The Oakleigh Forest Civic Association, Inc.
Minutes of the OFCA Board Meeting, October 8, 2007
at the Cornacchia's house, from 7:00 pm - 8:35 pm
Present: Liz Cingel, Edgar Schick, Kelly Cornacchia, Frank Cingel, Marie Tuccille, Jerry Tuccille, Bill Goodman, Amy Greif, Jay Neale, Eddie Hubbard, Joe Giacinto, Bob Burns, (), ()
Since no corrections or additions were heard, the minutes of the September 10, 2007 board of directors meeting stood approved.
() presented plans for a shed. The plans were approved without objection.
() presented plans for a construction project that has already begun on his home. The board approved the plans without objection, however, Edgar Schick made a motion that the board go on record that it objects to the fact that the plans were not presented until after the project had begun. The motion was seconded and approved without dissent.
Joe Giacinto presented information about a Living Shoreline project being undertaken by Berrywood South and made a pitch for Oakleigh Forest to participate as well. Grants are available for funding but there were still concerns regarding the new ramp about to be installed and also there is some question as to which neighborhood actually owns the waterfront property. Joe will make a presentation at the General Meeting.
Treasurer's Report (Frank Cingel for Kevin Gregg):
· Kevin can pay the next $10,000 installment on the pool without using any of the bank funding.
· There are 12 households that have not yet paid their 2007 dues.
· The report was approved by voice vote without dissent.
Capital Projects:
· Eddie Hubbard gave an update on the pool progress. There has been some electrical damage during the construction some of which will be paid for by Art's Concrete.
· A garden area with boulders and flagpole is being installed near the pavilion.
Director Reports:
Safety, Police, and Fire (Jerry Tuccille):
· A resident on Whittier Pkwy had a front window broken (small hole) by a marble possibly shot by a slingshot. The incident was reported to the police.
Pool (Steve Wood):
· Steve brought copies of the Pool Board's 2008 budget.
· Edgar moved that the board endorse rehiring DRD for next year. The motion was seconded and approved without dissent.
Social (Bill Goodman):
· The work for the Pig Roast is well under way. Liz made a special request that the bales of hay stay off the grass since the lawn will be fertilized and seeded the following Monday. Bill assured that any hay on the grass would be removed by someone other than Liz.
Waterfront (Bob Burns):
· Bob is working on the 2008 Waterfront budget.
· Bob and Kevin Gregg are creating an email invoicing system that will include Robinson Landing.
· Boats can be parked at the pool as of November 1.
Grounds (Liz Cingel):
·The budget for Grounds should remain the same for 2008 and we will retain US Turf for their services.
· Liz is looking for more volunteers for the 10/19 work party.
Old Business
· The Nominating Committee has found names for all slots except for Social Director. Frank reminded that nominations can be accepted from the floor at the General Meeting.
New Business
· The next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 7:00 in the Media Center at Folger McKinsey Elementary School.
The next meeting will be on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 7:00 at the home of Jay Neale.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Kelly Cornacchia, Secretary