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Driftwood Point Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting May 8, 2006 (7:01pm)
 
CALL TO ORDER: 
The March DPA Community Meeting was held at Lake Tapps Fire Station Training Room located at the corner of Sumner Tapps Hwy and West Tapps Dr E. and was called to order by President Joe Muscarnera.
 
ATTENDANCE:
Attendees included President Joe Muscarnera, Treasurer Kathleen Hickey, Secretary David Thorsen and Trustee’s, Ann Beurskens, Tim Wilson
 
Members in attendance: Ron Wilderman, Don Fisher, Ann Fisher, Stan Baber, Liz Parmley
 
Trustees excused: Devin Graham, Jean Julum, Justin Carlo, Toni Jelik
 
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The second order of business by your Board was the reading of the April 2006 minutes.  At the conclusion the board unanimously approved the minutes.
 
PRESIDENTS REPORT:
President Joe Muscarnera briefly outlined the night’s agenda.

TREASURER REPORT:
Past Treasurer Ron Wilderman presented a detailed financial statement of our "Driftwood Point Association" financial status. 
 
1. As of April, 2006, we have a net income of $16,830.14 and $57,534 amount on the balance sheet.
2. Park expenses of 5,158 in previous month, major difference in previous report 
3. Paying off the outstanding balance on the loan was discussed in the amount of $12,688.38.  The appropriate signers will schedule time to sign and disperse the check.
4. There is no movement on the lien issues to discuss
5. Ron suggested the board make a declaration for the a member is truly delinquent, for the revocation of the boat passes/stickers.
6. Roughly 275 members have paid their annual dues as of 5/5/2006. 
 
ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE REPORT
 
 Nothing to Report
 
 BY-LAWS COMMITTEE REPORT:
 
 President Joe Muscarnera gave an update in regards to all 13 new By-laws revisions passing. (refer to previous postings/mailings)
 
 
 Nothing to Report
 
 COMMUNICATIONS REPORT:
 
All By-Laws changes have been incorporated and posted on the web and the Board wanted to thank Don and Ann Fisher again for all their time and effort.
 
 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT:
 
 The Finance report was covered under Treasurers report.
 
 FIVE YEAR PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT:

 Nothing to Report
 
GARAGE SALE COMMITTEE:
 
Kathleen Hickey advised that the Garage Sales Signs have been ordered, the Newspaper advertisements have been submitted, and additional  supplies have been received from members (Thank you Justin!).  There was a short discussion on how many days before the sale to put out the signs, and an agreement to place the signs the day before was made, due to possible pilfering or destruction of the signs.
 
LAKE TAPPS COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT:
Don Fisher reported that the diversion dam was not fixed and that there is a scheduled meeting for the 10th of May with the interested parties.  A small discussion continued in regards to possible wild life problems that this could affect.
 
PARK COMMITTEE REPORT:
 
Nothing to Report

 SECURITY REPORT:
 
 Nothing to Report
 
 OLD BUSINESS:
 
 1.     2006 Budget has been approved
 
 2.     All By-Laws have passed (See communication report)
 
             a. Explanation of staggered terms of trustees’
 
             b. New Officer Announcements
 
 
 
 NEW BUSINESS:
 
 1.    Park Rules:
 
         Written policy for procedure of park rules is being broken on a continuous basis.  Tim Wilson will work on preliminary paperwork to outline changes.  Don Fisher suggested Security handling the "Dirty Work" of dealing with unruly members and "non-members" so as not to put trustees in any harms way.
 
 2.    Car Stickers:
 
The benefits and detriments of Car stickers were discussed.  The subject was tabled.
 
OPEN DISCUSSION:
 
1.      Tim Wilson started a discussion on the front entrance of Driftwood Point.  Three points of interest were brought up;   the triangle/sign, the overhead lighting, and the real estate signs and the other signs that end up getting attached to them.  Questions in regards to the validity and placing of the signs were brought up.    Joe Muscarnera will review and distribute a real estate for sale signs policy for the board to consider. 

2.      Ron Wilderman brought up the sending out of information and the time line of when to do this.  In addition the registration for the boat/trailer must be received before they can dispense  stickers/rules of park.
 
3.      Ron Wilderman also brought up a question that was discussed at a previous meeting in regards to members off the point.  The costs of Lights and security and the benefits received.  Ron felt a definitive response should be given to those members, as they definitely deserve at least that.
 
 4.      Stan Baber opened discussion on the ball park upgrades taken on by Jordan Proffit, which officially begins on the 13th.  Stan felt the neighboring owners to the park should be advised of the cleaning and or upgrades and could help out with either suggestions or on their own accord.  A quick showing of property lines were shown and discussed.
 
 5.     Tim Wilson request compliance and approval for his current home remodel.  Joe advised that if Tim is following all the Pierce County Building & Zoning codes, and submits a copy of the plans, it would be approved, and read into the minutes.
 
6.     Ann Beurskens  asked the board to consider again or compromise on the "dogs in the park" rule.  Joe advised her to send out the proposal for consideration to the trustees that would outline rules and considerations.
 
7.    Joe announced that this would be the last meeting at the Fire Station, as the district will be eliminating the building.  The next meeting should be at Lake Tapps Elementary, but confirmation not received yet.
 
ADJOURN: A motion was made and seconded, and approved unanimously to adjourn