OCTOBER 2023 SRG BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Oct 18

Written By Elizabeth Henry

October 18, 2023

By Elizabeth Henry

Board Members Present:

Adriano Martinez, President-Elect

Elizabeth Henry, Secretary

Connie Suydam, Director

Margi Koors, Director

Stephen Shuman, Director

Amanda Ramcharan, Director

President-Elect Adriano Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

1. Opening Remarks

Adriano commented that with six members present, the Board reached quorum and could move forward with conducting its business.

2. Committee Updates

Connie Suydam, liaison for the Beautification Committe, gave the floor to Margi Koors to report on the recent Oktoberfest fundraiser at Mollys. Margi said the event was a huge success and expressed gratitude for the generosity of Molly’s, which included free food. She also recognized new Committee Chair Jeff Weitzel for stepping into his new role.

Margi continued to present for Development and Membership Committees. For Development, Margi shared the new plaque mock-up. The Board gave feedback on text to provide clarity around home build dates. The brick program is returning as well. Merchandise will include a shirt using the new lettering featured on the CID signage in addition to shirts with the classic Soulard logo.

For Membership, the Off the Island event is fully booked with forty attendees.

Stephen Shuman presented for CI&E said their next meeting is Monday. No events are on the calendar yet, but this will only be their second meeting ever.

For Parlour Tour, Stephen said we will likely begin the tour from South Broadway Athletic Club to accommodate transport logistics, so that will be a change to communicate well. They are also looking to recruit another home for the tour.

Amanda Ramcharan presented for PRT and said a request for a pilates studio came through.

The Board recognized emailed updates from members who were not present: Abby Goodson shared for the Commuications Committee that the new SRG calendar was distributed via email blaster. Aaron Terry noted from the Safety Committee that the Safety Walk is tomorrow at 8 p.m. and a trial batch of dusk-to-dawn lights are coming in soon.

3. Old Business

Adriano noted the ongoing conversation about the Soulard Station Insurance Policy for Soulard Non-Profit Organizations. The hope is to revisit in November to discuss specific risks and costs for different options.

4. New Business

The Board needs to put together a Nominating Committee for Elections (secretary note: Article IX, Section 3.1 of the ByLaws)

Central Patrol Trivia Night - The Board would like to support this fundraiser and decided to task the Safety Committee Chair with sourcing attendees. Adriano requested a motion to approve the expense of $280 for a table. Stephen so moved, and Margi seconded. All voted in favor, and the motion passed.

Unhoused Bill of Rights - the Board discussed this piece of legislation that has been submitted to the Board of Aldermen and is currently in committee. Margi made a motion to write a letter stating the SRG’s position on the matter. Opening the topic for conversation, Adriano and Stephen opined it might be too soon to chime in and perhaps the matter should be tabled until more members are present. Margi agreed and rescinded her motion.

5. Closing Remarks

Adriano suggested the meeting had reached its conclusion.

Margi then made the motion to adjourn. Connie second. All voted in favor. The motion passed, and the Board meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

Elizabeth Henry