Wednesday, August 14, 2019

July 1, 2019 Board meeting


Greentown Main Street Association Minutes
Monday, July 1, 2019

The Greentown Main Street Association met on Monday July 1, 2019 in the Town Council meeting room at the City Building.

Those in attendance were:

Directors present: Jolene Rule, Lisa Stout, Ronda Eldridge, Rachel Jenkins, Regina Poe,

Liesbet Patrick, Mark Lantz, Katie Regan, and Garry Hill.

Directors absent with regrets: Ron Simpson, Ed Hannah

Members present: Jenny Cole

President Jolene Rule called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.

The minutes of the June 2019 meeting were presented. Liezbet Patrick made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Katie Regan seconded and the motion passed.

The Treasurer's report for June was read. The report was filed for audit.

Organization

Membership – It was reported (47 paid, 3 exchange and 2 free. ) Haley's Creations is a new farmer's market vendor. She is selling baked goods.

Fundraising – Is in need of a chairman.

Website – nothing new to report

Facebook Page – Jolene reported that the facebook page has 365 followers. Keep sending her your event information. It is another way to promote the town.

Design - Katie Regan -Chairman

Committee Members: Jolene Rule, Rachel Jenkins

Revitalization Plan - The June 4, 2019 INDOT meeting at Century Villa was well attended. Katie felt that our concerns were listened to and we are more knowlegable now of how things are going to happen for the 22/35 road construction.
Town Beautification – Jolene reported that some ideas for the town are more murals, ½ moon windows could be painted. The electirc box for the stoplight could be painted. Several small projects could give the town a newer feel.
Murals and SignageJolene reported that the grant from the Community Foundation was approved. The panels will be painted and brought to Greentown to be attached to the wall. This is so that the panels could be removed if needed. Sept 27 & 28 the panels will arrive and they should be finished being installed by 2:00 PM on the 28th. A ribbon cutting is planned with a big celebration shared with the Greentown Historical Society where we can recognize the Community Foundation and others for their support to accomplish this project. Funding is still short for this project. Liesbet Patrick made the motion to move $1000.00 from the town beautification designated funds to the mural fund. Regina Poe seconded and the motion passed. Jolene plans to ask the Town Council for a donation.
Christmas Lights No report

Economic Vitality - Mark Lantz - Chairman.

Mark thanked everyone that came to the INDOT meeeting, Sept 30th will be the next business owners meeting. He suggested that we think about having a presence at the fair next year. This would give us more exposure to promote our events and businesses.

Business Directory – Regina Poe – chairman

Regina reported that the business directory is done and ready to print. Digital copies are available also. She expressed her thanks to Shearer Printing for all their help. She said that distribution will start with the Mike Andry ride, then Music at the Fountain and then the Retirement Community.

Promotion

Music At The Fountain – Dates are July 25-Sept 12. Jolene said that the sponsorship letters have been sent.

MATF Scholorship – no report

Community Rummage sale – The fall sale will be Sept 14
 

Lt. Mike Andry Ride – July 20, 2019. Garry reported that everything is on schedule. All activity will be at the fairgrounds this year where there will be cover in case of rain. All are invited for the food, festivities and auction.

Community Garden – Nothing new to report

Art Show – Aug 10, 17 & 24 at the Meridian Street Christian Church. 10 AM – 3 PM forms are available for anyone interested.

Holiday Bazaar – Jodi Cecil -November 9. 9 AM – 3 PM. Letters have been sent to the previous vendors.

Farmers Market – June – Sept. - Has started. Saturdays from 9 – 1, corner of Green & Main

Fall Festival – In need of a chairman. There was some discussion on people that might chair this event, also ideas on what activites there could be.

Old Business – None
New Business – None

Jolene adjorned the meeting 8:05 PM.

The next meeting will be August 5, 2019, 7 PM at the City Building