HYNCA Meeting Minutes 9-18-06
The meeting of the HYNCA Members was held at 2002 E 5th Ave # 108, Tampa, FL 33605 at 1830 and was called to order by the Acting President, Ron DeSantis at 1840.
The following Directors were in attendance: Ron De Santis – Acting President, Scott Moore, Treasurer, Tony LaColla, Vice President and Thomas C. Knueppel, Secretary.
The following members were in attendance: Rich Simmons, David Bailey, Aisha Sanchez, Jose Garboza., Tom Stephens, Tom Keating, Carl Hognefelt, Rachelle Wagner (and if I missed one I apologize in advance – I do not have the attendance list - )
The minutes were prepared by Thomas C. Knueppel
Proceedings:
• The Minutes from our 8-21-06 meeting were approved by the Board.
• We then proceeded with the election of the new Directors. The following individuals had previously submitted their willingness to fill these positions:
1. Anthony LaColla and Rich Simmons for President
2. Aisha Sanchez, Tom Stephens and Carl Hognefelt for Vice President
3. Thomas C. Knueppel for Secretary
• Each of the candidates (under # 1 and 2) outlined their goals for their respective positions and several questions were asked by the members. After the members completed the ballot forms they were counted by both Scott Moore and Thomas C. Knueppel who in turn announced to the members that the majority vote for President went to Tony LaColla and for Vice President to Aisha Sanchez. As there was no other candidate for the Secretary, Thomas C. Knueppel was automatically elected. A motion was made by Thomas Knueppel for the approval of all three candidates which was seconded by Scott Moore, Tom Stephens and Tom Keating.
• We had a brief discussion about the possibility of Rich Simmons, Tom Stephens, Carl Hognefelt and Ron DeSantis to serve in either Committee functions or as Directors-at-Large and they all volunteered. ACTION: The Board will discuss this at the next Board meeting.
• Ron DeSantis then advised that no discussion had yet taken place with Vince Pardo concerning the Association’s “beautification” proposals. ACTION: Tony Lacolla to do so at the next YCDC meeting.
• Dave Bailey suggested that it might be possible to get manufacturers to demo their products in exchange for publicity and used street lights as an example. This way both the manufacturer and Ybor would benefit. ACTION: To discuss this further at the next Board meeting.
• In regards to the upcoming Guavaween event Ron DeSantis will talk to CC Events to obtain further information and free day/night passes for residents who will be impacted by this event. ACTION: Ron to invite CC Events to our next meeting on October 16th.
• Aisha Sanchez suggested that our next meeting be held at the Bunker as it would help that establishment gain visibility. ACTION: Tony LaColla to discuss this with the Bunker Management.
• Jose Garboza reported on the status of the Association’s Web site. He indicated that the site should be up and running next week. ACTION: Jose Garboza to reflect the names of the new Directors.
• Scott Moore then reported on the status of our finances. Our bank balance stands now at about $ 316 after collecting about $ 260 from new member contributions and “sticker” sales and after paying out funds for the new webs site and the “stickers”.
• Dave Bailey raised our awareness by discussing the flooding issues occurring between 15th and 17th Street along 5th Avenue.
Our next general meeting will be held on Monday, October 16th at 6:30 pm at the Bunker – Tre Amici Bar.
The next Board meeting will be held on October 2nd at 6:30 pm at 2002 E 5th Ave # 108.
The meeting as adjourned at 2010.
