​
Salemtown Neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee
  • ABOUT
    • LEADERSHIP
    • N2N
    • HISTORY
    • IN THE PRESS
    • FAQS
  • PHOTOS
    • Sip n Stroll 2018 w HGT
    • Buena Vista Teacher Appreciation 2018
    • Holiday Party 2017
    • Trunk or Treat 2017
    • Celebration of Neighborhoods 2017
    • Hands on Nashville Day 2017
    • Night Out Against Crime 2017
    • Summer Pink Flamingo Happy Hours 2017
    • Sip n Stroll 2017
    • Spring Clean Up 2017
    • Mardi Gras Mixer 2017
    • Member Holiday Party 2017
    • Night Out Against Crime 2016
    • Pink Flamingo Happy Hours Summer 2016
    • Sip N Stroll 2016
    • St. Patrick's Party 2016
    • SNNA Easter Egg Hunt 2015
    • SIP N STROLL 2014
    • Christmas Party 2013
  • EVENTS
    • 2018 EVENTS
  • RESOURCES
    • MEETING MINUTES >
      • July (Q2) 2019 Minutes
      • April (Q2) 2019 Minutes
      • January (Q1) 2019 Minutes
      • November 2018
      • October 2018 Minutes
      • September 2018 Minutes
      • August 2018 Minutes
      • July 2018 Minutes
      • March 2018 Minutes
      • February 2018 Minutes
      • November 2017 Minutes
      • September 2017 Minutes
      • August 2017 Minutes
      • May 2017 Minutes
      • April 2017 Minutes
      • February 2017 Minutes
      • January 2017 Minutes
      • November 2016 Minutes
      • October 2016 Minutes
      • September 2016 Minutes
      • August 2016 Minutes
      • June 2016 Minutes
      • May 2016 Minutes
      • April 2016 Minutes
      • February 2016 Minutes
      • January 2016 Minutes
      • November 2015 Minutes
      • October 2015 Minutes
      • June 2015 Minutes
      • April 2015 Minutes
      • March 2015 Minutes
      • February 2015 Minutes
      • January 2015 Minutes
    • BYLAWS
  • JOIN
    • REGISTER
    • PAY DUES
    • Order T-Shirt
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.

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.