Public Meetings - Dormont, Pennsylvania

The Dormont Human Relations Commission met on 2026-08-19 at 12:00:00+00:00 to discuss short-term goals, structure, and programming. The meeting covered filling vacancies, appointing a new secretary, and outlining roles for upcoming events. Members discussed communication protocols, the DHRC email process, and next steps for key initiatives including the newsletter, Pride, and Porchmont programming. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar was present for this meeting. The agenda included no routine approvals or unanimous action items. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were provided during this meeting. Discussion Items - Strategic Planning Session Notes: Members reviewed notes from the December strategic planning session and discussed short-term goals for the next 1–2 years. - New Member Recruitment: Melinda announced that the borough has openings on the shade tree commission and two openings on the recreation board. The borough council has implemented an application process for boards and commissions. Members agreed to a process where they review applicant materials in advance and then invite candidates to attend a meeting. The group agreed to this process, and Melinda will circulate the postings and share them with members' networks. Applicants must live in Dormont. Melinda also informed members about the new PA child abuse certification requirement for all board and commission members; volunteers can obtain it for free. Melinda will track compliance and remind members to complete it. Lisa offered to help track the requirement, and members discussed that several already had the certification through work or had obtained it recently (e.g., one member completed it in fall 2025). [Note: Minutes are unavailable; details are drawn from the transcript.]

The Human Relations Commission (HRC) met on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present. Attendees included Chair [Name not specified], Joanna, Melinda, Rosa, Lisa, and Opal. The meeting was also attended remotely by Megan, a borough staff member. The primary topics of discussion were accessible parking, Pride event planning, and a Porchmont volunteer workday. Note: This meeting summary is based on the raw transcript, as no minutes were available. The date is taken from the agenda and the meeting transcript. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes. Member Melinda had not received the May minutes, but copies were provided at the meeting; a motion was made and seconded, and the minutes were approved unanimously by voice vote. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were made during this meeting. Discussion Items - Reserved Accessible Parking Discussion: Updates from Megan (via email) were discussed. Council is reviewing parking ordinances as a whole, including permit expansion and lot updates. Council wants to hold this during a workshop rather than a regular meeting. Josh Munson was identified as the best fit under his committee (public safety) since parking has been under police. A discussion will be held with him about whether to update all parking ordinances at once; this may become the July workshop. Megan's email noted she can attend June 29th only virtually (she will be in DC), and offered to attend in person in July if needed. Because the parking issue emerged recently, the Commission felt it might be better suited for a later discussion. (Note: The agenda lists

The Human Relations Commission (HRC) of Dormont Borough held a meeting on the date specified as April 21, 2026 in the agenda and transcript, but per instruction the title and summary reflect August 19, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Present were commissioners Rosa Ellenberger and Lisa Kolovecchia; commissioner Opal D. was absent. Guests included Megan Hammond, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, and Raymond Moore. The meeting featured a presentation by Megan Hammond on revisions to the Reserved Accessible Parking Policy, updates on the Porchmont event, and discussion of the vacant HRC Secretary position. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously (motion by Lisa Kolovecchia, second by Rosa Ellenberger; all in favor). Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered. Discussion Items Reserved Accessible Parking Policy - Megan Hammond, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, presented recommended revisions to Dormont’s reserved accessible parking policy to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. Key recommendations included: - Accepting a PennDOT disability placard or plate as sufficient proof of disability-related need; requiring a doctor’s letter only when a resident has off-street parking that is inaccessible. - Eliminating the requirement for annual renewal; instead basing the validity period on the placard expiration date, with residents required to maintain an unexpired placard or plate on file. - Implementing a “soft cap” of two disability parking spaces on streets with parking on one side and four on streets with parking on both sides, adjustable based on the number of households relying solely on street parking. - Removing the position of Reserved Accessible Parking Coordinator, as it is unfilled and unnecessary. - Clarifying that the borough manager (or designee) assesses the request, and the chief of police (or designee) evaluates traffic safety. - Commissioners discussed the administrative burden of annual renewals, concerns about residents perceiving the spaces as private, and the role of the HRC in civil rights enforcement. Megan noted that annual renewals are permissible but not required, and that an FAQ and public education could address resident misunderstandings. - Staff member Melinda provided context on council’s parallel work on the ordinance and the recommendation to bring the matter to the borough’s Safe Mobility Commission. The HRC is to continue advocating for a civil rights focus. - Next steps: Megan will receive and redline council’s proposed ordinance, then present to the Sustainability and Inclusion Committee and the subsequent super committee meeting tentatively scheduled for May 26, 2026. Porchmont Event Planning - Joanna B reported on progress for the Porchmont community event. Updates included: - Dormont Arts has agreed to participate, though their specific involvement is still being defined. - Artist Josh Hoffman has granted permission to use one of his paintings for the promotional poster. A professional digital scan may be needed at a cost of up to $150; the commission voted to authorize up to $150 for that purpose (motion approved unanimously). - Jen Mazako has volunteered to manage the Porchmont map. - The group discussed timeline: aim for a “save the date” announcement by May 1, 2026, with a full launch in June or July. The existing website will be updated with the save-the-date graphic. - Commissioners debated the frequency of planning meetings and agreed to proceed via email and regular monthly meetings, with the possibility of additional creative sessions later. Pride and Newsletter/Social Media - The Pride update was postponed due to the absence of Commissioner Opal D. - Rosa Ellenberger provided an oral update on newsletter and social media planning, noting that a save-the-date post for Porchmont would be a priority. Key Outcomes - Motion passed: Authorization of up to $150 for a professional scan of the Porchmont poster image (all in favor). - Directive: Megan Hammond will review and redline Dormont’s proposed accessible parking ordinance, with a presentation to the super committee in May 2026. - Referral: The HRC Secretary position is to be filled; commissioners will discuss among themselves and resolve at the next meeting. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned around 8:00 PM (based on transcript timing). Note: All votes were unanimous.

On 2026-08-19 at 12:00:00+00:00, the Dormont Borough Human Relations Commission (HRC) held its meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:09 PM by the Chair. Attendees included Commissioners Lisa, Joanna, Melinda, and Opal. The meeting covered approval of the April minutes, the official appointment of a secretary, a detailed discussion of the reserved accessible parking policy, and planning for upcoming Pride and Porchmont events. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approved: A motion was made and seconded to approve the April meeting minutes, which had been prepared by Rosa. All commissioners voted in favor; no abstentions. Public Comments & Testimony - No registered public comments were submitted for the beginning of the meeting. There were no public comments at the end of the meeting. Discussion Items - HRC Secretary Position: Opal Dickman was nominated and accepted the role of HRC Secretary. Commissioner [unidentified] noted the importance of officially filling the position, and Commissioner Dickman agreed to serve. The motion to nominate was made by one commissioner, seconded by another, and accepted by Opal. The appointment was effectively unanimous via acclamation. - Reserved Accessible Parking Discussion: The commission discussed a draft ordinance prepared by the borough solicitor and a redlined version from Megan. Key proposed changes included: - No fee associated with accessible parking applications - No doctor's note required - Decision-making authority moved from the Safe Mobility Commission to borough administration (borough manager or designee) - Rationale: avoid conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest, and create a cleaner process with clear criteria - Pride Planning: (Listed on agenda, but no substantive discussion captured in transcript before adjournment.) - Porchmont Planning: (Listed on agenda, but no substantive discussion captured in the transcript before adjournment.) Key Outcomes - Opal Dickman was nominated and accepted the position of HRC Secretary. - The commission discussed a draft ordinance regarding reserved accessible parking, with recommendations from Megan and legal references. - Further discussion and updates on Pride Planning and Porchmont Planning were deferred to a future meeting due to time constraints. ==================================================================the goal is to attend to the listed meeting dates. Minutes were approved, and the commission is discussing a reserved accessible parking policy, Pride planning, and Porchmont planning. There were no registered public comments. The meeting was adjourned.

Meeting held on August 19, 2026. The Dormont Rec Board convened to debrief recent events, including the rescheduled movies in the parking lot and yoga in the park, and to discuss strategies for improving attendance and community outreach. No formal votes or official motions were made during the session. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar was discussed. The meeting had no formal approvals, minutes review, or routine resolutions. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were provided during this meeting. Discussion Items - Movies in the Parking Lot debrief: Board members discussed the decision to reschedule all three August movies due to multiple rainouts. Attendance was lower than hoped, with roughly 20 people per showing. Members felt the weather and vacation schedules were likely causes. Suggestions included better use of the new electronic announcement screen at the pool (behind the cashiers, showing events like karaoke night and pool closures) and posting flyers in the pool lobby so attendees know whether a movie is happening and which film is playing. - Promotion and outreach: Members discussed posting flyers and signs at the pool and using the pool's new electronic announcement screen. Councilman Downs's weekly newsletter (Borough's Business) and the monthly

The Dormont Recreation Board met on August 19, 2026, at 12:00 UTC to debrief the Dormont Dash and plan upcoming fall and holiday events. No agenda or minutes were available, so this summary is based solely on the raw meeting transcript. Board members discussed race feedback, volunteer safety, Yoga in the Park staffing, the October 4 Halloween event, the Dormont Street Music Festival Kid Zone, holiday cookie outreach, and a board vacancy. Dormont Dash Debrief - Board members praised Sarah for organizing the Dormont Dash for the first time and Amber for coordinating; the event was described as successful and well run. - Suggested improvements for next year included louder music at the start, a pre-race stretch led by Nova Care, stabilizing the backdrop that kept falling over, and better advertising of previous-year vintage T-shirt sales. - Nova Care was expected to lead a stretch but did not; board members said nobody present knew it had been scheduled. - One runner at the registration table asked about category/age-group awards; the board discussed a middle-ground approach such as top three male and female finishers instead of the previous age-group medal ceremony. - Board members discussed making the Dash more of a community event, including encouraging residents along the route to cheer and decorate, adding a PR bell, and possibly creating a health/family fair in the parking lot. - Danielle suggested a runner survey; the board agreed to collect question ideas by Friday, have Sarah and Amber pare them down, and send them to Melinda for distribution through SurveyMonkey. A Camp Bow Wow gift certificate was proposed as a raffle incentive for survey respondents. - Volunteer coverage included four crossing guards and three to five fire department members, with the rest coming from KOEA or the community. - The board discussed requiring volunteers to be over 18 or paired with a parent for intersection roles and will add age questions to the volunteer sign-up for next year. - A member praised Cole for helping the board locate supplies and set up; the board agreed Cole was very helpful. - A member agreed to look into purchasing a recreation board banner for parades and events after the usual banner could not be found. Yoga in the Park - The board confirmed Yoga in the Park is extended and continuing. Jesse volunteered to lead the next open date, the 13th, and another member will cover the 20th. - Instructors are paid one total amount; Stacey will include the new instructor on invoices. - The board agreed not to extend further into the fall this year; for next year, the plan is to schedule through the end of September. - Future ideas included golden-hour yoga, goat yoga, and puppy yoga; members noted Tuesday and Thursday evening conflicts with other pay-what-you-can yoga offerings. Halloween Trunk or Treat and Movie - The board set the combined Halloween Trunk or Treat and movie event for Saturday, October 4, 2026. Some members raised concerns that this was early for costumes and planning, while others said families often have costumes and attend trunk-or-treat events in early October. - The event name discussion landed on “Trunk or Treat Spooktacular featuring Coco,” with the movie title able to change in future years. - Amber will design the flyer; Sarah will reach out to sports teams, including the KO Krakins swim team and DABA baseball, the fire department, and Millie’s. A member offered to share the El Cucho food truck’s contact information and noted El Cucho has a $1,000 minimum, so the board did not commit to guaranteeing that amount. - The board discussed ordering candy and reducing the quantity from last year because much was left over. The borough parks department will supply the screen, barricades, and hooks; the rec board will provide trunks, games, and giant coloring sheets. - Amber will be out of town October 4 through 7 and cannot set up a trunk, but other members offered to run trunks. Dormont Street Music Festival Kid Zone - The board planned the Kid Zone for the Dormont Street Music Festival, with the event running 1 to 5 p.m. and members volunteering for shifts, including setup around 12:30 p.m. - The planned activity is decorating wooden birds to be used in the new castle-themed playground. Final placement on the playground tree is still a council decision, and the board agreed not to promise the tree. - Hannah from Go Explore Create can no longer attend but will provide instructions and material specifications; a member will follow up with her and order supplies. - The Kid Zone location will remain between Moonlit and Doorstop for this year because the prior proposed area was too close to the music stage. - A face painter was discussed at a two-hour minimum for about $100; a member will confirm availability. The fire department may also attend and hand out items to kids. Holiday Parade, Cookies, and Home for the Holidays - The board revisited cookie outreach for the holiday parade and Jingle Jam event. Last year’s 15 dozen cookies were too many; members suggested 10 to 12 dozen and donating leftovers to the food pantry. - Sarah will reach out to the Keystone Oaks family consumer sciences teacher about having students bake or donate cookies as a volunteer project. - Northway’s Jingle Jam was expected to continue, with the borough providing Santa and the rec board handing out cookies. - Holiday window painting was discussed as a possible future community event; no decision was made. Board Vacancy and Recruitment - A member reported that Valerie resigned; another member may also step down because of scheduling. The board discussed advertising the vacancy through the borough’s boards and commissions application page. - Under the council-approved process, applications are sent to the board chair, board members can interview applicants and provide a recommendation, and council makes the final appointment. - The board agreed to add a question about availability and commitment to a majority of the rec board’s roughly dozen annual events, plus monthly meetings, and to include a list of typical events on the application. - Members noted the recreation page on the borough website is outdated and needs updating so applicants can understand the board’s event-based role. Other Business - Members discussed ideas for adult-focused recreation events, community surveys, bird-watching, adult kickball, and collaborating with the Human Relations Commission on events such as Porchmont. - The board agreed to discuss a fuller event calendar and new event ideas at a future meeting rather than adding too many events at once. Key Outcomes - Dormont Dash runner survey: board members to submit questions by Friday; Sarah and Amber to finalize; Melinda to distribute. - Yoga in the Park: Jesse covers the 13th; another member covers the 20th. - Trunk or Treat and movie: date set for October 4, 2026; flyer, food truck, candy, and participant outreach assigned. - Street Music Festival Kid Zone: contact Hannah for bird decoration instructions; order supplies; confirm face painter and fire department participation. - Banner purchase will be investigated; volunteer sign-up language and board application availability question will be updated. - Board vacancy will be advertised through the borough application process; the board will review applicants and make a recommendation to council. The meeting was adjourned after a motion and a second.

The Dormont Recreation Board met on August 19, 2026, to discuss board roles, upcoming events, and community outreach. The meeting included roll call, old business regarding board member recruitment, and detailed planning for several events. No minutes from the previous meeting were approved due to lack of formal minutes. Discussion Items - Board Roles Clarification: The board formalized its leadership positions, electing John as President, Jesse as Vice President, and Amber as Secretary. - New Board Member Outreach: An update indicated only one application had been received for the Shade Tree Commission. Members were encouraged to identify and recruit potential candidates. - Easter Egg Hunt (March 28, 2026): Detailed planning discussed volunteers (football team and fire department confirmed), egg orders (1,200 medium candy-filled, 500 sticker-filled, 500 candy-filled, and 1,500 toy-filled eggs, totaling 3,700 eggs, though a member reported receiving 2,700), prize structure (raffle drawing at 11:30 AM), supplies (gloves, napkins, cookies, donuts, coffee), costume cleaning, and adherence to the borough's AI policy for promotional materials. - Movies in the Parking Lot: The board selected four movies for the summer series: Zootopia 2 (May 8), Goat (June 12, in partnership with Keystone Oaks United Soccer), Dogman (July 10), and Hoppers (August 14). The movie budget is $3,000. Additional activities discussed included zoo visits, therapy dogs, goats, and a potential adult movie night at Hillsdale Park. Members were assigned to research these options. - Yoga in the Park: The schedule was set for Saturdays from June 6 to September 19, 8:30 AM, skipping July 4 and Labor Day weekend (September 5). The library will serve as a rain location. Signage specific to Yoga in the Park will be ordered. - Story Stroll: Brendan and John will lead the effort, proposing books that tie into a chalk/color theme. - Dormont Dash (August 30, 2026): The date was confirmed (moved from September due to timing company availability). Swag bags will not be provided. A coffee truck has agreed to attend at no cost. The board discussed food sponsors (Trader Joe’s, Shop ’n Save, Aldi) and will prepare a donation letter. - Other Events: Trunk or Treat, Street and Music Festival Kids Zone, Cookies with Santa, and Holiday Lights were noted for future planning. Key Outcomes - Officers Elected: John (President), Jesse (Vice President), Amber (Secretary) by acclamation. - Easter Egg Hunt: Raffle process changed to a drawing at 11:30 AM; prizes can be claimed on site. Volunteers will be coordinated. - Movies: Four movies approved; John will clean up the document and circulate. Amber to research goats and therapy dogs; another member to look into zoo. - Yoga in the Park: Schedule finalized; signage to be ordered; library backup confirmed. - Dormont Dash: Date set; no swag bags; coffee truck confirmed; sponsor outreach ongoing.

The Dormont Recreation Board met on June 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting covered a car show proposal, a grown-up movie event, the story stroll, future event planning for the Dormont Dash and Street Fair, and updates on ongoing programs like Movies in the Pool Lot and Yoga in the Park. The board approved several event dates and next steps. Public Comments & Testimony - Car Show Proposal: Three guests (Sean Melvin, John Moore, and Sean Fink) presented a proposal to revive the Dormont Car Show, which had been held in 2022 and 2023 but not in 2024. They expressed full support for bringing the event back, citing community enthusiasm and growth: 147 cars attended the first year despite rain, 70+ cars the second year, and 97 cars in the last year. They requested the board's help with promotion, day-of volunteers, and coordination. The guests suggested a kids' section, DJ services (provided by Sean Fink), and sponsorships (including John Moore's law firm as a title sponsor). They proposed a date of October 3, but the board noted a conflict and later selected September 27. Discussion Items - Car Show (Continued): The board discussed possible dates. September 27 (a Sunday) was chosen after checking the calendar and noting that October 3 had a rec center rental. The board agreed to support the event, with Melinda (staff) recommending an ad hoc committee from the rec board to liaise with the organizers. John Moore offered his law firm as a sponsor, and Sean Fink stated that Donnie Lee from Coaches would cover trophies and dash plaques. The board confirmed it would provide the parking lot and restroom access. - Grown Up Movie: Sarah (absent) had proposed showing "10 Things I Hate About You" on July 23 (Thursday) with a rain date of July 30 at Hillsdale Park. The board discussed logistics: noise ordinances (okay until 11 PM), setup of screen and sound equipment, and the possibility of having Back Alley Beer (across the street) set up a tent. Melinda agreed to confirm Hillsdale Park's suitability for the screen and to email the board. If not feasible, the pool parking lot was an alternate location. The board conditionally approved the dates pending park confirmation. - Story Stroll: The board considered a story walk for August 1–30, ending at the Dormont Dash (August 30). Beth suggested "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" or other books, and Amanda recommended exploring bilingual options or renting from the Allegheny County Libraries Association. The board agreed on a one-month duration to avoid weather damage, with cleanup at the end. A final book selection was deferred. - Dormont Dash (August 30): Melinda reported progress: more sponsors than last year, 216 participants in 2025, medals and shirts selected, and the same main sponsor (Society). A new raffle basket system will replace swag bags. A coffee cart is confirmed. The board discussed volunteer recruitment and minimum age of 18 for race volunteers. - Street Fair: Moonlit Burgers will sponsor the Kids Zone (renamed). The board decided to repeat last year's activities: pumpkin painting and face painting. They discussed potential partnerships with Moonlit Burgers (e.g., discounts for kids) and the possibility of a karaoke machine or airbrush tattoos. The volunteer fire department will also participate. - Movies in the Pool Lot (Old Business): The board discussed the rear projection setup, which delays start until fully dark. Attendance at the last movie was good despite the later start. They also addressed storage organization in the rec center closet. - Yoga in the Park (Old Business): The board discussed the need for more sign-up sheets due to high turnout. The instructor (Stacey) expressed interest in offering evening/sunset yoga sessions. The library offered its space as a rain location. The board will follow up with Kirsten to coordinate. - Board Recruitment: Melinda reported that only one application has been started for a rec board vacancy. The board agreed to create a laminated QR code linking to the application to promote at events. Key Outcomes - Approved Car Show Date: September 27, 2026 (Sunday) at the rec center parking lot, with an ad hoc committee to coordinate. - Conditional Approval of Grown Up Movie: July 23 (rain date July 30) at Hillsdale Park or pool parking lot, pending confirmation of equipment setup. - Story Stroll Set for August 1–30: Book selection to be finalized later. - Dormont Dash and Street Fair: Continue with planned activities; Moonlit Burgers confirmed as Kids Zone sponsor. - Yoga: Investigate sunset yoga sessions and library rain location. - Recruitment: QR code for board applications to be distributed at events. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 PM.

The Dormont Borough Human Relations Commission met on August 19, 2026 (the agenda is dated August 18, 2026) to continue planning the Porchmont porch crawl, which was described as about five weeks away. Attendees included commissioners Rosa, Joanna Wolden, and Lisa Kalabakia, along with Marina from borough staff. The commission approved June minutes, reviewed host recruitment, selected a T-shirt design, approved host-bag purchases, set a Porchmont sign-up/map deadline, and arranged several next steps. No public comments were made. Minutes Approval - No minutes were available at the start. The July minutes were missing, and August minutes had not yet been drafted. - A motion to approve the June 2026 minutes was made, seconded, and passed by voice vote. - Members discussed reconstructing missing minutes from the online meeting video and coordinating July/August minutes through Lisa and Opal. - The secretary said she plans to resign after Porchmont, so minute-taking duties will need to be transitioned. Porchmont Planning: Host Recruitment & Outreach - Host registrations were reported at 26, up from 16 at the last update; this total excludes the library and fire department, which agreed to host, giving 28 confirmed stops. The stated goal is 50 hosts. - A commissioner volunteered to compare 2025 and 2026 sign-up lists, remove people who already registered, and email prior hosts who had not signed up again. - A commissioner reported that Dormont Arts had been contacted and told this was a no-pressure situation; Dormont Arts could help with recruitment, host a porch or two, or highlight its own work. - The Crow’s Nest agreed to share Porchmont posts on social media. Members also discussed approaching a senior building and Dormont business owners who live in town. - Ice cream truck coordination remains in progress with no update. T-Shirts, Koozies, and Host Bags - After reviewing AI-generated concepts, one commissioner expressed dislike of AI-generated images. The group selected design option 7, featuring Adirondack chairs and string lights, and asked the designer to add a dog. - Commissioners chose “Community Porch Crawl” as a subtitle/tagline, with Porchmont and Dormont PA branding. - The designer is donating a limited print run and may provide up to 10 shirts for volunteers. - Members agreed to buy a run of koozies to include in host bags and giveaways, tentatively at least 150, at roughly $2 each, pending a price check with the designer. - Host-bag supplies were approved at a total of $160.19, including blue bags, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, permanent markers, name tags, thank-you cards, and baggies. - Host-bag assembly was scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.; pizza was mentioned. Signs, Timeline, and Electronic Sign - The commission had printed 40 promotional yard signs. Members decided to redistribute some signs and place one near the high school at the Tilton intersection before students return. - Official Porchmont stop signs will be ordered for about 50–55 hosts, with a QR code and no event date so they can be reused. - The deadline to sign up and be included on the official Porchmont map is September 16; the exact map-posting date will be determined with Jen. - The electronic sign at the pool will be scheduled through Joe: sign-up-to-host messaging through September 16, then Check out Porchmont messaging with the website. - Before Melinda’s departure on Friday, she will schedule one or two social media posts, possibly reusing last year’s content. Members also discussed a video reel and a social media raffle for a shirt or koozies. - The group noted that homecoming falls on Porchmont night and discussed making a fun social media post encouraging porches to cheer on homecoming attendees. New Business - The commission agreed to ask Kate for a Porchmont proclamation this week so it can be placed on the September meeting agenda. Key Outcomes - June 2026 minutes approved by voice vote. - Porch host count is 26, with 28 confirmed stops including library and fire department; goal is 50. - T-shirt design option 7 selected, with a dog added and the Community Porch Crawl tagline; up to 10 shirts for volunteers. - Koozies approved in concept for host bags, pending price check with the designer. - Host-bag supplies approved at $160.19; assembly set for September 2, 6–8 p.m. - Official stop signs: about 50–55, with QR code and no date; promotional yard signs redistributed, including near the high school/Tilton area. - Porchmont map sign-up deadline set for September 16; map posting date to be confirmed with Jen. - Electronic sign messages scheduled through Joe; Porchmont proclamation request to go to Kate this week. - Minute-taking responsibilities to be transitioned after the secretary’s planned resignation following Porchmont.