Minutes Jan 20, 2014

PARTNERSHIP FOR FLOYD

MONTHLY MEETING

January 20, 2014

President Anne Pendrak presided and called the meeting to order.  A quorum was attained.  Introductions were made.  Paul LeMay was introduced as the new Town Council Liaison for PFF. 

Present were:  Anne Pendrak, Jane Cundiff, Paul LeMay, Michael Maslaney, Elma Spena, Kamala Bauers, Barbara Pleasant, Matt Collier, Brien Egan, Lucy Goldberg, and Dede McGrath.

Minutes:  The minutes from November 18, 2013, were approved as read.  There was no December meeting.

Treasurers’ Reports: 

General Fund:  Dede reported for Karin that there was no activity since the last report; account balance remains at 7555.79.  A $1000 donation was made to the general fund for Earth Day but has not yet been deposited.  Dede asked the board anyone had received the SCC Annual report information.  Dede will check with Jim Shortt to see if he has it.  The Annual report is due the end of January.  The Treasurer’s report is attached and incorporated by reference.

County Professional Support Fund:  Dede reported for Karin that there had been no activity since the last report; account balance remains at $642.50.  The Treasurer’s report is attached and incorporated by reference.

Old Business:

Park Planning Committee Report: 

Signs:  Jane reported that Elaine is still working on the signs.  Approximate cost for the sign will be $75.  Jane also reported that Woody has indicated the entrance sign is next on his to-do list.  We still have not received a bill form him for the lights.  Once all the signs for the elements are drafted, Jane will get information from the sign vendor on cost and mounting.

Kiosk:  Jane reported that Pat Sharkey is willing to help keep up the Community Bulletin Board.  Kamala will coordinate with the Town Council in regard to mounting the kiosk.  Kamala will purchase the kiosk.

Drinking Fountain: No new information.

Earth Day:  Jane reported that there was an issue with the proposed date of April 26 and the venue.  A discussion was held regarding dates and venues; dates of April 19 or May 3 were suggested along with the high school and park as alternative venues.  Mike will check on the availability of the park.  Other items discussed were:  the name of the event, ie: Earth Day, Lands Sake, May Day, etc; advertizing and social media advertizing; format; etc.  The first planning meeting will be held Sunday, Feb. 2, at Wall Residences.

            Event Insurance:  Jane reported that event insurance was increasing and that our current event insurance policy expires in May.  A motion was made, seconded, and approved to renew our event insurance at the higher rate, appprox $400-500.

Trails:  Kamala reported that Jack had made a presentation to the Town Council regarding trails and asked the Town for support.  The Town is willing to contact Dan Campbell to put together a committee to discuss trails.  Mike Patton of the Town Council had recently attended a seminar on the economic value of trails and was a great support.  The trail on the Recreation land is still the proposed trails site.

New Business:

Elections:  Dede reported for the nominating committee the following:

Board Members:

-       Terms expiring: Jane Cundiff, Karin Grosshans, and Jack Wall (all have agreed to serve again)

-       Leaving: Karen Hodges

-       Number of open seats: 6

-       Nominated new board members: Ellie Roe, Ralph Roe, and Mike Maslaney

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to re-elect Jane Cundiff, Karin Grosshans, and Jack Wall back to the board, to elect Ellie Roe, Ralph Roe, and Mike Maslaney to the board, and delete Karen Hodges from the board.  This leaves the board with 3 open seats.

Officers:  The following members agreed to serve in the following officer positions:

-       President: Anne Pendrak

-       Vice-President – Mike Maslaney

-       Treasurer – Karin Grosshans

-       Secretary, Recording – Dede McGrath

-       Secretary – Correspondence – Jane Cundiff

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the slate of officers as presented.

Announcements: 

Presentation: The Nature of Water – Feb 22.

Meeting was adjourned.  Next meeting will be Monday, February 17, 2014, at 6:30 pm at Wall residences.

Respectfully submitted,

Dede McGrath,

Recording Secretary