Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association

15 SEPT 2011 - Meeting Minutes

Agenda: Thursday 9/15/11

In Attendance: Dan Mason, Rob Holzman, Tom & Nancy Woodcock, Rekia Mahmoud, Dale & Gail Tucker, Scot Dawson, Ken Herndon, Aaron Jent, Dan Borsch, Jodi Bessinger

     Welcome

     Review and approval of Aug 2011 meeting notes- Accepted Aug min.   Irene motioned sdfg Nancy W. seconded approval.  All in favor.

     Recognition and Thanks to Ken  for hosting today’s meeting and for everyone who brought the food!

        *Special presentation from 2^nd Street Association selling one of a kind calendars representing some of Old Louisville’s best stained glass windows and architecture.  

     Update on 2011 TTNA Goals:

        Beautification - Nancy / Rebecca

                                     Landscaping St Catherine exit looks great!  Thank you CM James for your support and Love It Landscaping for their donation and upkeep.   Dan reported that funds are secured for OL Welcome sign as well...  Joan is working to secure the sign.

                                     Brightside trees?  No one present to report. [However, after the meeting, Nancy Woodcock stepped up to coordinate the clean up on the 22nd.  The focus will be the alley between 1200 1st and Brook.  Dustin is coordinating tree plantings as well around that time.  thank you both!]

        Safety – Scot- nothing to report

        Commerce / Community Development

     Budget Review / 501c3 status – Aaron - not complete but he will schedule a review for the officers so we can finalize.

     Old Louisville Neighborhood Council Update / Ad Hoc Committee info

        Update on Old Louisville Spring Fest 2012 - Dan reported that the committee and plans are going well.  Efforts are moving forward to submit the requests for the necessary permits to hold the festival, close streets, etc.  The plan to close the 1200 and 1300 blocks of First Street as well as one block east and west on Ormsby.  Dan proposed a vote to reconfirm TTNA's support of the festival as planned.  Additionally, to submit the TTNA active member roster as a part of the permit process.  Scot Dawson seconded.  All in favor.  The target date is May 19, 2012 and we'll have music, looking at truck vendors, antique equities, and each OL association will have a booth.  Discussed that TTNA will be able to make some money off of this festival, however, some of the proceeds will also go back to OLNC.  Should be a good time for all.

        OLIC window restoration project.  All in favor of donating $250 to the efforts.  Aaron will ensure a check is sent asap as the work is in progress.

     Old Louisville Chamber of Commerce Update- none

     Ft George Survey – no report

     Old Louisville Dog Run Update – Discussed upcoming community meeting and final plans. 

     TTNA booth at St James

        Need to lock in Volunteers for all three days- Koozies, T-shirts and dog biscuits have been purchased.  Discussed set up.

New Business and Closing-

Mtg. Adjourned at : 8:40pm