Salemtown Neighbors Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2017
Meeting was called to order at 605pm by Lindsey Cox (SNNA president). A list of the members and guests in attendance will be maintained on record.
1.Community Reports
a.Sgt. Mitch Kornberg- Community Liaison Officer Metro Nashville PD
Crime is down 35% from August to September. There are flex teams working in the higher crime areas. This is particularly true for areas prone to violent crime such as the Buchanan Arts District. There have been many arrests, but it will take 2-3 months to tell if it is working.
Q: Update on the shooting near Worthan this summer? A: The victim is not cooperating with investigation, so there is not any progress.
b.Courtney Wilson: Big Brothers Big Sisters Recruitment Coordinator
BBBS is seeking volunteers to serve as bigs both in the site program (Lunch Buddies) and the community program. This is a long term (potentially several years) commitment with weekly time spent together. The average match lasts 4 years in the community based program, and 18 months in the site based program. There are approximately 1500 matches in Middle Tennessee, and about 5000 kids on the waiting list. There are also options for couples mentoring.
c.Metro Councilman Freddie O’Connell
The new host compliance reporting system for short term rentals is up and running. It is important that you call both them and the Metro PD in order to lodge a complaint. The number is 24 hours. It is helpful to document your concerns with photos if possible. Bill 608 is still on its way through the process which would prohibit non-owner occupied properties in residential areas.
2.Committee Reports:
a.Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach):
N2N is seeking volunteers to participate in the Trunk or Treat event at the Nashville Rescue Mission on Sunday Oct 29. Set up begins at 5, treating will go from 6 till 8 or whenever we run out of candy. We need trunks, folks to plan and run games, face painters, someone to run the photo booth and general helpers.
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. That night will be the Salemtown Chili Cookoff. Donations will go to support SNNA.
There will not be a large Salemtown Halloween Block Party this year as there were not sufficient volunteers to make it happen. There is still the possibility of a small neighborhood function if there is sufficient interest.
3.Updates from Board Members
a.President:
Board nominations for the 2018 SNNA board will be opened in November.
There are a few of the purple Salemtown Tshirts for sale.
The meeting was adjourned at 708 pm.
September 25, 2017
Meeting was called to order at 605pm by Lindsey Cox (SNNA president). A list of the members and guests in attendance will be maintained on record.
1.Community Reports
a.Sgt. Mitch Kornberg- Community Liaison Officer Metro Nashville PD
Crime is down 35% from August to September. There are flex teams working in the higher crime areas. This is particularly true for areas prone to violent crime such as the Buchanan Arts District. There have been many arrests, but it will take 2-3 months to tell if it is working.
Q: Update on the shooting near Worthan this summer? A: The victim is not cooperating with investigation, so there is not any progress.
b.Courtney Wilson: Big Brothers Big Sisters Recruitment Coordinator
BBBS is seeking volunteers to serve as bigs both in the site program (Lunch Buddies) and the community program. This is a long term (potentially several years) commitment with weekly time spent together. The average match lasts 4 years in the community based program, and 18 months in the site based program. There are approximately 1500 matches in Middle Tennessee, and about 5000 kids on the waiting list. There are also options for couples mentoring.
c.Metro Councilman Freddie O’Connell
The new host compliance reporting system for short term rentals is up and running. It is important that you call both them and the Metro PD in order to lodge a complaint. The number is 24 hours. It is helpful to document your concerns with photos if possible. Bill 608 is still on its way through the process which would prohibit non-owner occupied properties in residential areas.
2.Committee Reports:
a.Neighbors to Neighbors (Social Outreach):
N2N is seeking volunteers to participate in the Trunk or Treat event at the Nashville Rescue Mission on Sunday Oct 29. Set up begins at 5, treating will go from 6 till 8 or whenever we run out of candy. We need trunks, folks to plan and run games, face painters, someone to run the photo booth and general helpers.
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. That night will be the Salemtown Chili Cookoff. Donations will go to support SNNA.
There will not be a large Salemtown Halloween Block Party this year as there were not sufficient volunteers to make it happen. There is still the possibility of a small neighborhood function if there is sufficient interest.
3.Updates from Board Members
a.President:
Board nominations for the 2018 SNNA board will be opened in November.
- Treasurer:
There are a few of the purple Salemtown Tshirts for sale.
The meeting was adjourned at 708 pm.
