Meeting was called to order by Board President, Michael Moradian, Jr. at 8:00 pm.

MEMBERS IN ATTENANCE

Michael Moradian, Edgar Garcia, Dane Anderson, Julie Anderson, Anet Reclusado, Kathy Moradian, Brenda McDonald, Jerry Frad and Frank Parks.

LLNA DATABASE – www.salesforce.com

Mike demonstrated “Salesforce.com,” which is a customer relationship management (CRM) program that will allow us to share and manage information more efficiently.  Board members were given their user names and passwords, and Mike encouraged all to log on and begin becoming familiar with it.  Mike and Brenda will be working together to start entering all of the data we have thus far. 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Edgar Garcia (Treasurer)

See attached Treasure’s Report dated October 4, 2006.

Edgar will be looking into other banking options for our account.  We are currently with U.S Bank, and  being charged $5/month dormant charges.  Suggestions given were the Bank of the West, with the idea of using a neighborhood bank with a vested interest in the La Loma area, and Modesto Commerce Bank because it is local. 

A discussion was held regarding the sequence of checks.  Edgar stated that checks #1026 – 1050 were never received by the new Association.  However, there should be no concerns now that we have new signature cards in place. 

BOARD COMMITTEE UPDATES

  • Beautification – Jerry Frad & Julie Anderson (co-chairs)

Monthly park clean-up days continue the 3rd Saturday of each month.

There are approximately 9 parcels / parks that have been identified that still need to be “adopted.”  Edgar Garcia volunteered to adopt the “Santa Barbara Point” parcel. 

We need to focus our efforts on getting all other parcels adopted before we address bigger projects, such as the Yosemite corridor. 

Julie discussed the importance of getting more of the residents of the LLNA involved, extending an open invitation to all who expressed an interest in the Beautification project to come to their committee’s next meeting (October 30, 2006 – Anderson Home). 

  • Neighborhood Watch – Frank Parks (chair)

Several Board members have met with Neighborhood Watch Coordinators who have expressed concerns over their area being too large. 

Current goal is to have a “Street Captain” for each block.  We need to use the LLNA Newsletter to advertise these “positions” that are available. 

                  Frank will be scheduling a time for monthly Neighborhood Watch meetings.

  • Fundraising –  Anet Reclusado (chair)

Dog Park – need to secure a location and then research available grants / funding opportunities.

Advertising - current rate for advertising in LLNA Newsletter is $25.  A discussion was held regarding possible discounted rates for longer advertising commitments.

Donations - we need to ask for donations in each newsletter.  Donations may be designated for the general fund, or for a specific project.        

  • P.A.C. – Mike Moradian (chair)

Mike emphasized how important it is to educate ourselves, as well as those in the LLNA, as to the current issues being voted on this November.  A discussion was held as to the legalities of a non-profit organization taking a stand on political issues.  Mike will look into this issue further. 

The Board agreed that the LLNA Newsletter would be the best forum to encourage neighbors to make informed decisions when voting on issues directly affecting our neighborhood. 

The Committee met October 3, 2006 with Bill Bassett, CEO of Alliance, and highlighted the following items as particular interest to the LLNA: 

Measure K - proposal for a half-cent sales tax increase in Stanislaus County. The money raised would go for transportation projects, mostly new and improved roads.

Prop 1A – Transportation Funding Protection.  Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

Prop 1B – Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006.  (Will help fund Measure K). 

Stanislaus Supervisor, District 4 – Jancie Keating & Dick Monteith

A discussion was about how important it is for the LLNA to encourage people to become educated in regards to how each of these measures, propositions and candidates will have a direct impact on our neighborhood. 

LLNA BOARD MEETING FORMAT

  • Team Goals
  • Committee updates
  • Home of the Month

LLNA BOARD GUIDELINES

  • Goals – set 90 day / 6 month / 1 year goals
  • Mission Statement – each committee should have a mission statement
  • Guidelines
  • Meeting minutes must be completed within one week of the meeting date
  • All e-mail / phone messages must be returned within (3) days
  • Board Members must call prior to a meeting to let others know you are unable to attend
  • Agendas and date of next meeting must be set

HOME OF THE MONTH

The Board reviewed all nominations for the three categories for the “Home of the Month.”  The following were selected:

                  Best Curb Appeal – Rick and Claudine Gray 348 Rowland Ave

                  Most Interesting Characteristics -  Jocelin Williams 340 Covena Ave

Best Remodel / Most Improved - Peggy Barton 121 Las Palmas

Next Board meeting – Wednesday, November 1, 2006 – 7:30 pm at Moradian Home

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Brenda McDonald, Secretary