Board Of Directors Meeting - Minutes October 15, 2007 Country Club - 6:30 P.M.
Directors Attending:		Jim Marsh- President, Maxine Hartman - Vice President, Helen Hege-Secretary, Carl Beauchamp-Asst. Secretary,  Pete Dowling-Treasurer, Kenneth Bush-Member, and Todd McGilton-Member.
Others Attending:		Gary D. Rader-General Manager, Cheryl Yosten-Recording Secretary
The regular monthly meeting of the Falconhead Property Owners Association Inc. Board of Directors was called to order by President Jim Marsh.  He stated that there is a quorum of the Board to conduct business. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Vice-President Hartman. The Invocation was led by Mr. Bobby Sanders - Falconhead Chapel Board Member. General Manager Rader introduced OSU Golf Course Expert Dr. Dennis Martin and thanked Vice- President Hartman, Ms. Doris Willis and Ms. Sandy Armstrong for the fine meal they had provided in Dr. Martin's honor. Dr. Dennis Martin was asked to speak at the meeting detailing his visit and evaluation of Falconhead's current situation with our Golf Course and Greens condition.  Dr. Martin started by thanking all the women who had cooked such an excellent meal in his honor and for all the fine hospitality of every one at Falconhead.  This is Dr. Martin's fifth visit with us.  Dr. Martin viewed seven of our Greens to make his evaluation.  Dr. Martin outlined several areas of concern as well as ideas that would benefit Falconhead both short term as well as a long range view for correcting the current conditions and prevention for the future. A audio copy of Dr. Martin's entire narrative may be obtained from the F.P.O.A.,Inc. Admin Office for a small charge. (Audio Copy Attached) Special Presentation:  A special presentation was made by Ms. Doris Willis to Dr. Dennis Martin on behalf of the FLGA, FMGA and F.P.O.A, Inc. for his coming down to review, recommend and assist us. Minutes - September 17, 2007  Board of Directors Meeting:  Motion was made by Mr. Bush the minutes be approved as written.  Seconded by Mr. McGilton . Motion carried 7 to 0. Minutes - September 24, 2007 Special Board Meeting:   Motion was made by Treasurer  Dowling the minutes be approved as written.  Seconded by Vice-President Hartman. Motion carried 7 to 0. Minutes - October 1, 2007 Special Board Meeting:   Motion was made by Vice-President Hartman the minutes be approved as written.  Seconded by Asst. Secretary Beauchamp. Motion carried 7 to 0. Minutes - October 8, 2007 Special Board Meeting:   Motion was made by Asst. Secretary Beauchamp  the minutes be approved as written.  Seconded by Treasurer Dowling. Motion carried 7 to 0. Treasurer's Report: The September Treasurers report was given by Treasurer Dowling. Motion was made by Vice President Hartman the report be approved as written.  Seconded by Mr. McGilton. Motion carried 7 to 0. The General Manager's Report: The General Manager's report was given by Mr. Rader detailing several points.  Falconhead Trick or Treating top the list with date and times for Trick or Treating.  All items for the Annual Falconhead Members Meeting to take place in February,2008 will be included in the November 2007 Board Meeting open to the public  for discussion.  A new type of Greens man will be here November 1, 2007.  We still need someone to sell real estate here at Falconhead.  The Country Club lease ends in March, 2008.  Someone is needed to run the Country Club.  A Swimming Pool Manager is still needed.  The Liquor ByThe Drink Petition is needing signatures.  The final topic covered by Mr. Rader was the Employee of the Month presented to Ms. Cheryl Yosten. New Business: Brimer & Butler CPSs- Mr. Ray Butler F.P.O.A., Inc. Auditor gave the Falconhead Property Owners Association, Inc. 2006 Audit Report. Motion was made by Mr. Bush to accept the 2006 F.P.O.A., Inc. Audit Report as presented. Seconded by Vice President Hartman. Motion carried 7 to 0. Falconhead Volunteer Fire Department- Chief Claud Rhyne addressed The Board of Directors and general membership present concerning complaints toward The Falconhead Volunteer Fire Department.  Chief Rhyne  addressed the remodeling currently going on and the projected finish and clean up time hopefully done by the end of the year. Mr. Tim Armstrong addressed the membership on behalf of the F.M.G.A. concerning the construction of the golf cart path at the # 12 Tee Box.  Mr. Armstrong advised the Board of Directors of the F.M.G.A.'s intensions to construct this path 300 yards to the west of the # 12 Tee Box and to ask the Board of Directors for approval. Motion was made by Vice -President Hartman to allow the F.M.G.A. to construct this golf cart path.  Motion was seconded by Assistant Secretary Beauchamp. Motion carried 7 to 0. The Board Election Committee was appointed as follows:
	Mr. Tim Armstrong- Election Chairman Dr. Bob Brown Ms. Pat Shehan Ms. Mary Andruss Mr. Jim O'Dell Ms. Debra Keller - Recording Secretary
Motion was made by Treasurer Pete Dowling to accept the election committee as appointed   Seconded by Secretary Hege. Motion carried 7 to 0. The Special Meeting Members Ballot Counting Committee was appointed as follows:
	Mr. Tim Armstrong- Election Chairman Dr. Bob Brown Mr. Carl Beauchamp Mr. Jim O'Dell Ms. Kate Sanders Helpers: Debra Keller, Cheryl Yosten, and LaWasson Pool.
Motion was made by Mr. Bush.  Seconded by Mr. McGilton. Motion carried 7 to 0. Additions to the Falconhead Rules and Regulations- Mr. Rader. Based on the advice of legal council two (2) items need to be added to the Rules and Regulations of Falconhead.  As follows:                          Under Section IV: Any action of an offender of the Rules and Regulations of Falconhead which result in the criminal prosecution of such offender may cause a suspension of use of common facilities (except roadways) for a period of time to be determined by the F.P.O.A., Inc. Board of Directors.                          Under Section VI: Acts of a person committed within the community which result in the criminal prosecution of such person are prohibited. Motion was made by Secretary Hege to accept the changes as written.  Seconded by Vice-President Hartman. Point of order:  Mr. Rader read the proposed changes as he was asked to do to the public forum. Motion carried 7 to 0. Members question and comments: The following people addressed the Board of Directors with a concern.
1.	Mr. Roy Hartog addressed the Board of Directors and public forum concerning the increased monthly maintenance fees that are currently being proposed.  The employee clothing allowance was also addressed compared to the way employees dress at other golf courses locally.  How professional the employees appear to the customers and members means a great deal.  Members to not mind paying extra if the quality of service matches the cost.
2.	Mr. John Krumrine addressed the Board of Directors and public forum concerning the Town Meeting scheduled for October 29, 2007 at the Country Club and invited all members of Falconhead and The Falconhead Property Owners Association, Inc. Board of Directors to attend.
Motion to adjourn to Executive session was made by Ms. Hartman.  Seconded by Mr. Dowling.    Motion carried 7 to 0. Motion was made to come out of Executive Session by Mr. McGilton.  Seconded by Ms. Hartman.   Motion carried 7 to 0. Motion by Mr. McGilton as follows:  "I would like to make a motion that the F.P.O.A., Inc. change it's operational structure with respect to t he golf course and the pro shop.  The new structure would include the employment of a Golf Professional to manage  play and manage the Pro Shop.  Until such time a Golf Professional can be selected and hired by the F.P.O.A., Inc. Board of Directors, the Pro Shop should  be staffed solely by volunteer property owners as in the past.  Volunteers will begin operating the Pro Shop as of November 5, 2007 at 8:00 A.M.  The General Manager will inform all Pro Shop employees as soon as possible of this decision. Motion to adjourn was made by Secretary Hege.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Dowling.   Motion carried 7 to 0. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.