ANNUAL’ MEETING OF HSA
Tuesday, April 15th
7:00 PM
Goldcrest Post
799 Greenwich Street (entrance on Horatio Street)

Please write meryrich at usa dot net if you items for the agenda

There was a meeting of the HSA on April 9th. Since the association does not have a secretary, no minutes were taken but we thought you would like a report.

1. Seventeen people attended, plus two happy toddlers. The turnout was amazing and included many people who are new to the block. Certainly the fact that we now have a good email list has helped. If you have neighbors who are not on the list they can be added by writing margecolt@aol.com
2. There was an election of officers. The Treasurer, Mary O’Connor, has joined the Peace Corps and will be stationed in Eastern Europe doing architectural and urban planning. (We all thank Mary for her wonderful service to HSA and while we hate to lose her, are so proud of what she is doing and where she is going.)Tad Zelski is replacing her. The new mailing address for donations is 822 Greenwich Street, c/o Tad Zelski. Dick Meryman remains President and Marjorie Colt Vice President.
3. It was decided that the street would initiate a Spring Planting. This will take place on May 13 with a rain date of May 20. Manure, peat, and bedding plants will be ordered from Rich who comes to the Abingdon Square green market on Saturdays. We need volunteers and, of course, contributions. You will hear more details about this endeavor in the next week.
4. Many of the people attending had concerns and as we are a dormant group only meeting once a year, we were not able to discuss all issues. If you have a complaint about pigeons call 311. If you are concerned with traffic and noise, you are encourage to call 311, attend the CB2 Traffic Meetings and to get in touch with Nancy Blanford (NBlanford@aol.com) who can direct you to other ways to be heard (if this is possible over the din of the traffic!)
5. A primary concern for many people was the Theory Building which replaced Woodco at the corner of Greenwich and Gansevoort. They want permission for a roof garden. This means noise, liquor, parties, etc. Don’t we have enough of that? A resolution was passed in opposition to the garden. You will also be hearing more details about this and what we hope to accomplish and how we plan to proceed.
6. Many thanks to all who were able to attend. If you have further comments, please write to us.

Dick, Mary, Marge, and Tad

Agenda
Election of Officers
Treasurer’s Report
Plans for Spring Planting on the Street
Neighborhood Issues

Dear Citizens of Horatio Street,

We all treasure the fact that this vast city of New York is composed of neighborhoods, some like small towns, all prized by their residents. We in the Horatio Street Association are your representatives, tasked on one hand to represent you in the larger political landscape working to protect the special character of the West Village and secondly, managing the small maintenance upkeep along the street – tree guards, planters, etc.

You will not be surprised to learn that this takes money. You are the beneficiaries, so we feel able to ask you for a tax deductible contribution – a check made out to the Horatio Street Association and mailed to our treasurer, Mary O’Connor, at 61 Horatio Street.

Gratefully,

Richard Meryman
President, HSA

A number of the dedicated resident-volunteers who work hard year-round to cover the important issues that effect the quality of life on our fair street are abandoning said fair street for fairer summer locales. (lucky ducks with summer haunts)

That means we need a few volunteers out there to go to a meeting, write it up and send it to me. Are you interested? Email me and I’ll send you a list of events/meetings and see if you are available to attend one. Quick, easy, painless and moment for you to shine on the Horatio Street Blog and give back to your fair street. Cool, huh?