Board Agenda – Monday, June 9, 2025

Monday, June 9, 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 12, 2025 (motion and second, group vote)
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
   1. Design Team (Tania/Kevin)
      1. PSE&G/American Water Update Kevin Sluka
      2. Committee recommendations regarding:
         1. Big Belly cans on Division Street (vote)
         2. Gardening proposal from Exotic Plants (vote)
         3. Watering proposal from Exotic Plants (vote)
         4. Replacement holiday tree for Division Street (vote)
   2. Promotions Team (Natalia)
      1. KPI Report/Influencers Becky Pollard
      2. Event Reports:
         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
      3. Upcoming Events:
         1. June 26 – Pride Night
         2. July 9 – Movie Nights Kick off
   3. Finance Team (Chas/Natalia)
      1. May financial reports
      2. Recommending that we invite our insurance broker to make a presentation in July or August in advance of policy renewal dates (September).
   4. Economic Vitality Team Chas. Stevens
      1. Update regarding upcoming vacancies, business sales/grand openings
         1. Pioneer Family Foundation – reopened June 5
         2. K&L Auto Body – grand reopening June 7
         3. Kulture Collectibles – “coming soon” (137 E Main) 
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Chas. Stevens
   1. Review project proposal for USA 250 celebration outdoor museum – need to determine if borough and/or county are planning something; don’t need to duplicate efforts.
   2. Graphic Designer experience review & recommendations – keeping this function primarily in-house at this time.
   3. Attorney update – Chas has reached out to board attorney for post-Olivia status update.
   4. Guest Speaker – Mayor Brian Gallagher
6. NEW ITEMS/UPDATE
7. OUTSTANDING ITEMS 
8. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
9. ADJOURNMENT