March 18th, 6-7:30PM – 808 Boscobel St. Nashville, TN 37206
MINUTES Peter Greaves motioned to approve the February 12th, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. minutes. Jim Hoobler seconded the motion. The February 12th, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. Board Meeting minutes were approved. Actions: Jenny will add the February 2024 minutes to the website. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Treasury: Jenny Annual State Filing has been renewed and Board Member names have been updated. 501 (C) (7) – Historic Edgefield is classified as a social club. Social clubs are exempt from Federal Income Tax but donors do not receive any tax exemption. Jenny is working on bringing the organization to full compliance. Neighborhood Community Sign reimbursement has been completed. Two neighborhood memberships were added. - Bank Account: $5,711.60 (The balance remains unchanged from February 2024) - Venmo: $159 (in Venmo as reserve) Committee Budgets Each committee should determine a budget for the year for any activities (if any committee spend is anticipated). Examples: - Communications: website fees - Beautification: Trash bags, Refreshments for clean up days Treasury Actions: Jenny will continue to bring the organization to full compliance for state filing. 2. Community Meetings: Jim Damato March 20th at 6:30PM at the East Park Community Center Speakers: NPD Clay Capp Alice/Jim will discuss upcoming events for the neighborhood. - Will pitch the Tour of Homes to solicit additional interest. April 10th Meeting – As the January meeting was pushed to March 20th, the April 10th meeting will be cancelled as the timing is so close. Actions: Jenny will send an email blast reminder about the meeting. Jim will contact NPD, Clay Capp, and the East Park Community Center to advise that the April 10th meeting is cancelled. 3. Events: Sally Ann Eddmenson Event Committee Discussions: Newcomers Brunch – Saturday, April 6th 11AM-1PM - Expecting 50 People - Feedback from Block Captain Meeting: “Newcomers Brunch” title is confusing. Could be changed to “Spring Brunch” in future. - Supplies Still Needed: Coffee (Ann Manner), Mimosa Supplies (OJ, Sparkling Wine - Allyson) - Alice will count plates, cups, etc. - Sally Ann: 50 plates, 50 red solo cups, 100s of napkins, coffee cups - Jim will get four bags of Ice (currently has sweet tea, diet sweet tea, coke) Yard Sale - Saturday, May 4th from 8AM – 2PM - Flyer will be posted on all of the socials. - Promotion Suggestions: Tennessean, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist - Poster and Sign-up sheet will be displayed at the Newcomers Brunch o Email Jenna or Call Sally Ann Boscopalooza 2024 - Allyson will text Clay Haynes in the next week regarding Boscopalooza for 2024 to determine what extent, if any, he is interested in being involved with the event this year. - Event planning can begin after Clay’s plans are established. Historic Edgefield Home Tour - Attended Lockland Springs Neighborhood meeting to gather more insight. - Proposed Date: Try to coincide with Lockland’s Tree Lighting weekend as houses are decorated for Christmas - Wrist bands were proposed as a method to track who has paid for tickets. - Offer Venmo Payments - Maps could be emailed to people who have purchased tickets. - Block Captains can gauge neighborhood interest for participation. - The Estelle was proposed as a building of interest to either begin or conclude the home tour. Event Chair: Allyson Co-Chair: Sally Ann Event Committee Actions: Sally Ann to bring the Yard Sale flyer to the Newcomer Brunch along with a sign-up sheet. Jennie to post the flyer on the HEN Social Accounts. Allyson will connect with Clay Haynes regarding Boscopalooza. Sally Ann will pull together a general events calendar to share at the Neighborhood Committee Meeting. Jenny will publish it on the website. 4. Beautification: National Historic Marker Day – Friday, April 26th Historic Zoning Commission is working on a plan for Neighborhoods to beautify their historical markers (wash with mild soap, add mulch, etc.) Edgefield has Two Markers: Fatherland, East Park Community Center Street Signs – Alice working on getting a new proposal for street sign repairs/replacements. 5. Communication Communication Actions: Jenny to update the website Contact Link. Email to be changed to the Historic Gmail account. 6. Development Tulip Street – No update. The Russell – Should the Board submit a formal complaint regarding The Russell infractions? Peter to email the neighbors who expressed concern to gauge the current consensus. Rezoning - Rezoning along 10th St. and Shelby would change the historic overlay to accommodate higher density. - Proposed bill would remove minimum lot sizes. The lot on Shelby between 9th and 10th Ave could be rezoned from the current zoning of 14 units maximum to 24 units. - Metro zoning will hold a public meeting. - James Guthrie – President of East End Tuesday, March 19th at 12PM – meeting at East Park to discuss Main St./Gallatin 7. Succession Planning Anyone interested in positions should express interest. Primary positions to fill: President Co-President 8. Block Captains: Block Captain meeting was held to connect the block captains with each other. Patrick’s goal is to keep the volunteers engaged for sustainability and greater visibility within the neighborhood. - Newcomer brunch flyers are currently being distributed. UPCOMING BOARD MEETING Monday, April 22nd, 2024 6PM 808 Boscobel St. Meeting Adjourned at 7:28PM February 12th, 6-7:30PM – 808 Boscobel St. Nashville, TN 37206
MINUTES Sally Ann Eddmenson motioned to approve the January 8th, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. minutes. Allyson Edwards seconded the motion. The January 8th, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. Board Meeting minutes were approved. Actions: Jenny will add the January 2024 minutes to the website and will continue to add the monthly minutes going forward. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Treasury: Jenny - Bank Account: $5,941.69 (The balance remains unchanged from January 2024) - Venmo: $159 (in Venmo as reserve) Anticipated spend for February: Neighborhood sign reimbursement to Brandon. (Estimated to be between $304.62 - $354.62) Jenny and Jenna went to Bank of America to update the authorized users on the account. As Anne Manner is listed as the agent of record for state filing, she apparently cannot be removed as an authorized user on the bank account. Authorized user updates must have all parties present to make changes. All current users and any future users would need to visit Bank of America together in order for any updates to occur. Current Authorized Users: Ann Manner, Randall Gilberd, Jennifer Holskey Alexander Alternatively, Jenny can remove all funds from Bank of America and can transfer it to a different bank. Treasury Actions: Jenny will organize a new time to visit Bank of America with Anne Manner, Randall Gilberd, and Jenna Philip. 2. Community Meetings: Jim Damato Due to severe weather, the January Community Meeting was cancelled. Jim will try to reschedule this for late February/early March pending Clay Capp’s availability. April 10th Meeting Potential Guests: Parking Commissioner Actions: Jim to reschedule the January Committee Meeting. Peter to reach out to the Parking Commissioner to request a liaison for the April 10th Community Meeting. 3. Events: Sally Ann Eddmenson Event Committee Discussions: Newcomers Brunch – Saturday, April 6th - Invitations are currently being printed at UPS. - Flyer distribution: Block Captains will begin to distribute 3 Weeks Prior to the event (Week of March 18th). Yard Sale - Proposed Date: Saturday, May 4th from 8AM – 2PM - Block Captains can gauge neighborhood interest for May 4th Boscopalooza 2024 - Sally Ann will connect with Clay Haynes regarding Boscopalooza for 2024 to determine what extent, if any, he is interested in being involved with the event this year. - Event planning can begin after Clay’s plans are established. Goat Yoga - Tentative September Event at Sally Ann’s house Historic Edgefield Home Tour - Proposed Date: Either Saturday, October 5th or Sunday, October 6th - Lockland Springs Neighborhood is having their quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 15th at 6PM at the Episcopal School of Nashville at 1310 Ordway Place. - HEN members have been invited to attend their quarterly meeting to learn about the Lockland Home Tour. - The primary challenge for this event will likely be finding people who are willing to showcase their homes. - Homes will not need to be categorized as historic to be eligible for participation. - Block Captains can gauge neighborhood interest for participation. - The Estelle or The Russell were proposed as buildings of interest to either begin or conclude the home tour. - The designation for the proceeds from ticket funds should be clearly advertised. Proposed suggestions: HEN Street Signs, Warner Elementary Event Chair: Allyson Co-Chair: Sally Ann Event Committee Actions: Jennie to post the Newcomer Brunch flyer on the HEN Social Accounts. Jennie will also pre-print name tags for board members with some identifying marker to help newcomers. Sally Ann will connect with Clay Haynes regarding Boscopalooza. Allyson and Sally Ann will connect with Angela Wilson to discuss previous home tours. Jim Hoobler will obtain historic artifacts from Phillip. 4. Beautification: No Report 5. Communication The HEN Facebook Page is now associated with a Facebook Group. - Alice Forrester, Jim Damato, and Peter Greaves are the Administrators who can approve any public posts. - Board Members can be pre-approved to post to the group page without requiring advance approval. 6. Development Tulip Street – No apparent progress with the proposed space. Jim Damato will be monitoring projected rezoning to change historic overlays in the neighborhood. - Rezoning along 10th St. and Shelby would change the historic overlay to accommodate higher density. - Proposed bill would remove minimum lot sizes. The lot on Shelby between 9th and 10th Ave could be rezoned from the current zoning of 14 units maximum to 24 units. Development Committee Actions: Jim Damato to compile information on upcoming bills and public meetings. The information will be posted on the HEN social accounts. 7. Block Captains: No Report UPCOMING MEETING Monday, March 18th, 2024 6PM 808 Boscobel St. Meeting Adjourned at 7:02PM ATTENDEES: Jenna Philip, Jennifer Holskey Alexander, Jim Damato, Jim Hoobler, John Guider, Patrick Nitch, Sally Ann Eddmenson; ABSENTEES: Alice Forrester, Allyson Edwards
Frank Zier, Kristen Stenson, Peter Greaves, Samuel Ellis MINUTES: Jim Hoobler motioned to approve the November 13th, 2023 HEN Board Meeting meetings. Patrick Nitch seconded the motion. The November 13th, 2023 HEN Board Meeting minutes were approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Treasury: Jenny - Bank Account: $5,941.69 (The balance remains unchanged from November 2023) - Venmo: $159.00 (in Venmo as reserve) Anticipated spend for January: Neighborhood sign reimbursement to Brandon (Between $304.62 or $354.62 depending upon a potential rush fee). Treasury Actions: Jenny will provide Bank of America with the HEN Board Minutes in order to update the authorized users on the account. New authorized users will also need to physically go to the branch to provide photo identification. Names to be removed as an authorized user: Randall Gilberd, Chris Lucas, Anne Manner Names to be added as an authorized user: Alice Forrester, Jenna Philip, Peter Greaves Jenny and Jenna to find time to go to BOA prior to the next Board Meeting. 2. Community Meetings: Jim Damato Community Meeting Discussions: The first HEN Community Meeting of 2024 will be held on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30PM at East Park Community Center. Brandon has ordered five new Community Meeting signs that are expected to be completed this week. The five signs will be stationed at meaningful intersections as soon as they arrive. 2024 Community Meeting Dates Wednesday, January 17th Wednesday, April 10th Wednesday, July 10th Wednesday, October 9th Proposed Future Meetings (In Progress) Parking Commissioner: To discuss permit parking in HEN Shelby Traffic: To discuss traffic and accident concerns Preservation Society Community Meeting Actions: Patrick to place the new signs as soon as they arrive this week. Jim to drop off any metal sign stands he has to Patrick. Patrick to connect with Frank to locate additional metal sign stands. Any additional metal sign stands to be purchased on Amazon. 3. Events Event Committee Discussions: Holiday party was a great success with a significant turnout. - Thoughtful idea to continue in the future: Group photo of some of “The Originals” from the neighborhood. Lockland Neighborhood Lockland Neighborhood has scheduled their Tour of Homes for Mother’s Day. For the holidays, their neighborhood hosts a tree lighting in the park, a neighborhood holiday light competition, and a trolley tour to view the festive streets. Boscopalooza 2024 Allyson and Sally Ann have offered to take ownership of Boscopalooza 2024. - Jim Damato would like to offer advice for the event and proposed that Allyson and Sally Ann should connect with Clay Haynes (the original host of Boscopalooza) Estelle Event Tabled for the next meeting that Alice is in attendance. Newcomer’s Brunch Jim Hoobler and Dana to host the 2024 Newcomer Brunch. Potential Date: Saturday, April 6th from 11AM – 1PM Additional Proposed Events: - Goat Yoga - Community Yard Sale “Edgefield Fire Sale” - HEN Tour of Homes – Potentially Early Fall Between 10 – 12 homes previously participated in the Tour of Homes event. Prior to the tornado, some churches were included as well. In addition to homeowners, volunteers also assisted in “safe-guarding” the homes as people toured. Ideas/Suggestions o Local vendors could be included in some capacity whether through brochure sponsorship, recognition on the HEN website, a vendor “fair” at the conclusion of the event, etc. o Vendors could include locally vetted household companies including Cumberland Cooling, contractors, plumbers, architects, etc. o Angela Wilson led the last successful home and could likely offer insight. Event Committee Actions The Event Committee will meet prior to the next board meeting to create a proposed calendar of neighborhood events for 2024. 6. Beautification: No update. 7. Communication Communications Committee actions are ongoing. A Facebook Page has been created to link to the HEN Facebook Group and Instagram accounts. Web hosting and an email subscriber list will still need to be worked on. Sally Ann suggested Converter Kit as an email tool for announcements. Communication Committee Actions: Jenny will connect with Peter to have the website updated. - Holiday Party information to be removed. - Community Meeting information to be added. Jenny to handle the social media communication regarding the upcoming community meeting. 8. Development Development Discussions: Peter continues to monitor developments that warrant neighborhood considerations. 800 Main St. – Zoning was changed to approve a 10-story structure. Developer funding issues may stall the project. Tulip St. Venue Development – Clay Capp has committed to represent the neighborhood sentiments regarding this development. Peter to provide additional updates at the next Board Meeting. 9. Block Captains Block Captain Committee Discussion: Strengthened community outreach is desired to further foster community in the HEN neighborhood. Proposed areas of focus: - Supporting families when a neighbor passes away. - Offering assistance to those facing household calamities (house fires, tornado damage, etc.) - Crime updates Block Captain Actions: Block captains to focus on building and strengthening relationships within each block to have a greater understanding for neighborhood needs. UPCOMING MEETING Monday, February 12th, 2024 6PM – 7:30PM 808 Boscobel St. Meeting Adjourned at 7:22PM HEN Neighborhood Association Notes 1/9/22
Attendees: Alice Forrester, Bryce Hubner, Frank Zier, Kelly Collier, Jim D’Amato, Jenny Alexander, Jim Hoobler, Kristen Stenson Non-attendees: Phil Hill, Bridget Lanford, Gracie Porter, Peter Greaves, Sam Ellis, Angela Wilson Events: Excellent Neighborhood Party and Santa Event! Big congratulations and thank you to the Communication and Events teams! Outstanding turnout and exciting to see new and established faces turning out to recognize our special neighborhood. Let’s keep this momentum through the rest of the year! Financials: HEN raised $100 with our book event and $450 in new memberships during the holiday. Currently, $1,777 in the HEN accounts Communications: Determined that we’ll use Zoom meetings for the foreseeable future. Neighborhood meetings will be announced through social not mailers. Block captain system needed for the new brunch comers brunch. Sam & Jenny to connect on setting up events for zoom. Newcomers brunch to be held in April- add to agenda for next Board meeting East Precinct Contact: Sergeant Eric Funk is our new representation. Let’s consider ideas in advance of the neighborhood meeting of how we can reach out and engage on behalf of HEN. Kelly will reach out to Eric Funk to see gauge interest in regular meeting with Association. Tulip Street Church: Planning received a landmark status request for Tulip Street. Concerns raised that landmark status creates an ambiguous zoning status and expands commercial uses. Without it, Micah is limited to his options of use. HEN suggests inviting Micah to a board Zoom and hear his plans for the property. Our neighborhood does have input and can place conditions on zoning. Issues like pickup, drop-off, parking, noise need to be clearly understood as this will determine future uses of the property as well. HEN Board recommends investigating terms negotiated with other landmark buildings and invite Micah to a meeting with a small number of HEN residents in advance of the February 1 neighborhood meeting. Separately, HEN Board recommends a meeting with Brett to review uses of landmark buildings from his perspective. Traffic Calming Application: HEN is not on the list. Deadline to file is 1/31/22, and Jim D’Amato is on it! A neighborhood survey to determine where trouble spots are needed. Brett suggests intersections for Fatherland and Woodland. Decisions are based on speeding tickets and traffic stops. But little police presence it is challenging to track and verify. Eastbank: Kelly interested in advisory committee representing HEN and asked Brett for advance notice of meetings. Anne Grider Metro Planning’s Eastbank project rep, agreed to attend future Neighborhood association meeting. Work on historic homes; Requires postal notices to addresses within 250 ft of the address. Jim will confirm with Lockland and East End Titans Campus Enhancements: Titans CEO meeting left Bryce feeling that maintaining the current campus with improvements that would be authentic and useful to Nashville and residents not tourists. Better public transport, access to highway or suburanian parking structure. Bryce suggest quarterly call with the Titans. Consideration of enlarging the stadium to allow for bigger shows in consideration as other undefined considerations. A general comment regarding objective of the association for engagement in planning is to both ensure capture of neighborhood priorities for integration into planning decisions but also a remedy agreed should agreements /commitments to the neighborhood not be met. Post meeting note: RPM Skyline has decide to put property on 10th & Fatherland (former Church) back on the market rather than develop. With Best Regards, Kelly & Frank
Attendees: Lois Layne, Philip Hill, Bridget Landford, Sam Ellis, Bryce Hubner, Kristen Stenson, Peter Greaves, Jenny Alexander, Jim Hubner, Bob, Alice Forrester, Kelly Collier Regrets: Jim Damato, Frank Zier, Gracie Porter, Angela Wilson Kelly Collier - Motion to approve 10/28 meeting minutes. Peter Greaves approved motion, all attendees approved minutes. East Bank Project - www.Nashville.gov East Bank Planning Study. Alice attended the last meeting. C. Icahn sold PSC scrapyard to a recycling business to company with SA Recycling operation in Nashville, the land has not been sold. The meeting discussed plans include a mix of high-density housing and focusing on bike/walking trails, etc. Peter to send additional links to information regarding the project. Based on the meeting, it appears traffic and parking needs to have stronger consideration in design. Kelly volunteered to be one representing for the group and provide input from future meetings to the Board. Future East bank planning meeting dates will be shared and everyone interested is invited to attend, listen, share information, etc. Street Sign update- Bob - An inventory was shared of current state of ‘street signs and those needing repair. Next step is to create chart of where touch up is required, and/or others which pieces are missing, which have been ‘found’, and cost to replace those that can’t be found. (Also see Development Committee) Rep Sergeant Jennifer Ware East precinct contact for our Neighborhood Association has moved to new role. The new representative is Sergeant Eric Funk. Multiple traffic safety concerns were reported, recently drag racing was observed on Fatherland. Follow-up with Sergeant Ware determined 0 traffic police are currently assigned to East Precent. Call non-emergency police number, enough reporting may drive additional attention & resources for resolution. Kelly Collier noted if funding allows the Neighborhood could investigate funding additional patrols, etc. In the interim please continue reporting crime via 911 or non-emergency as appropriate. Stephanie - (former homeowner) of our neighborhood, now homeless needs assistance. Alice discussed situation with Sergeant Ware, guidance was other than reaching out to assistance services, w/o conservatorship or arrest for criminal behavior there may be limited options. When police are contacted a mental health team may respond (Note: This police force mental health team includes 3 people to cover all metro area and threats to life of self/others are prioritized). Lois Layne will investigate options for follow-up. Consensus to pursue a separate fundraiser will be held with Ridley Willis for a book signing and extend opportunity to friends and neighbors beyond Edgefield ($1,000 funds raised previously). Committee Reports Beautification Traffic/ Bike/ Walk Bryce- Andrew Miller contact to explore extra stop sides or permit parking / no feedback. Carol Norton is alternate contact. Saturday December 18 will be date for Neighborhood cleanup. 6th & Russell - stop signs /damage not repaired try and get Mika and Titan org to support repair. Bryce will check with crossing guard for notes on people that run signs and investigate application to the Nashville Street Calming project. Development - Peter Greaves The Russell Hotel there were 3 commitments made in planning process. 1. Check in at back (confirmation email provided to guests states to check in at front). 2. Hedge in parking lot (not established yet) 3. No meetings (there have been at least 2 events, Micah Lacher, Anchor Investments committed to no more special events would be held at the hotel at our last meeting. Multiple residents with homes surrounding The Russell are increasingly frustrated with level of commitment to these agreements. Peter Greaves/Alice to schedule small group meeting with Micah Lacher to address these issues and follow-up on these and offer made by The Russell to lend support of Neighborhood association to purchase Street signs. Please let Peter know if you are interested in participating. Peter Greaves received a escalations homeowner of 815 Fatherland had (leased) home to an at-home business. Based on complaints it appears use appears represents a code violation of permit for home-based businesses (Note the bill sunsets 2023 & will require approval of City Council). In addition to speaking directly with the homeowner, complaints of code violations should be submitted directly to Codes (615)862-6590 or hub.nashville.gov. Next zoning meeting - includes a reasoning request 5th Ave from Industrial to Residential. No other critical upcoming issues currently noted on Historic Commission Development/other planning department tracker. 10th & Fatherland (old church property). Kelly Collier will reach out to Danielle Rice, RPM Skyline to schedule a meeting for update on new plans. Peter to post dates for upcoming planning meetings. Anyone interesting in participating is welcome. Representation at the meetings is good opportunity for Edgefield to build ‘presence’ in planning discussion. Communication - Sam Ellis Multiple channels to reach people (and used by neighborhood). 1. Membership roster. 2. List serv is email distribution list posted to Google Doc’s Group Brandon Dyce administers. 3. 949 Petition is another source of email for communication regarding Edgefield (but spans beyond). 4. Social media - Facebook & Instagram. Goal of committee includes working to align/maintain member data across channels. Thanks to the communication team for creating the Christmas party site and invites! 250 additional invites will be ordered by Sam. Note to regarding potential future sourcing from Philip’s printing on Woodland (615)227-5406 www.Philprint.com Appreciate everyone’s help to flag issues with FaceBook to moderators of comments violating community guidelines. Friendly reminder - Setup block captain sign-up at the 2/1 meeting. Events - Bridgette and Kristen December 16 - Family & friends event to walk the arches and meet Santa. Kristen to post invite on FaceBook. December 19 - Christmas Party. Please sign-up for food, bring serving dishes, & utensils for your appetizers. Bridget will resend link to sign-up. Sam Ellis will update update the site note anyone is invited to bring an appetizer if they’d like. Day of event- organizers please arrive at 3:30 pm to help setup. Several members will take opportunity to invite neighborhood school, business, and police rep to the party. April - Historic Edgefield Newcomer Brunch Upcoming Meetings: Jan 30th - Board meeting at Turnip Truck NOTE: This meeting was rescheduled to January 9 Feb 1 Edgefield Neighborhood Association meeting - @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm will be held at Eastside Community Center. Updating setup for 6:00 pm. Philip will take the lead to arrange, video on history, bring archive photo’s, ‘pre-meeting’ to expand engagement. NOTE: This meeting has been changed to a Zoom meeting Jim & Gracie - Your friends and neighbors are pulling for your full and speedy recovery! |
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