The meeting was called to order by the President after it was determined that our guest speaker could not make her presentation, since computer access was not possible.  Twenty-one people were present.

Jim Hall handed out copies of the Treasurer’s Report.  The Civic League paid the pool $8385 for maintenance.  Maintenance included re-doing the office, buying 180 tons of gravel, re-building the old pump, upgrading the bathroom, re-doing the floors.  There was a motion to accept the report.  After a second, the vote was to accept.

Mike asked if there was a motion to approve last month’s minutes.  A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the minutes.

Mike Moore then asked for reports from officers and committees.

Buildings and Grounds

• The City has approved the gazebo application.  The paperwork needs to be notarized and then will go to the City on Tuesday.
• Median clean-up; volunteers are needed.
• Jeff Brown reported that a number of neighborhood street lights will be replaced this summer with high-pressure sodium bulbs.

John Sheadel reported that we have about 200 members.  Between 17 and 18 new members came because of the stimulus plan.

Jeanne Blair gave the Recreation Center report.

• Jeanne described all the work Mike Moore has been doing at the pool and called for a round of applause. 
• Mike was with the inspector and the pool passed. 
• We are still taking applications for membership—with the stimulus.
• Carol Moore has tickets for dinner on the 27th.  Adults - $12.00; Children - $8.00. 
• The pool will open on Saturday, May 29 at 11 a.m.
• There will be a Memorial Day Cookout.  Bring a side dish.  There will be hot dogs, hamburgers for sale. 
• Then we start the regular season.

• Block Security 
• Mike referred to the e-mail sent out about some neighborhood thefts.
• Kristine Martin reported the bizarre tale about two people who tried to steal her dogs from her property.
• Lakes and Waterways
• Jim Willenbrink provided information about Clean the Bay Day.  That is June 5 from 9 – 12 p.m.
• Tree removal from the park.  We should try to get the City to remove the tree hanging over the lake.  A motion was made, seconded and passed to have Jim call the City and see what can be done.
• Alligator weed.  Some property owners have hired a company to remove it adjacent to their properties.  Jim has talked to the company and has been assured that the chemical being used will not poison the water.  He recommended that they remove the stuff after it has died—otherwise it will settle on the bottom of the lake.
• Pets Lost and Found
• If you have a pet and haven’t filled out a form, please do so. 

New Business:

• The Board was talking about a neighborhood-wide party in August—either the 7th or the 14th.  Food would be provided by the Civic League.
• Donna Price made a motion that the Civic League support the neighborhood party and the cost will not exceed $600.  The motion was seconded and passed.
• There will be new markers for the storm drains.

Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Amos