MINUTES

PRESENT: DICKINSON MANAGEMENT, INC.

Allan Lampert, President Tony Serratore, Property Manager Howell, Vic e President

Elizabeth Kekempanos, Treasurer

Pam Cantello, Secretary

Leo Klebanow, Director

A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.

A motion was made to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of

December 18, 2003, January 15, 2004 and January 22, 2004.

Motion to Approve Oliver Howell, Seconded Elizabeth Kekempanos All in Favor

Financial Report

Waived until final year end Financial is prepared

Committee Reports

Advisory Committee – Pam updated the Board and the membership on the advances the committee has made in the past month. Pam answered a question from Lori Ficarra regarding appointed and elected persons on the Advisory Committee. Pam explained the rules, which were discussed:

1). Committee members must be in residence for 12 months.

2). Committee members must be willing to attend both Advisory Committee and their Village Board meetings.

3). If a member appointed to the Committee, they may not send someone in their place. They will be replaced if they miss too many meetings.

Glen a resident of Smith Farm asked if you have already completed a request form to be on the committee do you have to keep sending them in. Pam replied “No, once have filled one out you need not fill out another.” Mark Ficarra asked, “Who is responsible for appointing committee members.” Allan and Pam replied “The Board.”

ARC Report – Lori Ficarra reported that she was not aware that minutes had to be taken at the ARC Committee meetings. Now that she is aware she will begin doing so.

Security – No update for this meeting.

Newsletter – Elle Schor advised the Board that the committee is working towards the next issue of the newsletter. Richard Johnson asked of the Board and Committee how much money the newsletter cost for the year. Allan and Elle both answered $6000.00 per year.

New Business

2004 Meeting Dates – Allan asked the Board members to look over the monthly meeting dates in the Board Package to see if the dates were satisfactory to all members.

Motion to Approve Allan Lampert Seconded Pam Cantello All in favor

Park Holiday Schedule – Allan and the Board reviewed the Holiday Schedule and a discussion ensued between the members. Suggestions were made that the guard service could open the park earlier and close later. Allan and Pam suggested that the Recreation Center and Park remain open on all holidays.

Motion to Approve Allan Lampert Seconded Oliver Howell All in Favor

Tabled for February’s Agenda

Russell Hauss Appeal – Management was asked to explain to the Board and members present the situation with Mr. and Mrs. Hauss. Management explained in detail that Mr. and Mrs. Hauss had installed concrete over the drainage easement, changed the gate to wood rather that PVC and did not pay their $500.00 deposit. Mr. Hauss was then asked to explain his actions and he stated that Ina Sloop told them that they were approved. Mr. Hauss indicated that Ina had also stated that Management had waived the $500.00 deposit due to the fact the work had already been completed. John McKinney was asked to add his thoughts on the work that had been done. The Board began discussing the possibility of conducting a Special Meeting with one item on the Agenda MR. Hauss.

Motion to Approve Pam Cantello Second Allan Lampert All in Favor

Stop Sign Installation – Management explained to the Board and the membership present the procedure to have the Stop Signs installed. The Board discussed the Stop Signs and agreed to have them installed. Management will keep the Board apprised on the County’s requirements.

Rear Gate Repairs – Allan addressed the Board on the repair / replacement of the damaged rear gates with the addition of tiger teeth. A discussion ensued between the Board regarding the installation of security cameras at the rear gates. Also discussed were the prices to change the gates to arms. The Board decided to repair the existing gates at this time.

Motion to Approve Leo Klebanow Seconded Pam Cantello All in Favor

Old Business

Replace Sand in Playground– Management presented to the Board the options available to them for sand replacement. There were several options available:

1). Tire Mulch

2). Wood Mulch

3). Top Coat

The Board discussed the available options and decided to leave the sand at this

time.

Motion to Approve Allan Lampert Second Olive Howell All in Favor

The Board entertained numerous questions for the membership in attendance.

Motion to Adjourn Pam Cantello, Seconded Allan Lampert All in Favor