Board Agenda – Monday, September 8, 2025

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 August 11, 2025 (motion and second, group vote)
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
   1. Finance Chas Stevens
      1. Sponsorship Packet Updates/See My Legacy Dana Kessel
   2. Infrastructure & Design Team Tania / Kevin
      1. Dog Friendly Waste Stations and Green Areas
   3. Promotions (Natalia)
      1. Social Media KPI report Becky Pollard
      2. Sub-committee of food/beverage businesses Dana Kessel
      3. Upcoming Events:
         1. September 14 – Central Jersey Jazz Fest
         2. October 18 – Haunted History
         3. October 30 – Spooktacular
         4. November 29 – Small Business Saturday
         5. December 5 – Jubilee
         6. August 25 or 26 – Somerville Pawpalooza – Sponsorships
      4. Recommendations for 2026 Events
   4. Economic Vitality
      1. Update regarding upcoming vacancies and business sales
      2. Grand Openings
         1. Fleet Feet – September 7, 2025
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Dana Kessel
   1. Update on Grants and New Grant Applications
   2. Business Education
      1. Social Media Marketing 101 – Monday, September 29, 2025 10am
6. NEW ITEMS/UPDATE
   1. By Laws Revision
   2. Employee Handbook Revisions
   3. ADA Policy for Events
   4. Appointment of Kevin Sluka as DSA ADA Coordinator
   5. Formal call for nominations to board of trustees
7. OUTSTANDING ITEMS
8. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
9. ADJOURNMENT

EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION (if required)

Draft budget review