P.I.E. Board  Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2005

 

Present:  Carol Peterson, Bob Horswill Cassie Ator, Susie Kett, Gay Carozzo, Kim Peacock, Meryl Schaffer, Pat Gordon, Sharon Porro

Absent:: Kevin Mackin, Valerie Guenther, Steve Osborne

President Carol Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Meryl Schaffer made a correction to the March 7 minutes - Membership is 243  not 274.   Meryl Schaffer made a motion to approve the amended minutes and it was seconded by Pat Gordon and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Treasurer’s Report: Pat Gordon reported a balance of $11,665.57. She explained the need to update the current Articles of Incorporation and she will look into the cost and let us know at the next meeting. It was also decided that the Legal Defense Fund will be called the Island Defense Fund. The letters are being sent to request donations. It was felt that thank you’s should be sent and Cassie Ator volunteered to handle this. It was also decided that it should be clear how much money was raised and how much was spent.  Pat also reported the Scholarship fund has $3,639.61, the Strong Fund $2,081.74, and the Legal Fund $8,710.03.

Committees:

Environmental Committee Report was given by Sarah Fahlmark. As this committee approaches it’s first year anniversary all are very pleased with the work that has been done and is continuing to be done. The packets have been well received and they are seeing definite results on the island botanical garden at the end of Kettle Harbor Drive and the rescue of 36 trees to adoptive sites.

Social Committee Report was given by Susie Kett. The island party “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” plans are going well and all are looking forward to a good time. It was suggested by Carol Peterson that a trash can for recycling cans and bottles be placed in the party area. She will take care of this.

Scholarship Committee Report was given by Sharon Porro and a letter was read asking for approval of $1,000.00 to be allocated as scholarship funds for island students , Alli Flickinger and Stephanie Sommers . These funds will be dispersed following proof of enrollment. Bob Horswill made a motion to approve the allocation and Kim Peacock seconded. It was voted unanimously.

New Business:

The election of a new Vice President to replace Dan Kett. Sharon Porro was unanimously selected.

The firehouse floor cleaning and waxing is to be done by a company used by Steve Osborne and they will charge for materials only. This is paid for by Station #10. Bob Horswill volunteered to help move furniture for the work to be done around the 13^th or 14^th. April 9^th is the firehouse open house from noon to 3p.m.

The keys to P.I.E. Shed are held by Susie Kett and Carol Peterson. When a member needs to borrow from the shed they will accompany you and sign out any borrowed items.

Fund raising letter was written by Ron Plotkin. It was read and approved with minimal corrections.

Meryl Schaffer reported that there are 120 new property owners who will need P.I.E. letters and applications for membership.

A motion to adjourn was made by Susie Kett and seconded by Pat Gordon. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25p.m.

Respectfully Submitted:

Cassie Ator , Secretary