Meeting minutes: November 2018

[Christel Manning]

The Economic & Community Development group met on Monday, November 12, 2018, from 6 – 7 pm at Quinnipiac Marina, 315 Front Street. Present: Christel, Kirk, Lee, David.

 

This was our first meeting after taking several months off.

 

1. Word is getting out about positive developments in our neighborhood: Lee has been invited to speak to NH chamber of commerce about CSNA.
2. Soup Night at Lee’s went great, 50+ people. This month is Thanksgiving. Let’s do Dining Out Night in early December. Tuesday, 12/4, 6-8 pm, Salsa restaurant on Grand.
3. Lee shared Strong School district development plan that came out of last community meeting. Next step to take this to Management Team for support. David asked how Pine Street cemetery can be brought into CSNA orbit; maybe tie it into Strong School district plan.
4. CSNA has just under 10K in bank, which is more than we need to cover our current expenses. One proposal for using it is to become a more funding oriented organization, making money available for local people who are building or sustaining community. To be discussed at retreat.
5. Riverfest initial planning. Christel reported on decisions made in June, after this year’s fest was canceled: Clear procedure for cancellation decisions, so there will be less second guessing. Use a single website: NOAA. If forecast is 60% or higher for rain and/or cold weather (50 degrees or less), then cancel. Tentative date for next Riverfest on May 18/19, 2019. Christel has contacted GNBM band and QRWA about this date, and both are ok with it. Next steps: Invite Music Haven and Tai Chi people again. Also reach out to IRIS crafts table. Plus the usual collaborators: Wacoma, Fire dept., Sound School and Growing Entrepreneurs, CDBi. Same food & bev arrangement as last year.