CLIIA - Cousins and Littlejohn Islands Improvement Association

Minutes of the Annual Membership Meeting

Sunday, September 9, 2007

 

 

  1. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Co-presidents Sharon Fuerst and Bill Hoffman. Introductions of those 15 present took place. 
  2. Last year’s 2006 Annual Meeting Minutes were approved.
  3. Treasurer’s Report:  Vinny Fuerst summarized the Income and Expense Report for 2006-07. As of the year ending, Aug 31, 2007, the balance is $4,562.62 including checking and CDs.   Income was reported at $922.84 and expenses at $703.86. The Report was approved. Dues were collected.  Thank you to Vinny Fuerst for acting as interim Treasurer and Congratulations to Paul Knoll for becoming the new Treasurer.
  4. Reports and Discussion Topics:
    1. Community House Report:  Sharon summarized the CH Rental Report. This year’s income from rentals was about the same as last year. Brenda Kern will relieve Marti Mayne, present Rental Coordinator, from this position. Thank you to Marti for all her work and Congratulations to Brenda. The rental agreement will be amended to request and the appropriate rental fee from people who want access to the bathroom during their use of the Chapel and for those borrowing furniture (chairs and tables) for offsite events, along with a $100 deposit to insure a timely return of the property in the same condition. Bill summarized CH Maintenance Report: A propane or electric water heater is needed for the CH. The Town will pay for either one. The difference may be about $800-$1000. There’s also a sag in the roof to be monitored.
    2. Events Report: George and Karen McEntee will be chairing the Fall Harvest Supper on Sat, Oct. 20. Halloween Party may take place again this year. The Spring Potluck was well attended. The Board will look for someone to attend the CLIIA sponsored Historical Society’s Annual Presentation brainstorm session every Fall.
    3. Public Announcements Report: Paul Knoll maintains the CLIIA website (cousinsandlittlejohnislands.org) and is always looking for more pictures/info. Billboard at bridge is working well.  Word of mouth is the best form of advertisement.
    4. Tinker Property Report: Bill Hoffman announced using an herbicide in combination with mowing to manage the Bittersweet is being considered. A meeting with more info will be held in the near future.
    5. Wildlife Committee Report: Paul Knoll reported on the progress of the milkweed preservation at Tinker. And the $150 check given to Steve Grant to help build the Osprey nest platform near the Seashore Land Dock. In return CLIIA will help monitor and maintain (take down during winter) it.
    6. By-Laws Committee:  Joy Ahrens and Peter Grunwald reviewed and suggested updates to the Board. Sharon explained changes in italics. The new version was approved by the Annual Meeting participants and is attached.
  5. Nominations Committee: New officers & members for 2007-08:  Sharon Fuerst – President for one more year; Joan Santora- Secretary; Paul Knoll-Treasurer. Board members:  Sue Hammerland DeSmith, Karen McEntee, Bill Hoffman, Melanie Solmos (act as Vice-President), and Brenda and Jim Kern. 
  6. Meeting was adjourned at 7pm. Snacks were eaten with further conversation.   

 

Respectfully submitted by Vinny Fuerst in the absence of Joan Santora, Secretary