Salemtown Neighbors Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2019
Meeting was called to order at 7pm 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
Officer Forsythe reported that in zones 6-17 (which includes Germantown, Salemtown and Hope Gardens) in 2017 the following crimes were reported: 2 homicides, 8 rapes, 28 motor vehicle thefts. In 2018 the same area reported: zero homicides, 3 rapes, 29 motor vehicle thefts. Motor vehicle thefts continue to be an issue in this area, many of which are running/left with keys inside or unlocked. There has been an increase in the traffic patrol in Salemtown including the ticketing of vehicles parked facing the wrong direction. This is a safety issue and the increased patrolling has been in response to increased neighborhood complaints about this issue.
There will be an officer stationed at prearranged places in the neighborhood at prearranged times in order to be available for neighbors.
411 Hume from 11-11:30
800 Monroe from 4-4:30
10th Ave and Jackson 5-530
b. Walk Bike Nashville
Walk Bike Nashville is focused on increasing bike and pedestrian safety for adults and kids. They encourage community engagement with events. They are currently advocating for a decrease in the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph in residential areas in Davidson Co. This would include about 60% of the roads in the county. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speed is the number one contributor to crashes. As the speed of a car increases the ability for a driver to detect hazards in their peripheral vision goes down, and only 19% of Nashville streets are currently outfitted with sidewalks. A study conducted in Boston determined that simply changing speed limit signs, with no police enforcement was enough to slow the traffic.
Petitions were available for those that were present to sign in support of reducing the speed limits in these areas.
Q: Are they still going to be bike lanes on Hume and Monroe?
A: They are still happening as long as the budget allows.
Q: Why would there be opposition to this change?
A: The historical position from Public Works was to “move cars from point A to point B.” The will of the residents of Davidson Co has started to change that outlook in favor of the movement for all types of traffic- bikes, pedestrians, scooters and cars.
Q: What type of organization is Walk Bike Nashville?
A: We are a 501c3, which means that we do not do any lobbying, only advocation for issues.
2. Committee Reports:
a. Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach): See calendar items.
b. Social Committee: See calendar items.
3. Updates from Board Members
a. President: Our next meeting will be a town hall type meeting with Mayor Briely. He is on a listening tour while preparing the budget. Get your questions ready.
2019 Events Calendar
2/18 Mayor Briley Town Hall
3/7 Neighborhood Crawl Membership Event
4/13 Egg Hunt
2/29 Second Quarter Membership Meeting
5/6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week at Buena Vista
May Sip n Stroll
6/6 Summer Kick Off Party
6/13, 20, 27, 7/4,11,18 and 25 Pink Flamingo Happy Hour
7/29 Third Quarter Membership Meeting
8/6 Night Out Against Crime
10/12 Chili Cook Off
10/27 Trunk or Treat for the Nashville Rescue Mission Families
10/29 Third Quarter Membership Meeting
12/12 SNNA Membership Holiday Party
The meeting was adjourned at 808 pm.
January 28, 2019
Meeting was called to order at 7pm 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
Officer Forsythe reported that in zones 6-17 (which includes Germantown, Salemtown and Hope Gardens) in 2017 the following crimes were reported: 2 homicides, 8 rapes, 28 motor vehicle thefts. In 2018 the same area reported: zero homicides, 3 rapes, 29 motor vehicle thefts. Motor vehicle thefts continue to be an issue in this area, many of which are running/left with keys inside or unlocked. There has been an increase in the traffic patrol in Salemtown including the ticketing of vehicles parked facing the wrong direction. This is a safety issue and the increased patrolling has been in response to increased neighborhood complaints about this issue.
There will be an officer stationed at prearranged places in the neighborhood at prearranged times in order to be available for neighbors.
411 Hume from 11-11:30
800 Monroe from 4-4:30
10th Ave and Jackson 5-530
b. Walk Bike Nashville
Walk Bike Nashville is focused on increasing bike and pedestrian safety for adults and kids. They encourage community engagement with events. They are currently advocating for a decrease in the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph in residential areas in Davidson Co. This would include about 60% of the roads in the county. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speed is the number one contributor to crashes. As the speed of a car increases the ability for a driver to detect hazards in their peripheral vision goes down, and only 19% of Nashville streets are currently outfitted with sidewalks. A study conducted in Boston determined that simply changing speed limit signs, with no police enforcement was enough to slow the traffic.
Petitions were available for those that were present to sign in support of reducing the speed limits in these areas.
Q: Are they still going to be bike lanes on Hume and Monroe?
A: They are still happening as long as the budget allows.
Q: Why would there be opposition to this change?
A: The historical position from Public Works was to “move cars from point A to point B.” The will of the residents of Davidson Co has started to change that outlook in favor of the movement for all types of traffic- bikes, pedestrians, scooters and cars.
Q: What type of organization is Walk Bike Nashville?
A: We are a 501c3, which means that we do not do any lobbying, only advocation for issues.
2. Committee Reports:
a. Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach): See calendar items.
b. Social Committee: See calendar items.
3. Updates from Board Members
a. President: Our next meeting will be a town hall type meeting with Mayor Briely. He is on a listening tour while preparing the budget. Get your questions ready.
2019 Events Calendar
2/18 Mayor Briley Town Hall
3/7 Neighborhood Crawl Membership Event
4/13 Egg Hunt
2/29 Second Quarter Membership Meeting
5/6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week at Buena Vista
May Sip n Stroll
6/6 Summer Kick Off Party
6/13, 20, 27, 7/4,11,18 and 25 Pink Flamingo Happy Hour
7/29 Third Quarter Membership Meeting
8/6 Night Out Against Crime
10/12 Chili Cook Off
10/27 Trunk or Treat for the Nashville Rescue Mission Families
10/29 Third Quarter Membership Meeting
12/12 SNNA Membership Holiday Party
The meeting was adjourned at 808 pm.
