Meeting Minutes, September 2000

Eight Streets Neighborhood Association

6 September 2000 Meeting Minutes

Introduction of 2000/01 officers:

Tim Kozlowski, President

John McLachlan, Vice President

Peter Chin, Treasurer

Appearance by Chuck Smith of Rave in re: proposed beer/wine license for his restaurant.

Member concern: Hours that alcoholic beverages would be served.

Response: Not until after Noon.

Member concern: Does Rave intend to move to a full liquor license?

Response: Rave has no plans to move to a full license.

Member concern: Would Rave be willing to document for us the two previous points?

Response: Mr. Smith will provide such a document.

The membership voted unanimously to provide the Boston Licensing Board and Mr. Smith with a letter indicating that we have no objection to the restaurant having a beer/wine license (NOTE: letter sent to Licensing Board, and a copy to Mr. Smith, on 9/7/00).

Review of 1999/2000 Goals.
Discussion of key goals and the-going effort to enhance membership.

Suggestions proposed on increasing membership:

Ensure that periodic meeting have speakers of interest to the neighborhood, e.g. a representative from the Zip Car program; a speaker on urban green spaces; a presentation on the history of the South End; Michael Smith (Mayor Menino’s liaison to the South End); Mayor Menino; Friends of Ringold Park
Poll members at meeting and via our website on topics of interest to them
Contact former members by mail and phone
Hold social events to allow residents to meet one another

Up-coming events:

Pot Luck Get-Together in Ringold Park, Saturday 9/23 (Rain Date - Sunday 9/24)

Details will be posted on the website (by 9/12), in the South End News and on flyers.

Social event tentatively planned for a weekend afternoon at a neighborhood restaurant. The officers will work to find a venue for the earliest possible date.

NEXT MEETING: Update on Parcel 8 by Jordan Warshaw (Druker Associates)

Further discussion on goals and member’s concerns.