Agenda for Board Meeting Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7 p.m.

Bridge Street School Library
1.
Approval of Minutes – Maddy

2 Treasurer’s Report – Fred

3. President’s Report – Jerry Fairgrounds Redevelopment

Meeting of Neighborhood Association Presidents

Meadows Farmers Organization

Monthly Meeting with the Mayor – Topics/People

Update about the “Dream” mural restoration

Island Road traffic situation update

Exit 19 Advisory Committee update

Our Involvement in Complete Count for Census (Owen/Joel)

Valley Time Trade (Owen)

Green Northampton Expanded Recycling Proposal - Lola

4. Nominating/Membership Committee Report – Owen

-Ways to increase membership

-Kicking off our membership drive

-Updated Brochure

-Discussion of adding Additional Alternative Reps for 3A and 3B

-Voting status of councillor/school committee representative

-Composition of the Nominating Committee

5. Update from Bridge Street School Committee/School Committee News – Tim F.

6. Discussion about establishing a 501c(3)-type organization to oversee land in Ward 3

--Maddy, Fred, Chris

7. Sustainability Committee Update – Jim

-Update on Zoning Revisions Committee and recent Forum

-Update on zoning notifications letter

-Design Standards Project Update

8. Traffic Calming Committee Update – Lola, Lisa

9. Exit 19 of I-91 Committee Update – Frank Werbinski

10. Report of Transportation Committee - Owen

-Update about sidewalks, bikepath maintenance, train routing, and walking buses

11. Update on Neighborhood Watch – Arnie, Phil, Owen

-Review Memorandum of Understanding

12. Legislative Update from City Councillor – Angela

13. Update on “Best Practices” Committee- Lisa

14. Update from Ward 3 block party committee – Owen

15. Report of Committee on Youth Involvement In The Ward – Maddy

16. Update on Ward 3 veggie garden tour on August 1 – Lisa/Joanne/Lola

-Update on garden selection, formation of larger committee

17. Report from Business Representative - Jim

18. New Business