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VCNA Board Minutes

August 24, 2011

 

VCNA BOARD MEETING
August 24, 2011

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:25 p.m.

In attendance were:  Robert, Cassandra, Travis and Michele

Minutes were not taken at the last meeting

REPORTS:

PRESIDENT : Robert  
No report

VICE PRESIDENT: Travis
                No report

SECRETARY:  Michele 
                No report

TREASURER:  Travis   
The checking account balance is $3,109.45; savings account balance is $94.09. The mailbox fee of $40.00 is due

CODE ENFORCEMENT: 
Code enforcement was contacted due to a fence in ill repair (falling down).  Due to the call the fence was repaired.

CRIME ENFORCEMENT:  The Sheriff’s Department has a crime prevention specialist again and that individual can be reached at the Central Office.

WEBMASTER:  Cassandra  
She is in the process of updating the website.

LAND USE:  Joe 
No report

OLD BUSINESS:

  1.  Coupon discount cards:  The idea of creating a membership card for VCNA members was discussed.  The cards could be shown to member businesses to receive the discount.
  2. Scholarship for Calvine/Sheldon HS – OPEN
  3. Tax status paperwork :  Still in process and unresolved.
  4. Facebook:  VCNA now has its own Facebook account.
  5. Merchant Involvement – OPEN

NEW BUSINESS:

  1.  Mailbox renewal:  See Treasurer’s report.
  2. Neighborhood Watch Incentive Program :  The Board discussed whether to direct VCNA’s efforts to developing a neighborhood watch program, and use association funds to launch it.  Possible discussion with successful program officials to consult with us.
  3. Annual Meeting:  Robert with email Michele instructions on obtaining a place for the meeting, contacting  Supervisor Nottoli’s office, and distributing meeting information to the membership.

NEXT MEETING:
                Tuesday, September 20, at the pizza place

ADJOURNMENT:  7:58 p.m.

 

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VCNA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

 

Call to Order/Attendance:  6:30 p.m./Robert, Cassandra, Travis and Michele

Approval of Last meeting Minutes:  Minutes of the May 2, 2011 and August 24, 2011, approved.

REPORTS:

                PRESIDENT:  Robert-
                Don Nottoli’s office has not yet responded in regard to the insurance certificate for the Annual Meeting at Mary Tsukamoto School.  He has also not heard from Southgate as to their attendance at the upcoming Annual Meeting.  The Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 20, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  Due to redistricting, Supervisor Yee is now our representative.  The Board approved expenditure of $300.00 for professionally-produced brochures to give to teachers to distribute to their students; and for refreshments at the Annual Meeting. 

                VICE-PRESIDENT and TREASURER:  Travis-
                Suggested that the Board invite an official from the school district security department to report on issues (gang activity, etc.).  All agreed this is a good idea.   There is an outstanding bill of $29.90 for two years of web posting.  Dues will be collected at the annual meeting.  There was discussion as to whether lower the dues from $25.00 to something less.  No conclusion reached.

                SECRETARY:  Michele
                She submitted official application for use of the Tsukamoto facilities on October 20, 2011.

                CODE ENFORCEMENT:
                Travis reported an overgrowth of bushes on a sidewalk.  Code Enforcement advised they were sending the notice to the Department of Transportation.   

WEBMASTER:  Cassandra-
                Notice of the meeting is posted on the VCNA website.  She is working on a slide show of the photos that Bob sent to her of new construction and development in the VCNA area.  Taking pictures of member businesses in order to advertise their presence in the community was discussed.  Reports of graffiti are to be sent to Southgate; Cassandra will put that information on the website.

CRIME PREVENTION:
                Laura will speak at the meeting on crime prevention.  She will arrange for a POP officer and sheriff  to attend, if possible.  She will also send notice of our meeting to other neighborhood groups.  Bob will contact her about this.

OLD BUSINESS:

  1.  Coupon discount cards – open.
  2. Scholarship for Calvine/Sheldon HS – open.
  3. Tax status paperwork – on progress with State FTB – open.
  4. Facebook construction – open
  5. Merchant involvement – open

NEW BUSINESS:

  1.  Neighborhood Watch Incentive Program:  Bob will contact Laura about this.
  2. Annual meeting BOS ?

NEXT MEETING:  October 3, 2011, at the pizza place.

AJOURNMENT:  8:00 p.m.

ADDENDUM:  Further discussion in regard to the Annual Meeting and other business.

--Signs about the meeting will go up around the community on Monday, October 17.
--Travis suggested an electronic quarterly newsletter (facebook or a listserv).   Students at Sheldon HS may be interested in formatting this.  It was observed that there should be a built-in source of revenue to maintain it.  He also will contact the Equitas Academy sponsor to invite that person to bring student members to observe community action in VCNA.
--Bob will create half-page flyers to be put in teachers mailboxes and then sent home with students
--A notice of the Annual Meeting will be placed in the Elk Grove Citizen.
--Cassandra will check the Sacramento Bee to determine if there is a section for community announcements.