Friday, November 15, 2019

October 7, 2019 main street board meeting


Greentown Main Street Association Minutes
Monday, October7, 2019

The Greentown Main Street Association met on Monday October 7, 2019 at the City Building.

Those in attendance were:
Directors present: Jolene Rule, Lisa Stout, Regina Poe, Ron Simpson, Ronda Eldridge, Mark Lantz Liesbet Patrick, and Garry Hill.

Directors absent with regrets: Rachel Jenkins, Katie Regan and Ed Hannah.

Members present: Jenny Cole, Floyd Krieg, Racheal Parker

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

The minutes of the September 2019 meeting were presented. The minutes were approved as sent.

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

Membership – It was reported as 50 paid, 3 exchange and 2 free. This included the new membership from Floyd Krieg which will be for the year 2020. Regina is working on a data base for membership.

Fundraising – Is in need of a chairman.

Website – The board meeting minutes are posted each month on the website. Also send your information for the calendar.

Facebook Page – Jolene reported that the facebook page has 485 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 , Jenny Cole

Revitalization Plan - 22/35 update – the INDOT still working on approvals for the right of ways. This will take more time. The storm water outlet at the bridge has been approved.
Town Beautification – Nothing new to report
Murals and SignageJolene reported that the mural is up and she is getting a lot of good feedback on this project. She will get the final report sent to the Community Foundation for the grant. There is a surplus in the mural fund of $1158.89. Jolene asked the board what do do with this money.
Because there could be maintenance repairs and other murals in the town, Regina made a motion to move this money to the Town Beautification fund and designate it for future murals. Liesbet seconded and the motion passed.
Many projects were discussed. The King Chef building could use some paint, a mural on Heartland Market west wall. The alley between Larry Hinesley's building and the old broasted chicken building.
Garry Hill suggested that people drive thru Plymouth Indiana to see what they have done.
Jenny Cole will work up a presentation on what could be accomplished in an alley or smaller green space.
It was suggested that North Meridian Street needs some work.
Jolene requested that the $100.00 that is budgeted for the President's expences be used to send 4 Board Members to Pendelton Indiana to a Main Street Exchange. Liesbet made the motion and Mark seconded to pay for four board members to attend this meeting. The motion passed.
Christmas Lights No report

Economic Vitality - Mark Lantz - Chairman.

The business owner's meeting was held on September 30 with 15 in attendance. Officer Skinner gave a program on weapon safety and the open carry laws. Deb. Mumaw from the Military Foundation also spoke to the group. This program was aimed at making Greentown a more Veteran friendly town and suggested that staff be more sensitive to Veterans. Also Mark would like us to partner with the American Legion with banners or flyers or posters to promote our Veteran friendly town.

One question we should be asking is What do visitors experience here in Greentown. Are we putting our best foot forward to keep the Green in Greentown?

Garry suggested a speed limit thru town of 25 mph would slow vehicles down to see more as they pass thru.

Business Directory – Regina Poe – chairman

Regina will start collecting information for the next directory after the first of the year.

Promotion

Music At The Fountain – The performances for 2019 are completed. There were 8 perfomances, with approx. 1857 people in attendance for the 8 weeks.

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

Community Rummage sale – There was no map for the Fall Rummage sale. Jolene posted 14 addresses on the facebook page to promote this event.
 

Lt. Mike Andry Ride – July , 2020 will be the last ride.

Community Garden – Garden clean up has started.

Art Show

Holiday Bazaar – Jodi Cecil -November 9. 9 AM – 3 PM. Jodi reported that the event is full.

Farmers Market – Racheal Parker reported that this was a slow year. 4-5 vendors each week. Several repeat customers. There will be a new sign at the road in the spring.

Fall Festival – In need of a chairman.

Old Business – Jolene thanked all those who donated to the mural.

Liesbet asked about the window decals that we had talked about several months ago.

It was discussed on how to get more students involved in Main Street Projects, and publicize it more. 

New Business – The nominating committee presented the names of Garry Hill, Mark Lantz, Lisbet Patrick , Renda Hurst and Alisha Wilhelm to serve on the Board for a three year term. They also presented the names of Regina Poe for President, Alisha Wilhelm Vice President, Renda Hurst Secretary and Lisa Stout Treasurer for a one year term.
 
Jolene adjorned the meeting 8:25 PM.

The next meeting will be November 4, 2019, 7 PM at Main Occasions Catering.