PORT LUDLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL
Workshop Meeting Minutes
June 19, 2007
The meeting was convened at 3 p.m. at the Bay Club. Present were Larry Nobles, Don Clark, Tom McCay, Bill Browne, Gene Carmody, Allen Panasuk, and Tony Durham, (Absent: Suzanne Graber, Adele Govert, Frank Siler, Lani McCarry and Vaughn Bradshaw)
There were 5 guests in attendance.
Items discussed included:
New Board member: Nobles described the process of replacing Lani McCarry who has resigned from the Board. A candidate will be identified and proposed at the Monthly General Meeting.
Treasurer Report: Gene Carmody explained the changes he was making in the cash holdings in the PLVC bank accounts to obtain a better return and yet have adequate cash available for current needs.
Port Ludlow Health Facility Project: Larry Nobles described a visit made to the Quilcene Health Facility. The group making the site visit was positively impressed by the approximately 1100 sq. ft. physical facility and the personnel. Site plans of that facility have been forwarded to PLA for their consideration in providing space in Port Ludlow for a local office.
Funfest: While the efforts are off to a fast and well organized start, there is need for added community involvement. The next Funfest meeting is scheduled for July 13, 9 a.m. at the Beach Club. Interested volunteers are invited to attend. Please spread the word.
Resort Hearings/Mediation Update: The County is interviewing hearing examiners to consider the appeal. The mediation process is in place. Updated MERU statistics should be available by month’s end.
Phone Directory: Dave Armitage reported that the duties for the Directory’s next edition have been handed to Bob Azen. Armitage also suggested that the PLVC offer the developers of the next edition appropriate software for accounting, billing, and general record keeping. He also recommended that the advertising space sales team be expanded and the sales activity be started earlier than in the past.
Friday Market and Funfest: Neil and Lia Robinson indicated that everything was on schedule. They also recommended that PLVC take credit in the signage of both events. They also recommended that the PLVC spread its name in regard to its involvement with other community activities (Trails, Phone Directory, etc.). The Funfest will be opening a booth at the Friday Market in mid-July to promote the event. This may be shared with PLVC for promoting other community undertakings.
Development Standards and Signs: Concern was expressed in regard to local businesses not adhering to the CC&R regulations. Different approaches were discussed to inform businesses of the regulations and reminding them of our community’s interests of avoiding sign clutter.
Election Preparation: Board nominees for 3 two year North Bay positions, 1 one year North Bay position and 2 two year South Bay positions will be taking place in October. Names and credentials should be given to the Voice staff for September publication thus the nominating committee needs to initiate the nominating process.
One Port Ludlow: The Board and attendees spent considerable time discussing goals and activities for changing the current stalemate between small factions in the North and South communities. The current situation is not healthy for the entire community.
Meeting ended 5:15 p.m.
There were no motions made and no votes taken.
Respectfully,
Bill Browne
PLVC Secretary (06/19/07)