The Oakleigh Forest Civic Association, Inc.
Minutes of the OFCA Board Meeting, June 11, 2007
at the Tuccille's house, from 7:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Present: Liz Cingel, Edgar Schick, Kelly Cornacchia, Frank Cingel, Kevin Gregg, Amy Greif, Jay Neale, Jerry Tuccille, Marie Tuccille
Since no corrections or additions were heard, the minutes of the May 14, 2007 board of directors meeting stood approved.
Frank Cingel introduced a proposal from the () to replace an existing fence. Edgar moved that the Board approve the request. The motion was seconded and approved unopposed by a voice vote.
Treasurer's Report (Kevin Gregg):
· Kevin distributed an up-to-date 2007 balance sheet and a listing of expenses by vendor. Edgar Schick moved to approve the report. The motion was seconded and approved unopposed by a voice vote.
Capital Projects (Jay Neale and Frank Cingel):
· Per (), Art's Concrete has begun the permitting process for the work at the pool. The contract should be finalized by the end of June and the first payment will be due at that time.
· The bank is still collecting additional documentation of the OFCA approval of the capital projects since we do not have collateral to secure the loan. Edgar moved that the Board reconfirm their approval for the President and Vice President to continue the process of securing a loan to pay for the projects including utilization of a lawyer to aid in the process. The motion was seconded and approved unopposed by a voice vote.
Director Reports:
Safety, Police, and Fire (Jerry Tuccille):
· Jerry attended a County sponsored disaster preparation meeting at AACC on June 5th. Key information presented included recommendations to keep informed by logging on to www.aacounty.org, calling 410-222-0600, and listening to local radio stations (WNAV 1430 AM, WYRE 810 AM, and WBAL 1090 AM), It was also suggested that every family have a disaster kit prepared containing water, key phone numbers, insurance policy numbers, credit cards, blank checks, cash, a change of clothes, and a battery-powered or crank operated flashlight/radio. Jerry has submitted an article to the Oakleaf reiterating this information.
Pool (Frank Cingel for Steve Wood):
· Pool operations are running smoothly and we currently have 105 families joined..
· () and () are available on call in case Steve Wood is not available for pool-related business.
Waterfront (Frank Cingel for Bob Burns):
·The Waterfront Committee would like to raise the Robinson Landing rate from $100 per year to $125 per year. There is a provision for this in their covenants.
Garden Club (Marie Tuccille):
·The Garden Club will meet on Thursday to discuss a plan for new plantings at the Arundel Beach entrance.
Grounds (Liz Cingel):
·US Turf will dig up the three lower beds at the Arundel Beach entrance for $450.
· There have been vandalism at the center strip and children playing in the Avery Memorial Garden.
· Liz is unhappy with the weeding being done by (). She would like to promote the idea of having families (and possibly Swim Team) adopting the beds at the center strip and the Avery Memorial Garden. Liz will put an item in the Oakleaf and Marie will make a sign-up sheet for the pool.
Old Business
· Kelly will contact () about the directories.
· The Arundel Plaza developer has sent a letter stating that they will be working with Arundel Plaza residents to hopefully reach a mutually satisfying compromise in their plans to build new housing.
· A representative for the County contacted Frank about the complaints they've received about the speed humps on McKinsey. The rep wanted the Board to voice an opinion about removing the uppermost (furthest from Richey Hwy) hump. The issue was discussed and the Board did not feel inclined to take any action on this request. Edgar moved that the Board recommend that Frank inform the Country rep that the Board declines to take any action. The motion was seconded and approved unopposed by a voice vote.
New Business
· Earleigh Heights Fire Department has sent a letter soliciting a donation from the community. The Board agreed that we donate our usual amount.
·Liz mentioned that there is a party room available for rent at her yacht club for $75. The Board discussed many ideas for ways to bring the Oakleigh Forest community together for more social events. Liz suggested a winter party at the yacht club location. Jay suggested a series of block parties throughout the neighborhood. Marie and Liz both suggested a progressive dinner party. Kelly volunteered to talk to Bill Goodman about promoting these ideas.
·Frank suggested that Board members start thinking of names to present to the Nominating Committee for Board spots that will come open in 2008
·Summer meetings will be scheduled as needed by the President. Otherwise, the next Board meeting will be on September 10, 2007 at a location to be determined.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Kelly Cornacchia, Secretary