The workshop meeting at the Beach Club was called to order at 9:00 AM, Elizabeth Van Zonneveld, President, presiding.  All council members attended a portion of the meeting except Bert Loomis, Allan Panasuk and Ralph Stroy. Several committee chairs and observers attended the meeting.

1.      Budget Discussions- John Cragoe of the Finance Committee provided comments and observations of the PLVC financial situation. See attached papers. He still forecasts a positive cash flow. He needs inputs from the various Committee chairs to build a 2006-2007 budget.

a.      Emergency Preparedness – Phil Norwine. Phil’s proposed budget for 2007 attached. He answered many questions on his budget expense inputs.

b.      Trails- Dick Ullman. Trails Committee are meeting this week to determine their budget. Dick feels as if their budget will be similar to past years.

c.      Council Expenses – Dwayne Wilcox. Dwayne stated that he expects our Insurance rates to significantly increase next year. He stated that we are not in any default situation with our insurance liability programs. It was recommended that he talk to a new Insurance agent. Dwayne also said that the PLVC needs to rent a storage area next year as there are a lot of accumulated but needed items. It was estimated that costs would run approximately $75 per month. Tom Stone suggested that the old wine that has been stored in a locked file cabinet at the Bay Club be traded to them for reduced copying costs. This was approved and a $50 PLVC credit has been established toward future bills.

d.      Recording Secretary – Tom Stone. The Secretary made a case for a paid PLVC recording Secretary. Estimated expense would be 10 hours a month at $15/ hour for an annual expense of $1,800.                 

2. Income sources and plans. PLVC annual income sources are the Phone Directory, Friday market and the Funfest. It was suggested that the PLVC Fiscal Year be changed  from Oct-Sep to January to end of December. There was no objections so this will be made into a Motion for next PLVC General meeting.

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3.      Committee Chair positions to be filled. The President stated that the Communications Committee needs a new Chairman. The Secretary stated he would add an “Helping Hand” advertisement into the next Voice.

4. Correspondence with Jefferson County Commission – Tom Stone

      The recent letter to Jefferson County concerning Trendwest sent by the President was questioned as it was not approved by a majority of the Board. The President after lengthy discussions stated that she “was chastised”.

5. Next General meeting – August 3, Bay Club 9 a.m.

The workshop adjourned at noon for an Executive Session.