Residents Council Meeting Minutes

Seal Resident Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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	At 6:43 PM, the meeting was called to order, and the pledge of 
allegiance was recited.

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6:44 PM:

	Harold Purtell, resident council election judge and PHA board 
representative, recited information for the upcoming council election, 
regarding the process of election, term limits, eligibility, peer 
advisors filling vacancies, the role of officers, and liaison officers 
for non-english speakers.

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Council Reports

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7:08 PM:

	The pro tem secretary, Vu, read the March meeting minutes.
	Corrections were suggested as to the wording of the meeting minutes.

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7:12 PM:

	The treasurer, Melissa, delivered the treasurer's report.
	The ending balance was $2209.01
	A minor correction was suggested to include pop included with the 
item "eggs."
	Otherwise, it was filed as read.

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7:14 PM:

Lauree gave the president's council report was as follows:
	
	We are still working towards a goal of 300 recipes for the high rise 
cookbook.
	The all high rise picnic is set to occur on June 26th at Phalen 
Park. There will be a $5.00 collateral and a sign up sheet. We'll need 
volunteers for the picnic.
	There have been revised notes regarding upcoming elections.
	The vending fair occured.

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PHA staff reports:

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7:18 PM:

Anna New York, the building manager, delivered the report as follows:
	
	Inspections on second floor went really well.
	Lease signings have been underway. We are up to seven floors, but 
not too many people have been showing up.
	Calling in advance is okay, or just drop by when you have the spare 
time. We need to be done by June 1st.
	No more bread is being left outside, and it is hoped to remain that 
way.
	If you're on the scooter, please don't ride on the grass. This is 
for your safety, as you might get stuck.
	A question was raised about roll-around air conditioners, but this 
was discouraged because such air conditioners would still require 
ventilation near a window.

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7:22 PM:

Charlie, the officer in residence, delivered his report as follows:
	
	Everybody's personal space is theirs. When that gets violated, we 
have to take action. We got to be careful with how we treat each other.
	A resident asked if there will be hours?
	ResponseL Absolutely. If people are going to utilize it, and if 
there's preference.
	Can we knock on your door if there's an emergency?
	Yes, if I'm in. If it's urgent, or there's a weapon involved, the 
best bet is to call 911.

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7:24 PM:

Anna added:
	Do not let people you don't know into the building. Please be 
concerned for your own safety and mine.
	Always use your card to enter: the system will record who used the 
card and when.

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Committee Reports:

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7:28 PM:

	Bengo will be on Thursdays.
	The newsletter meetings are on the last wednesday of each month
	There's a contest for what peace means to you, in 25 words
	Volunteer appreciation to be held on April 24, 2010
	On apr 25th, there will be a pinata making, for Cinco de Mayo.

	The peace pole event is set to occur may 19th: invitations are 
listed on the middle board. We need we need volunteers for the event. 
There'll be another planning meeting next money. Invitations have been 
sent out. Currently we are looking for people to make presentations for 
the event, such reading poems about diversity. If you just want to write 
a note we'll have an empty bulletin board for you to post notes on what 
peace (diversity) means to you.

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7:31 PM:

Sunshine Committee:

	Bonnie announced that Connie lane passed away last night.
	On a brighter not, Mrs. Hui has just come home from the hospital.

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7:33 PM:

Garden Committee:

	We had a meeting last night and detertermined that we wanted an 
arber for the clematis, as well as a trellis, and perenials in the pots.
	After some discussion, it was determined that the budget is up to 
$87 ... 

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7:36 PM:

	The nomination committee reported that the following people have 
been nominated:
	Vu as secretary
	Jane hansen as secretary
	Daniel as sixth officer
	Rosie as fifth officer
	Melissa as treasurer

We're still looking for a president and vice president and any liaisons. 
If you're interested, let the committees know.

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Old/New Business 

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7:40 PM:

Discussion proceeded over the kinds of vending machines available, 
particularly as to what the other buildings had, the frequency and 
freshness of the food delivered, etc.

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7:45 PM:

There's now a universal guidelines for the elections ... 
We're looking for a diversity board member who's also willing to go 
downtown.

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The bird feeder should be away from the building. Don't put food out 
there.

Discussion occured over whether to bring in another television, after 
the second had been vandalized.

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7:59 PM:

Discussion occured over whether to leave the kitchen open, and the 
possibility of having a microwave outside the kitchen.
 
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8:03 PM:

A possible bench was found, with some questions about securing it to the 
ground.

Wireless:
	The modem is now working and we are currently renting it at 8 
dollars a month now.

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New Business:

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For those who are 60 or older, there is the NAPS food program. There 
will be a representative on May 3rd to do signups.

Ana mentioned that people were leaving bags of food into the dumpster. 
It was admonished that if residents don't want the food, then the should 
not take it, or they can just leave it on the table ouside the community 
rather than trashing it.

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Door Prizes:

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8:14 PM:

	Carole Waltzing won the dime-a-time.
	Vu Dang won one the door prize.
	Sandy won the cashells.
	Dan (apartment 1301) won the Apartment Prize
	Ana would be bringing treats.

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The meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM