Minutes June 4, 2008 meeting, approved by the board of directors July 15,2008..
Meeting began at 7:25pm at 405 Serrano Dr.
Members Present: Daniel Phillips, Aaron Goodman, Jim Coppfer, Anna-Marie Hewson, Earl Somers, Henry
Tyldsley, Robert Pender, Michelle Miller, Jean-Moore Woods, Lora Traveler, Terrance Faulkner
Guest: Ralph Weddington
Members Excused: Cathy Lentz, Susan Spector, Healani Ting
Papers Distributed: Agenda for Weds. June 4, 2008, and Meeting Minutes April 29, 2008
Approval of the Agenda – Moved by Jim Coppfer, Seconded by Earl Somers
Vote: Unanimous Decision YES-7 NO-0 PASSED
Secretary Report Approval of Minutes- Moved to accept by Michelle Miller, Seconded by Jim Coppfer
Vote: Unanimous Decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Business from Previous Meeting
Consideration of Henry Tyldsley for a position on the Boards of Directors replacing the prior position of
Dennis Norrington through the end of the prior Board Members Term which ends in October 2008 –
Moved to accept by Earl Somers, Seconded by Michelle Miller Vote: Unanimous Decision YES-9 NO-0
PASSED
Prop. 98 / Prop. 99 brief discussion on the local election outcome, and the effects of Prop. G and failure
of Prop. F. A. Goodman noted the effects and issues regarding the Propositions and the threats made by
Lennar homes to the city on the inclusion of “rental” units in Prop G proposal and the lack of
transportation proposed in that development adjacent to the units. Board Members raised Concerns if a
similar effort would be mounted by Parkmerced’s owners. A. Goodman noted that Tenant’s would be
forced to submit either an alternative measure or petition/proposition against redevelopment or re-zoning
of the possible historic district of Parkmerced. Preservationist groups could have to weigh in possibly prior
accordingly, prior to any efforts at a ballot issue. (Ex: Historical Resources Survey)
New Business
1) Recent memo from Parkmerced Management on Terms of Tenancy and proposed changes by the
owners sent by Brian Teeters to all Tenants. Anna-Marie Hewson recommended a statement from PRO or
discussion with management due to the large increase in costs proposed for lock-out and late fees.
Daniel Phillips reminded Board members that you cannot be forced to agree to a contract. It was
recommended by the Board President Daniel Phillips that the matter be discussed in the next weeks PRO
board meeting with management.
2) PRO Table at Saturday Market – Aaron Goodman requested volunteers for this weeks and the
following weeks farmers market table due to surgery. Also for general assignments for board members.
Daniel Phillips noted to contact Susan Spector regarding the Sat. Market if you are able to volunteer.
3) Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Miller. It is noted that efforts on memberships and donations must be on
the agenda for the following summer months and fall.
4) Project Safe Report – Michelle Miller. Noted that the project SAFE group is recruiting members of the
community for their individual blocks, and that there is 18 members of the neighborhood watch groups
in this community. Outreach to tenants should be placed in the next newsletter to remind tenants of the
groups’ efforts and benefits.
5) Lora Traveler & Dorothy Carr letter on Farmers Market Parking – (Note: due to not being impartial to
this issue, Daniel Phillips turned the chair to Michelle Miller for this issue) Discussion of the Farmers market
parking problems and ideas for dealing with the concerns of handicap, and senior adjacency to the
towers was discussed.
Motion by Lora Traveler to discuss this issue in the next meeting with Parkmerced Management next
week, Seconded by Daniel Phillips Vote: unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
6) Next General Membership Meeting & Newsletter – Discussion and suggestion for a tentative date of
July 19-24th. A. Goodman reminded the PRO board that someone will need to attend the Sustainability
meeting in his absence. Michelle Miller had prior tentatively agreed to attend in his absence and
requested to be filled in on issues outstanding. July 19 (Sat.) at 2pm was suggested as the next general
meeting, and that would allow time to get the newsletter out and delivered. Suggestions were also made
by PRO board members on attendance and getting tenants to the meeting on a Saturday afternoon.
Motion by Aaron Goodman to bring the membership and attendance issues through the
Communications Committee to meet and follow up on suggestions prior to the next newsletter, and
meeting to help improve attendance, develop issues for the newsletter and work on recruitment and
membership) Seconded by Daniel Phillips Vote: unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
7) Consideration of XXXX-XXXX (PRO BOARD MEMBER) and hxx membership due to non payment of
dues, and missing of 11 consecutive meetings of the board. (Note: due to not being impartial to this
issue, Daniel Phillips turned the chair to Michelle Miller for this issue). Discussion on the fact that letters
sent by the PRO Board had not been responded to, and dues not paid or meetings attended. PRO
Emeritus Genevieve Callejo had recommended that the member had contributed in the past, and
offered a scholarship, or 1 yr membership as a thank you. Daniel Phillips moved to either A) Rescind
membership, or B) take no action. Robert Pender Seconded the Motion. Discussion point was made by
Terrence Faulkner who recommended that the motion be edited to note that some large national
organizations allow inactive members to serve out there terms and not be removed. He also noted that
the member may be intimidated, and that no response may be an indication it was not received. Other
Board members agreed that the best step would be to take no action until the term of the member had
expired. Daniel Phillips requested that Terrence Faulkner relay the letter from the Board prior to XXXX-
XXXX. Michelle Miller noted that there was no record of this members dues being paid in 2008, and that
our by-laws note the maximum number of meetings allowed to be missed. Lora Traveler noted that
Genevieve Callejo had offered to pay XXXX-XXXX’s membership for 2008 so that this person can fulfill
their term as a board member in good standing, and that we should allow this person to remain on the
board until the end of her term this Oct. 2008
Motion amended to note that we are voting on; A) Rescind Membership and B) Do nothing and allow
member to remain on board through Oct, 2008 PRO Board Re-Elections. Vote on PART A) Rescind
Membership YES – 1 NO – 5 ABSTAIN-3 MOTION DENIED Vote on PART B) (per above) YES-5 NO-1 ABSTAIN-3
PASSED
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30pm
Next Meeting Scheduled to Tuesday July 15th, 7:00pm
Respectfully Submitted
Aaron Goodman (1st Vice-President) – (acting) as recording secretary
Meeting began at 7:25pm at 405 Serrano Dr.
Members Present: Daniel Phillips, Aaron Goodman, Jim Coppfer, Anna-Marie Hewson, Earl Somers, Henry
Tyldsley, Robert Pender, Michelle Miller, Jean-Moore Woods, Lora Traveler, Terrance Faulkner
Guest: Ralph Weddington
Members Excused: Cathy Lentz, Susan Spector, Healani Ting
Papers Distributed: Agenda for Weds. June 4, 2008, and Meeting Minutes April 29, 2008
Approval of the Agenda – Moved by Jim Coppfer, Seconded by Earl Somers
Vote: Unanimous Decision YES-7 NO-0 PASSED
Secretary Report Approval of Minutes- Moved to accept by Michelle Miller, Seconded by Jim Coppfer
Vote: Unanimous Decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Business from Previous Meeting
Consideration of Henry Tyldsley for a position on the Boards of Directors replacing the prior position of
Dennis Norrington through the end of the prior Board Members Term which ends in October 2008 –
Moved to accept by Earl Somers, Seconded by Michelle Miller Vote: Unanimous Decision YES-9 NO-0
PASSED
Prop. 98 / Prop. 99 brief discussion on the local election outcome, and the effects of Prop. G and failure
of Prop. F. A. Goodman noted the effects and issues regarding the Propositions and the threats made by
Lennar homes to the city on the inclusion of “rental” units in Prop G proposal and the lack of
transportation proposed in that development adjacent to the units. Board Members raised Concerns if a
similar effort would be mounted by Parkmerced’s owners. A. Goodman noted that Tenant’s would be
forced to submit either an alternative measure or petition/proposition against redevelopment or re-zoning
of the possible historic district of Parkmerced. Preservationist groups could have to weigh in possibly prior
accordingly, prior to any efforts at a ballot issue. (Ex: Historical Resources Survey)
New Business
1) Recent memo from Parkmerced Management on Terms of Tenancy and proposed changes by the
owners sent by Brian Teeters to all Tenants. Anna-Marie Hewson recommended a statement from PRO or
discussion with management due to the large increase in costs proposed for lock-out and late fees.
Daniel Phillips reminded Board members that you cannot be forced to agree to a contract. It was
recommended by the Board President Daniel Phillips that the matter be discussed in the next weeks PRO
board meeting with management.
2) PRO Table at Saturday Market – Aaron Goodman requested volunteers for this weeks and the
following weeks farmers market table due to surgery. Also for general assignments for board members.
Daniel Phillips noted to contact Susan Spector regarding the Sat. Market if you are able to volunteer.
3) Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Miller. It is noted that efforts on memberships and donations must be on
the agenda for the following summer months and fall.
4) Project Safe Report – Michelle Miller. Noted that the project SAFE group is recruiting members of the
community for their individual blocks, and that there is 18 members of the neighborhood watch groups
in this community. Outreach to tenants should be placed in the next newsletter to remind tenants of the
groups’ efforts and benefits.
5) Lora Traveler & Dorothy Carr letter on Farmers Market Parking – (Note: due to not being impartial to
this issue, Daniel Phillips turned the chair to Michelle Miller for this issue) Discussion of the Farmers market
parking problems and ideas for dealing with the concerns of handicap, and senior adjacency to the
towers was discussed.
Motion by Lora Traveler to discuss this issue in the next meeting with Parkmerced Management next
week, Seconded by Daniel Phillips Vote: unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
6) Next General Membership Meeting & Newsletter – Discussion and suggestion for a tentative date of
July 19-24th. A. Goodman reminded the PRO board that someone will need to attend the Sustainability
meeting in his absence. Michelle Miller had prior tentatively agreed to attend in his absence and
requested to be filled in on issues outstanding. July 19 (Sat.) at 2pm was suggested as the next general
meeting, and that would allow time to get the newsletter out and delivered. Suggestions were also made
by PRO board members on attendance and getting tenants to the meeting on a Saturday afternoon.
Motion by Aaron Goodman to bring the membership and attendance issues through the
Communications Committee to meet and follow up on suggestions prior to the next newsletter, and
meeting to help improve attendance, develop issues for the newsletter and work on recruitment and
membership) Seconded by Daniel Phillips Vote: unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
7) Consideration of XXXX-XXXX (PRO BOARD MEMBER) and hxx membership due to non payment of
dues, and missing of 11 consecutive meetings of the board. (Note: due to not being impartial to this
issue, Daniel Phillips turned the chair to Michelle Miller for this issue). Discussion on the fact that letters
sent by the PRO Board had not been responded to, and dues not paid or meetings attended. PRO
Emeritus Genevieve Callejo had recommended that the member had contributed in the past, and
offered a scholarship, or 1 yr membership as a thank you. Daniel Phillips moved to either A) Rescind
membership, or B) take no action. Robert Pender Seconded the Motion. Discussion point was made by
Terrence Faulkner who recommended that the motion be edited to note that some large national
organizations allow inactive members to serve out there terms and not be removed. He also noted that
the member may be intimidated, and that no response may be an indication it was not received. Other
Board members agreed that the best step would be to take no action until the term of the member had
expired. Daniel Phillips requested that Terrence Faulkner relay the letter from the Board prior to XXXX-
XXXX. Michelle Miller noted that there was no record of this members dues being paid in 2008, and that
our by-laws note the maximum number of meetings allowed to be missed. Lora Traveler noted that
Genevieve Callejo had offered to pay XXXX-XXXX’s membership for 2008 so that this person can fulfill
their term as a board member in good standing, and that we should allow this person to remain on the
board until the end of her term this Oct. 2008
Motion amended to note that we are voting on; A) Rescind Membership and B) Do nothing and allow
member to remain on board through Oct, 2008 PRO Board Re-Elections. Vote on PART A) Rescind
Membership YES – 1 NO – 5 ABSTAIN-3 MOTION DENIED Vote on PART B) (per above) YES-5 NO-1 ABSTAIN-3
PASSED
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30pm
Next Meeting Scheduled to Tuesday July 15th, 7:00pm
Respectfully Submitted
Aaron Goodman (1st Vice-President) – (acting) as recording secretary
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