Dreamland Villa Community Club
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 10th, 2012

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:02 a.m. by President Red Westall. Pledge of Allegiance was made. Present: Red Westall, Jim Cook, Judy Ford, Agnes Forsyth, Doris Gruner, Steve Holleque, Lyle Wood, Frances Skaggs, Gale Sabatino, Patricia Thorpe, Gloria Wilson-White, Gordon Watson. Excused: Linda Roujon. Not excused: Steve Peters.

Judy Ford moved to approve minutes from December 13th board meeting, with the correction that Lyle Wood was present. Motion Passed.

Patty Thorpe gave the Treasurer’s Report and passed around a copy of a graph representing 2011 major expenses. The report will be posted and is on file.

Charles Dubbs gave the Administrative Service Manager’s Report - on file.

Red Westall gave the President’s Report and stated air conditioners have been replaced almost everywhere as well as the new doors.

Standing Committee Reports Given and on File:

Maintenance and Pool Committee - Steve Holleque showed a table of various soap and suntan products left at the pool that should not be used at the pool. He would like to thank Ralph Shirey for all the things he does around Dreamland.

Membership - Agnes Forsyth would like to thank the 15 volunteers that are working on getting the key cards out to members.

Complaints - Gordon Watson

Entertainment - Nancy Cole for Harry Cole reminded everyone about the Saturday dance with the Soft Tones at 7:30.

Library - Agnes Forsyth

Hobbies, Crafts & Indoor Activities - Lyle Wood
Contract Committee - Lyle Wood stated the Farmer’s Insurance policy started for $26,857.00 with a $505.00 discount.

Outdoor Recreation Activities - Ralph Shirey showed a mock up rendition of a shade structure that is being requested off the pickle ball court. Pickle ball players have raised money for construction.

Kitchen Committee - Janet Smith not present

Nature Walk - Jerald Westall stated that the weeds along University have been eliminated.

Welcoming Committee - Hazel Dubbs

Website Committee - Dorothy Randall has no report

Ad Hoc Committee Reports:

Nominating Committee - Judy Ford and Nancy Cole have been attemping to get people to run for the Board of Directors. There will be three people staying on and three new people. We will also look into reducing the number of board members required to be on the board. We will be discussing this at the study session in February.

Old Business: None

New Business:
Strategic Planning Presentation - Everett Boyd stated the report recommending the five years of projects to be implemented starting in 2012 is on file. Alicia Short, of the art department, has done a beautiful job illustrating the band shell landscaping ideas.

Key card proposal is scheduled for February study session.

Announcements:
The office is setting up a meeting regarding the Block Watch Program for DVCC.

General Membership meeting is today at 2:00 to meet the candidates. 100 members are needed for a quorum.

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 AM

Respectfully submitted,

Gale Sabatino, Asst. Secretary

Dreamland Villa Retirement Community
320 N. 55th Place, Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 832-3461

Adult 55+ Community

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