SLWLA Board of Directors

SLWLA Board of Directors

Organizational Meeting—March 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

The Inn at Eagle Springs

Present: Hugh Beckwith, Mary Anne Fewkes, Ray MacKay, Jim Meikle, Betty Milligan, Jo Nicholas, Bill Parker, Virgil Reid, Blaine Rowland.

Also present: Tony Robertson, Denise Duncan, Holly Foster, staff as well as Jan Pattan, ex-officio secretary until elections.

Jim Meikle, President from the previous term, called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m.. New members were welcomed. Jan Patton presented notebooks containing important documents of the Association to Mary Anne Fewkes, Blaine Rowland, and Jo Nicholas.

Election of Officers

Jim asked for nominations for the office of president. Ray MacKay nominated Jim Meikle and Virgil Reid seconded. Jim was elected by acclamation.

President Meikle assumed the chair and called for nominations for the remaining offices, each of which was elected by acclamation. The entire slate of Board officers for 2006-2007 is:

President—Jim Meikle

Vice-President—Ray MacKay

Secretary—Jo Nicholas

Treasurer—Virgil Reid

Functions of Board Members and Confirmation of Associates

The Board discussed tasks performed by various standing committees, and newly elected board members addressed aspects in which they had interest. By general agreement, the following roles will be filled by the 2006-2007 Board:

Architectural Standards—Bill Parker

Infrastructure and Beautification—Ray MacKay

Lake and Environment—Mary Anne Fewkes

Legal Affairs—Hugh Beckwith

Recreation—Betty Milligan

Security—Blaine Rowland

As the membership of committees within each area is confirmed, a list will be published. The Board re-confirmed persons currently serving as Associates.

Associates of the Board are:

Charlie Flinchum, Supervisor, Johnson Point

Paul Kirst, Lake Quality

Betsy Mikula, Publisher, SLW Newsletter and Manager of the Website

Betty Milligan, Beautification Committee

Lee Ring, Liaison, The Pinnacle

Bill Schmidt, Historian

Each Associate is asked to send 2006-2007 committee lists to the Secretary.

Board Procedures and Operation

President Meikle reviewed the 2006-2007 calendar of meetings. Planned absences for April and May were noted. Board members need to send items for the agenda to the President three days prior to a work session. All board members and the manager are to prepare written reports of activities and information for their areas, to be e-mailed to the board at least two days prior to a Tuesday work session. Agendas will be sent out for all meetings prior to meeting dates. The agenda format will remain the same as last year with Secretary Report, Treasurer Report, Topics for Vote, Topics for Discussion, Committees, General Meeting agenda items.

Budget Review

President Meikle presented each member with the approved budget which is effective on May 1, 2006.

Manager’s Comments

Tony Robertson reported for new members that his staff is always available to assist any board member. Tony also introduced new staff member, Holly Foster, who is Community’s Financial assistant. Denise shared new stickers that will be distributed when new dues are paid by landowners. Tony also discussed several thoughts regarding his meeting with Area Representatives in terms of message board not being located in easily accessed area as well as having board to examine next year’s voting procedures by having candidates’ night before ballots are distributed.

Review of Existing Issues

President Meikle summarized continuing issues this new board must address: NC Wildlife Resource Commission jurisdiction with respect to Lake Auman; boat yard, Lakeway Drive mall improvement, acoustics, new security, long-range planning committee information. Also discussed were several works in process: boat storage, walking trail, beautification project on Lakeway Mall area. Concerning the NC Wildlife Commission, a motion was made by Betty Milligan for Hugh Beckwith to pursue a reference from the Association’s attorney for specialized counsel with respect to the ongoing dispute with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Blaine Rowland seconded the motion with passage in acclamation by Board.

Board Goals for 2006-2007

Numerous goals were discussed by the entire Board as well as new ones added to the agenda. After discussion of ongoing projects, issues and priorities, the Board agreed to publicize goals after further clarification of several projects. Goals for 2006-2007 will be distributed at the April general meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jo Nicholas, Secretary

Actions Taken

Elected Board officers for 2006-2007: President, Jim Meikle; Vice President, Ray MacKay; Secretary, Jo Nicholas; Treasurer, Virgil Reid
Named the following committee chairs: