Call to Order, Roll Call
The general meeting of the Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community
Association was called to order at 7:12 p.m. on April 28, 2003 at the
Flanders Nutrition Center. Executive Board members Dave Brewer, Mike
Brewer, Tom Weber, Lonaway Muldrow, Mary Anne Corwin were in attendance
during roll call. Charles Bennett arrived late and Janice Artandi was
unable to make the meeting. A total of 26 registered members were in
attendance.
Call for Nominations
At 7:15 p.m. a call for final nominations to the Executive Board was made.
No additional nominations were made. Nominees for election are: Mike
Brewer (President), Tom Weber (Vice President), Eugene Rausch (Treasurer),
Janice Artandi (Secretary), Lonaway Muldrow (General Member), Ellen Rausch
(General Member) and Mary Anne Corwin (General Member).
Audit Committee Report
To allow for a few latecomers, one committee report was read prior to
election. The Audit Committee report, prepared by Barbara Swislosky, was
read by Beverly Perkowski.
Votes to Deviate from Bylaws
Dave Brewer stated that according to the bylaws, nominees for election to
the executive board must be present at the annual meeting. Since there is
only one nomination for Treasurer, Eugene Rausch, Mike stated that we
could take a vote from the general membership to deviate from the bylaws
for this election without permanently changing the bylaws. Mike read a
letter from Eugene stating he was away and could not attend the annual
meeting but that he would like to run for Treasurer. The pertinent section
of the bylaws was read.
A motion was made by Allen Perkowski and seconded by
Laura Smith to accept the letter and nomination for Eugene Rausch to run
as Treasurer in his absence. The vote was passed by the general
membership: 24 members approved, 0 members opposed.
A motion was made by Allen Perkowski and seconded by
Carl Iaccone to accept the nomination for Janice Artandi to run as
Secretary in her absence. The vote was passed by the general membership:
20 members approved, 0 members opposed.
Executive Board Elections
Lonaway Muldrow, Chair of the Nominating Committee, passed out ballots,
gave instructions on voting and then collected the ballots. A request was
made for members to tally the votes. Allen Perkowski, Barbara Swislosky
and Diane Gilbert volunteered.
Equal Opportunity Talks
An equal time opportunity talk by Lori Montefusco, President of the
Riverhead School Board and a candidate for re-election, was given. She
discussed state aid cuts, building projects (acquisition of 50 acres at
Grumman) and the desire to give the best quality education possible. She
said students have to be able to compete with their peers and the school
district has to make tough choices when it comes to the budget. Lori
indicated there will be a 9.9% increase over last year. She indicated that
all school board candidates will attend the PTO meeting at Pulaski Street
School on May 8 from 7-9 pm. A question and answer period followed.
Glen Schafer, another candidate for the school board
who requested to speak at tonight's meeting, was unable to attend the
meeting due to work-related responsibilities. His wife, Mary, read a
letter prepared by Glen, which she read in his absence. The letter
provided information about Glen's background and reasons for his desire to
run for the board. Mrs. Schafer also provided flyers regarding his bid for
election and answered some biographical questions.
Joe Pipcynski, a candidate for school board who also
requested to speak at tonight's meeting, was unable to attend.
Guest Speaker
Denise Lowe, Principal of the Phillips Avenue Elementary School, was
unable to make her presentation at the meeting and requested to speak at
the May meeting.
Old Business
Dave Brewer made an announcement that he would deviate from the order of
the agenda while the ballots were being counted. Thelma Sykes talked about
efforts to close Lena's. She said the family of Kelly Gilliam would like
to see the building torn down and something educational or game-related
for kids should be built in its place.
Special Projects Committee
Tom Weber read the Special Projects committee report. With the aid of the
FRNCA Executive Board, Tom prepared a petition addressed to the State
Liquor Authority calling for a full review of the violence at Lena's in
support of SLA hearings to close Lena's.
Youth Committee
Ron Zaleski, the Youth Committee Chair, reiterated the free Friday Youth
Nights at the Peconic Health & Racquet Club. He also said that
Riverhead Town invited him to a meeting and is putting together a grant
for programs. He had contacted Southampton Town who initially indicated
they wouldn't assist with programs for children. In subsequent
conversations with Southampton Town staff, they indicated they would now
try to assist in some way. Ron has also been in contact with Southold
Town.
Executive Board Election Results
The results of the Executive Board election are: Mike Brewer elected
President with 26 votes. Tom Weber elected Vice President with 26 votes.
Janice Artandi elected Secretary with 24 votes. Eugene Rausch elected
Treasurer with 26 votes. Lonaway Muldrow elected General Member with 26
votes. Ellen Rausch elected General Member with 25 votes. Mary Anne Corwin
elected General Member with 26 votes. A total of 26 members voted. Allen
Perkowski, Barbara Swislosky and Diane Gilbert counted the votes. Dave
Brewer will remain on the Executive Board as Past President, pursuant to
the Bylaws.
Beautification Committee Report
Nancy Kelly read the Beautification Committee report. An amendment to Item
7 was requested by Mary Anne Corwin to indicate that the Big Duck image
may be used on items except items that are for profit. After discussion,
this was agreed to. The wording "resale" was removed.
Patty Hopkins indicated that the Beautification
Committee will remove and refurbish the Big Duck hamlet sign at Route 105,
which was agreed to by the Executive Board. The permit secured by the
Beautification Committee indicates they will maintain upkeep of the sign.
The area by the other Big Duck sign (by the Big Duck) was recently paved,
which caused the sign to be permanently adhered to the ground. Bolts,
however, can be removed to separate the sign from the posts.
Patty Hopkins also requested a vote to hold a car
wash at the Flanders Nutrition Center on June 14 (Flag Day). Lonaway
Muldrow made a motion to hold the car wash, which was seconded by Mike
Brewer. The vote passed.
Regarding t-shirts by the association, it was agreed
by the Executive Board that the cost of screens for the t-shirts would be
born by the association.
Treasurer's Report
Mary Anne Corwin read the Treasurer's Report.
Government Involvement Committee Report
Mike Brewer read the Government Involvement Committee Report.
New Business
A discussion was held on Code Enforcement issues. Stanley Normoyle
suggested the possibility of appointing a liaison for the association and
suggested Walter Olsen Jr. be appointed. Tom Weber indicated he would look
into the requirements for filing code enforcement complaints and will have
them ready for the next Executive Board meeting.
Ellen Rausch provided information on the
availability of association t-shirts recently purchased for sale to
members. A small to extra large is $6.03 and 2X is $7.28.
Raffle
Patty Hopkins won the 50-50 raffle. The amount to the association is $62.
Patty also won $62, which she donated to the Beautification Committee
funds.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.
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