HOL meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (except for December) at 4:30 PM in the clubhouse in the Fireside Room or when posted.
All residents are invited.
Agendas and or minutes will be posted when available.
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HOL Board Meeting Monday, November 4, 2024
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Board Members Present: John Feld-President, Ed Collins-Vice President, Timo Navsky-2nd Vice President, Anne Lakota-Secretary, Tara Plocher-Treasurer, Lisa Jackler Absent, Janie Klimes-Activities and Events Coordinator, Michale Dancer-At Large, Sandy Zeichner-At Large
Residents present: Jill Boland, Jessa Gabriel, Suzie Lahr, Sue Meyer, Dick Park, Judi Purdom, Jay Shelfer, Maggie Siegfried, Erma Wheatley
Public Comments: Timo Navsky had a call today from someone who is upset with the company that is doing rat control under peoples’ houses. The workers told her they are using peanut butter, but she believes they are using poison. Timo will find out the name of the company and she will tell Matt Greenberg about it.
Suzie Lahr has found an excellent tree company, Mayan Tree Service.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES from October 3, 2024
The HOL Board: has decided to change our meeting time to the first Thursday of the month at 4:30pm.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Tara Plocher
Income $555.00
Expenses 0.00
Bank Balance 10/31/2024 14,047.00
Yard Fund 4,075.00
General Fund 9,972.00
Tara asked that John’s letter in the Echo state that about 1/4 of the residents haven’t made a donation to HOL. If they would like to contribute they can alsoinclude a donation for the Yard Fund.
Activities and Events: Janie Klimes the Echo calendar lists all the Activities and Events.
We had a request to find a date for Bill Hartwell. He would like to come back in April or May. Janie contacted Mar Val about their schedule but hasn’t heard back from Carolyn.
There’s a Ballroom Craft Market Saturday, November 9. Janie is printing flyers which will be distributed to the residents on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Ed Collins will be holding Game Night this month on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 pm in the Game Room (Ping Pong Room).
Just One Hour: John Feld for Lisa Jackler Nothing to report.
Craft and Chat/HOL Bulletin Board/Breezeway Boutique/Rollin’ Root/Breezeway Craft Market:Tara Plocher would like to have a walk around give-away event where people could give away good furniture to save it from going to the dump.
The Board decided to wait until Spring because we are going into the rainy season.
Michale Dancer will purchase Costco pizza to be served at the Ballroom Craft Market on Saturday, November 9.
Tara will arrange for $100 worth of five dollar coins to be given away for use at the Rolling Root. She will put up a banner to announce when it will happen.
We need to buy 10-6ft. rectangular tables for the Ballroom. They will replace the ones that were taken to be used in the Park Market. Janie Klimes will research buying tables.
Extra Food: Jill Boland thanked John Feld and John Hansen for always having her back and being a source of comfort when she has issues to sort out.
She is working to make the Market a source of joy for all who participate. Just before we open the Park Market to the residents, Jill writes the Special of the Day on a white board for them to see.
The Special consists of whatever we have an abundance of that day.
We deliver food twice a week to residents who can’t leave their houses. Often the recipients are self identified. Sometimes their neighbors let us know what’s happening. Then we call to see if the resident would like us to deliver food.
It’s gratifying to be able to offer that service.
We now have 17 volunteers and are able to be flexible if there are extra deliveries offered to us.
Art in the Park: Suzie Lahr David Gray is really excited to be the Featured Artist for December, January, and February.
Suzie is encouraging people to sign the visitor book in the Fireside Room andlet us know if they are enjoying the Featured Artist concept. There will be a new exhibit for all the artists starting in March.
Quite a few pieces from the current exhibit have been sold.
The Pool: Ed Collins has nothing new to report. The pool will stay open until the weather turns cold and rainy.
Yard Maintenance: John Feld for Lisa Jackler Yard Maintenance hasn’t been started yet, but we now have money in the bank to go towards it.
Dump Run: Ed Collins will do the next dump run in late winter.
Newcomers Group: John Feld has put a lot of effort into research and last month no one came. The group will be put on hold until the spring.
Biography Night: John Feld has received several requests for Biography Night to start up again.
David Gray’s Safari: John Feld David is repeating his Safari Photo Presentation from this Fall because so many people missed it the first time. It will be held in the Ballroom on Sunday, December 8 at 7pm.
New Mac computer for the library: John Feld The new Mac computer has been installed and is up and running. It has Microsoft Office installed which includes Word and Excel. Thanks to Ron Citroen for his help.
Air Conditioning in the Exercise Room: John Feld has spoken toMatt Greenberg several times about air conditioning. Matt has had the gym wired up for a mini-split, but has to wait for some other remodeling projects to be completed first.
Christmas Lights: John Feld The Board has decided to take a break from the Christmas Lights Competition this year. It was a huge job generating enough participants for the competition, though people enjoyed the results.
In the Clubhouse: Mar Val wants to decorate the trees in the Lobby. They have requested that HOL decorate the Ballroom and the Fireside Room. We are waiting for Mar Val to set the date for this. John will send out an email asking for volunteers. Any resident is welcome to help.
Volunteer of the year: John Feld Should we continue filling out the spaces in the plaque that is in the Library?
Janie Klimes feels that it’s an important part of Park history. John will write an article for the Echo about the Volunteer of the Year. The Park Market volunteers should also be recognized.
Recycling Center: John Feld Lu Damerell has set up a recycling center next to the MVEST shed for batteries, rechargeable batteries, lithium batteries, and fluorescent bulbs. They will be taken to the Novato Recycling Center.
Chair Yoga: John Feld The Chair Yoga teacher has quit. John will write an article in the Echo asking if anyone in the Park wants to teach the class.
Health and Wellness Fair: John Feld The Health and Wellness Fair won’t be held in 2025.
Park Historian: John Feld The Park is undergoing a momentous change and it would be nice to have documentation of our history. We need a detail oriented Park Historian who would gather as much information as possible through interviews, meeting minutes, photos, etc.
Meeting adjourned at 5:57pm.
Date of the next meeting is Thursday, January 2 at 4:30pm.
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