5/12/09

6:45 PM

19 present

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:45.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Secretary’s Report

The minutes from the April meeting were read.

There were no changes or additions.

Treasurer’s Report

Melissa gave the financial report.

It will be filed for annual review.

Total in all funds at the end of May is $1732.02

Presidents Council Report

Volunteers are still needed for the annual picnic.

The RPC and the Presidents Council are working on starting a computer committee. (To help with Internet set-up, websites, etc.)

A donation of $150 for the picnic is requested from all hi-rises.

PHA Report

We passed the HUD inspection.

Housekeeping inspections are still ongoing.

Officer in Residence report:

Several minor disturbance calls. No thefts recently. Less parking in the fire lanes.

Kitchen Chair

Nothing new to report.

Sunshine Chair

Old Business

No news on the bench.

The Festival of Nations trip was canceled because of lack of interest.

The Presidents Council is working on setting up computer centers in the hi-rises.

$20 a month for bingo was requested. (Instead of the $30 originally asked for. Bonnie will cover any costs over and above that.)

Nominations:

The nominations for the officer position were read. Nominations are still open until the day of election.

President:

Guy Davis

Vu Dang (Not running this year)

Elena Gregorio (Turned down this nomination)

Vice President:

Lauree Stolarczyk

Elena Gregorio (Turned down this nomination.)

Secretary:

Elena Gregorio

Officer at Large:

Rosie Leisze

Paula Smith

Treasurer:

Melissa Pappas

Ed Eubanks

Guy Davis

Sixth Officer:

Daniel Sarasti

Lauree made a motion that we have a sixth officer. Guy seconded. Bonnie made a motion that we vote by secret ballot. Guy seconded.

Motion passed.

New Business

Entertainment:

The diversity event last month went well. 12 people attended.

This month the event is on May 30. It will feature Hmong culture. Snacks will be served.

The volunteer appreciation event is on May 23 at 2:00PM. Invitations will go out this week.

The annual picnic is on June 27 from 10AM to 2PM. A sign up sheet will be going up soon.

A 4^th of July barbecue is being planned. It will be a potluck. The Residents Council will provide the meat or you can bring your own.

Should we have a sixth officer? (This position is similar to Officer at Large.)

Judy Martin will be our election judge.

Bylaws revisions were read.

• Require a minimum of three members on the nomination committee

• Make all board members cosigners on the bank account. (Lots of discussion. Most thought this was a bad idea.)

  Bonnie made a motion that we table this item until the next meeting. Rosie Seconded.

• Allow meetings to be held without voting on anything if a PHA representative is not present.

• Vice President will be the third signer on the checks

• Treasurer is allowed a fund of $150 for cumulative unexpected expenditures subject to the approval of the executive board.

• The entertainment chair will plan quarterly not monthly birthday parties

• Chairpersons will be highly recommended to attend board meetings.

• Pool table reference removed.

• An extra flag needs to be budgeted for for next year

• RAP cook reference removed from Holiday party information.

• Laundry rooms are open 24 hours at board discretion.

• Contracts should be under the name of the Seal Hi-Rise residents council.

• Two people should be listed on the contract. They should be voted on by the council.

This will be voted on next month.

Several kitchen issues were brought up. The oven has been left on and clean-up has not been done. Reminder to clean up after yourself if you use the kitchen and to promptly report any problems you see.

Clutter issues were mentioned.

Reminders

Guy Davis won dime-a-time.

Peggy Gruendeman won the door prize.

#504 was drawn in the progressive drawing. That resident was not present. The prize is $25 next month.

Meeting adjourned.