Overview of discussions at the April 15, 2026 board meeting:

– SUM Theatre shows on May 13 and 21.
– Spring cleanup on Saturday May 30
– new valve needed for the tree planting area on 14th Street
– “Community Safety Committee” reported on issues around Colonial. City parks department will be doing weekly cleaning of areas around Cumberland Park. Garbage from the bins at the back of the hotel are often scattered.
– finalizing reports needed to submit to City for annual grant.
– spring programming all going ahead. Need a new equipment coordinator. Soccer balls and pumps funding provided for outdoor soccer program.
– community garden registration is open.
– civics: letter sent to City opposing upzoning request for development on Clarence Ave. Civics committee will develop a policy statement regarding upzoning to next board meeting for consideration.
– City has approved proclamation for Bulb & Flower Festival for 2026. Clinton will place an ad in the newspaper about it. VVCA will foot the bill.
– suggested forming a ‘Heritage Committee’. Clinton will develop a proposal for next meeting.
– next meeting is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.