Members Present:  Bob Gilbert, Bill Smith, Kurt Schaffert, George Malhiot, Mary Owens, Nick Hilgert,

                                    Bob Brown, Barbara Adam, Gary Guzman (new member)

Also Present:        Art Gabler (Board of Directors),  Sylva Penkov-Southwell (Property Manager)

                                  Ann Jones (Activities Director)

                                  Don Jacobs,  Frank Kasmer,  Jake Bernard

Chair Bob Gilbert called the meeting to order at 1:00.   He welcomed Gary Guzman as a new member. He noted that Don McCreary has resigned from the committee.  

Mission Statement:  The first order of business was the development of a mission statement for the Community Center Committee. As a guideline, copies of the Transition Committee mission statement were handed out. Discussion followed on how to define our mission concisely.  George wrote out a brief statement which Mary will send to members for their comments or changes.  This will then be reviewed by the Board of Directors, as they develop their own mission statement.

Audio/visual equipment:  Bill met with Denzil Willis and Don Hodge to review our short- and long-term needs at the Center.  A first step is to get input from residents through a questionnaire, as well as guidance from the Board, before time and money are spent on researching equipment. Bill will briefly present his ideas at the next working session of the Board. 

List of Projects:   Bob Gilbert distributed a List of Projects for 2007.  Gary will look into the feasibility of installing a double oven in the kitchen, as to whether there is adequate space and wiring. 

Sylva noted that work in the audio closet will be scheduled as soon as Abby Co. has the necessary permit.

George will schedule a meeting for residents' input on the existing pool rules.  He will also review the Community Center rules. 

Mary met with someone from Master's Touch at the Center, to assess the condition of the square tables.

He suggested replacing the tops with faux wood formica.  He will furnish a written estimate as soon as he receives a check for his fee.

Mary stated that the plant service we have been using is now in transition.  A new person has been assigned to the Center, and is paid on a month to month basis.  This matter needs to be clarified.

Property Manager's Office:   The main topic for discussion and matter of priority was the creation of an office for Sylva, who is now at the Center on a full-time basis.  Nick handed out photos of the concierge and office space taken at a recent visit to Four Seasons.  The general proposal at our Center is to enclose the area where the concierge desk now is.  Barbara felt that a wall at the entrance could be intrusive.  George suggested getting an architectural/office designer to advise us.  Art will look into this.  Ann is presently sharing her office with Sylva, but lack of work and file space is a big problem. 

Pool Contract:  Kurt stated that the renewed pool management contract with Douglas Aquatics will save us $6,600 over last year's contract.  This money could be invested in a salt generator system for the outdoor pool.  This has proved to be very successful for the indoor pool. 

There was some discussion about the safety of a person swimming alone in the indoor pool. 

The next Center Committee meeting will be on March 16 at 1:00 p.m.