SVHOA Board Meeting January 23, 2001

Meeting commenced at 7:35 p.m.

Board Members in attendance: Brian Brick, Elizabeth Moorehead, Jennie Brick, and Denise Hodges

Board Members absent: Toby Abom

Other attendees: Dawn Chesney, Kelly Hamer, Lita Flanders, and Jill Warner

1. Minutes

Motion by Brian Brick to waive reading of the November, 2000, minutes; motion seconded and unanimously approved.

2. Old Business

None

3. Continuing Business

Chabot Golf Course Development: Elizabeth Moorehead lead the discussion concluding that no action needs to be taken until the Environmental Impact Report is available. The EIR has not been released for public review. John Vasquez with Chabot Highlands communicated with Elizabeth that a meeting was taking place regarding the development on Tuesday. (The discussion then turned to the topic of the Dunsmuir Ridge development which Mr. Vasquez has strongly opposed. He had suggested that we send a letter to Councilmember Larry Reid from SVHOA stating our opposition as well) No action taken regarding the Chabot Golf Course Development.

Oakland Town Hall Meeting: Brian informed attendees of the meeting to be held at the Oakland Zoo on the following Saturday. The meeting agenda was reported to include the 2001-2003 budget for the City of Oakland. Brian will be attending for the SVHOA. No other action taken.

Speed Trailer/Speeding Issues: In a prior meeting Toby had volunteered to follow up with Oakland Police Department regarding placement of speed trailers in the village. Kelly, Jill, Lita, and the Bricks all volunteered their driveways for placement of the trailers. Discussion ensued regarding options for lowering the speed limit in the village. No other action taken.

Bob Margolin Replacement: A meeting with Dr. Harry Edwards is scheduled for Monday, February 5th at Dr. Edwards office. Brian, Denise, and Gale Grunert will attend. There was discussion about Michelle Fulper replacing Bob, as well as questions regarding the role of the center director. It was agreed that Michelle and other interested parties would be invited to a board meeting to inform villagers of the various programs at the center and the role of the director. No further action taken.

Bookkeeper Replacement: The village bookkeeper, Dale Muller, is still interested in being replaced as soon as possible. As of this meeting there have been no interested parties in the position. It was discussed that the position listing be opened up to outside the village. Jennie agreed to look at various softwares to make the accounting less time consuming, and Elizabeth suggested Quickbooks as a good software program. Someone would ask Gale to put another notice in the Crier regarding the open position. No further action taken.

Village Picnic: It was discussed that the date of the picnic would be chosen based on when all of the board members would be able to attend. No further action taken.

4. New Business

Board Transition Issues: Brian and Jennie need to make arrangements to become signers on the SVHOA checking account. All board members should be given keys to the clubhouse. Board members are not to discuss or publicize Toby's profession with villagers. It was discussed that a meeting for board members and block captains in the near future would be a good idea. Brian will speak with Pat Mossburg in Larry Reid's office to change the SVHOA contact information. No further action was taken.

Crime Prevention: The Crime Prevention Council meets once a month at the Sequoia Community Church on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm. The next meeting is Thursday, February 8th. Denise will give this information to Gale to print in the Crier. No further action was taken.

Website: Brian suggested that a website be developed for Sheffield Village. The domain name www.sheffieldvillage.org is available. Brian made the motion to purchase the name now for no more than $75 to secure and develop a site for SVHOA. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed. Jennie will obtain the name. No further action was taken.

Election and Installation of Vice-President: Elizabeth Moorehead nominated Jill Warner for Vice-President. The nomination was seconded and Jill was elected unanimously. No further action was taken.

5. Other Business

Dawn suggested that the board develop a list of volunteers to attend city and community meetings to prevent burn out on the board. Denise suggested that the Crier be published one week before the next board meeting. No further action was taken.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.