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MINUTES - SIERRA MADRE VILLA ASSOCIATION
JUNE 10, 1994
Held at
COMMUNITY DISASTER AND PREPAREDNESS CENTER
3746 FOOTHILL BLVD., PASADENA, CA 91107

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

President pro-temp A. W. Gutenberg called the meeting to order at 4:15 P. M. He announced that the only item on the agenda was the adoption of the organization's By-laws and if adopted, to proceed with their implementation. It was moved (Mueller) and seconded (Brydolf) to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1994, meeting. Carried by voice vote: no Nays.

The City of Pasadena offered a training program for Block Captains for emergencies. The meeting notice did not arrive in time to permit participation. Additional training sessions are being planned for the Preparedness Center and by the City of Pasadena.

BY-LAWS

Vote of thanks (by acclamation) to Gary Jeffries and his committee for the development of By-laws.

Chair moved to committee of the whole to permit open discussion of By-laws and answer questions from floor. Discussion centered on requests for explanations. There were no negative comments or requests for modification of By-laws as presented. Remarks concerned:

1. Regional representation on Board of directors.
2. Flexible Board constituency (can increase or decrease number within certain limits to provide for change without having to change By-laws
3. Dues (none currently contemplated). however must provide for receipt of funds and grants and for their proper accounting.
4. By-laws may appear more complicated than currently necessary for a simple organization. Considering the geographic location (hillside, fire hazards, earthquake zone) and political complexities (parts located within two separate jurisdictions) made the more complex document mandatory
5. Geographical boundaries for the proposed Association were questioned since Pasadena Glen and Villa Highlands have functioning organizations. The defined boundaries represent a contiguous area with common interests. The organization does not have legal powers and does not seek to control anyone. Thus, any resident or group of residents within the defined area is free to participate in the organization or not as desired

The committee of the whole was terminated and it was moved (Mueller) and seconded (DeBord) so adopt the By-laws as presented. Passed unanimously

A second session as a committee of the whole was declared to discuss the implementation of the By-laws. Those in attendance felt that the constituency of the first Board of Directors should focus on the regional captains, officers pro-temp and several others who had been active in the formation of the Association

Returning to the formal session, it was moved (Mueller), seconded (S. Hovanesian) to dispense with the two month provision of the By-laws for the nomination and election of officers in order to speed up implementation of the By-laws. Passed unanimous.

It was moved (S. Hovenasian), seconded (A. Hovenasian) that Sandra Hovanesian (with Ara Hovanesian as alternate), Jay Blackshaw, Joe Lonergan, Ben Walker, Bob Brydolf, Dora Page, Bob Mueller, Lew Farmer, Gary Jeffries, and Art Gutenberg be nominated to be Directors and that the acting secretary cast a unanimous ballot in the nominee's behalf. Provided, however, that all of the nominees not present at the meeting be polled about their willingness to serve. Passed unanimous.

Acting Secretary's note: As of June 24, 1994, all candidates had indicated their willingness to serve. The extent of Joe Lonergan's participation will be determined by the state of his health

Because the Board will not be able to meet before July 6 it was moved (Brydolf) and seconded (S. Hovanesian) that the July meeting for the Association be scheduled for July 22, 1994. Passed without  dissent 

Moved (S. Hovanesian), seconded (Mueller) to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 P. M.