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Elk Forest Civic Association Association Meeting Minutes - 8/17/2008
Elk Forest Civic Association
Elk Forest Annual Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2008
Truitt's house
The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Truitt at 1:15 p.m.
1. The Holiday party has been scheduled for December 6th 2008 at St.
Rose Hall in North Chesapeake City.
2. John Poole reviewed the Elk Forest website and asked for feedback
from the community regarding suggestions for improvements. Richard
Montgomery and Jerry Truitt have volunteered to assist John with
maintenance of the website.
John also reviewed some emergency preparedness issues, including the
"Vial of Life" and database of community resources.
Emergency Alert
radio Stations (EAS) are listed on the Elkforest.com website.
3. Pat Truitt gave the Treasurer's report. About 90% of the
residents
have paid their dues, and reminders will be sent to those who have not
paid. There is approximately $3,600.00 in the checking account and
we
have received approximately $1,100.00 in interest this year on our CD's.
Due to an anticipated increase in the cost of mosquito spraying, the
dues may increase next year.
4. Elections were held, confirming the following slate of nominated
officers and directors for the 2008/2009 term.
President - Mike Leshner
Vice President - Len Schlotzhauer
Secretary - Stacy Montgomery
Treasurer - Pat Truitt
Board - Jerry Truitt
Board - Jane Squibb
Board - Richard Montgomery
Board - Lule Megahed
Board - David Silverman
5. Roger Singley asked residents to consider signing a petition to delay
approval of the County's proposed deal with Artesian Water Company.
6. Weeds in the Elk River have been particularly heavy this year.
There
is a service that will cut and remove weeds, listed on the website.
The meeeting was adjouned at 1:45 p.m.
Following the meeting, Tanya Adams from the Cecil County Central
Landfill presented a summary of the County's recycling program and
recent improvements to the single stream recycling procedures. The
landfill has facilities to dispose of sharps (needles) and other
hazardous items such as flourescent bulbs. The Hazardous waste day
will
be Sunday, October 12th, when you can bring paint, chemicals,
medications and other hazardous items not usually accepted.
County Commissioner candidate Jim Mullen gave a brief presentation
on
the County's future needs.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Leshner