November 7, 2011 Board Minutes

Tony Miceli, Chair, opened the meeting at 7:09 p.m., on November 7, 2011, at Claret Hall, 6020 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville, MD 21029.  Members present were Cynthia Asoka, Todd Harrison, Dipper Wettstein, and Chao Wu.  Zachary Marks arrived at 7:22 p.m.  and Susan Smith, Village Manager, were present. Kenny Kan, Sean Salisbury, Student Member, and Michael Cornell, Council Representative, were absent. 

Approval of the Agenda (Agend a 2):

Mr. Wettstein made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of October 26, 2011 Executive Session Minutes to Agenda #3.  Mr. Harrison seconded the motion.  The motion passed (5-0-0).

Administrative Items (Agenda 3):

Ms. Asoka made a motion to approve the October 17, 2011 minutes as amended.  Mr. Wettstein seconded the motion.  The motion passed (4-0-1).

Mr. Wettstein made a motion to approve the October 25, 2011 Executive Session Minutes.  Ms. Asoka seconded the motion.  The motion passed (4-0-1).

Resident Speak Out (Agenda 4):

None.

New Business (Agenda 5):

1. 2011 Board Meeting Schedule – Mr. Wettstein made a motion to ratify the email votes cancelling the November 21, 2011 Board Meeting.  Cynthia Asoka seconded the motion.  The motion passed (5-0-0). Board Members will attend the Columbia Association meeting on November 14 regarding proposed HOA legislation.
2.  Holiday Calendar 2012 – Mr. Wettstein made a motion to approve the 2012 Holiday Calendar.  Mr. Wu seconded the motion.  The motion passed (6-0-0).
   

Reports (Agenda 6):

1. Village Manager – A written report is on file with the Minutes. The Board discussed ways to address the large attendance at the Halloween event.  The Board discussed the importance of involving residents in any plans to include pathway connections across the Middle Patuxent River and through the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area.  Ms. Smith reviewed the FY11 4^th Quarter and FY12 1^st Quarter Financial Data  Reports.  Mr. Wettstein made a motion to write off the Accounts Receivable for Central MD Youth Ballet.  Mr. Wu seconded the motion.  The motion passed (6-0-0).
2. Board Chairperson – None.
3. Council Representative – None.
4. Liaisons – Mr. Wettstein reported that CA has hired a consultant to evaluate the pathways.  Ms. Asoka reported that Peter Engel has resigned from the Master Plan Committee.

Executive Session (Agenda 7):

At 8:06 p.m. Mr. Wettstein made a motion to move into Executive Session for consultation with Counsel and personnel matters.  Ms. Asoka seconded the motion.  The motion passed (6-0-0).  At 9:31 p.m. Mr. Wettstein made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion.  The motion passed (6-0-0).

Board Speak Out (Agenda 8): 

Ms. Asoka reported that residents on Whistling Winds Walk have asked the Zoning Board to reconsider their decision regarding the River Hill Garden Center (ZB1083M).  In addition, the residents are pursuing the implementation of covenants with the River Hill Garden Center.

Adjournment (Agenda 10):

Mr. Wettstein made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m.  Mr. Harrison seconded the motion.  The motion passed (6-0-0). 

Minutes submitted by: Susan M. Smith, Village Manager

Minutes Approved:  November 28, 2011