HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES010301Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
January 3, 2001
City Hall Conference Room
3800 University Blvd.
L The meeting was called to order at 6:15 PM. Those in attendance were: Linda
Gray, Gayle Jackson, Joni Fichter, Ross Frazer, Stephanie Langenstein, Karin
Dubose, Corey Brown, Win Graham, Mark Mailes, Donna LaMond, Mike Koinis,
Beverly Loftis, Alissa Starbird, Marisue Tallichet, Will Bertron and Burt
Ballanfant.
2. Approval of the December 6, 2000 Minutes: Beverly Loftis moved that the
minutes be approved. Corey Brown seconded. The motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: Ross Frazer passed around his reported which showed the
balance to be $518,868.48. Mark to get invoice from the City to present to Ross
for payment. Ross requested that anytime money is handed to him a designation
be made as to where the money should be allocated. In addition, he requested that
invoices be signed with an okay to pay.
4. Reports:
a. Foundations: No report
b. New Events: Homeplace - Karin Dubose will hold a meeting at her home
- 4005 Rice - on Monday, January 8, at 10:00 AM
c. Pavers: Mike Koinis reported that we should have a brochure in the next
City Currents; will keep information as is for now until after Ball then
will come up with different sizes and shapes of pavers, etc. that can be
purchased
d. Randall's Card: No report
e. Water Bill Check Off. No report
f. Public Relations: Two articles appeared in this month's City Currents,
one about the Ball and the other about our ornaments, golf shirts and t-
shirts
g. Park Lovers Ball: Donna LaMond passed around a Ball status sheet; said
that new website is up and running with a new look; she will look into
putting up the banner maybe on the lawn in front of City Hall; committee
meeting will be scheduled next week; reminded each board member that
he/she is responsible for 5 auction items; a sign up sheet will be passed
around at our next meeting for work times the night of the Ball
Old Business: Will Bertron suggested that we may meet either January 13 or
January 20 for a presentation of the new Master Plan. He will let us know as
soon as he receives responses from all concerned. He reported that a contract had
been agreed upon between the YMCA and West University. Our city council will
vote on Monday and then the terms, etc. will go to the YMCA's Board for their
vote. There was some discussion about the development of Colonial Park,
beginning at the eastern end and proceeding to the western end; Will reported
that the Colonial final plan is dependent upon the purchase of the Y property
6. New Business: Linda reported that the Executive Committee will meet to go over
the applications for the board positions to be filled
Karin Dubose reported upon her conversation with Eller Media relating to two
billboards; Printing (flat tone) will be $85 each for 16'x20' panels and the
posting fee will be $85 for each; board said to be sure and ask where billboards
will be located
7. Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Jackson
Secretary