WESTCHASE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

September 15, 2016

MINUTES

I.  CALL TO ORDER

A meeting of the Board of Directors for Westchase Community Association, Inc. was held September 15, 2016 at the WCA Management Office, 10049 Parley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33626. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM.

II.  ROLL CALL

Directors Present: Management Staff: VMs and Alternates:

Joaquin Arrillaga Debbie Sainz, CAM

Brian Ross Marlene Shaw, VP GPI

Keith Heinemann

Chuck Hoppe

Ruben Collazo

Rick Goldstein (by phone)

Forrest Baumhover

III.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present.

IV.  NEW BUSINESS

A.  Appoint Officers of the Board of Directors

Joaquin Arrillaga motioned to appoint Ruben Collazo as President. Keith Heinemann seconded the motion. After discussion, a substitute motion was made:

Brian Ross motioned to go around the table of Board members and for each board member to state who they would support as president. Chuck Hoppe seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-1 (Joaquin).

The following was stated by each member in order of seating at table:

Board Member: Who They Support As President:

Keith Ruben

Forrest Ruben

Joaquin Ruben

Ruben waited to vote

Chuck Ruben

Brian motioned to appoint Ruben as president based on majority vote that was just made. Chuck Hoppe seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0

Ruben Collazo motioned to appoint Brian Ross as Vice President. Joaquin Arrillaga seconded the motion. Brian Ross voiced his hesitation to accept, recommending that a board member that has never held an officer position be appointed to this position, thus giving opportunities to other board members willing and able to serve. After discussion, Ruben withdrew his motion.

Ruben Collazo motioned to appoint Rick Goldstein as Vice President. Joaquin Arrillaga seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0

Keith Heinemann motioned to appoint Joaquin Arrillaga as treasurer. Ruben Collazo seconded the motion.

Brian Ross then made a substitute motion to appoint Forrest Baumhover as treasurer. Joaquin Arrillaga seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0

Joaquin Arrillaga made a motion to appoint Keith Heinemann as secretary. Ruben Collazo seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0

B.  Appoint GAC Member

Joaquin Arrillaga motioned to appoint Rick Goldstein as chairperson to the GAC. Ruben Collazo seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.

C.  Appoint WOW Member

Ruben Collazo motioned to re-appoint Keith Heinemann as the WOW member. Brian Ross seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.

V.  OTHER BUSINESS

Brian Ross motioned that if the president and vice president are absent at an association meeting, the secretary shall chair the meeting. Joaquin Arrillaga seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0

Joaquin Arrillaga motioned to authorize the president, treasurer and manager to make a decision on funding for the 25 year anniversary celebration with the WOW Race or Santa Parade. Rick Goldstein seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0

(motion to be ratified at the October Board meeting)

ADJOURNMENT

Motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM.

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Keith Heinemann

Westchase Community Association, Inc.

Secretary

cc: HOA File

WCA Board of Directors

Board Meeting Minutes September 15, 2016