Vashon - Maury Island Community Council 
          January 2, 2006     Board Meeting Minutes

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    The VMICC meeting was called to order on Monday, January 2,2006 by Secretary Jean Bosch at 7:15pm.  in the courtroom of Courthouse Square, Vashon Island. Clerk
Mark Meyers, Board Members: Robin Hess, Marilyn Omey, Jolene Lamb and May Gerstle were present, along with visitors and council members.

* The VMICC minutes for December 5, 2005 were approved.
* The agenda for January 2,2006 VMICC  meeting were approved.
* Treasurer’s Report , Jolene Lamb states she’s waiting on 2 more invoices before 
    making the year end report.
  

* Floor Announcements:

~ Marilyn Omey will recruit a speaker  for the Vashon College.


* Routine Business:
~ Discussion of the agenda for the General Meeting on Jan.16,2006.
    A 30 minute pro & con on the proposed Public Hospital District.
    Leave time to hear from the Transportation Comm. &  Economic Comm.
    on working w/ the new task force, regarding economic impacts of ferry schedule
    changes.
~ Robin Hess will hand out the proposed G & P comm. policy changes.

* Board Action Items:
~ Discussion on the VMICC  Board Retreat coming up Feb.11,2006  @ the Vashon Golf
    & Country Club, 11:00 - 2:00pm.
 Ways to recognize the contributions made by hard working committee chairs:
~ Jim will invite all committee chairs; will recognize & honor each guest.
~ Marilyn & May will do an overview and welcome.
~ May will facilitate a discussion on how the Board, the Council & the Community 
   interact & how this could be improved.
~ Marilyn will do a hand out describing how we formalize new committees & give them
   a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
~ Mark will lead a discussion on how we can best support the committees & when needed
    recruit new members.
~ Jolene volunteered to produce certificates to give to committee chairs.

                                                                                                                             
* Motions:
~ A motion for the  approval of $ 200.00 for lunch { $10.00 per person} at the 
    Feb.11,2006 Board Retreat, was made by, Marilyn & seconded by Jolene.
    Motion Passed



* Board Discussion Items:
~ Committee Updates:
    Dan Schueler placed the order for the video & camera equipment. Expectant delivery
    date for the order will be on Tues. Jan.3, 2006.
~ Get a confirmation from Tax Comm. Chair, Bill Ameling on dates for his Tax 
    presentation. { Jan. 17 or 18  ? }

   
   
* Meeting Adjourned  9:18pm. 

Respectfully submitted by Mark Meyers, Clerk of the Council