Amended Minutes approved by The Board of Directors on February 18. 2009
The Parkmerced Residents’ Organization Board Meeting January 6, 2009
Meeting Began: 7:00 pm
Members Present: Jim Coppfer, Cathy Lentz, Terence John Faulkner, Aaron Goodman, Annamarie
Hewsom, Dorothy Lefkovits, Barbara Olsen, Daniel W. Phillips, Earl E. Somers, Susan Spector, William F.
Thomas, Lora Traveler, Henry Tyldsley.
Members Excused: Jean-Moore Woods, Robert Pender, Ralph Weddington
The Board Voted unanimously to admit Barbara Olson as a voting member.
Approval of Agenda moved by Susan Spector and seconded by Henry Tyldsley--passed unanimously
Secretary Report: Approval of minutes for the December 2, 2008 meeting [appended by Aaron Goodman]
moved by Earl Somers and seconded by Barbara Olson--passed unanimously
Newly elected officers:
Sergeant at Arms – Susan Spector
Having the secretary position returned to a volunteer was tabled until the next meeting.
Treasurer – Jim Coppfer
Second Vice President – Earl Somers
First Vice President – Aaron Goodman
President – Daniel W. Phillips
Treasurer’s Report: The new policy of reserving 10% (ten percent) of all contributions is now in place.
Approval moved by Susan Spector, seconded by Aaron Goodman--passed unanimously
President’s Report: Daniel W. Phillips advised the board he has purchased a new two-drawer file and is
sorting and filing PRO-related materials. Concern has been expressed that Parkmerced employees have
been dismissed. The employees concerned were employees of Alliance Realty Management and when
Stellar took over managing its own property there were changes in personnel. There was also an
announcement that all laundry rooms in Parkmerced are to be refurbished and made more comfortable for
the residents. Concern was raised regarding lack of maintenance and sustainability along with an increase
in fees for laundries going from $1.50 to $1.75.
Old business: Aaron Goodman and Lora Traveler will continue to investigate options on a storage space
for the next board meeting.
New Business: There was further discussion concerning employees of Parkmerced. Moved by Barbara
Olsen, seconded by Susan Spector that PRO remains neutral regarding management-employee relations.
During discussion it was agreed that although we agree in spirit with the unions it is not within PRO’s by-laws
to interfere. 10 in favor 1 abstention. Motion Passed.
A copy of the pet policy was obtained from Parkmerced Management and has been distributed to all Board
Members and published on our website. This does not guarantee compliance, but is a step in the right
direction. The board will follow up with management on January 7, 2009.
Daniel Phillips advised the board that March 4, 2009 marks PRO’s 35th anniversary. He moved that we
have a party for PRO members on March 4, 2009, 6:30 PM at 77 Cambon, seconded by Aaron Goodman.
7 in favor – 5 opposed, motion passed. Cake and ice cream will be served and our guests will receive
commemorative mugs. The budget is yet to be determined.
Aaron Goodman made suggestions on possible dog run locations. He said there was an area on the North
East of the Felix Garage—the Chumasero towers. He also recommended that the unused former
Parkmerced recreation site be used for a temporary dog run pending disposition of that land between Font
Boulevard, Vidal Drive, and Lake Merced Boulevard.
Aaron Goodman and Terence Faulkner will work out a contribution schedule for groups that have supported
PRO. Groups which have already received contributions for 2009 are The San Francisco Tenants Union
and Tenants Together.
Terence Faulkner suggested a new dues system which would involve voluntary contributions in higher
amounts. He will have the material ready for our February 17, 2009 meeting. Terence suggestions would
involve changes to our by-laws and the membership will not have time to review and decide before our
Spring General Membership Meeting.
The agenda for out February 21, 2009 meeting will be set at our February 17, 2009 board meeting.
The following Board Members volunteered for our standing committees:
Nominations Committee – Susan Spector
Finance Committee – Jim Coppfer, Aaron Goodman, Barbara Olsen, Daniel W. Phillips
[These four will have signatory rights to PRO accounts]
Membership Committee – Lora Traveler [provisionally]
Tenants’ Issues Committee – Aaron Goodman, Susan Sector, and William F. Thomas for general issues
Dorothy Lefkovits and Barbara Olsen for safety issues.
Communications Committee – Terence Faulkner, Barbara Olsen, and Daniel W. Phillips
Social Committee – Cathy Lentz
Meeting Adjourned: 8:45 PM
Next Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 7 PM at 405 Serrano Drive.
Next General Membership Meeting: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 2 PM at 77 Cambon Drive.
Respectfully Submitted
Jim Coppfer – acting recording secretary
The Parkmerced Residents’ Organization Board Meeting January 6, 2009
Meeting Began: 7:00 pm
Members Present: Jim Coppfer, Cathy Lentz, Terence John Faulkner, Aaron Goodman, Annamarie
Hewsom, Dorothy Lefkovits, Barbara Olsen, Daniel W. Phillips, Earl E. Somers, Susan Spector, William F.
Thomas, Lora Traveler, Henry Tyldsley.
Members Excused: Jean-Moore Woods, Robert Pender, Ralph Weddington
The Board Voted unanimously to admit Barbara Olson as a voting member.
Approval of Agenda moved by Susan Spector and seconded by Henry Tyldsley--passed unanimously
Secretary Report: Approval of minutes for the December 2, 2008 meeting [appended by Aaron Goodman]
moved by Earl Somers and seconded by Barbara Olson--passed unanimously
Newly elected officers:
Sergeant at Arms – Susan Spector
Having the secretary position returned to a volunteer was tabled until the next meeting.
Treasurer – Jim Coppfer
Second Vice President – Earl Somers
First Vice President – Aaron Goodman
President – Daniel W. Phillips
Treasurer’s Report: The new policy of reserving 10% (ten percent) of all contributions is now in place.
Approval moved by Susan Spector, seconded by Aaron Goodman--passed unanimously
President’s Report: Daniel W. Phillips advised the board he has purchased a new two-drawer file and is
sorting and filing PRO-related materials. Concern has been expressed that Parkmerced employees have
been dismissed. The employees concerned were employees of Alliance Realty Management and when
Stellar took over managing its own property there were changes in personnel. There was also an
announcement that all laundry rooms in Parkmerced are to be refurbished and made more comfortable for
the residents. Concern was raised regarding lack of maintenance and sustainability along with an increase
in fees for laundries going from $1.50 to $1.75.
Old business: Aaron Goodman and Lora Traveler will continue to investigate options on a storage space
for the next board meeting.
New Business: There was further discussion concerning employees of Parkmerced. Moved by Barbara
Olsen, seconded by Susan Spector that PRO remains neutral regarding management-employee relations.
During discussion it was agreed that although we agree in spirit with the unions it is not within PRO’s by-laws
to interfere. 10 in favor 1 abstention. Motion Passed.
A copy of the pet policy was obtained from Parkmerced Management and has been distributed to all Board
Members and published on our website. This does not guarantee compliance, but is a step in the right
direction. The board will follow up with management on January 7, 2009.
Daniel Phillips advised the board that March 4, 2009 marks PRO’s 35th anniversary. He moved that we
have a party for PRO members on March 4, 2009, 6:30 PM at 77 Cambon, seconded by Aaron Goodman.
7 in favor – 5 opposed, motion passed. Cake and ice cream will be served and our guests will receive
commemorative mugs. The budget is yet to be determined.
Aaron Goodman made suggestions on possible dog run locations. He said there was an area on the North
East of the Felix Garage—the Chumasero towers. He also recommended that the unused former
Parkmerced recreation site be used for a temporary dog run pending disposition of that land between Font
Boulevard, Vidal Drive, and Lake Merced Boulevard.
Aaron Goodman and Terence Faulkner will work out a contribution schedule for groups that have supported
PRO. Groups which have already received contributions for 2009 are The San Francisco Tenants Union
and Tenants Together.
Terence Faulkner suggested a new dues system which would involve voluntary contributions in higher
amounts. He will have the material ready for our February 17, 2009 meeting. Terence suggestions would
involve changes to our by-laws and the membership will not have time to review and decide before our
Spring General Membership Meeting.
The agenda for out February 21, 2009 meeting will be set at our February 17, 2009 board meeting.
The following Board Members volunteered for our standing committees:
Nominations Committee – Susan Spector
Finance Committee – Jim Coppfer, Aaron Goodman, Barbara Olsen, Daniel W. Phillips
[These four will have signatory rights to PRO accounts]
Membership Committee – Lora Traveler [provisionally]
Tenants’ Issues Committee – Aaron Goodman, Susan Sector, and William F. Thomas for general issues
Dorothy Lefkovits and Barbara Olsen for safety issues.
Communications Committee – Terence Faulkner, Barbara Olsen, and Daniel W. Phillips
Social Committee – Cathy Lentz
Meeting Adjourned: 8:45 PM
Next Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 7 PM at 405 Serrano Drive.
Next General Membership Meeting: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 2 PM at 77 Cambon Drive.
Respectfully Submitted
Jim Coppfer – acting recording secretary
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