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CHCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Board Members Present: Karen Ampomah, Robert Bacino, Margaret Brunton, Mary Anna Ross Cowper, Joanne Dhody, Janine Dwyer, James Foster, Stewart Graham, Jeremy Heep (VP Physical Division), Board Members Excused: Louis Aiello, Jane Becker, Richard Becker, Tia Burke, Carol Cope, Board Members Absent: Elaine Aiello, Edward Berg, Thomas Fleming, John Levitties, Sarah Maneely, Others Present: Brian DeCesare (BnB International Cigars), Moss Disston (Treasurer), Ed Feldman,
Tolis Vardakis called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM and asked for a moment of silence. Noreen Spota conducted the roll call. Nancy Hutter mentioned the issue of unexplained absences from Board meetings, noting that the bylaws state, “any Director who has more than four unexplained absences in a fiscal year is automatically removed from the Board.” Nancy suggested that letters be sent to those who are close to that limit. Approval of Agenda. There was a motion to approve the agenda. This motion was seconded and passed. Approval of Minutes. There was a motion to approve the Board meeting minutes from August 23, 2007 with revisions submitted by Mary Anna Ross Cowper, Dina Hitchcock, and Tolis Vardakis. This motion was seconded and passed with four abstentions. In response to a statement made by Tolis regarding Jim Foster made at the 8/23/07 Board meeting (at which he was not in attendance) and which was included in that month’s Board minutes, Jim read a statement defending the work of the Oversight Committee, describing his qualifications/background in financial areas, and explaining why he did not attend a meeting held on August 8 regarding CHCA audits. [Jim’s statement is attached.] Tolis’ response to Jim’s statement described the circumstances surrounding the meeting with auditor Charlie Jebran, Fund President Jean Hemphill, CHCA Treasurer Moss Disston, Budget and Finance Committee member Steve Fillebrown, and himself. At this point, Tolis introduced Karen Ampomah, the new Institutional Director from the Jenks School (replacing Eden Kainer). Approval of Variance for Strasburg Cellars/Twin Brook Winery. Jeremy Heep circulated a summary of the status of this project at 7920 Germantown Avenue, which was approved by the Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee and the Development Review Committee. After some discussion, there was a motion to approve the variance. This motion was seconded and passed with three abstentions. A letter will be sent to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Approval of 2007-08 Fund Drive Committee. Dina Hitchcock read the names of the proposed committee members: Jean Hemphill, Tolis Vardakis, Ed Berg, Susan Bray, W.W. Keen Butcher, Carol Cope, Mary Anna Ross Cowper, Joanne Dhody, Dina Hitchcock, Marie Lachat, Stanley Moat, Edward Putnam, George Spaeth, and Frederick Walker. There was a motion to approve this committee. This motion was seconded and passed with one abstention (George Spaeth). Report from Treasurer. Financial statements as of 8/31/07 for the CHCA, Local, and Fund were distributed and reviewed. Moss Disston read his report summarizing various trends in the finances of the CHCA and Local. [This report is an addendum to the minutes.] Jim Foster asked for clarification of Line A5 (A/R CHCA) and Line L2 (AP Fund) on the Local’s balance sheet; Moss stated that he would look into this and report back to the Board. Ed Feldman asked a question that was deemed out of order; there was a motion to eject him from the meeting with the next disruption. This motion was seconded and passed with four opposed and five abstentions. Bob Bacino then offered a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report. This motion was seconded and passed. Report from Vice President of Social Division. Jane Piotrowski read her report summarizing the success of the Black and White Gala, which was attended by about 350 people and is projected to raise about $37,500 (net income) for the CHCA and Fund, $10,000 more than budgeted. On behalf of co-chair Janine Dwyer and herself, Jane thanked the many people who worked hard to make the event such a success. Kathy Jones stated “for the record a special thank you to Jane, Janine, and Dina for their tremendous leadership with the Black and White Gala. They thanked everyone else, but the community wishes to thank them.” Jane’s report also included updates on the CHCA Blood Drive to be held on Monday, November 12, a possible Health Fair in the spring of 2008, and various activities of Teens Inc. Meredith Sonderskov reported on the successful Senior Center Health Fair held last week and plans for the upcoming Senior Center Bazaar to be held on Saturday, October 27. Report from Vice President of Physical Division. Jeremy Heep provided an update on the Tree House Café project, which will be considered at the LUPZ meeting to be held on Thursday, October 4. He encouraged all who are interested in this project to attend the meeting. Jeremy then provided an update on the Germantown Avenue construction project, and discussion ensued about the possibility of restoring trolley service in Chestnut Hill. Martha Sharkey noted that the next Visions Program sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Business District and Historical Society, to be held on Wednesday, October 24, will address traffic and transportation issues; she urged everyone to attend. Report from Vice President of Operations. Dina Hitchcock reviewed her report, which was sent to the Board via e-mail and covered plans for the Holiday House Tour (Saturday, December 8), the Fund Drive kickoff (Friday, October 26), and the Bylaws Committee meeting (Monday, October 15). She asked that anyone with suggested bylaws revisions should contact her. Dina’s report also described a complaint filed by the Fair Housing Council against the Local regarding a number of classified ads that they claim discriminate against families with children. Pete Mazzaccaro stated that an attorney is looking at a possible settlement, that the standard fine is $250 to $1,000, and that free training regarding the law can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. In her report, Dina also provided an update about a response from the Assistant State Attorney General to her letter in which he stated that complaints against non-profit organizations are accepted and reviewed. Dina also noted that a response from the Internal Revenue Service, which had also been contacted, is anticipated. Report from Community Manager. Martha Sharkey noted that although presentations from Philly Car Share and the Chestnut Hill Business Association were on the agenda for this evening, neither presenter was able to attend. She distributed and reviewed her report, which covered the following topics: 1) events in October to fight domestic violence, a project of the Lutheran Settlement House in collaboration with the CHCA and Business Association; 2) Philly Cares Day to be held on Saturday, October 20 with volunteer work at the Jenks School; 3) various community relations efforts; 4) office issues (repair work in Fabrics on the Hill, telephone system bids, and Baseview software concerns); 5) CHCA page in the Local; 6) membership issues; 7) Black and White Gala; and 8) a recap of volunteer opportunities during the month of October. At the end of her report, Martha presented flowers from herself and Noreen Spota to Jane Piotrowski and Janine Dwyer in appreciation for all of their efforts to make this year’s Black and White Gala such a success. New Business. Anne McNally announced that a giant shredder event for the community will be held on Saturday, October 13 at National Penn Bank. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Hutter Minutes prepared by Noreen Spota, CHCA Administrative Coordinator, and approved by the Board of Directors on 10/25/07.
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