With the new Board members in place, we'll be looking ahead at our plans and priorities for the rest of the year. We hope you can join us.
January meeting minutes are below:
PRESENT
Maria
Gordils, George Perez, Ramona Gordils, Freddy Molina, Juan Sandy, carlton Jones, Eliud
Medina Jr., Yolanda Cruz, Mikey Sanchez, Jaime Cruz, Ray Rivera, Glenn
Brettner, Morgan Tomaso, Richard Karwowski, Anna Rivera, Amy Vega, Nancy Diaz,
Jose Figueroa, Ozden Esme, Andy Rodriguez, Jessie Sierra, Kurt Gippert, Maggie
Martinez, Luis Diaz, Ruth Pena, Brian Hacker
Meeting
called to order at 6:31 P.M. by President Ruth Pena. Attendees introduced
themselves.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes
for the November 2012 meeting were approved with changes.
TREASURERS REPORT
Maggie
Martinez had no changes in the account balance to report.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Brian
Hacker reported that he has attempted to contact the Friends of the Park to
verify approval of the HPAC’s fiscal sponsorship application, but has not been
able to reach them. He will continue to make efforts to reach them to get the
application approved.
PARK SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Ruth Pena
made a motion to hear the Park Supervisor’s report earlier in the meeting, this
was seconded by Glenn Brettner and approved by a majority vote. Jesus Perez
announced that there are new winter programs, like yoga, fitness and Zumba. He
distributed flyers. Ruth Pena requested that Jesus provide a list of the
baseball scholarships that the HPAC offered to pay for.
NEW BUSINESS
Youth Band Program
·
Brian
Hacker presented the HPAC’s proposal to provide funding and support for a new
youth band program in the fieldhouse to be taught by instructor Willie Garcia.
Since the November meeting, the Executive Board worked with Park staff –
Cynthia Rosario, Jesus Perez and Willie Garcia – to cooperate on a description
of the program. The program will be divided into two sections, one for
beginners and another for intermediate students. Willie Garcia offered further
explanation of the program. The eligible ages are from 13 to 17 years, and
there will be a maximum of 21 students per class. It will be free and offered
in the spring, fall and winter sessions. Members of the classes will be
required to provide needed accessories for instruments and the HPAC will
provide up to $10,000 to purchase the instruments and equipment necessary for both
classes. A committee will need to be started to handle the acquisition of
instruments and provide support to the program as it progresses.
·
There
were questions from members regarding the details of the proposal and how it
will be funded, which were addressed by Willie Garcia, Cynthia Rosario and
members of the Executive Board.
·
Kurt
Gippert commented that he felt the process for creating the program was
exclusive because he was not included in meetings after Maggie Martinez
suggested that he be on a music program committee. Cynthia Rosario said that he
is still welcome to contribute to the program. Brian Hacker added that there is
still a need for a committee to support the program and Kurt Gippert is welcome
to be on it. Kurt Gippert responded that he intended to be on a committee to
create the program and is no longer interested in being on it.
·
Amy
Vega asked what the proposal would do if approved, and Brian Hacker clarified
that it would commit up to $10,000 for the purchase of instruments listed in the
proposal.
·
Discussion
on the item was closed, Brian Hacker made a motion to approve the music program
proposal as stated in the document distributed at the meeting, Ruth Pena
seconded the motion and it was approved by a majority of members (15-1). Brian Hacker
asked for volunteers for the music program committee. Ray Rivera and Ruth Pena
offered to contribute some time.
Riot Fest Thank You
Letter
·
Glenn
Brettner presented a letter thanking Riot Fest staff for their donation to the
HPAC, efforts to reach out to the community, and well-run operation of the
festival. Morgan Tomaso recommended that he send a copy to the Alderman, as
well
EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS
Ruth Pena
read the election rules for elections. Nancy Diaz handed out ballots for all of
the offices to eligible voting members.
President
·
Ruth
Pena said that she can not run for President due to responsibilities at her
job. Amy Vega was nominated and seconded
for President, and accepted the nomination. Amy Vega was elected President by
15 votes.
Vice President
·
Glenn
Brettner and Ruth Pena were both nominated and seconded for Vice President and
accepted their nominations. Ruth Pena was elected Vice President by 13 votes to
Glenn Brettner’s seven.
Treasurer
·
Maggie
Martinez was nominated and seconded for Treasurer, and she accepted the
nomination. Maggie Martinez was elected Treasurer by 17 votes.
Secretary
·
Brian
Hacker was nominated and seconded for Secretary, and he accepted the
nomination. Brian Hacker was elected Secretary by 19 votes.
Sergeant at Arms
·
Nancy
Diaz was nominated and seconded for Sergeant at Arms, and she accepted the
nomination. Nancy Diaz was elected by 18 votes.
Ruth Pena
congratulated Amy Vega and said that it was an honor to serve the HPAC for the
last year. Maggie Martinez discussed the need to have a planning retreat for
fundraising and supporting other events and programs in the park. Members
showed support for this event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Maggie
Martinez announced a wine and cheese networking event at Banco Popular on North Avenue
on February 13th. Amy Vega
announced that there would be a women’s softball league at Mozart
Park in the
summer.
ADJOURN
Ruth Pena made a motion to adjourn the meeting at
8:00 p.m., it was seconded by Amy Vega and approved by a majority vote.
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