Monday, January 6, 2020

January 2020



President Richard Schwartz called the meeting to order at 9:00, led the flag salute. He welcomed new members and visitors. Board members present were Sherry Edwards, Giovanni Cosetti, Carolyn Levitski, Annamarie Padula, Barbara Jones and Nancy Borchers.

Minutes -- The minutes from the December meeting were presented. Motion by Annamarie to approve the minutes, was seconded by Giovanni Cosetti. Motion approved.

Treasurer’s ReportAnnamarie Padula   December beginning balance was a $6,741.07. Income was $4,790.00 from memberships, and expenses were $576.50.  Ending balance was $10,954.57.  Motion by Barbara Jones to accept the report, seconded by Giovanni Cosetti, was carried.

Membership—743 members so far for 2020

Environment: Giovanni Cosetti has provided two speakers for this meeting, and will have a representative from SCE at the February meeting to answer questions about Edison’s planned and unplanned power outages.

Roads and Traffic—Richard Schwartz –Caltrans will resume repair of culverts along Highway 74. The delays will be very minimal and should not inconvenience the traveler. Richard will contact Caltrans about filling potholes on Sylvan.

Guest Speakers

·         MCFSC --Courtney Lox spoke about the services available to homeowners from Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council. She indicated that there may be some grants in the fall to help abate vacant property. There is grant money now for residences. Owners pay 35%  and a grant covers 55%. All tree contractors used by MCFSC are licensed and bonded.
·         Idy Elders and Others—Mary Morse spoke for this group about their objective of helping seniors age in their own home by providing information and possibly services to persons. The group meets every two weeks at the library, and their next meeting will be January 16, at 1 PM at the library. Shannon Ng will speak about a new library program to check out laptop computers to seniors.

Old BusinessNone

New Business:
·         Barbara Jones resigned as Hospitality person. We thank Barbara for the many, many times she has provided coffee, napkins, cups, etc. at our meetings. Giovanni Cosetti will fill the position.

Hospitality: Thanks to Annamarie and Giovanii for treats, and to Barbara Jones for coffee.

Volunteer hostesses for February meeting:   Ron and Maria Harmon

Meeting adjourned at 9:25


Next PCPOA meeting: February 1, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. at the Pine Cove fire station.

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