BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 February 6, 2006

Attending:  Board Members Carol Peterson, Pat Gordon, Gaye Corozzo, Leslie O’Hara, Sharon Porro, Kevin Mackin, Don Milroy, Meryl Schaffer, Suzy Kett, and Kim Peacock.  Also present: Cathy Sadenwater and Sarah Fahlmark.

Carol Peterson called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.  Carol asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the January Annual Meeting.  Don Milroy made a motion to approve the minutes.  Pat Gordon seconded.  Motion passed.

Pat Gordon gave the Treasurer’s Report.  She noted that paperwork is now ready to change from Englewood Bank to Bank of America, at which point the Strong Fund can be put into a better investment vehicle.  Cathy Sadenwater suggested putting the Scholarship Fund into an interest-bearing account.  Don Milroy made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Kevin Mackin seconded.  Motion passed.

Sarah Fahlmark gave a presentation on WHPP, saying 2005 goals were achieved.  She asked for funding from PIE:  $500 for production of additional Environmental Packets + $1,000 for Native Plants Gardens.  She also announced the Earth Day Celebration on April 21st:  an Island Garden Open House with self-guided tours and handouts.

Cathy Sadenwater presented the revised scholarship requirements.  After reviewing the document, the board suggested that the island community service requirement be 10 hours, effective June 1, 2006.  Sharon Porro made a motion to approve the changes.  Meryl Schaffer seconded.  Motion passed.

Suzy Kett reviewed the results of the Street Dance.  The Board Members discussed the PIE Membership Drive.  It was decided that the Board would spend $500 to do a Membership Drive targeting new property owners.

Starting from the list generated at the Annual Meeting, Carol asked the members to discuss the list of projects for 2006.  After much discussion, priorities emerged:  House Numbering, Hiring off-duty officers for holidays, Refurbishment and creation of new “Fun” signs, and a Welcome Wagon.  Also discussed:  a Membership Directory, Cookbook, Island Angels, Island Mail Service, and Dogs on the Beach signage.

Pat Gordon reviewed her suggested Budget and announced the Lights Out Party on April 30th.  The event will be Pot Luck with magnet handouts.

The budget item of Access Surveys was discussed.  Meryl and Carol explained that as new homes are being built, the Beach Accesses are being encroached on, and we are losing them. 

Carol asked that all members review the project and budget information and arrive ready to make decisions at the next meeting.  Don Milroy moved to adjorn the meeting.  Sharon Porro seconded.  The meeting was adjorned at 6:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Peacock

 




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