SWP Board Meeting Minutes

April, 15, 2025 |  7 – 8:30 PM

Location: CEC / Virtual: Zoom

• 7:06 Call to Order – Laura

• Attendance (quorum > 10)

1. 1. 1. Neighborhood/ Community Reps (quorum >4): Kelleigh Eastman, Edith Gilliard-Canty, Gigi  Lazard, Melanie Scheirer, Vernell Lewis 
      2. Anchors: Kris Hoellen, Jane Shaab, Rebecca Altman, Bill Joyner
      3. Committees: Dr. Laura Dykes, Molly Finch, Howard Hughes, Scott Kashnow

•  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (Scott)

1. 1. 1. Motion to approve minutes from March (Edith), Jane 2nd: All approve 

• Governance Updates (Rebecca not here yet – Scott/ Jane B. presented)

1. 1. 1. Union Square Letter – Upon review, Governance recommends acknowledge receipt of the letter. Laura has done that. 
      2. Anchor Role – Move to later in the meeting.
      3. Conflict of Interest – review and add any clarifications needed to the existing policy and annual renewal

• Transitional Director Report (Kim)

1. 1. 1. Transition – Meeting with Tony weekly + speaking often. 
      2. Fundraising – BVRI due May 23rd – State is dictating 6-9 month project completion requires focus on shovel ready projects for this round and getting shovel ready projects ready for next round.
         1. SBGP – applied for string lights and supplies for Carroll Park Rec Center.
      3. Poppleton Rec Center – Temporary lease in place for their soft opening – Tony has the assistance of a pro bono attorney to finalize a permanent lease. 
      4. Properties – 
         1. Fr Sq Comfort Station – awaiting donation agreement
         2. Theater – getting estimates from roofer and structural engineer
      5. Dave went to Main Street Conference
      6. Commercial
         1. New business at 1123 W Baltimore St
         2. Water pressure continues to be an issue – SWP continuing to pressure DWP. 
         3. Continue meeting with businesses, property owners to match make.
         4. We were selected for the BDC’s Commercial Data Assessment.
      7. Housing
         1. String lights/ cameras have been ordered. Canvassing for participants has begun – UMB can support canvassing efforts.
         2. BVRI grant application
            1. Motion to apply and accept BVRI grant for housing redevelopment (Scott), Bill 2nd:  Molly Abstained; All others approve 

• Governance (continued) (Bill)

1. 1. 1. Anchor Role – Bill shared the bylaws amendment to formally establish the anchor liaison as a permanent role on the executive committee. (Originally presented to Board in December – was referred to Governance – Governance has reviewed and recommends final approval by the Board)
      2. Motion to approve the amendment (Committee/ Bill), Jane 2nd:  Bill & Molly Abstained; All others approve 

• Annual Meeting/ Town Hall – June 28 (Scott, Laura)

1. 1. 1. Goals: Intro ED, Share priorities, Get feedback from community, and increase participation
      2. June 28 11AM – 2PM
         1. 30 minutes networking
         2. 30 minutes for presentation
         3. Lunch & open house
      3. Let’s come up with a better name

• Upcoming Events (see agenda)

• 8:18 – Motion to adjourn(Scott)