Charles Village Community Benefits District

BOARD MEETING

December 9, 2008, 7PM

Minutes

Members Present:  Steven Gewirtz, Dana Moore, Rob Books, Robin Truiett-Theodoroson, Jay Orr, Suzanne Riveles, Jeff Millard, Gary Letteron and Ron Griffin

Staff Present:  David Hill

I. Call to Order 7:05

II. Approval of Agenda –

Books moved approval of the minutes; Letteron seconded – Passed unanimously

III. Approval of Minutes from the November Meeting –

Gewirtz moved to amend the minutes, Letteron seconded.  Discussion followed.  Vote was 5 against the amendment, 3 abstentions, 1 in favor.  Motion to amend the minutes failed.

Books moved to approve the minutes as presented, Letteron seconded.  8 in favor, 1 opposed.  November minutes approved.

IV. Executive Director’s Report

Presented as written.  David Hill highlighted certain items and there were no questions.

V.      Committee Reports:

Finance Committee –

Jeff Millard – Discussion of the November financial statements.  Moore suggested we search out grants to pay for public and Board meetings.  David Hill to research.

Executive Committee –

Ron Griffin – There was no meeting during the month and so nothing to report.

Governance Committee –

Jeff Millard – There was no meeting during the month and so nothing to report.

Safety, Sanitation, and Revitalization Committee –

Rob Books – Many community compliments on the service being provided by the CVCBD.  Moore mentioned several examples.

Communication and Outreach Committee –

Susanne Riveles - The committee suggested that more visits be made to community groups and that we have a new brochure and violation report form.  Riveles announced that she is leaving the Board due to other commitments.  Griffin presented her and Gewirtz with a small gift in gratitude for their service.

V. Public Comment –

There was no public comment

VIII.   Adjourn

Books moved to adjourn; Letteron seconded.  Unanimous vote to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.