Stock Holder Meeting

November 3, 2013

Present:  Bill Sears, David Woisard, Linda Hagstrom, Kevin and Kathy Eisemann, Frank Ferri, Tony Caparco, Patricia Amirault, George W.  Shuster Jr.,  Stephanie Van Patten,  Desiree Schuler, Sandra Corrente, Judith and Ray

  1. Minutes from the last stockholder meeting were read and accepted.
  2. Stephanie provided an update on the events for the year and the street signs.  Stephanie and Frank secured a grant to install street sign at no cost to the neighborhood.  Whipple needs to have a barrier at the end of the newly constructed area of the street to prevent drivers from accidentally driving into the bay.  A new path to ensure access to the beach is in the planning for Mill Cove.  It will be an elevated path.  This should discourage people from parking as well.
  3. Frank provided an update on the state of the sewers.  A review commission has been put together to review the sewers for the neighborhood.  The commission consists of representatives from various city departments including the sewer authority, Native American representatives, Save the Bay, and other stakeholders.  The Native American representatives have stopped attending the meetings.  The city needs to have a plan to install sewers, using revenue bonds.  The committee approved the financing pending the approval of the plans.  Financing to connect to the sewers is the obstacle at the moment. 
  4. Tricia provided the treasurer’s report. The association has almost $ X.XX in checking, a $ X.XX CD, and the investment account grew by 16 percent to  $ X.XX. Expenses were very low, because most items were donated.  The block party rentals ran about 300 dollars.  Trent took over the dog waste bags from Bill.  Motion to accept treasurer’s report was made and accepted. 
  5. The budget for 2014 of $1400 was presented and accepted. 
  6. Frank received thank you notes from Meadow Brook dinner. Please let him know if you would like to volunteer for this year’s event. Desserts will also be needed.  Thank you notes were also received from Hospice and the shelters to which food was donated after events.  Frank also received five stock certificates that have been returned.
  7. Last year we recommended several people, but invitations were not sent.   This year’s nominations include:  Trent Ferrara, Ken Frish, and Janet Schuster. Frank will find out the names of the young couple from the other side of Tidewater and invite them to become stockholders.  Motion was made and accepted.
  •  Election of Officers and Board.  Nominated:

Stephanie: president

Pauline:    vice president

Bill, Kevin, and Sandra:  board of directors 

The slate was approved.  As president Stephanie asked Frank, Tricia, and Desiree to stay on in their current roles. All agreed and accepted.

10.  New Calendar for 2014

  • January: Pasta dinner  (Jan. 11 at 5 pm Meadow Brook Terrance)–Frank, Linda, Tricia, Sandra, Stephanie
  • March: Adult party (volunteer will determine day and time) Stephanie proposed a pub crawl from house to house. – an email will be send to ask for an event host
  • April: Easter Egg hunt (April 12 at 11 am)– Stephanie
  • May/June: Yard Sale–Nancy
  • June: Park Clean up (June 28 from 8-10)
  • July:  July 4th Parade (June 29 at 1 pm)–Frank
  • Save the Bay cleanup will be announced
  • September: Park Clean up (Sept. 6 from 8-10)
  • September:  Block Party (Sept. 7 at 1-4 pm)–Sandra: rentals, David and Linda: ice cream, Frank: grill
  • October:  Parade, Hayride, and food drive October 26 at 4 pm–Frank hay ride & Sandra reception
  • November: Meadow Brook pasta dinner (Nov. 20)–Frank
  • December: Christmas caroling Kevin and Kathy will host (Dec. 20)

11.  Neighborhood meetings:  February 3, May 5, August 4, November 3 at seven pm. 

  1.  Board of directors meeting:  Sunday November 2 at 5 pm
  2. Stockholders meeting November 2 at 6 pm
  3.  David said that he has some pictures from the summer that can be posted to the website and the Facebook page.