GYPSUM MILLS ESTATES COOPERATIVE
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
February 16, 2006

  1. Meeting was called to order by Jim Anthony at 6:34 pm. Not in attendance: Ron Platten, Gaynor Seeber and Eileen Ramsdell.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was lead by Jim Anthony.
  3. Announcements/Recognitions:
    1. Special Session with Residents for Rent Petitions from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
    2. Leroy Lashua resigned from the Board. Thanks for all your excellent work, Leroy.
    3. John and Barb Bracket are resigning from Sunday Breakfast after March. A big thanks for all your loving work. Therefore we need a new Chairperson.
    4. Survey Forms: Only 23 received, so box will remain in foyer until Feb. 27.
    5. After 7 pm residents are asked to inspect the new Complex area for recommendations.
  1. Jim reviewed the Board's actions regarding the rent increase and what we learned about Real Property Law 233. Review Petitions process: Volunteers for each street signed up to get all other residents' signatures.

    2. Questions & Answers:

    1. Joe C. Roberts Dr. - Can Mr. Morgan add additional properties, in addition to the 75 communities and 25 apartment complexes, at our expense and run business as he chooses? Ans. As with any business, a person can expand and use the profits from their existing businesses to fund this. That is the nature of being in business.
    2. Joe C. Roberts Dr. - Can we purchase our own property? Ans. No, but there is available funding for up to 95% if the residents wanted to purchase the whole community from the landlord. But, this could mean much higher rent costs.
    3. Dan M. Kims Dr. - Would the rent cap be per month? Ans. Yes. That is what our petition would ask for.
    4. Leroy L. Gypsum Mills St. - There is current legislation pending in NY State to limit the amount that taxes can be increased per year. No Ans. This would need to be investigated. Need to know the Bill number.
    5. Julie M. Kims Dr. - The rent increases over the last 16 years have totaled $100. In the last 2 years, it has increased by $50. No Ans. Thanks for the info.

    Adjourned to regular Board Meeting at 7:45 PM.

  2. Summary of Last Board Meeting Minutes was read by Lou Guyette; accepted as read.
  3. Treasurer Report read by Jim Anthony. Balance of January 1, 2006 was $3633.57. Balance as of February 4, 2006 is $3,565.41. Report to be approved for Audit next month.
  4. House Fund/Facilities Report - Read by Bill Hoffman. Balance as of 12/31/05 was $71.27. Income was $37.05. Expenses were $90.32. Balance on hand 1/31/06 is $18.00.
  5. Complex Use Report was read by Bill Hoffman. 3 Private Parties held, 2 donating $25 deposit back to our Fund. A Community-wide event, Pot Luck supper, was hosted by Eileen Ramsdell on January 21. The complex continues to be used by many of the residents for Cards, Bingo, fitness, etc. The vacuum cleaner had to be repaired.
  6. Committee Reports:
    1. Community Relations - Sam Condo referred this to Nancy Alcorn.
    2. January Pot Luck Dinner - Eileen to report next Board Meeting.
    3. Ham Dinner - Hosted by Bill Hoffman. 66 people attended the dinner. A total of $295 was collected at the door with another $21 being realized by the 50/50 raffle, making the total income $316.00. Total expenses including food and decorations: $284.35. A profit of $31.65 went to the treasury. Bill Marvel and his sister Toodie provided excellent music. Bill Hoffman will send a Thank You note to them.
    4. Craft Group - Judy Killeen reported 12 people attended the information meeting and 8 called saying that they definitely were interested. They would like to meet the first and third Tuesday of every month, with the first meeting being on Tuesday, February 21, from 1 - 3:30 PM. First project will be card embroidery. Motion was made to approve the Craft Club with Judy Killeen as chairperson; approved 5-0. Jim Anthony will submit an ad for the Scoop.
    5. Election Committee progress - Bill Hoffman reports that progress is being made with candidates. There are 3 confirmed candidates to date.
  7. Management Representative Report - Nancy Alcorn:
    1. Nancy sent a letter to the Villas addressing the walking of pets in Gypsum Mills, proper pick up and disposal of pet waste and the non-use of skateboards, scooters, etc., on Gypsum Mill roadways and public areas.
    2. Mr. Morgan will continue to cover the cost of cleaning the Complex each week.
    3. Nancy will get Mr. Morgan's new business address, phone & fax #'s for Jim.
    4. Nancy will soon have her own e-mail account.
    5. Nancy will check with Mr. Morgan as to how many pages he will provide for the Scoop. Currently it is for 3 pages, looking for an additional one when necessary.
    6. Nancy will request a follow up meeting from Mike Alcorn with Jim on the letter sent from Mr. Pickering to certain residents regarding the individual payment for taxes if they receive more exceptions other the STAR.
    7. Nancy to check with Mr. Morgan to see if he will again donate $200 towards the Volunteer Recognition Party scheduled for June 11, 2006.
  8. Unfinished Business:
    1. March 18 St. Patrick's Dinner info - Sam, Chairperson. Motion to hire entertainment "Generation Gap" at $100. Motion approved 5-0. Price for the dinner will be $5 per person, approved. Tickets on sale at community complex TBA. Sam to provide Jim with info for Scoop Ad.
    2. Info on Bus Tours and Dinner Theater - Sam Condo - need to collect more information for it to be presented at the next board meeting.
    3. Info on Wine Tours - Lou Guyette - more information also needed.
    4. June 11 Volunteer Recognition Party - Linda Bartolone volunteered to chair.
  9. New Business:
    1. Sunday Breakfast group proposal - On behalf of John Bracket, Lou Guyette made motion to establish a $250 cash fund for the monthly breakfast Chairman. Sam Condo seconded. Accepted 5-0. A second motion was made that the new committee chairman would be responsible for this cash fund. Seconded by Linda Bartolone. Accepted 5-0.
    2. Reviewed Don Kennedy's letter to the Board regarding Senior Information sessions. This will be forwarded to Gaynor Seeber to organize these events with help from Don.
    3. Residents Quarterly Board Meeting scheduled for March 2, 2006.
    4. Monthly Board Meeting tentatively scheduled for March 9, 2006.
  10. Adjournment: Lou Guyette moved to adjourn at 9:01 PM. Linda Bartolone seconded.

Respectfully submitted by: Lou Guyette, Corresponding Secretary