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September 2024

9/30/2024

 
Historic Edgefield Inc. Board Meeting 
September 25, 6-7:00PM –. Nashville, TN 37206 
ATTENDEES 
Alice Forrester 
Allyson Edwards 
Jenna Philip
Jennifer Holskey Alexander 
Jim Damato
Jim Hoobler
Jim Hawk
John Guider 
Kristen Stenson
Peter Greaves
Sally Ann Eddmenson 
ABSENTEES 
Margaret Kuhlman
Christina Rivera
MINUTES 
Allyson Edwards motioned to approve the June 17th, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. minutes. 
Alice Forrester seconded the motion.  
The June 17th, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. Board Meeting minutes were approved.  
Actions: 
Jenny will add the June 2024 minutes to the website.  
COMMITTEE REPORTS 
1. Treasury: Jenny 

Current Bank of America balance: $4,208.52
Venmo: $140.60

Revenue:
Three membership payments were received through the Ice Cream Social
  • Amy Schoeny ($50), Maria Himebaugh ($50), Jenna Philip ($50) 
  • Board Members should be current with their membership.

Expenses:
Ice Cream Social - $55.95 to Alice Forrester

Membership Drive 
Holiday Party is typically a successful event for membership signups as the Board can demonstrate projects that have been funded throughout the year. 
  • 2024 Projects: Street Sign Improvements, Tree Removal, Social Events

Neighborhood door knocking was proposed as another way to garner new memberships.  
A Newsletter could provide additional exposure for those not on social media. 

2. Community Meetings: Jim Damato

Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30PM at the East Park Community Center 
Guests: Chris Van Loon
Lobbying arm for transit
Clay Capp
Police 

Cadence
Increasing the cadence of the community meetings was proposed to ensure at least four meetings are held a year. The first meeting could begin in January after the holidays. 

“Listening Meeting” – Ability for the neighborhood to express their views, concerns, etc.

If we add food to the meeting to entice more attendance, the event committee may need to be involved to obtain sponsors, discounts etc. 


Community Meeting Actions:
A week before, the meeting needs to be announced on social media, signs posted throughout the neighborhood. 

Jim Damato to reconfirm with all guests that they will be attending the October 16th meeting. 

Kristen to reach out to Chris to reconfirm her availability and how she would like to be introduced. (10-15 minute limit)

Allyson – Will connect with the tranist lobyist


3. Block Captains 

Block Captain Actions: 

Allyson will connect Erica Von Houer and Maggie Kuhlman to gauge their interest in the Block Captain position

4. Event Committee: Sally Ann Eddmenson 

Christmas Party 2024
Sunday, December 8th 5-7PM
John & Gabe’s House 


2025 Events
Porch Parties – These casual pop-up events could be integrated with block captains

Event Committee Actions:
Event Committee to meet prior to the next Board Meeting. 
  • Discuss 2025 Events
  • Discuss Potential for Fall Yard Sale

Nearer to the Christmas Party, the Event Committee will connect with John & Gabe to see how best to support them for the event. 

5. Beautification: Alice Forrester and John Guider

Alice and John have signed on to the Beautification Committee. 

Clean Up Day: Kristen proposed partnering with Warner Elementary for their clean up days. 

Street Sign Update: Paused
HEN does not have an active contract for the street sign work.

Great Nashville Litter Clean-up: Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th 
Register by October 1st 




Beautification Actions:
Jim Hawk to pass along the information for the Great Nashville Litter Clean-up.

6. Communication 
Communication Actions: 
We still need a leader for this committee. Christina (absent) was proposed as a Board Member who may be interested.  
7. Development: Peter Greaves
10th/Fatherland – Construction has begun.
Gallatin UDO – Cancelled 
  • It provided a loophole that allowed drive-throughs.

Vision Zero – Shelby
Main St. / Gallatin – Bus Lane, Bike Lane
Spokes Project

7. Community Engagement: Jim Hawk
Relationships are the heart of community engagement.
  • Social, Service, Education, Advocacy
UPCOMING BOARD MEETING      October 23, 2024
6PM at 822 Boscobel

Meeting Adjourned at 7:23PM

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