The meeting convened at
Attended by board
members Paul Schwartz, Jackie Parham, Rich Holzsager, Julie Schor,
Mark Headings, Carolivia Herron, & Eleanor Allen. Also attended by ANC
Commissioners Sara Green and Faith Wheeler, and Ronnie ___ from the
Approved minutes from
the
I.
Those present agreed on
tonight’s agenda.
II.
Carolivia discussed details of the 6/23 Arts &
Sports Community Picnic. She distributed a handout. She got the permit.
Set-up is
III.
Julie spoke about the
nominating committee and October board elections. We need three TDCNA members
(not board members). Dodie is on the committee.
Julie did most of the work last year. We need to identify possible board
members to fill open seats. Jackie will be rotating off and Kathleen is
off the board.
IV.
Treasurer’s Report
a. Jackie stated that several documents with
respect to the Safe Takoma transaction are missing, such as the agreement,
contract with grant, and the insurance application.
b. Jackie also noted that the last two
newsletters have had sponsorship information, but no sponsorship checks have
been received. It is not clear what the rate was for the sponsorship but
may have been $300. Paul stated that we should set the rate at $300, and
that Dodie should be collecting money from sponsors.
Jackie will follow up with Dodie.
c. Jackie distributed the treasurer’s
report. Our balance is $1,000. Bottom line – we need money.
V.
Old/Continuing business
a. Safe Takoma partnership.
i. We then discussed the insurance application. We have no
employees, so worker’s comp should not be an issue. The Alliance of
Non-Profits can provide an insurance policy which would be $900. Paul
stated that the insurance expense will be paid out of the Safe Takoma
grant. This is a one year relationship – not ongoing. However, we
may need to continue insurance if we continue to pass through other grants,
such as rain garden grants. Paul and Jackie will fill out the application
and agreed to follow up with the insurer.
ii. Sara has the grant check which is made out
to TDCNA. Once the MOU is signed, she will give the check to Jackie for
deposit.
iii. Safe Takoma then needs to request the
money from TDCNA and state a purpose. Sara stated that the issue is how
to allocate the money. She distributed a handout. Paul stated that we
need to read the handout and consider it.
iv. Sara stated that Seth Grimes will be back
in DC on Thursday and will be available to sign the agreement.
b. Takoma Theater. Carolivia
stated that the request to raze the theater was denied. (We are still not
clear if Nancy Smith wrote a letter on behalf of TDCNA to the HPRB regarding McGinty’s application to raze the theater.) The theater
community group would like to buy the theater and turn it into an arts, theater
and recreation center. Faye Williams of Sisterspace
is interested in using the performance space.
i. Carolivia requested that TDCNA give $100 to the
Takoma Theater Conservancy. Eleanor stated that we do not have sufficient
budget funds. Paul stated that its not just about the funds, but that we
as a community have not had a broader discussion of what we want to see in the
neighborhood, and not specifically what the best use of the theater building
might be. He stated that we should wait until the Conservancy presents a
business plan, and until we have had a chance to take the pulse of the
community. Rich suggested that we might appeal to members to give to the
Conservancy via TDCNA. Ronnie added that for the integrity of the board,
we should get input from the membership. Jackie suggested that at the
picnic, we might informally ask neighbors if the theater should be saved.
ii. Paul summed up by stating that: 1) the
Conservancy should have a table at the picnic to provide info and seek input;
2) we need to get a survey out to members; 3) we should set a date for canvassing
to pursue this further; and 4) TDCNA should consider a broader survey regarding
a vision for the business and other properties along
VI.
Announcements
a. Sara will be discussing three alcohol
licenses on
b. No TDCNA meetings for July & August.
VII.
The meeting was adjourned at