Board Agenda – Monday, May 12, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Meeting time: 6:00

LOCATION: OFFICE EVOLUTION LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM 

(The agenda is subject to can be amended or supplemented prior or at the meeting as determined by the Board)

1. ROLL CALL Kevin Sluka
2. CHAIRMAN REMARKS Chas Stevens
3. MINUTES April 14, 2025 (motion and second, group vote)
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
   1. Finance (Olivia/Chas) (order changed to accommodate guest speaker)
      1. Accounting Report – Suplee, Clooney & Co Bob Butvilla
      2. Resolution to Sign NJEDA Asset Activation Grant
      3. SAM.gov annual update submitted (due July 1)
      4. P&L Review March & Quarter 1 – Spend report change
   2. Infrastructure & Design Team (Tania/Kevin)
      1. Main Street Grant Awarded!
      2. PSE&G/ American Water Update
   3. Promotions (Natalia/Olivia)
      1. KPI Report/Influencers Becky Pollard/Leah Horowitz
      2. Upcoming Events:
         1. May 15 – Girls Night Out
         2. May 23 & 24 – Kick off weekend for Cruise Nights & Concerts
         3. Tour of Somerville – Community Zone
         4. June 1 – International Street Fair
         5. June 26 – Pride Night
         6. July 9 – Movie Nights Kick off
         7. July 17 – Restaurant Week
   4. Economic Vitality
      1. Update regarding upcoming vacancies and business sales
         1. Beneath it All reopened May 1
         2. Tea’s up on Division Street – Opening May 10
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Olivia Manning
   1. Thank you, Rick, for helping with the landscaping work. Pots completed. 
   2. Summer Intern Interviewing – Discussion for appropriate stipend or hourly rate? Roughly 20 hours per week or two interns  
   3. Review project proposal for USA 250 celebration outdoor museum
   4. Graphic Designer experience review & recommendations
   5. Big Belly proposal review and vote
   6. Attorney discussion update
      
6. NEW ITEMS/UPDATE
7. OUTSTANDING ITEMS
8. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
9. ADJOURNMENT

EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION (if required)

• Roles of Committees and Committee Chairs Discussion