Historic Prospect Park-Monceaux HOA

Wednesday, September 7, 2005 General Meeting

6:30 p.m.

1)      Called to Order by Marion Holloway, Welcome to everyone – 6:30pm 

2)      Secretary’s Report – Richard Brown, Recap of the previous general meeting minutes. 

3)      Treasurer’s Report – Pat Byrnes

4)      Committee Reports

a)      Beautification, etc – Lila Young

1.      Tax Exempt Application Status – There have been a few calls with the IRS, application still in progress.

2.      Marathon of the Palm Beaches – Brochures were passed out – wish to enter the Wacky Water Station contest – looking for volunteers (hourly help 6am to 10 am).  Read, White and Blue theme.    Would like kids to dress up as well.

3.      National Historic Designation – On hold until the tax exemption has been granted.

b)      Fall Festival Report  - Richard Brown

1.      Nov 12^th – 45 Min auction, 8 to 10 PM music.

2.      Donation of auction items exceeding $25 in value greatly appreciated

3.      Donation of time or supplies greatly appreciated

c)      Gates to Prospect Park and Monceaux – Ron Byrnes

5)      Old Business

a)      Status of the Good Will / Wenonah Place site – Marion Holloway

6)      New Business

a)      Proposal to plant a tree in a park by Tom Hewitt (“Tom the Mailman”)

b)      Donation to Okeeheelee Park for Dr. Brandon Equestrian Center

c)      Hurricane Katrina efforts

d)      Request: Ideas for topics of interest for upcoming meetings

1.      Insurance Specialist – Flood etc.

2.      Peanut Island Dredging

3.      Tax Exemption of renovated homes

e)      Open Discussion

1.      Rhonda Grammer – Speed bumps on Monceaux

Meeting Adjournment:  Next general meeting is Wednesday November 2, 2005