard, is prompt and that he will have the advantage of having experience of working for both business and the individual.
c.Julie Marzano Volunteer at the Nashville Rescue Mission
Julie has been living in Germantown for approximately one year, and has been volunteering at the NRM Salemtown Location for most of that time. They are in need of evening tutoring help for the prek-high school students that live there. They are asking for folks to commit to serving 1 hr per week. No special skills are needed. The hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 530 to 730pm. There are usually 15-20 students each evening. All adult volunteers require a background check, all volunteers that are younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up on the Nashville Rescue Mission website.
d.Sonia Allman and Ron Taylor from Metro Water Services
The Metro Water treatment plant that boarders Salemtown on the east has a footprint of 80 acres. There will be significant remodeling of the 3rd Ave Customer Service area as well as updates to the treatment facility. They are interested in soliciting neighborhood input in the cosmetic update of the area that faces 3rd Ave. The plans could include significant green space, sidewalk access, lighting, a visual and acoustic barrier. There will also be updates that we can’t see such as, reduced energy consumption, reduced nutrients in effluent, using non-chemical disinfection. The plans are in the early stages of detailed design, they estimate construction to last 5-6yrs and will begin in approximately 18 months.
e.Metro Councilman Freddie O’Connell
In the capitol district public safety meeting hosted by SNNA this summer it was stated that part of the reason that Metro PD was not able to hire more officers was that the Metro Charter limited the number they could hire. However, after a bit of investigation Freddie believes that not to be true. That the issue is with the budget and the priorities for that budget.
f.Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association:
There will be a kickoff party for Octoberfest hosted by HGN. Tickets will be $20 for Gtwn Family and Friends. Proceeds will go to HGN.
2.Committee Reports:
a.Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach):
N2N will be participating in Hands on Nashville Day in September working in a local public school, and sponsoring Trunk or Treat at the Nashville Rescue Mission in October.
b.Social Committee
On September 30, SNNA will be participating in the Celebration of Neighborhoods. We will be participating in the Chili Cookoff, the Neighborhood Showcase and the Neighborhood Games.
3.Updates from Board Members
a.Treasurer:
The meeting was adjourned at 716 pm.
August 28, 2017
Meeting was called to order at 607pm by Lindsey Cox (SNNA president). A list of the members and guests in attendance will be maintained on record.
1.Community Reports
a.Robert Kerpka- Community Liaison Officer Metro Nashville PD
The statistics show that the Capital District has 19 more incidents year to date this year over last year. Twelve of those were classified as violent crime, mostly domestic assault and a couple of aggravated assault. There have been a number of purse snatchings reported in the neighborhood. An individual has been arrested and there have not been any additional reports since. The remainder of the issues have been property crime and vehicle theft. Most of the vehicle thefts have been of unlocked cars. There have been a low number of burglaries in the area, the ones that we had were of outside storage buildings. Be sure to keep sheds locked, locks can be easily cut off but it might encourage would be thieves to move on. Consider keeping valuable tools inside.
The precinct has devoted overtime hours to victim reduction this includes increased patrols and an increase in the number of business checks performed.
b.Scott Tift (D) Candidate for Chancery Court Judge
(Please note ALL political candidates are welcome to attend and address SNNA meetings.) The Chancery Court is the civil trial court that attends to Metro Government legal business. For example, they preside over cases when citizens challenge zoning or planning decisions, when metro employees appeal disciplinary actions, TennCare appeals and tax decisions.
Mr. Tift has been a lawyer for 10 years. He has worked on both sides of the court room representing both people and corporations. The primary is scheduled for May 1st 2018.
Q: Why do you want to be a judge? A: He grew up in a household of service minded people, and feels like it’s important to have a person in the position that works hard, is prompt and that he will have the advantage of having experience of working for both business and the individual.
c.Julie Marzano Volunteer at the Nashville Rescue Mission
Julie has been living in Germantown for approximately one year, and has been volunteering at the NRM Salemtown Location for most of that time. They are in need of evening tutoring help for the prek-high school students that live there. They are asking for folks to commit to serving 1 hr per week. No special skills are needed. The hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 530 to 730pm. There are usually 15-20 students each evening. All adult volunteers require a background check, all volunteers that are younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up on the Nashville Rescue Mission website.
d.Sonia Allman and Ron Taylor from Metro Water Services
The Metro Water treatment plant that boarders Salemtown on the east has a footprint of 80 acres. There will be significant remodeling of the 3rd Ave Customer Service area as well as updates to the treatment facility. They are interested in soliciting neighborhood input in the cosmetic update of the area that faces 3rd Ave. The plans could include significant green space, sidewalk access, lighting, a visual and acoustic barrier. There will also be updates that we can’t see such as, reduced energy consumption, reduced nutrients in effluent, using non-chemical disinfection. The plans are in the early stages of detailed design, they estimate construction to last 5-6yrs and will begin in approximately 18 months.
e.Metro Councilman Freddie O’Connell
In the capitol district public safety meeting hosted by SNNA this summer it was stated that part of the reason that Metro PD was not able to hire more officers was that the Metro Charter limited the number they could hire. However, after a bit of investigation Freddie believes that not to be true. That the issue is with the budget and the priorities for that budget.
f.Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association:
There will be a kickoff party for Octoberfest hosted by HGN. Tickets will be $20 for Gtwn Family and Friends. Proceeds will go to HGN.
2.Committee Reports:
a.Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach):
N2N will be participating in Hands on Nashville Day in September working in a local public school, and sponsoring Trunk or Treat at the Nashville Rescue Mission in October.
b.Social Committee
On September 30, SNNA will be participating in the Celebration of Neighborhoods. We will be participating in the Chili Cookoff, the Neighborhood Showcase and the Neighborhood Games.
3.Updates from Board Members
a.Treasurer:
- President:
The meeting was adjourned at 716 pm.