Agenda for Board Meeting Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 7 PM

Agenda for Board Meeting Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 7 PM
Meeting to be held at Bridge St School Library.

1. Approval of Minutes – Maddy

2 Treasurer's Report – Fred

3. President's Report – Jerry
Meeting of Neighborhood Association Presidents
Board Retreat Proposal
Future of the Meadows Cleanup 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 Plastics Recycling Proposal - Lola

4. Nominating/Membership Committee Report – Owen
-Ways to increase membership
-Kicking off our membership drive
-Updated Brochure
-Discussion of adding Alternative Reps for 3A and 3B
-Voting status of councilor/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 discussions
-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, bike path maintenance, train routing, and walking buses

11. Update on Neighborhood Watch – Arnie, Phil, Owen
-Review Memorandum of Understanding

12. Legislative Update from City Councilor – 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 in August – Lisa/Joanne/Lola
-Update on garden selection, formation of larger committee

17. Report from Business Representative - Jim

18. New Business