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Driftwood Point Board Meeting

Monthly Meeting May 9, 2005

CALL TO ORDER:

The May DPMC Community Meeting was held at Lake Tapps Elementary School and called to order by Vice President Joe Muscarnera at 7:00 PM.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendees included Vice President Joe Muscarnera, Treasurer Ron Wilderman, Secretary Bob Lee and Board Members Tim Wilson, Devin Graham, Jean Julum and Executive Secretary Lisa Graham.

Community Members in attendance: Past President Chuck Romeo, Jim & Mira Bergsma, Mark Neubauer, Liz Parmly, Stan Baber, Don & Ann Fisher, Dave Wakefield, Rick Simons, Dennis Schmit, Dana Merritt, Dan & Pam Winger, Gary Lorengo, John Byers, Jim & Susan Renz, Jeff Martin, Robyn Battin, Melina Harris and Tyler & Jordan Profitt.

 Excused Absences: President Toni Jilek, Board Members Ann Beurskens and Kim Small.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 14, 2005 & APRIL 18, 2005 MINUTES:

The March 14, 2005 minutes were read and approved by the Board.  The April Annual Minutes were read for the record.  Prior to approval a motion was made to include names of attendee's and include the results of the 2005/2006 Annual Budget Vote.  Based on those changes the minutes were approved by the Board.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Treasure Ron Wilderman provided the current financial report.  On April 30, 2005 we ended our 2004/2005 fiscal year with $12,933.00 cash balance.  We still owe $24,952.00 on the outstanding loan.  The Finance Committee will meet to discuss establishing an emergency fund and/or paying down the debt on the loan to save interest.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.         Park Rules:

Devin Graham recommended a revision to the 2005 Park Rules under "Use of Boat Launching Area/Ramp."  The issue specifically addressed the length of time a community member can park a vehicle with an attached boat trailer in the park.  Devin made a motion to amend paragraph one, sentence five to read as follows:  "This sticker allows the member to park their vehicle and trailer in the launch area for a (maximum of 24 hours)."  Vice President Muscarnera, Treasurer Wilderman, Secretary Lee, Board Members Wilson and Graham approved the motion.  Jean Julum abstained.              Park Rules, Membership Cards and Boat Stickers will be sent out the end of May.

2.         Five Year Plan:

            No report

3.         Income Tax Audit Update:

Executive Secretary Lisa Graham advised the audit paper work delivered by Joe Vandal was signed and returned. 

4.         One-way Streets:

Received another letter opposing the idea of making any streets on Driftwood Point a one-way vehicular pathway.      

NEW BUSINESS:

1.            Proposed Community Eagle Scott Project:

At the beginning of the meeting community member Jordan Profitt was given an opportunity to make a presentation about his proposed Eagle Scott project.  Jordan stated he had identified the DWPC Ball field Park as a potential site that he could enhance the overall appearance if given approval by the Board.  Jordan is a member of Troop 510 and is seeking his Eagle Scout Merit Badge.  Jordan stated he has made the following list of improvements that would enhance the overall look of  the park.

Purchase or build a bench or two behind the backstop.
            Build a bike rack.
            Re-do the sign on the backstop.
            Repair wood on the backstop
            Install two sets of stairs down to the filed.
            Cut and cleanup grass/brush in the outfield.

Jordan stated he would coordinate volunteers, prepare a material list and attempt to solicit donations to achieve the above goals.  A motion was made by Ron Wilderman to support Jordan moving forward to complete this project subject to our approval of estimated cost's and completion date.  Motion approved by all.

A material list will be placed on our community web page looking for donations from community members.

2.         Proposition One Presentation:

Assistant Fire Chief Dave Wakefield of the East Pierce County Fire & Rescue gave a brief presentation-endorsing Proposition One. Chief Wakefield stated there would be no additional taxes and citizens would have better representation across the region. 

3.         Board Member Rotation:

Ron Wilderman suggested the Board take a look at how the elected Trustee’s rotate office.  The concern is that all Board Members are up for office in 2006.  A suggestion rotating a third of the Board every year will need a By-Law change.  More discussion on this matter will take place.

4.          Financial Bank Record:

President Toni Jilek, Treasure Ron Wilderman and Secretary Bob Lee will be the signers on all financial records.  All three will need to register with Bank of America in Bonney Lake.

5.           Community Security/Crime Trend Notification:

Since April our community has experienced a rash of vandalism and thefts to include three stolen vehicles and a stolen ATV.  Suggestion was made to place updates on our Web Page in order to ensure others in the community take precautions and are alerted to suspicious activity.  At this time we do not have the ability let alone time to keep such a site updated.  Community members are encouraged to call 911 and report all crimes to the Pierce County Sheriffs Office.

6.            Donation:

A community member donated $80.00 to be designated for park enhancements.  The money was accepted and will be put forward to better the community.

OPEN DISCUSSION:

Ron Wilderman stated a new community sign board will be placed at the entrance to Driftwood Point and will be routinely updated with vital community information.

Lisa Graham requested clarification from the Board on the ability to bring children to the monthly Board Meetings.  Several community members had expressed concern at the April 18^th Annual meeting stating that sometimes children presented a distraction for people attempting to here the speakers.  A suggestion was made to obtain a microphone in order to enhance the ability for all attendee’s to here the contents of the meetings. Children are not prohibited from attending Board Meetings; however, parents/grandparents and/or guardians are reminded to be sensitive to the business taking place and ensure children are occupied with quiet activities.  

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING WILL BE HELD
JUNE 13, 2005, @ 7:00 PM
AT THE LAKE TAPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA