Board Members Present:
Vice President Joe Claflin Larry Hibbs
Secretary Faye Taylor John Cummings
Treasurer John Porter Mary Pracht
Board Member Absent:
President Suzzi Combs
The meeting began by passing the September Board meetings.
Vice President Joe Claflin announced that the Board had met
to discuss accusations against Suzzi Combs as president of the DPOA Board.
- Conflict of Interest [Suzzi addressed this issue 9-26-13 at the end of the meeting]
- Autocratic leadership
- Poor leadership
- Allows select individual to speak at meetings.
Joe Claflin stated the Board was unanimous in its support
of President Suzzi Combs. Director Mary
Pracht objected to this statement.
Director Diane Jones asked
for a vote to be taken on this issue. A
motion was made to support Suzzi Combs as president of the Board ~ “A vote of
confidence”. “We voted for her and we
support her”. The motion carried. 6 votes approved, Mary Pracht denied, Joe
Claflin did not vote (acting President).
Work Truck for
Eddie Gilbreath ~ Discussion ensued regarding various bids on a 2013 half ton, extended
cab, 4-wheel drive truck - approximately $25,000.00. No decision at this time.
GM Search ~ no ‘legitimate’
application at this time.
19th Hole
Manager ~ The Board will interview an applicant for this position on
Tuesday, October 29th, at 4:pm.
Banners on the Front
Gate ~ After 10 minutes of discussion, a motion was made by Larry
Hibbs: “All Banners will be pre-approved
with the time limit stipulated”. Motion
pasted unanimously. The Youth Committee
Banner was not approved at this time.
Facility Rental Fees
~ John Porter: At this time, there
is no central, organized process / location for collection of rental fees or scheduling
of tournaments, pool activities by the DPOA.
“Until Angela gets back from vacation we can not go back to do any
research without her assistance.” A central, coordinated, recorded process is
needed. Right now: “It is hit &
miss.” A fee schedule, cancelation
policy, written procedures & responsibilities is needed.
The overhead for the Country Club is $180.00 per day
Golf Shop Inventory
Cap ~ John Porter: The Golf shop ‘inventory
is growing’. Dennis has assured
Treasurer John Porter that the current merchandise will be sold. The Golf shop inventory will be maintained at
$5,000.00.
Accountant Neal Graves will be talking with the Department
Heads this week regarding their budgets.
Update on Dues
Collection ~ John Porter: Carlton Collection Agency has collected ‘some
$9,000.00’ for us this year. More
information will be forthcoming when ‘Angela gets back from vacation’.
ACC ~ John Cummings: An RV metal car-port was approved by the
ACC in July 2012 causing ‘complications’ for the committee to move forward with
requesting compliance from a home on Scenic Drive.
Cemetery Lot / Lot 1321
~ John Cummings: The ACC approved the
waving of POA dues for the unique / only cemetery lot in Diamondhead. This is not a buildable lot, owned by a
private owner. The owner will continue
maintenance of this lot. The ACC made this
motion for Board approval. 14 minutes of
discussion ~ Motion was approved. Mary
Pracht, John Cummings, Diane Jones voted
Yes. Faye Taylor, Larry Hibbs
voted No. John Porter, Ken Benck abstained. Joe Claflin voted Yes / acting president –
vote not needed.
Memorial Plaques
were discussed. More information is
needed.
Dates for November meetings:
11-14-13, 11-21-13
Meeting lasted 110.54 minutes
Notes Submitted by
Diane Porterfield
