Northlake Neighborhood Association


Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors

Monday, December 15, 2003
Saint Benedict Retreat and Conference Center

Board Members Present: Dave Halberslaben, Beth Korosec, Michelle Larson, Mark Melum, Chuck Nahn, Carl Wackerle

Other Association Members Present: Bob Banke, Perry Barclay-Bozzo, Sheila Barclay-Bozzo, Dan Bickel, Paul Boyle, Jamie Buchanan, Tanya Buchanan, Tom Culp, Bob DuPont, Kitty Erdman, Jeff Foresman, Ann Geocaris, Steve Globerman, Melissa Holman, Mark Holmes, Mary Ann Hunt, Andy Inman, Greg Jackson, Jackie Jackson, David Kalshoven, Steve LaBelle, Paul Leone, Karen Locken, John Lynch, Tom McCrill, Sawn McKee, Bob Moritz, Debbie Olstad, Doug Olstad, Rod Packard, Jeff Peterson, Jane Rahman, Margo Regan, Mark Regan, Michele Ryan, David Schield, Lynn Schreibman, Tim Seifriz, Bill Tews, Eunice Tshabalala, Mandla Tshabalala, Peggy Werner

Wackerle called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

Opening Remarks
Wackerle began by welcoming everyone and introducing the Board members.

Candidate Forum
Wackerle then asked for nominations for the three open Board positions. He indicated that there are two three-year term and one two-year term positions available. Dave Kalshoven and Paul Leone nominated themselves for the three-year positions and Mandla Tshabalala nominated himself for the two-year position. At this time, Wackerle and other members of the Board provided a brief Board member job description. Ann Geocaris seconded the nominations. Tom McCrill asked the candidates for a verbal presentation of why they want to serve on the Board and their qualifications. Dave Kalshoven presented himself as a candidate and indicated that he is interested in serving as Board Treasurer. Paul Leone and Mandla Tshabalala both presented themselves as candidates. The slate of nominees was unanimously accepted.

Open Forum for NNA Members
Tom McCrill asked why a portion of the Board meeting is "closed". Discussion ensued. Greg Seibold, neighborhood attorney, indicated that some of the meeting could be closed depending on the nature of the discussion taking place. Bob DuPont suggested that the "closed" session be re-worded to "executive" session.

Wackerle asked for nominations for the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The following individuals volunteered: Lyman Wible, Annette Plante-Hogoboom, Dave Halberslaben and Jane Rahman.

Steve Globerman asked about the Association's finances. A brief discussion ensued regarding finances since there was extensive discussion on this topic at the November meeting. All were encouraged to visit the neighborhood web site to view the financial statements.

Karen Locken asked if the Board would discuss replacing the trees that were removed last year from the berm along Highway Q. Discussion ensued regarding the need for volunteers to serve on committees to handle issues such as this. Ann Geocaris underscored the need for community involvement.

Wackerle reviewed the past year's accomplishments of the Board and the committees. He indicated that the committees were established, all dues were collected, the finances were organized, vendor savings were realized, a communication process was established, the ACC was instituted, social activities took place, landscaping and neighborhood maintenance issues were addressed and the web site was created. He took this opportunity to thank Tanya and Jamie Buchanan for their work on creating and maintaining the web site.

Korosec expressed the importance of each member shoveling his or her sidewalk. She reminded neighbors that, if they live adjacent to green space with a sidewalk, it is their responsibility to remove the snow from that area.

Halberslaben moved to adjourn the Annual Meeting. Leone seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

Wackerle called to order the meeting of the Board of Directors at 8:25 p.m.

Jane Rahman withdrew her nomination for the ACC. Wible and Plante-Hogoboom were not in attendance to present themselves as candidates. Discussion ensued regarding the ACC and what qualifications the Board should look for in an ACC member. It was decided that a member of the ACC should be diplomatic, have some background/experience in the area, and be available to meet and able make ecisions in a timely manner (responsive). Discussion also ensued regarding the need to recruit other candidates and ask for a written submission by Monday, January 12. This issue will be on the agenda for the Monday, January 19, Board meeting.

It was agreed that the Board should continue to meet on the third Monday of each month.

Kalshoven moved to accept the slate of officers as follows: Wackerle for President, Leone for Vice-President, Kalshoven for Treasurer and Korosec for Secretary. Nahn seconded the motion. The slate of officers was unanimously accepted.

Kalshoven moved to adjourn the meeting. Tshabalala seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.


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