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Davie Area Land Trust 2010 Meeting Minutes

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DAVIE AREA LAND TRUST

MINUTES

April 5, 2010

 

Meeting Called to Order -  7:30 p.m. by Chair Linda Greck at Robbins Lodge

Approval of Minutes - March 1, 2010, postponed to future meeting

Treasurer's Report -   Balance this date $8,474.55.  Recent deposits include $126.00 from Orange Blossom event, $115 Water Matters Day event and a $50 credit card donation.

Old Business

Chair Greck advised that she had mailed a thank you letter from DALT to Bonnie Stafiej, Special Projects department head, for all her assistance and consideration at Orange Blossom Festival.

John LaDue will schedule a meeting with Town staff regarding the installation of a working windmill in Robbins Preserve.  The goal is to be placed on the agenda of town Council for approval of the installation.  John LaDue will be donating and installing the windmill.  Roy Rogers may be asked by DALT to attend the council meeting for support.

A report will be submitted regarding to status at the next DALT meeting May 3.

It was noted that for a contribution/donation received by DALT that exceeds $250, an acknowledgement letter must be sent to the donor for their income tax purposes.

DALT Facebook fan page has been getting results.  Discussion regarding the benefits of an ad on Facebook.

Motion - establish an ad on Facebook with a budget of $100. Motion made by Joyce Steward, 2nd John LaDue.  Unanimous approval.  Michael Bartlett offered to develop and publish ad.

PayPal account - DALT has encountered problems with processing credit card transactions.  Further discussion and possible resolutions postponed to a future meeting.

New Business

Purchase of merchandise with the DALT logo for the purpose of selling at events and on website was discussed.  No decisions made and discussion will continue at future meetings.

Status of memberships - discussion was postponed to a future meeting.

Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.

In attendance, Linda Greck, John LaDue, Michael Bartlett, Joyce Steward, Doris Monier, Judy Paul, Eduardo Tkacz

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DAVIE AREA LAND TRUST

MINUTES

May 3, 2010

 

Meeting Called to Order - 7:15 p.m. by Chair Linda Greck at Robbins Preserve Lodge

 Treasurer's Report -  $8,474.55 current balance.  Chair Greck reported a new member, Dr. Christina Pellicane, joined at $100 level.

 Minutes Approved -  April 5, 2010 meeting.  Motion by Fred Segal, 2nd Michael Bartlett.  Unanimous approval.

 Discussion Re Facebook

            Ad for DALT was published as a test by Michael Bartlett and he reported hits by 86 people.  Ad is on pause until website content has more to offer.  Expenses donated by Michael Bartlett in the amount of $119.64 and secretary to send letter acknowledging.

 Annual Report

            Filed with State of Florida prior to May 1, 2010 at a cost of $61.50.

 Letter acknowledging cost of LTA renewal donated by Fred Segal to be sent from DALT.

An annual report of the LTA was received and will be filed in DALT history file.

 Letter acknowledging cost of web hosting donated by Earthplaza in the amount of $198 for 13 months and renewal of 4 domain names for cost of $60.

Windmill Update

            Meeting attended by John LaDue and Joyce Steward and town staff to move forward the installation of a windmill at Robbins Preserve donated by John LaDue.  John reported that after the meeting, the Town building department agreed they will issue a permit and not prevent the installation.  Next steps - approval from Parks and Recreation Advisory Board or Open Space Advisory Board then approval from Town Council.

Membership Discussion - postponed to a future meeting

Director Resignation - Joyce Steward resigned as a Director of DALT effective June 1, 2010.    Reason was leaving the area.  Michael Bartlett nominated Marcie Nolan for the position with Fred Segal seconding.  Unanimously approved.

Motion to Amend the ByLaws -  motion by Fred Segal to amend the DALT By-laws to establish a position of Honorary Director and Joyce Steward to be appointed to that position.  Second by Michael Bartlett.  Unanimously approved.

Motion to Adjourn  by Chair Greck at 8:15. p.m.  All approved.

 In attendance: Fred Segal, Linda Greck, Joyce Steward, John LaDue, Michael Bartlett

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