Approved 9/3/2002
Board members present: Jonathan Sher, David Wieck, Ruth Hall, Neil Kohl, Tim Boylan, Bryan Burger, Jason Widdows.
Others present: Jacques Gallard, Peter Smith, Jackie Lovenworth.
The president called the meeting to order at 6:45.
The president thanked outgoing board members and welcomed new board members.
The dog park is doing well; a number of improvements were made over the past year including the truck gate and the inner fence and gate. Membership has grown.
Jacques, the outgoing treasurer, made the report. There is $6787.52 in the bank. The next liability insurance payment of approx. $850 is due in October.
The president outlined the charges of a number of committees and suggested members for each. Members are welcome to join any committee.
Bylaws: The recent election demonstrated that the sections of the bylaws pertaining to elections and to voting eligibility need clarification. With the increased membership, the committee should explore expanding the board to nine members. Changes to the bylaws require a two-thirds vote of the general membership. Proposed members of this committee include Fred Esposito, Janet Finegar (who wrote the original bylaws), David and Pete.
Membership: Neil will continue as the membership committee and will work with Ruth to make it easier for people to join by creating membership forms that will always be available at the park.
Maintenence: Includes scheduling and coordinating work days. Stacy Sanseverino was proposed as head of the committee. Ruth agreed to participate.
Improvements: Suggested improvements include building a shed for tools (for both the park and the garden), removing telephone poles and replacing with untreated 6x6 timbers, adding additional lighting, incrementally removing and replacing mulberry trees, installation of a water bib in the community garden, and creating a separate run for small dogs. Peter agreed to head the committee and Jason agreed to participate.
Community garden: Steven Preiss will remain in charge of the community garden.
Fundraising: Bryan agreed to head the committee.
Events: Includes planning and coordinating special events. Jackie and Gordie Reynolds were proposed as members.
Jonathan moved that Stacy be reimbursed $41.19 for expenses incurred during the last cleanup. David seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Jonathan moved that Lisa Lippay be reimbursed $66.29 for a sandbox in the public picnic area of the community garden. Ruth seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
It was agreed that board meeting minutes be posted at the park and on the web.
Future board meetings were scheduled for 8/12/2002 and 12/16/2002.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Kohl
Secretary