HARBOR AREA REGIONAL BOARD OF RESOURCES, INC.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2004; 11:30 A.M.
FAIRVIEW OFFICE CENTER

Welcome/Attendance

Esposito called the meeting to order at 11:40 A.M. Executive Director Danna Widmar was also present.

Minutes

Hughes made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 24, 2004 meeting. Gallagher seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Financials

The July financials were not yet available. Erber recommended that the organization consider a short term certificate of deposit. She indicated that there was a 14 day CD that earned 1.4%. Bartlett made a motion to authorize Erber to obtain a short term CD. Gallagher seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Board Nominations

Widmar reported that both George Menzi and Jack Deegan had agreed to be nominated to serve on the Board of Directors and that both had very unique skills to offer the organization. Menzi has been involved in planning related activities in the area and has a particular interest in recreation. Deegan is an attorney who is also a bicyclist. Erber reported that third recommended nominee was Jim Bartlett.

Annual Meeting

Esposito reported that the agenda would be to welcome everyone, conduct the new Board member election, cover the business (financials) and proceed directly to project reports. Widmar will highlight the work of the last year, Widmar will do a brief report on the non-motorized trail and VanderMuelen will do the website presentation. The meeting will be concluded with open discussion and closing remarks.

Executive Committee Nominations

Widmar reported that one position on the Executive Committee will need to be filled at the September Board of Director’s meeting. Widmar and Esposito had reviewed the by-laws and determined that the election of officers and the at large executive committee members occurs at the first Board of Director’s meeting following the Annual Meeting of Members. Widmar indicated that she asked various board members for suggestions. Al Dika had been suggested and he indicated that he was willing to serve on the Executive Committee if elected into the position. Widmar also reported that Dika was very much interested in advocating for projects that fulfill the mission of the organization. Everyone agreed this was consistent with previous discussions of the Board of Directors.

Website Update

Widmar reported that field work had been done to document features in the area and LIAA will continue to implement that information on the site. Simon indicated that she was very interested in having photos of the M-119 Tunnel of Trees on the site, but did not want to make a flashy page that promoted the roadway. Widmar reported that an overall recreation page could be created and M-119 could be included as part of that page.

Fundraising Report

Gallagher reported that the fundraising letter had just gone out and contributions were already being received.

Meeting Schedule

Executive Committee Meeting, Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 8:30 am, tentatively set
Board of Director’s Meeting, Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 8:00 am
Official’s Gathering, Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 5:30 pm

Meeting adjourned at 1:00 P.M.



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Denise Simon, Secretary Dated