SOUTHWEST CHULA VISTA CIVIC ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING, JANUARY 15, 2009
                      BALBOA REALITY

I:  CALL TO ORDER:  At 6:45pm by Theresa Acerro, President.
II:  ROLL CALL:  Theresa, Ed, David, Doc, Marcia, Earl, Bettie, guests: Mitch Thompson, Rick.
III:  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  David moved to approve minutes of last meeting on November 20, 2008. Seconded by Ed, carried.
IV: REPORTS: Marcia reported that we have $694.50 remaining in the treasure.
V: OLD BUSINESS: Yard sale will be held on January 31 from 7am-7pm at 261 Garret.  David will pick up donations, if needed.   Call at 427-1987.  Help is needed to run the sale.   Those volunteering so far are: Ed, Bettie, David, Earl.
Peaker Plant Update: Call 409-7690 ask Denise Ducheney to ask the chair of the Senate Energy Committee to hold a hearing about the MMC peaker and southbay power plant.
VII: NEW BUSINESS:  I: Board of Directors for 2009 possibilities are Jim Doud, Rick, Carolina.  Those not continuing in 2009 are Kenn, Norberto & Marcia. 
2: Mitch Thompson explained different ways the organization could be available as a non-profit for mobile home residents who wanted to buy their own parks.  Several options were presented along with ways to accomplish this explained.  Board voted to bring issue before the next General Meeting.  Ed & David volunteered to call the mobile home residents who are members to invite them to the meeting.
3: Suggested bylaw changes to be put before the membership on 1/26. 
Article 1: Principle office: Currently has Ned's address. Need to change to Theresa's.  Motion to accept made by Ed, 2nd by Earl. Carried.
4: Amend Articles of Incorporation:  After discussion it was decided that current wording is sufficient to cover proposed change so no action needed. 
5: Position on sales tax increase & budget crisis.  Board decided to support a 1/2 cent sales tax increase with a 5 year cap AND oversight committee, and with condition(s) that all employees give up raises.  Motion made by David to accept, seconded by Theresa.  5 in favor 2 opposed Membership will decide.
Items 6 &7:  Motion made by Bettie to table these two items until next meeting with new board.  Earl seconded , motion carried. 
8: Next Board Meeting of the new Board on the 26th. 
1: Each member must sign a statement of conflict of interest policy.
2: Ask if everyone is willing to share calling of members regarding rejoining.
3:Membership:  Ed volunteered to help with marketing public relations campaign & redesigning logo. 
4: Theresa announced she has found a person who will audit books for a $59.00 per hour fee. Person has a certificate with experience with non-profits.  David will call Allstate to see if they will accept this.
5: SWCVCA will have a booth at the Cinco de Mayo Event on May 3.  Earl will pay the entry fee.
6: Other topics discussed were the Facelift Project & grants.
VII: ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS:
I: Fire Chief
2: Members vote on board of directors, tax increase, amendments, and mobile home park task force.
3: Have members list speakers they would like for this year or topics for discussion.  Give out questionnaire. 
Meeting adjourned at 8:43pm with a motion from Marcia & seconded by Earl.