All Board members were present as noted in the Agenda Meeting post.
President Suzzi Combs welcomed the Town members to tonight’s
meeting.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee ~ Frank
Pohlkamp: Thanked John Porter and
accountant Neal Graves for the good work they are doing. “Most of you don’t realize how bad the financials
were. There have been a lot of changes
in the office, a good group, the bottom line looks good at this point.”
An asset analysis is being planned. We have a problem with the financials ‘for
about a year’. The bottom line is ‘relatively accurate, but there are some
errors in individual departments’. ‘…Nothing
seriously wrong.’ We should have ‘improved
finances in the near future’. Frank
thanked the Board for approving the Finance Committee’s recommendation of
having the department managers explain ‘variances’. This ‘will help the managers learn how to
live within their budget’.
Beautification
Committee – Gail Porter: explained
projects currently going on and fund raisers noted. A special thanks was given to DH members:
Sarah Lee, Barbara Burk, Elaine Peterson, Sue Pelt, & Susan Fikes for a
donation of $800.00 which went toward the improvement of the Front Gate
median. Chris Chaich, Bill Milligan, Bill Donnelly, Carl Payne, Eddie
Gilbreath, & John Porter donated their time to help move the big rocks into
place. Thank you!
The committee is requesting a Banner to be placed on the
Front Gate area and a recognition plaque be placed in the Club House.
Gail was asked to
send her report to this editor. Please
note fund raiser dates as indicated on the Calendar of Events.
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| Beautification Committee Report by Gail Porter |
Youth Committee –
Kathy DeVilbiss: Trunk or Treat and other events are well
noted on the Diamondhead Community Calendar of Events. Click on the highlighted
link to view.
Kathy noted the article in Hot Springs on the Go October 15th / page 45 honoring Fire Chief Matt Simpson. A wish was expressed to honor Matt
with a memorial plaque that would be placed in the Club House.
ACC – John Cummings: A prefabricated carport was noted
regarding a home on Scenic Drive . A letter will be sent to the homeowner
regarding this issue.
Standards Committee –
Debbie Clement : Meetings will be the 1st Monday of each month @ 10:30 in the Library. All new members.
Public Safety Committee
chairman is Allan MaGee . Date &
Time for meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM. The Gate is open in the day time and closed at night.
Pool Committee - Joe Claflin: 'We are looking at some rather major renovations.' Pictures will be taken of the pipes and water system. It was noted that the pool should be in good condition for next summer.
Roads Committee - Bob Jones: Over-hanging trees and road concerns can be submitted to the POA Office.
Jean Zdziarski gave a presentation of the Diamondhead
Community Website. diamondheadcommunity.com
This site has Calendar, Weekly Updates, Highlights, Key
Information, Golf Course, 19th Hole, and many other pages. Thank you Jeannie! Great demonstration!
Treasurer’s Report – John Porter:
The following papers were available~
Click on picture to view:
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| DPOA Financial Highlights |
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| Cash Expenditures Pleasure Amenities Vs. Necessary Amenities |
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| Golf Course Open / Closed |
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A question was asked regarding the 19th Hole loss of $41,241 Year to Date. Why is this happening?
John Porter's response: We have a problem in the 19th Hole with overtime labor, purchasing of food supplies... The Board is looking at these problems. We agree the 19th Hole should be more profitable.
...Ideally we would like to break even. The 19th Hole has cost the community money since it started 8-10 years ago. Happy Hour & employee discounts have been discontinued. Portion size is being addressed.
November's Meetings:
- Agenda meeting Nov. 14th @ 6:pm
- Town meeting Nov. 14th @ 7:pm
- Board meeting Nov. 21st @ 7:pm
Meeting adjourned.
Notes Provided by,
Diane Porterfield
