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CHCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Christ Ascension Lutheran Church MINUTES
Lou Aiello (VP Operations), Ed Budnick (At-Large), Janine Dwyer (At-Large), Tom Fleming (At-Large), Jim Foster (At-Large), Nancy Hutter (At-Large), Ned Mitinger (Treasurer), Jane Piotrowski (VP Social Division), Susan Pizzano (VP Physical Division), Ron Recko (President), and Ann Spaeth (Secretary) Executive Committee Members Absent: Maxine Dornemann (Immediate Past President) CHCA Board Members Present: Jane Becker, Richard
Becker, Maryanna Ross Cowper, Joanne Dhody, Others Present: George Forde, Martha Haley, Pete
Mazzaccaro (CH Local Editor), Maria McDonagh-
EXECUTIVE SESSION It was reported that Kari Ghezarian, Interim Business Manager, had resigned effective June 28, 2006. Lou Aiello explained the reason for Kari’s resignation. Although she was not discharged, Kari has applied for unemployment compensation. Tom Fleming offered a motion to deny awarding Kari unemployment compensation; the vote was 8 in favor, 1 opposed, and no abstentions. (Note: on the following day, the person voting against this motion changed her vote to being in favor of the motion.) The President, Ron Recko, called the general meeting to order at 7:45 PM. Approval of Meeting Minutes. The minutes from the previous Executive Committee meeting (June 7, 2006) were approved unanimously. Signage for Chestnut Hill Village. Susan Pizzano reported that the DRC and LUPZ committees had approved the proposed signage, but a motion must be made to the full Board to approve the signage. Ruling on Composition of the Board. Ron presented his proposal regarding the composition of the Board, namely, to secure the resignation of Board member Lawrence Walsh. This would result in Jim Foster serving a 2-year term (instead of his original 1-year term), and Kristina Sullivan serving a 1-year term, on the Board. Tom Fleming offered a motion that the Executive Committee approve Ron’s plan and bring it to the full Board for a final decision. This motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Appointments to Publisher’s Committee. After noting that there are currently three vacancies on the Publisher’s Committee, Ron proposed that these vacancies be filled, subject to Board approval, by Bill Stroud (Chair), Ed Feldman, and Lea Stanley, the previous Editor of the Local. These people would serve 2-year terms, joining current committee members Doug Doman and Tom Ivory, who would serve for 1 more year. Nancy Hutter offered a motion to approve these appointments. This motion was seconded and passed unanimously. It was reiterated that this committee would have no control over editorial content of the Local. Establishment of Ad Hoc Oversight Committee. Susan Pizzano’s one-page draft of organizational guidelines for the proposed Oversight Committee was circulated. If approved, the members of this committee will be Ed Budnick, Ed Feldman, Jim Foster, Martha Haley, Nancy Hutter, Meredith Sonderskov, and Brien Tilley. As an illustration of the need for this committee, Martha read a statement containing information she compiled regarding the $10,000 DCED grant. Susan Pizzano offered a motion to establish an ad hoc Oversight Committee using the condensed guidelines. This motion was seconded and approved. The committee guidelines will be presented to the full Board for approval. Composition of Bylaws Committee. There is uncertainty about who is currently a member of the Bylaws Committee. Ann Spaeth will continue her work to resolve this issue. Public Safety Issues. George Forde and Maria McDonagh-Forde presented their concerns regarding community public safety issues. It was recommended that these issues be addressed to the Public Safety Committee chaired by Meredith Sonderskov. Report from Treasurer. Ned Mitinger reported that 1) bookkeeper Mary Wood, who works at the CHCA office on Thursdays, focused on payroll last week and preparing the June financial statements this week; 2) Dan Barr, assistant CEO at Chestnut Hill Hospital, will serve on the Budget and Finance Committee; 3) the budget for the second half of this fiscal year is being prepared; 4) CHCA has received, with the Chestnut Hill Business Association, a $15,000 grant to replace the holiday tree lights; and 5) letters of engagement (regarding our audits and tax returns) have been received from our accountant, Charlie Jebran, but have not yet been signed. This led to a discussion about the building assets of the Fund and the role of the Fund Trustees. Lou Aiello stated that a meeting will be set up for the Building Management Committee to address these issues. Report from the Vice President, Physical Division. Susan Pizzano reported that 1) the Aesthetics Committee met at Chairman Richard Maloumian’s home; 2) she is working on setting up a meeting to address the deteriorated condition of the 8100 block of Ardleigh Street with the departments of streets, water, and gas works; and 3) a $500 donation has been received from Dottie Sheffield/Bird in Hand Consignment Shop to pay for weeding at the Chestnut Hill East train station. Report from the Vice President, Social Division. Jane Piotrowski reported on plans for the Police, Firefighters, and Postal Workers Picnic to be held on July 19 in Pastorius Park and also plans for the Holiday House Tour to be held on December 9. Dina Hitchcock proposed that Board members donate money so that the Local staff could attend the picnic at no charge. Report from Vice President of Operations. Lou Aiello reported on several property-related issues, including 1) the ruptured sewer pipe in the basement of 8434 Germantown Avenue which occurred earlier in the week; 2) L&I inspection of the fire alarm system; and 3) status of the L&I citation from last year in the amount of $2,700. Old Business. Jim Foster reported that there will be a hearing with the Zoning Board of Adjustments on July 25 regarding Commerce Bank construction. Ron read an old Letter to the Editor (addressed to Marie Jones) from a New York Times libel lawyer explaining the doctrine of “qualified privilege.” Newspapers are very rarely found guilty of libel, even if the writer of a Letter to the Editor may be libelous. New Business. Ron announced that Tom Fleming has agreed to chair this year’s Fund Drive, which will begin in September. He stated his belief that Board members should make substantial contributions to the Fund. A possible goal for this year is to raise $100,000, with an emphasis on addressing public safety issues. Having run out of time, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Noreen M. Spota
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