WEST GALVESTON ISLAND PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Jerry Mohn, President, called the Board of Directors meeting for the West Galveston Island POA to order at 9:00 a.m. Directors making up the quorum were Jerry Mohn, Wanda Greer - Terramar Beach, Sidney McClendon – Pirates Beach, Tom Booth - Condominiums, Peggy Zahler - Spanish Grant Beach, John Schiller – Acapulco Village, Bill Moll - Spanish Grant Bay, and Marie Garrett – Bermuda Beach & Treasurer. Susan Gonzales – CKM Property Management was also in attendance and recording secretary.

Jerry Mohn acknowledged Eddie Janek – Galveston County Commissioner Precinct 2, Vic Pierson – Mayor of Jamaica Beach, and Al Choate - Navigation District Commissioner.

Precinct 2 candidates were not introduced since they are the program. Other candidates running for office included John Henry Grady running for Judge in County Court 2; Dick McCaully running for District 6 Galveston City Council Member; Pete Nanos running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1; Barbara Meeks running for County District Clerk; Chuck Kaufman running for probate court; and, Jim Schweitzer for Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace.

Corporate sponsors Peggy Zahler with Johnson Space Center Credit Union and Vic Pierson of Moody National Bank was also acknowledged.

Minutes: The minutes had previously been sent to the Board for review. Motions by Wanda Greer, second by Peggy Zahler, the minutes of January 21, 2006 were approved by unanimous vote with the following resolution:

RESOLVED THAT, the Board approved the January 21, 2006, minutes as presented.

Treasurers Report: Marie Garrett gave The Treasurers report. Cash on hand $14,669.33 with total assets of $15,169.33. Motion by Tom Boothe, second by Peggy Zahler, the treasurer’s reports was approved.

Election of Directors:

Peggy Zahler chair of the nominating committee stated that the nominees are Terramar, Spanish Grant Bay and Condominiums for three-year terms. There were no nominations from the floor. A motion by acclamation was made and seconded.

RESOLVED THAT, the members elected by acclamation Terramar, Spanish Grant Bay, and the Condominiums as Directors with three-year terms.

Jerry Mohn requested each Board member to review a draft resolution to take to the upcoming American Shore & Each Preservation Association meeting in Washington DC, March 1 – 3, to give to the Texas legislators to consider and enact the Galveston County Coastal 2006 Legislative Agenda. He will request an Email vote of approval for the resolution before departing for the meeting.

PROGRAM: Candidates for County Commissioner, Precinct 2. 

Jerry Mohn introduced candidates Bryan Lamb – D, Robert Cheek – D, Nick Stepchinski – D, John Bertolino – D, Eddie A. Janek – R, and, Al Choate – R. Brenda Donaloio, President of GAIN, was introduced as the moderator.

Since there were six candidates, a list of six questions that were prepared by the Board and Members were given to the candidates. The questions were not given to the candidates before the meeting. Before the meeting began, the six candidates drew straws to see who goes 1^st, 2^nd, etc, to 6. Each candidate was given one minuet for an opening statement and one minute for a closing statement.  For each question, each candidate had 2 minutes to respond.

The first question was asked to #1 candidate and each candidate will follow in order to respond with # 6 being last.  The second question will be asked to #2 and then followed in order to respond with #1 being last.  This was followed with 6 questions.

• Please provide your thoughts regarding the process for the approval and monitoring of costs of the Justice Center by the Commissioners Court.  There has been significant cost growth since the approval/awarding of the contract, mainly through changes or under scoping of the original Statement of Work.  If you would have been on the Court, how would you have improved the process or assured yourself that the taxpayer's dollar was being protected?

• If elected, what would you do to help promote the County working with the municipalities as well as the State to assure that the best interests of County residents are addressed.

• Are there any changes you believe should be considered for the County organization and staffing?

• Please discuss your philosophy about the County budget process, and what changes, if any, would you like to see implemented?

• What is your philosophy and plan for dealing with beach erosion?

• Please discuss your concerns and approach to resolving the exorbitant increases in property appraisals and do you favor a property tax tied to a tax cap?

Question was then asked from the audience:

• If the West End areas not in the City are annexed by the City of Galveston, how can we get the same level of service from the City as we get from the County?

• Discuss the concerns with the tax rate and appraisal.

• How do you feel about green space for the west end and the Parks?

• How will the proposed Bolivar Bridge impact the west end?

In accordance with the By-laws of the WGIPOA, the Officers are to be appointed immediately following the meeting. The Board appointed the Officers for the upcoming year fiscal year:

Jerry Mohn – President

Sidney McClendon – Vice President

Maria Garrett – Treasurer

Bill Moll - Secretary

There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.