DRAFT AS CORRECTED AUGUST 1, 2011
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JUNE 20, 2011
9:30 A.M.
SMALL HALL
1903 69TH AVENUE
WEST
BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34207
2nd Vice Chairman, Debra Hutchinson at 9:30 A.M, called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: Margo Cushman, Harry Fitzpatrick, Fred Hoch, Debra Hutchinson, Lenora Neal were present. Martha Brauer, Jim McIlveen, Gail Opper, and Joe Salerno were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 16, 2011 Meeting: A motion was made by Debra, seconded by Margo to accept the minutes. No corrections were needed. Motion to accept minutes were passed 5-0.
May 16, 2011 Workshop: A motion was made by Debra, seconded by Fred to accept the minutes. Lenora made one correction the change the word He to The. With no further changes the minutes passed 5-0.
June 6, 2011 Workshop: A motion was made by Lenora, seconded by Fred to accept the minutes. There were no corrections. Motion to accept minutes were passed 5-0.
Lenora reported that the ending checking account balance for May was $9,836.30. The money market account balance is 1,138,510.30.
Lenora requested a motion to pay a bill for Kirk Pinkerton in the amount of $8,750.00. Debra made the motion to pay the bill. Margo seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Harry had no report, however, he had a question regarding the change in Bingo. He also discussed the drug problem in our park.
Fred reported that the spa would be out of operation for about 10 more days. He also reported that it was going to cost about $3200 more due to some changes that were made which were not in the original bid. A new handrail will be installed, the skimmer needed to be replaced due to a crack, and there will be a new surface put on the whole spa area. Fred also wanted to thank Mark and the maintenance crew for all the extra time they put into the ladies shower room floor repair in order to get the pool open as soon as possible.
Debra reported that there were 413 people (average 45.8 per night) at bingo in May. Bingo took in $2,096 and paid out $2,096 for regular Bingo. The Jack Pot total money collected was $1,670 and paid out $1,670. Bingo hours have changed to 7 P.M. until 9 P.M. consisting of two nine game sessions. Sunday is hat day. Anyone wearing a hat to bingo gets 1 free bingo square. She also reported that there would be no Coffee Break this summer. The next dance is Saturday, June 25th. Musical Memories will be performing.
Margo had no report at this time.
Lenora mentioned that she is working on some of the Disaster information that has been received by the office.
Margo reported that the Beautification project for this year has been completed. They will resume meeting in the fall.
Fred reported on the three ARC meetings. Fred will be unable to attend the meeting on June 24th. Margo volunteered to be the liaison for this meeting.
Bev Lew – 2008 Illinois – Commented on the need for disaster plan.
Ruth Schneider – 1918 Indiana – Discussed the Chet Force Scuttlebutt web site information.
Margo commented that the shade meeting information is not available until the present legal matter is settled.
No old business
Disposal of Old Computer (Neal) Lenora made a motion to e-scrap the Treasurer’s old Dell computer. Fred seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Maintenance Wages (Brauer) Debra made a motion to revise Wages/Compensation for Night Lockup Position (Section 402 Appendix B, Staff Handbook). Lenora seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Rules and Regs/Room Capacity Limits (Brauer) Debra made a motion to revise capacity limits in Rules & Regulations to those submitted in 2011 by TE Fire Marshall. Margo seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Marina Slip Rental Policy (Brauer) Debra made a motion to revise TE Rules & Regulations to prohibit commercial use of our marina by a boat slip renter. Margo seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0
Administrative Expense (Brauer) Debra made a motion to approve administrative expenses of $319.50 for airfare for Martha. Lenora seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Open Bids & Boat Hoist – Boat Hoist Determination (Hoch) Bids were opened by Fred for the boat hoist. Two bids were received. A bid for $10 from David Bohn and another bid for $350 from Ricks Fiberglass & Marina. Fred made a motion to accept the $350 bid. Debra seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Bev Lew – 2008 Illinois – Reported that a group was meeting to do scrap booking and card making on Wednesdays at 1 P.M. Bev also announced that a group is going to have self-defense classes.
Mary Huston – 1714 Minnesota – Reported that the Fire Auxiliary is open from 9-11 on the first and third Saturdays of the month thru the summer. She also reported that the Fire Commissioners would be meeting this Tuesday, June 21st, at 1:00 P.M. They will be discussing the tax increase and also appointing the new commissioner.
Lenora reported that the Church picnic would be on the 4th of July. She also reported that Cooks Night Out will be July 7, 5:00 P.M. Tickets will be available starting the 27th at the post office. The main dish is barbequed ribs.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lenora Neal
Acting Secretary