March 09, 2009
MONDAY
GENERAL MEETING
Meeting Minutes
8TH FLOOR Cafeteria

CALL TO ORDER        7:10 PM
PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL BY 2nd Vice President – Tom Welch,  indicating 25 member associations present thereby exceeding the required number to make a quorum.  (Attachment A)
REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE:
MEETING MINUTES of February 10, 2009 were approved unanimously by the membership (Attachment B)
TREASURER’S REPORT – Provided by Treasurer Ron Centamore indicating a balance of $7,515.97 as of 28 February 2009.  Report was approved and unanimously accepted by the membership. (Attachment C)

ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Jim Naugle was unable to attend and his plaque was provided to his secretary for delivery.

Commissioner Cindi Hutchinson, District IV,  accepted her plaque on behalf of the Council Membership and spoke about her time spent learning civics through the Council and her neighborhood association.  She encouraged all neighborhoods to continue to work together and speak with the large voice that they hold.

NEW BUSINESS:
1. The description of each job was read prior to the voting of each office.  All members were advised that we accept nominations from the floor for anyone interested in service in any position.

President had two candidates, David Marshall and Doug Sterner.  Each spoke about their history and expectations.  The Council then provided a secret ballot in accordance with the by-laws and Doug Sterner was elected as the incoming president.

1st Vice President had one candidate, Marilyn Mammano.  She was asked to give a brief summary of her history.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Ms. Mammano was elected by a show of hands.

2nd Vice President had one candidate, Betty Shelley.  She was asked to give a brief summary of her history.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Ms. Shelley was elected by a show of hands.

Recording Secretary had one candidate, David Marshall.  Mr. Marshall had previously given a summary of his history.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Mr. Marshall was elected by a show of hands.

Corresponding Secretary had one candidate, Donna Mergenhagen.  She was asked to give a brief summary of her history.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Ms. Mergenhagen was elected by a show of hands.

Treasurer had one candidate, Tom Welch.  He was asked to give a brief summary of his history.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Mr. Welch was elected by a show of hands.

Chairmen of Committees had one candidate, Gabriel Ocasio.  He was asked to give a brief summary of his history.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Mr. Ocasio was elected by a show of hands.

District I Representative had one candidate, Drew Pickens.  He was unable to attend the meeting.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Mr. Pickens was elected by a show of hands.

District II Representative had one candidate, Mike Vonder Mullen.  He was unable to attend the meeting.  Seeing that there was no other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Mr. Vonder Mullen was elected by a show of hands.

District III Representative had one candidate, Juanita Gray.  She was asked to give a brief summary of her history.  Seeing that there was not other candidate and by a unanimous vote of the membership, the requirement for secret ballot was waived and Ms. Gray was elected by a show of hands.

District IV Representative had two candidates, Rudy Herman and David Parker.   Each spoke about their history and expectations.  The Council then provided a secret ballot in accordance with the by-laws and David Parker was elected.
Nominating Committee Report

2. Middle River Terrace Representative Tim Smith made a motion to appoint Genia Ellis as a life member of the Council with the of Emeritus to continue to work with the Council and its Board of Directors. His motion was further amended and seconded stating that the By-Laws committee would meet and make a recommendation on the proposed change and how it could be addressed.  It will be presented at the upcoming General Meeting for further discussion.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ad Hoc Code Reform Committee Report – Richard Mancuso reported that Winter and Company is continuing to prepare for public input however no dates have been identified by the Planning Department.  The Council will continue to follow this contract and the proposed changes to insure implementation.
2. Re-Cap of February 23, 2009 Candidate Forum indicated that there were approximately 140 people present as opposed to 330 for the 1st Forum.  It was deemed a success, the board was thanked for the participation and help and the gift certificate for $100 delivered to Christopher Pollock for acting as moderator for both events.
3. President Ellis introduced the current board of directors and thanked them for their service.  She made note of the many times that they stepped up to the plate to assist in projects and to insure that the Council was moving forward.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY

1. All members were reminded that the City General Election is March 10, 2009 and that each eligible member should make time to cast a vote.
2. Current board members and incoming board members were advised that there will be a meeting on March 23, 2009 with all attending to start the transition.  It was also noted that the incoming board does not become effective until April 1, 2009 and will be serving a two year term in accordance with the by-laws.

ADJOURN 
*Indicates voting items
Board Meeting 5:30 pm, 8th Floor Conference Room, Monday,  March  23, 2009
April General Meeting – April 14, 2009  PM 8th Floor City Hall  * in discussion
NOTE:  Two of more Commissioners or advisory board members may be present at this meeting.

Meeting Minutes posted to the web March 10, 2009
Eugenia Duncan Ellis, President
Reid Morgan, Recording Secretary