UPDATE: Stockade Association Special Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, 7 p.m., The Stockade Inn
Members met for a pre-meeting Mingle and refreshments at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting featured General Services Commissioner Paul LaFond talking about a potential garbage fee program and the city’s lead pipe survey
A guest, Kim Siciliano, CEO of YWCA of NENY, also presented the final plans for Harbor House and took questions.
A slate of directors and officers was introduced by the Nominating Committee Chair Chris White.
Dan O’Neill, Vice President
Susannah Hand, Secretary
Justin Brown, Director, term 2024-2026
Keith Daye, Director, term 2024-2026
No nominations were offered from the floor
Motion made by Chris White to approve, seconded by Zakhar Berkovich. Motion carried.
Treasurer, Zakhar Berkovich, reported that the Association is in a good financial standing as of 09/01/24. The balances are:
Stockade Checking Account: $26,261
Stockade Spy Account: $191
Saving Account: $3,100
Money Market Account: $25,329
Zakhar Berkovich introduced 2024-2025 budget for next fiscal year with a slight deficit to spend down the balances on the mission of the association specifically increasing spending on beautification, streetscape implementation, and apparel. Motion to approve the budget made by Chris Marney, seconded by Katherine Stephens. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM
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On Thursday, we will have a special meeting for all Stockade Association members to elect members of our board. It’s vital to have as many members as possible present (including voting by proxy if you are unable to attend, please see below).
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, 7 p.m., The Stockade Inn
Pre-meeting Mingle: 6:30 p.m., with refreshments
Guests:
- Kim Siciliano CEO of YWCA of NENY will be presenting the final plans for Harbor House.
- General Services Commissioner Paul LaFond will also be at the meeting to talk about their lead pipe survey and is prepared to respond to concerns about the pump station.
All members are invited to attend and vote on the board of directors and officers. This year’s slate includes: Dan O’Neill, Vice President; Susannah Hand, Secretary; Justin Brown, Director; and Keith Daye, Director. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
Proxy Vote for Members Unable to Attend
To ensure we have quorum, for members who are unable to attend the meeting in person, we ask that you either:
- Complete a proxy form online here
- Execute the proxy form.