aswmiller

Opening Prayer- Jeff Johnson

Guest- 77th District State Representative George Brown- Amendment 2- will change the state constitution and will take money from public education for charter and private schools which do not have to take all children but will keep the money. 3.5 million is budgeted for Citation Blvd. to go all the way to Russell Cave. The Governor Signed an Executive Order for June 19th (Juneteenth) as a Holiday. Executive Branch of the Governor’s Office only will get this day off, others will have to use Holiday time.

Amber Deitz- Citizens Advocate- helps Lexington citizens file complaints against the city. Makes policy recommendations to councilmembers, and answers calls for basic information.

Report from 1st District Councilmember- Tayna Fogle/ Kristin Pack- Admin Assistant to Councilmen Fogle.

Report from 2nd District Councilmembers- Shayla Lynch – June 26th Masterson Station Dog Park. The Bluegrass Fair is going on now June 6-16th at Masterson Station Park. Business Collective is July 13th. The city has almost passed the Budget and tomorrow is the last day.

Capital Funds are available until Dec. 31st but must be in by Sept. 2024.

Neighborhood Development Funds should be processed soon it is on the second reading, usually takes about 4 weeks, and should be done by June 30th.

Report from the Police Department- Officer Ryan Holland

Reading of minutes from last month -Jeff Johnson/Stephanie Thomas motion carried to accept the minutes as read w/correction of old business

Business Section

Report from Business Manager- George Middleton- no report

Report from General/Finance- Loretta Crowders- budget numbers given for that information please contact Loretta Crowder. Mrs. Green made the motion and Mrs. Beatty seconded the financial report read as accepted.

Report from President and/or Vice President

CJ Back to School Event update

Bathroom updates- Design & Cost estimate will be completed by July 2024.

Stephanie Thomas motioned and seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried to budget $3500 for St. Martin Village Day.

Savde the Date Flyers for upcoming events to be given to get neighbors.

Prayer-Lonny Demaree and Gary Shanks Families, Justin Clark, Donna Henderson, Vivian Caysen, Marie Shelby (Please continue to pray for all of our bereaved families)

Beautification Grant update in Honor or Recognition Bricks $65 – on hold (NDF)

Adult Night- Friday, June 14th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Pokeno

Adult Night- Friday, June 21st, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Bingo

Purchased Speaker for the Neighborhood Association

3rd Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Free Summer Camp in partnership with Community Inspired Lexington

Date: June 17th – June 28th Time: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Volunteer Needed for Summer Camp- Contact Michelle or Rebecca Web

Donation: Bottle water and Gater Aid/Power Aid

Gary Shanks’ 2nd Annual July 4th will be held at the shelter on Thursday, July 4th.

St. Martin’s Village’s 2nd Annual Yard Sale is Saturday, July 20th. Rain Day is Saturday, July 27th.

St Martins’ Village Day is Saturday, July 27th from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Contact Stephanie Thomas for T-shirts or to volunteer

Vendor and Food Truck Application is ready

Mr. Green- closing prayer

Meeting Adjourned – Motion carried

St. Martins Village Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda and Meetings for May 8, 2024.

Opening Prayer- Jeff Johnson

Guest: Amanda Watts-Miller Website Developer – showed off new website to the neighborhood members in attendance. Reforesting the Bluessgrass- Heather Watson, and Director of Environmental Service LF Business City of Lexington- Jennifer Carey – Discussing and giving details to Lex Grow Trees.

Report from 1st District Councilmember- Tayna Fogle- House Bille 5 – making houselessness illegal goes into effect July 1 with a 3 strikes and your out rule. 6th & Pemberton St. new housing. The Way Point Center opening soon on 400 E. Fidth St. on May 13th.

Report from 2nd District Councilmember- Shayla Lynch- play ground equipment will be here May 30th.

Report from the Police Department- Office Ryan Holland- no report this month.

Reading of minutes from last month.

Business Section

Report from Business Manager- Jeff Johnson

Report from General/Finance- Enoch Elliott update given and balance excepted.

Report from President and/or Vice President

Prayer- (Please continue to pray for all our bereaved families)

Beautification Grant update in Honor or Recognition Bricks $65

Planting Date: Saturday, May 11th Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Thursday, May 16th Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Preregistration for free pool passes Curtis Mitchell from Parks and Recreations.

3rd Tuesday, May 21st 2024 Food Pantry Time 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Free Summer Camp in partnership with Community Inspired Lexington – Date June 17th – June 28th Time 7:30 am 5:00 pm.

St. Martin’s Village 2nd Annual Yard Sale is Saturday, July 20th from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm with a rain date of July 27th.

St, Martin’s Village Day is Saturday, July 27th from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

St. Martin’s Village Neighborhood Association Inc. website address: stmartinsvillagelex.com.

Old Business

Business Manager- new Business Manager excepted as George Middleton.

New Business

Questions/Concerns/Comments- Adult Night June 7th, 14th and 21st from 6:30 to 9;00 pm.

Motion to adjourn by Stephanie Thomas and 2nd by Gary Shanks.

Opening Prayer- Rev. Doyle Warren

Guest Randy Brown G3 Solar, Letter from CIL community partner.

Report from 1st District Councilmember- Tayna Fogle. Her report included information on a few meetings she attended. She discussed the Palmer building opening, Boxing center, stop sign placement, and rezoning of a liquor store that is across the street from the new youth center. Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break was successful. Working on obtaining funding for park Directors for the summer.

Report from 2nd District Councilmember- Shayla Lynch. She gave the date for the next District Meeting which is April 23, 2024. Money is available that she must approve before June 30, 2024. Gyanism at Black & Williams should be done by Oct. 2024. Parking, Division, and Inclusion Office started working on that to be funded. Community Paramedicine- minutes accepted as read.

Report from the Police Department- Officer Holland

Reading of minutes from last month

Business Section

Report from Business Manager- Jeff Johnson – Discussed 10 new tables to be purchased.

Report from General/Finance- Enoch Elliot gave the financial update.

Report from Vice President- Tina Warren’s report address the need to update the By-Laws, address the need to have memberships and dues, discussed the non-profit partners and the video from Rebecca Webb regarding being a improvished neighborhood.

Prayer- Mrs. Gill Family- Please continue to pray for all of our bereaved families. Thank you notes.

By-Laws

Eastern Extravaganza, Hunger Doesn’t Take a Spring Break Fun Day (non-profits) Beautification Grant update in Honor or Recognition Brick $65 from $55 last year.

3rd Tuesday, April 16th Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Community Garden Cleaning Beds (Trevor Clayborne non-profit) Saturday, April 13th Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Planting Date: Saturday, May 11th Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Free pool passes will be provided meeting Thursday May 16th 5:00- 7:00 Curtis Mitchell.

Summer Camp Grant in partnership with Community Inspired Lexington approved June 17th – June 28th and volunteers are needed.

Old Business

Website Developer Amanda Watts-Miller of WM Virtual Innovations 30+ years of experience. Contract pending for 1 year. Website will be built for $500- $1000 with $50 monthly maintenance. $101.80 for bonding the treasurer.

Business manager position- those interested will shadown the current Business Manager- Jeff Johnson.

Non-profit donations: $500 (application and letter to the board)

Sholarship Applications: $500

Hospitality Funds: Address the need for a hospitality committee- funds to be determined.

Questions/Comments/Concerns

Questions- Tina Warren- Is Ms. Rebecca putting in a God’s Pantry? no

Motion to adjourn

Opening Prayer- Rev D. Warren

Greetings by Michelle Davis to the association.

Guest: Rebecca Webb, Renita Gordon, Tyler Morton and Jacques Wigginton

Rebecca Webb gave an update that a freezer was donated by a bank for the food pantry.

Hunger Doesn’t Take A Spring Break- hosted by St. Martin’s Village- kids come and take home food during spring break.

CIL- Summer Camp last two weeks in June 2024. April 27- Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at the Bell House 5:30 pm and tickets are $70.

Tyler Morton- Easter Extravaganza- accessible leadership.

Reading of minutes from last month.

Report from 1st District Councilmember- Tanya Fogle

$30,000 t-ball from office.

Partner with Georgetown neighborhood association to put a meril to prevent spray paint on the overpass. Arrests were made but they aren’t now.

Report from 2nd District Councilmember- Shayla Lynch

Report from the Police Department- Office Holland

Business Section

Report from Business Manager- Jeff Johnson- no report

Report from General/Finance- Enoch Elliott- for details please contact the treasurer or president.

Report from President and/or Vice President- The soccer field may be rented by a new client who is willing to work with the neighborhood association and events.

In memory of Melodie Clark if you would like to donate towards his BMNA Beautillion

Prayer- Rev. Donald Crutcher- Brook Cousin, Robert Lee, Alvin Wilson, Robert Berry, Helen “Cookie” Williams, Jerome “Bobo” Bond, Ann and Sherman Green cousin, and all bereaved families. Continue to pray for Carolyn Allen and Bobby and Nona Robinson’s families.

3rd Tuesday, March 19th Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm.

Community Garden Cleaning Beds Saturday, April 6th Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Planting Date: Saturday, May 11th Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Easter Extravaganza sponsored by Resilience Charity, Inc. Tyler and Taylor Morton. Date: March 30th Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Ages: 1-12 years old.

The Walking Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony will be this spring once it gets warmer TBA. No motorized vehicles on the walking trail.

Update about more lighting at the park.

Whitney Young Park playground TBD

Restroom accessibility completion is TBD. The American Disability Act (ADA) assessment from the architect is expected in April.

2nd Annual Hunger Doesn’t Take a Spring Break Date: April 1- 5th, Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Spring Break Fun Day Sponsor by Helen Dilworth Foundation Saturday, April 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Every Saturday Kroger’s Mobile Food Market Location: Bluegrass United Church of Christ, Time: noon – 1:30 pm.

Bingo Wednesday, April 3rd 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Sponsored by Triple Crown Management.

Free pool passes will be provided at the meeting on Thursday, May 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Curtis Mitchell.

New Business

Website- presentation view -1 not seeing the presentation.

Motion made by Eld. Warren to work with Daniel Whitley (pro bono) to assist us with the pavilion. Shayla says the government does not want to take over the building.

Vote to retain Daniel Whitley as the attorney to the contract between the Neighborhood Association and Parks and Recreation pro bono.

Budget- Christmas/party & autumn mixer approved- for specifics on the budget please contact the treasurer or president.

Question/Comment/Concerns

Change the checks to go to the neighborhood mailbox instead of Michelle Davis’ house.

Treasurer needs to be bonded.

Prayer Elder Doyle Warren

Matt Pierce- closed out with a beautiful song.

Motion to adjourn