March 31, 2026 Meeting Minutes
ELK FOREST CIVIC ASSOCIATION, MEETING MINUTES – March 31 2026
Attendees:
- Lauri Leone, Co-President (LL)
- Sherri Mitchell, Co-President
- Bill Class, Vice President (BC)
- Joanne Silverman, Past President (JS)
- Christine LaPense, Secretary (CL2)
- Dave Mitchell, Webmaster (DM)
- Travis Hembree, Board Member
- Christian LaPense (CL1), Board Member
- Ralph Martino, Board Member
- Tom Melnick, Board Member (TM)
- David Silverman, Neighbor (DS)
Call to Order was announced at 7:15 PM.
Quorum was verified by (CL2)
Previous Minutes Review - A motion was made to approve the Minutes from the last meeting. A discussion was held and a motion to approve the Minutes (CL1) was made and seconded (JS).
Financial Report – A Treasurers Report was not addressed due to the Treasurer’s absence but is attached at the end of these minutes.
Old Business
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**Dues Update-**based on the previous Treasurers Report, the expenses will most likely be similar to last year’s. CL2 made a motion to stay with $25. A discussion was held that the association funds were more than ample to meet all expected expenses. All agreed and all were in favor.
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Holiday Party – There was a great turnout and discussion to hold it again at the Chesapeake Inn. In the future, we will talk to the restaurant about taking home leftovers.
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Mosquito Spraying – Due to the lack of other vendors, we will continue to use the County spraying.
New Business
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Spring Cleanup – This will occur on April 25th. LL volunteered to purchase the coffee and donuts, and BC will pick up trash bags. DS offered to drop off available cups and napkins.
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The Spring Clean Up Rain Date will be the following day. DS will put up the neighborhood sign two weeks before. TM volunteered to cover the sign removal, and a notice will be placed on the website by DM.
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A Progressive Dinner Sips and Dips will be held the evening of the Spring Clean Up. CL2 will make the flyer, email to BC, who will then copy and distribute to the neighborhood.
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New Officers Slate – As follows: President (Laurie Leone), Past President (Sherri Mitchell), Vice President (Bill Class), Treasurer (Travis Hembree), Secretary (Laura Safrit), Board Members: Christian LaPense, Tom Melnick, Karen Delaney and Mel Stolfis
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Annual Picnic & Business Meeting – The location at the Brantwood Park was discussed, and a majority rule decided to hold the subject event within the community. This will be held August 8th/9th at either the Leone or LaPense homes.
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Annual Picnic Committee – To be coordinated by May 15th by LL, TM, CL2, BC
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by BC, and LL seconded it.
Treasurer’s Report - 4/14/26
Beginning Balance
Checking-Fulton Bank 6,003.97
CD’s-Fulton Bank 30,794.46
Total Funds 8/1/25 36,798.40
Holiday party tickets x 43 1,075
Dues x 1 25
Party Expenses -3,072.60
Deposit 400
Payment 2,514.02+120.31
Additional expense 38.27
Mosquito Spray x 1 -140
Total -3212.60
Total Checking Balance 04/14/26 3891.37
CD’s Fulton Bank
14,659.80/9 month 15,596.38
10,434.66/6 month 11,110.42
4,252.29/9 month 4,522.30
Total CD Balance 04/14/26 31,229.10
Total Funds 04/14/26 35,120.47