Madrona Homeowners Association

June 1, 2000 Minutes

Jun 07, 2000

Meeting
Called to order at 7:30 pm by President Robert Thompson. Adjourned at 8:40 pm. All officers except Secretary present. Next Meeting, Thursday, October 5th at 7:30 pm.

Previous Minutes
Minutes of April 6, 2000 approved as published, except for spelling correction of MHOA founder Ed Greene's name (for bronze plaque)

Treasurer's Report
Balance of $880.35. One withdrawal of $185. Robert Thompson submitted a bill for $14.92 photocopying. Approved.

Auditor's Report
MHOA member Dave Saliba audited our financial records from 1/1/99 through 5/4/00. he wrote, in part, that he believes that "the Treasurer's records for the audit period are legitimate and accurate".

Program
First Vice President Jack Perry introduced our speakers: Carolin Keith from the Mobil Torrance Refinery, Sally Siemak from Dow Chemical, and Tad Friedman from the Torrance Fire Department. They spoke about the "Shelter in Place" program to warn and protect Torrance residents in the event of any chemical emergency. There has been a great effort to educate and inform school parents and their parents about preparedness for an emergency. They must also educate the adult community, some through Homeowners' associations, like ours. Remember that the siren is tested on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am, preceded by musical Winchester chimes to tell you it is only a test. The range of the siren is 1.2 miles.

Developments
No news on the development of either the Magnavox site or 2850 Monterey.

Website
Our new website address is: www.neighborhoodlink.com/torrance/madrona

Plaque
Should be ready for installation by mid-June; check our website.

Fern School
School expansion may be on Board agenda in 3 weeks.

Orals
Discussed proposed new Ralph's market & Albertson's possible remodel. Some neighborhood homeowners have begun property clean-up.

October Speaker
Ann Gambrell to speak about "Getting Organized."