August 5, 2019 Main Street Board meeting

Greentown Main Street Association Minutes

Monday, August 5, 2019

The Greentown Main Street Association met on Monday August 5, 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, Ron Simpson, Regina Poe,

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

Members present: Robin Hainlen

President Jolene Rule called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

The minutes of the July 2019 meeting were presented. Garry Hill made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Katie Regan seconded and the motion passed.

The Treasurer's report for July was read. The report was filed for audit.
Organization

Membership – No new members this month (47 paid, 3 exchange and 2 free. )

Fundraising – Is in need of a chairman.

Website – nothing new to report

Facebook Page – Jolene reported that the facebook page has 406 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 - Nothing new to report
Rachel Jenkins reported that on August 13^th at the State Fair in the DNR building at 12:30 PM, Greentown will receive a certificate verifying that Greentown has a downtown historic district on the historic registery. She invited everyone to attend.
Town Beautification – Nothing new to report
Murals and Signage – Jolene reported that some changes needed to be made to the streetscape and other changes. The muralist is making the changes she requested. Jolene explained why she chose an out of state Artist and said the the opportunity is open to use a local artist in the future. Sept 27 & 28 will be the dates when the mural will be installed. A ribbon cutting is planned for Sept 28 at 2:00 PM. The Historical Society will be open with a special exhibit that weekend.
Christmas Lights – No report

Economic Vitality - Mark Lantz - Chairman.

Mark reported that Lela Lou's is closing, the Marathon Station has changed hands and will now be the Comet Express. The next Business Owner's meeting will be Monday September 30 at Main Occassions Catering.

Business Directory – Regina Poe – chairman

Regina reported that the business directory sold 26 ads and traded three. Next year they will focus on local activities and hope to make this directory an annual handout.

Promotion

Music At The Fountain – Ed Hannah reported that they are up and running for 2019. Ed thanked the sponsors who have made them close to being on budget. He also asked that if you have an event he could put it on the program if you get him the information. It was suggested that a food truck might be fun to have at some of the events.

MATF Scholarship – Another scholorship will be given in 2020 to help a young person in their music career. The cake walk money is going towards the scholarship.

Community Rummage sale – The fall sale will be Sept 14. There will not be a map this time. Jolene suggested that if you are having a sale let her know and she will post a list on the Main Street Facebook page.

Lt. Mike Andry Ride – Was July 20, 2019. Garry reported there were 113 bikes that rode about 100 miles. 100% of the money raised will go to children's charities and Veterans. He presented Main Street with a check for $100.00.

Community Garden – Nothing new to report

Art Show – Aug 10, 17 & 24 at the Meridian Street Christian Church. 10 AM – 3 PM. 64 entries have been received.

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.

Old Business – Regina suggested that we work on having one common calendar for all Greentown events.

New Business – Regina thanked Mark Lantz for keeping track of businesses that open and close throughout the year. This helps when the year end report is being prepared.

Jolene reported that the annual meeting will be Monday November 4 at Main Occassions Catering. She appointed a nominating committee of Katie Regan, Mark Lantz and Regina Poe.

Primary care has a new Practitioner – Christina Berry

 

Ron Simpson made a motion to close the meeting and Garry Hill seconded. The motion passed and Jolene adjorned the meeting 8:10 PM.

Because of Labor Day the next meeting will be September 9, 2019, 7 PM at the City Building