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Driftwood Point Board Meeting
Monthly Meeting
November 8, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
The November
DPMC Community Meeting was held at Lake Tapps Elementary School and called to
order by President Toni Jilek at 7:00 PM.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendees
included President Toni Jilek, Vice President Joe Muscarnera, Secretary Bob Lee,
Trustee’s Jean Julum, Ann Beurskens, Devin Graham, Ron Wilderman, Tim Wilson and
Executive Secretary Lisa Graham.
Excused absences: All
Board Members present.
Community Members in
attendance: Past President Chuck Romeo, Don and Ann Fisher, Stan Baber, Mark
Neubauer, Brett Massle, Jan Taylor, Floyd White, Jim and Susan Renz, Dorothy
Muoio, Karen Sargent, Dennis Schmit, Gary Lorenzo and Kim Small.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 MINUTES
The first order of
business by your Board was the reading of the September 21st minutes. At the
conclusion, a motion was made by Bob Lee to approve the minutes and seconded by
Jean Julum. The board unanimously approved the minutes without further
discussion.
READING OF OCTOBER 18, 2004 MINUTES
Upon reading
the minutes it was noted that there may be additional items omitted in the
minutes that should be made of record. A motion was made by Tim Wilson to send
the minutes out to the Board Members to review and add comment. Toni Jilek
seconded the motion. Bob Lee will coordinate the include revision to the
minutes.
BUDGET VOTE REPORT:
President Toni
Jilek advised the members that the 2004/2005 budget had been approved.
TREASURER’S
REPORT:
A current
financial balance was not provided at this meeting. A discussion was held
regarding the recruitment and filling of our vacant Treasurer Position. It was
agreed that in the interim Tim Wilson would perform the duties of the Treasurers
position until we identify a replacement. The board will ensure they follow
Article 4, Section 7 prior to selecting a permanent replacement.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
Income Tax Update:
Executive Secretary Lisa Graham updated the Board on the tax audit being
conducted by CPA Jay Vandal. The taxes for year’s 2001, 2002 and 2003 have all
been filed with several amendments. DPMC received a $1,079 tax refund for 2001,
which will be, credited against the cost of the audit. Lisa acknowledged the
efforts of community member Stan Baber who spent 3 hours making copies and
answering questions of Mr. Vandal. Lisa also provided Mr. Vandal with copies of
our Common Property Deeds, past 2003/2004 Insurance Policies and a copy of the
Court Judgement in our Lawsuit.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Professional Management
Company:
Lisa Graham advised the Board that a representative from Genesis Reality
expressed an interest in
providing professional management services to Driftwood Point.. After some
discussion it was unanimously
opposed
at this time.
2.
Santa is Coming:
Joe Muscarnera
volunteered to contact the fire department to determine if they would make a
visit to Driftwood Point this year. As of November 20, 2004, the fire department
has committed to providing a sleigh, tow vehicle, fire truck and aid car. We
will be required to provide a Santa with suit, five volunteers and candy canes.
3.
Christmas Decorating Contest:
Driftwood Point will again have a Christmas decorating contest this year. The
Driftwood Point Board will
begin visiting and judging all decorated homes on December 19, 2004 @ 6:00 PM.
The Top 3 will be
photographed and posted on the Driftwood Point Web Site.
4.
Web Site Advertising:
Lisa Graham advised the Board that a representative from Avon expressed an
interest in advertising their business on our Driftwood Point Web Site. After
some discussion it was unanimously opposed.
UPDATE FROM SECRETARY:
Executive Secretary Lisa Graham
advised the board that she has experienced problems printing and faxing with the
office printer. A motion was made to research the replacement of this office
equipment and seconded. The equipment must meet the business need of community
by printing 250 – 300 copies per month. Community member Kim Small volunteered
to research the different makes and models.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
Past President Chuck Romeo
objected to the posting of ERA Reality signs at the front entrance of Driftwood
Point. Secretary Bob Lee stated he would make contact with ERA and/or the
property owner to seek compliance in removing the signs.
Past President Chuck Romeo inquired to know what
steps the Board was taking in developing a plan to beautify the neighborhood.
Specifically, the homes on the point where junk cars are not properly screened
from the street and front yards that are severely under-maintained and have a
direct impact on the valuation of neighboring homes. Everyone in attendance
agreed that the first step would be writing a letter from the board requesting
voluntary compliance. Secretary Bob Lee stated he would draft the letters.
Don Fisher advised the Board that on December 1,
2004, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM a community meeting on the Lake Tapps Boat
Management Plan would be held at the Sumner High School Performing Arts Center.
Issues to be addressed include Rafting, Speed Limits, Size of Watercraft, Noise
Restrictions and added Law Enforcement.
Toni Jilek inquired if there was an interest in
developing and presenting a proposal to Pierce County to make some designated
roads on Driftwood Point One-Way. The concept would potentially enhance
safety and provide a designated walking/biking lane. Dennis Schmit, Devin
Graham and Kim Small volunteered to conduct a feasibility study.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM
CHANGE OF INTERNET SERVICE BY E-MAIL VOTE:
On
August 18, 2004, Vice President Joe Muscarnera sent out an e-mail stating the
budget review committee, consisting of Treasurer Sandy Halford, Vice President
Joe Muscarnera, Trustee’s Tim Wilson and Ron Wilderman, recommended we replace
Qwest internet dial up service with Qwest DSL internet service. The committee
asked each trustee to vote Yes or No by August 24, 2004 by 6:00 PM. All votes
were to be forwarded to Treasurer Sandy Halford. On August 22, 2004 Secretary
Bob Lee voted YES. On August 24, 2004, at 11:58 PM Trustee Devin Graham voted
NO. No other votes were forwarded to Secretary Bob Lee. By at 5 to 1 YES vote
the recommendation passes.
NEXT
MONTHLY BOARD/COMMUNITY MEETING WILL BE
DECEMBER
13, 2004, @ 7:00 PM
AT LAKE
TAPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA.
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