HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES080101Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors' Meeting
August 1, 2001
City Hall Conference Room
3800 University Blvd
The meeting was called to order at 6:21 P.M. Those in attendance were Joni Fichter,
Linda Gray, Donna LaMond, Gayle Jackson, Karin Dubose, Mark Mailes, Renelle
Cadena from the Parks Board, and Maria Elena Herbst PLB chair
A motion to approve the July minutes was made by Joni Fichter and seconded by Linda
Gray. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report: The balance is $415,240.25. It was noted that the expenses for the
2001 PLB were listed at $82,553.05, but this amount takes into account the $23,000
which was raised for West University Elementary. Since we had to write them a check,
Linda explained that the amount shows up as an expense.
Reports:
a. Foundations: No report
b. New Events
c. Pavers: Mark Mailes reported that a new area was cleared in Whitt Johnson Park
for pavers
d. Randall's Card: We received $816.00 for the quarter that just ended; need to
publicize. Also, need to do article on Kroger cards.
e. Water Bill Check Off. No report
f. Public Relations: Donna LaMond to issue press release relating to funding of the
parks by monies raised by the "Friends"
g. Park Lovers Ball: Have a date with the scheduled date of February 9. It is an
HISD holiday beginning at noon on Thursday. It is feared that many of the
families will take advantage of the long weekend and go out of town instead of
coming to the ball as they normally do. Will look at the Westin Galleria on
February 2. Gayle Jackson made a motion to authorize Maria Elena Herbst to
negotiate with the Westin for a fee increase of $15,000 or less. Joni Fichter
seconded. Motion carried. NPS contract for $2500 to be signed for services
rendered prior to and night of 2002 ball
h. Golf Shirt Sales: No report
5. Old Business
6. New Business
Election of new officers scheduled for next month; will also vote on new board
members
7. Adjournment:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Jackson
Secretary