Heart of Lincoln Square Neighbors Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING AGENDA June 8, 2021
HOLS Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Convened time: 6:05 p.m.
Adjourned time: 7:12 p.m.
Location: Welles Park
Who’s at the table?
John
Adam
Ashley
Joanne
Joe
Tom
Attendees constituted a quorum.
AGENDA:
Hello! How’s it going?
Everyone is doing well. Happy to be outside. Need more community involvement.
Review and Approve Meeting Minutes from April Board Meeting
April minutes will be emailed to board members for approval.
Treasurer’s Report
Finances are strong. Balance = $4832.33.
John and Joe have a new HOLS debit card.
New revenue source: see notes under Beautification Committee — community garden.
Committee Updates
Planning & Development
Adam, John and Tom are on a steering committee to represent HOLS at meetings for proposed redevelopment of the Western Brown Line Plaza. Master Plan and study process forthcoming.
4715 N. Western: HOLS co-signed a letter of support for the TCB proposal, along with the Lincoln Square Chamber and others. Additional meetings will occur if TCB's proposal advances. TCB is not expected to know the status of its application until late 2021 or early 2022.
Beautification
Final month for Save Your Ash campaign.
Has raised $9,500, needs $40,00 to treat 330 trees.
We Will is a potential source of funding for environmental projects like this.
Purchase memorial tags.
Will promote in newsletter and social media.
HOLS has taken over the management of the Lincoln Square Community Garden at 4811 N. Western Ave. from the Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
All plots are in use.
$75.00/plot x 35 plots annually.
Needs signage.
Needs exterminator — reach out to City Grange and other community garden managers for referral.
Home to a stray guinea pig, will try to relocate it.
Community Clean-Up was a success!
Big thanks to Ashley!
At least 12 neighbors helped and Rep. Mike Quigley participated.
Consider doing twice a year.
Sulzer Library maintenance
10-20 planters.
HOLS needs details about the extent of our involvement.
Outreach
Sierra has resigned from the board. We will look for a new Outreach Committee chair.
In general, need more community participation. Ideas:
Table at farmers market, apple fest, Halloween, and other events
Merchandise
More board members posting on social media
Signage at all events
In-person all community meeting, consider discount at Baker Miller for attendees
Upcoming event
State of the Square, Oct. 16, likely at the Davis Theater
Proposal (motion: John)
I, John, propose that any expenses over $300.00 will required a board vote.
Seconded by: Tom Benedetto
Approved
Old Business:
Lights at Welles Park
Issue is still being considered.
WPPA appreciated our letter.
Proposal has decreased from six lights to two.
New Business
See notes above.
Adjourned at 7:12 p.m.