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GTIA Board Minutes

Minutes of the Green Trails Improvement Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday February 8, 2005

President, Peter Bakas, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.   Board members present: Peter Bakas, John Charicki, David Derbyshire, Joan Dudas, Tim Dudas, Wendy Elwood, Rob Getz, Linda Gilbert, Marge Hough, Gerry Jackson, Les Lavin, Betty Long, Gail Robinson.  Board members excused:  Tom Maslanka, Marty Volpe.  Management: Joe and Joanne Broda.  Paula Gleason was Recording Secretary.  A quorum was present.

Open Forum
None

Minutes of the Prior Meeting: 
Minutes of the prior meeting were reviewed. It was noted that the lot number for the foreclosed property mentioned under Management Report should be recorded for the Board of Directors.

Board Motion: Betty Long moved to approve the amended minutes of the January meeting, Les Lavin seconded.  The motion was passed by unanimous voice vote.

Treasurer's Report
Joan Dudas reviewed the Balance Sheet and Income and Expense Statement. 

Board Motion: Tim Dudas motioned to accept the revised check register expenditures of $7,353.07 for February, Gerry Jackson seconded. The motion was passed by unanimous voice vote.

Management Report

Telephone log line items were discussed and reviewed.

Management reported that to date, 93% of assessment collections have been received.  There is an outstanding balance for 121 homeowners in the amount of $22,000.

Management presented an updated Committee Member list and Board Member roster for Board members to include in their binders.

Management distributed a photo of the proposed project for this year’s community arts project. The consensus of the Board was to purchase one bench to be placed in the common area.  Management will solicit the artwork to be accomplished by one of the many artists offering their services for free through the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce, with the caveat that the design should reflect the Green Trails area. 

Management provided a list of December 2004 and January 2005 newcomers.  Board Directors are encouraged to call on newcomers in their respective areas.

Finance Committee

Joan Dudas noted that the committee is waiting to hear from the auditor to schedule a date for the 2004 audit.

Maintenance Committee

Les Lavin asked for volunteers to take down the holiday lights, as weather permits, at the two remaining locations at the church and on Benedictine. 

Communications Committee

Marge Hough requested that articles for the Pathfinder be submitted by the 15th in February and by the 11th in March.  Marge also requested an article be written for the newsletter regarding light poles and blowing recyclables; Management volunteered to do such an article.   

Parks Committee

In Tom Maslanka’s absence, there was no report. 

Nominating Committee

No report, however, Rob Getz volunteered to Chair this Committee.

Old Business - New Business

Betty Long mentioned the need to prepare for adequate seating for the Park Board Candidate Forum at the March Board meeting.   Betty also requested approval to allow a ten-minute presentation from a Lisle Library representative during the March meeting. 

Board Member Area Reports

No report.

Adjournment

Board Motion: There being no further business, Joan Dudas motioned to adjourn the meeting, Marge Hough seconded.  The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote; the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

_____________________________

Paula Gleason, Recording Secretary

 

 
 

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