Greentown Main Street Association
Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
The Greentown Main Street Association met on Monday May 6, 2019 in the Town Council meeting room at the City Building.
Those in attendance were:
Directors present: Jolene Rule, Lisa Stout, Ron Simpson, Ronda Eldridge, Regina Poe and Garry Hill.
Directors Absent with regrets: Liesbet Patrick, Katie Regan, Rachel Jenkins, Mark Lantz and Ed Hannah
President Jolene Rule called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The minutes of the April 2019 meeting were presented. The minutes were approved as written.
The Treasurer's report for April was read. The report was filed for audit.
The taxes have been filed with BCR accounting
Organization
Membership – It was reported (45 paid, 3 exchange and 1 free. )
Fundraising – Is in need of a chairman.
Website – Lisa reported that she renewed the domain name for 3 years. Also the website business directory and the 2019 board membership list has been updated.
Facebook Page – Jolene reported that the facebook page has 305 followers. Keep sending her your event information. It is another way to promote the town, A comment was made that followers like to see pictures of the town, especially our out of town followers.
Design - Katie Regan -Chairman
Committee Members: Jolene Rule, Rachel Jenkins
Revitalization
Plan - Jolene
recognized Katie Regan for her continued effort to keep in touch
with INDOT on our street project. There has been an open house
meeting set for June 4, 2019 at Century Villa from 3 -6 PM to allow
residents and business owners to talk to INDOT and see first hand
the plans for the street construction. Letters will be mailed or
hand delivered to effected property owners.
Town Beautification – Jolene reported that flowers will be planted May 11 starting at 9 AM. All are welcome to help plant.
Murals and Signage – The Wayfinding sign ribbon cutting will be May 15 at 1:00 PM with snacks afterwards at Main Occassions Catering. All are welcome to attend.
Town Beautification – Jolene reported that flowers will be planted May 11 starting at 9 AM. All are welcome to help plant.
Murals and Signage – The Wayfinding sign ribbon cutting will be May 15 at 1:00 PM with snacks afterwards at Main Occassions Catering. All are welcome to attend.
Jolene
is planning to apply for a Community Foundation grant to help cover
the cost of the mural. The artist will need a place to stay and
scaffolding and a scissor lift to paint over a 4 day period.
Christmas
Lights
–
No
reportEconomic Vitality - Mark Lantz - Chairman.
It
was reported that there was a ribbon cutting at the new Dirt &
Turf on W. Main. Garry Hill stated that the street signs for Dirt &
Turf have been put on hold until the new street is completed so they
know where to put them.
Business Directory – Regina Poe – chairman
27 ads have been sold, not all have been paid for yet. This makes up to 30 pages possible. The school will get a 2 page spread. Bruce Shrock will take pictures. June 1st is the deadline to get it to the printer. Thanks to all who have sent in copy for this directory.
Promotion
Music At The Fountain – The 2019 schedule has been set. Dates are July 25-Sept 12. Ed Hannah received permission to block off the street and he also recived permission from the school to use the Performing Arts Center as a rain location.
MATF Scholorship – Jolene reported that They should find out soon if any student applied for the MATF scholorship. On May 30th Ed and his wife Connie will make the check presentation.
Community Rummage sale – Robin Hainlen. The May 18 map will be available on May 14th.
Community Garden – New dirt has been purchased for the garden.
Art Show – Aug 10, 17 & 24 at the Meridian Street Christian Church. 10 AM – 3 PM
Holiday Bazaar – Jodi Cecil -November
Farmers Market – June – Sept. - Has received permission from the school to use the parking lot at Green & Main. Might have to find a new location in 2020 because of construction.
Fall Festival – In need of a chairman.
Old Business – None
New Business – Garry Hill reported that in the “Outdoor Indiana” magazine every issue has a Hoosier Profile article. In the May 2019 issue Garry is in an article called “Widlcat Gardens and paddling thru”. He mentioned that from roads 213 to the reservoir there are 5 canoe public access site canoe put ins.
Jolene adjorned the meeting 7:45 PM.
Business Directory – Regina Poe – chairman
27 ads have been sold, not all have been paid for yet. This makes up to 30 pages possible. The school will get a 2 page spread. Bruce Shrock will take pictures. June 1st is the deadline to get it to the printer. Thanks to all who have sent in copy for this directory.
Promotion
Music At The Fountain – The 2019 schedule has been set. Dates are July 25-Sept 12. Ed Hannah received permission to block off the street and he also recived permission from the school to use the Performing Arts Center as a rain location.
MATF Scholorship – Jolene reported that They should find out soon if any student applied for the MATF scholorship. On May 30th Ed and his wife Connie will make the check presentation.
Community Rummage sale – Robin Hainlen. The May 18 map will be available on May 14th.
Lt.
Mike Andry Ride –
July 20, 2019. Garry reported that everything is on schedule. There
is a fundraiser at Hacienda in Kokomo on May 16 and 20% of sales will
go to the ride. Get your coupon online from the Main Street Facebook
page or Garry can send you one.
Community Garden – New dirt has been purchased for the garden.
Art Show – Aug 10, 17 & 24 at the Meridian Street Christian Church. 10 AM – 3 PM
Holiday Bazaar – Jodi Cecil -November
Farmers Market – June – Sept. - Has received permission from the school to use the parking lot at Green & Main. Might have to find a new location in 2020 because of construction.
Fall Festival – In need of a chairman.
Old Business – None
New Business – Garry Hill reported that in the “Outdoor Indiana” magazine every issue has a Hoosier Profile article. In the May 2019 issue Garry is in an article called “Widlcat Gardens and paddling thru”. He mentioned that from roads 213 to the reservoir there are 5 canoe public access site canoe put ins.
Jolene adjorned the meeting 7:45 PM.
The next meeting will
be June 3, 2019, 7 PM at the City Building
