Town Meeting 9-16-10

Town Meeting 9-16-10        

Ray Massey – President- welcomed all to the Town Meeting.

Tom Lockette – Treasurer
Announced that there was a net income of $6,000.00 for the month of August; compared to the budget of ($970.00)
The Finance Committee discussed “brain storming” for ideas to assist in Diamondhead’s recovery from this down turn in the housing market, i.e. the economy.
Actual numbers will be available at the Board Meeting.



New Business

     1. Fee for exercise class in banquet room
Mr. Massey explained that if you are a resident of Diamondhead and you want to use this facility and it is open to all Diamondhead residents, there will be no charge. “This place is for us, and for all of us to use, unless someone wants to book a private party.”

     2. New Book shelves in library.

            Friends of the Library Committee
            Chairman – Vicki Schaunlaber vjo111@yahoo.com   262-3735
            Liaison – Betts Winsor - 262-1715
                  First meeting will be Monday, September 20th. Project is to add shelves to Library.  Any and all who interested are invited to attend this meeting.

Information

• Wildlife Committee
• Chairmen – Wade Walker (501) 318-4250 
• Mike MacFarlane - 262-189
• Liaison – Ray Massey - 262-4972

New Charter was discussed:

•  No tolerance for violators of the Rules of Conduct.
• 17 current members  (11 or 12 members ?)
•  Doe tags
•  Spot Light Survey 2x per year
•  Yes or No to free permits for Chairmen (?)
•  Archery only
•  Must have a valid drivers licence
•  One Buck per member

  Mike MacFarlane explained the need to hold the deer herd down to a low number to maintain the health of the deer and the surrounding habitat. Director Terry Shipp gave his approval of this committee’s effort. Director Betts Winsor requested control over the geese population. Mike MacFarlane explained the process and will give information as to who should be contacted.

A letter was read by Director Ray Massey regarding the Family Fun Center.  This letter gave information regarding Mr. Brown's new location near the Deli.  Please referr to post dated 9-15-10 entitled "Larry Brown - Family Fun Center"

Committees - All are invited to join these commitees in serving our community.  Please feel free to call the individual chairperson or board liaison. 

     • Architectural Control Committee

          Chairman – Fred Locke (needs new chairman) - 262-9712

          Liaison – Jack Watson - 410-253-9317

     • Beautification Committee

         Secretary – Sharon Perisho - 262-9025

         Revolving Chair – starting with Judy Thye - 262-4506
                         & Kaye Clark - 870-816-5066 (November - Bake Sale)
         Treasurer - Sue Pelt - 262-4686

         Liaison – Mary Pracht - 262-9371

             Request help from all committees for the Christmas decoration – Dec 4th & 5th

      • Social Committee & Youth Committee Combined

          Chairman – Marilyn Wells -262-4395

           Liaison – Mary Pracht -262-9371

               Halloween Party with the Youth Committee

               Cookie Exchange – Dec. 3rd

       • Golf Committee

            Chairman – Kevin Woodrow -501-628-7482

            Liaison – Betts Winsor -262-1715

       • Community Standards Committee

            Looking for new chairman
            Looking for Liaison

       • Finance Committee

           Chairman – Don Oseroff - 609-5125

            Liaison – Tom Lockette - 262-4377

       • Public Safety Committee

             Chairman – Joe Claflin - 501-304-2017

              Liaison – Charles Wood - 262-9266

       • Roads Committee

              Chairman – Bob Jones - 262-9262

              Liaison – Terry Shipp - 262-9585

       • Focus Committee

              Liaison – Jim Hannon - 262-9070

       • Recreation / Pool Committee

 General Manager Search Committee

           • Jim Hannon, Joe Pelt, Tom Wright, & Karen White
           • 47 resumes were received
           • 6 interviews taken
           • 3 finalists
           • Should have a new General Manager at next week's Board Meeting

A letter by a “citizen” was read by Director Ray Massey stating their love of Diamondhead and critical of the “Internet site”….. referring to The Diamondhead Committee Report; suggesting The Committee Report is connected to other groups of individuals.
I made the following statement:
“ The Internet site is not controlled by anyone else but me, there is no committee. I welcome anyone who wants to critique anything that’s on there, because I do want it to be accurate.”

Town Meeting Notes
Diane Porterfield