Steve Weinberger (president) called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: Steve Weinberger, George Boisseau, Suzy Heumann, Paul Archibald, Sara Schomp, Mark James, Alan Siegle, and Tom Hemphill.
Pre Public Session:
Sara Schomp coordinated a presentation of letters of acknowledgment, thanks and flowers for the members of last year’s Board by the new members of this year’s Board. Pie and tea were also provided as part of the ceremony.
1. Steve Weinberger handed out a packet containing transition issues, addresses, background information, and other items. (Please refer to the packet labels “West Coat County Swimmers Memo” dates January 22, 2002). Steve went through the cover sheet of outstanding issues for the new Board.
2. How to respond to the letter from Ken Knox’s lawyer regarding his challenge to the legitimacy of the new Board was held off until after the open meeting.
Pre session ended at 7:40 pm
George Boisseau (vice president) called the public meeting of the WSCS to order at 7:45 pm.
Present: Steve Weinberger (outgoing president), Past and current Board Members: George Boisseau, Suzie Heumann, Paul Archibald, Newly elected board members: Sara Schomp, Mark James, Alan Siegle, Tom Hemphill, and coach, Annette Waner, Public: Ken Knox and Evett Wilbur.
1. Minutes from the December 18, 2001 meeting were reviewed by removing the first sentence on page 4 (They will also…) and the end of the second sentence on page 4 (“and then meet with the City alone). As a number of the Board members did not pick up the minutes, final approval of the minutes was put off until the next full Board meeting.
2. Officers appointments were put off until following the public meeting, as per the By-Laws.
3. Public Comment: Ken Knox stated that the source of the gas smell coming from the pool heater area could be a result of improper venting.
ACTION: The Board will direct Patti Bedell to pursue this with the City.
Ken Knox also raised his concerns about the election process and a letter from his lawyer outlining his proposals to rectify the problems as he sees them. He wanted to know when he might receive a response from the Board. He also expressed his view that the Board has been biased against lap swimmers. Ken was informed that his lawyer has been contacted by the Board and was told the Board is in receipt of the letter.
Evett Wilbur read into the record his letter (please refer to letter from Evett Wilbur).
4. There was no Pool Manager’s Report because Patti Bedell did not attend the meeting.
5. The SSS report began with Annette informing the Board that she was resigning effective the end of February 2002. It is Annette’s assumption that Patti Bedell will be taking over and is looking for an assistant. A number of attendees expressed their disappointment about Annette leaving, pointing out how much Annette has meant to Ives Pool and the swimmers. She was presented with flowers.
March 9, 2002 will be Mardi Gras Night, a big SSS fundraiser. George Boisseau signed a letter about the event that was sent out to prospective donors. All proceeds go the SSS.
6. Alan Siegle presented the financial report, as prepared by Barbara Deedler (outgoing treasurer). (Please refer to the Financial Report dated 12/31/01.)
7. Ives Pool bathroom project bids were unsealed today and the job will be awarded on February 5 at the City Council meeting and construction is to begin on February 20, 2002.
8. There was some discussion about implementing security systems at the pool to discourage vandalism. (Discussion of the vandalism and the DA’s decision regarding prosecution will be discussed in Executive session at end of public meeting)
9. Alan applied for a Federal grant for an experimental biomass power supply to be used at Ives Pool as part of a USDA study. This proposal, if accepted by the USDA, would not cost the WSCS any money and could help save on utility costs. (Please refer to the proposal dated January 17, 2002.)
Public Session adjourned at 9:10 PM
George Boisseau called Executive session to order at 9:15 pm. The same Board attendees were present with the exception of Steve Weinberger.
Purpose of the session was to:
1. Discuss the Ken Knox letter.
2. The Board directed Mark James and Tom Hemphill to meet with Ken Knox for the purpose of discussing withdrawal of his potential legal challenge and to invite him to participate on a By-Law revision committee.
3. Discuss need for revision of the by-Laws to reflect current practice.
4. Consider proposal regarding resolution of vandalism at the pool.
Executive session ended. Resume Public meeting:
The following officers were selected for 2002:
President: George Boisseau
Vice-President: Sara Schomp
Secretary: Tom Hemphill
Treasurer: Alan Siegle
Budget Sub-committee formed: Alan, George and Tom will serve.
Mark James will be responsible for public postings.
Suzy and Paul will work on Patti Bedell’s contract, They will report back to the Board before finalizing the contract.
Sara will direct Patti Bedell to obtain the final Bathroom Project Specifications from the City and give them to the Bathroom Sub-committee for review.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:55 PM
Respectfully submitted by Tom Hemphill (Secretary)