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Jourdanton Little League Minutes
April 6, 2004
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:46 p.m.
Thirteen Board Members were present to include: Lee Roy Escobar, Jill Foster, Liesl Hons, Tricia Taylor, David Alviso, Sr., Rebecca Alviso, Curtis Vickers, Rita Munoz, Gerald Zuhlke, Sylvia Campos, David Soward, Mark Gawlik and Tammy Blalock.
Curtis Motioned to approve the minutes as presented from the March 2, 2004 meeting. Rebecca 2nd. Motion carries unanimously.
Jill presented the Treasurer’s Report and provided a profit and loss statement for the league’s records. Jill advised that the current checking balance was $3,942.12. Jill also advised that the CD’s balance was $10,985.52. Jill also provided the Board a detailed Profit & Loss Statement. Curtis Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. David S. 2nd. Motion carries unanimously.
The damage to the League’s fence was discussed by the Board in lieu of paying the $40.00 bill to the truck driver. The general consensus of the Board was to pay the bill.
Rebecca mentioned some concerns she heard on opening day concerning the dug-outs on the South Field. The results of the photographers were also discussed. The Board agreed that Opening Day turned out good and the fly-over was a great added touch. Liesl advised the board that although the Atascosa Dodge fundraiser did not make any money, the balloons and helium they donated raised $45.00.
Jill advised the Board of the counter-offer from the Bank of Alice. She advised that the BofA could finance the loan for the League at 4.5% and the more the loan went over the secured amount, the higher the interest rate would go. She added that if the League went $4,000 over the secured amount of the collateral CD, that the interest rate would be 6.5%.
Gerald advised that the Lillian Waltom Foundation could finance $16,000 at 6.5% interest, would required three signatures, a copy of the minutes approving the loan, a letter from the League Secretary stating that the minutes were true and correct and would be set up on a one-year loan to be renewed each year until paid. Gerald advised that the interest would run about $1,040.00 per year.
David S. Motioned to finance $16,000 with the Lillian Waltom Foundation at 6.5% interest until paid, and to be renewed annually until paid, and to allow the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the League to enter into such an agreement with the Lillian Waltom Foundation. Curtis 2nd. Motion carries unanimously.
Liesl advised that there was a lot of confusion concerning the Inter-League Rules and how they were written. Liesl advised that Jourdanton would play according to the rules as written: a batter would be given 6 pitches to put the ball into play, no strike outs would be called. Liesl advised that the purpose of this rule was get the batters on base.
Tammy advised the Board that the Wal-Mart Good Works had requested a grant for the League, and per one of the Good Works coordinators, we would be receiving something in May. Tammy advised that she did not know the amount and whether or not the requested amount would be granted, but that the League would be receiving something.
Rita advised that Holt Cat had denied the League’s request for any type of Capitol Improvement donation.
Rita advised the Board that she would be having a parent meeting with one of the Junior Girls teams. She advised that a lot of concerns with the manager had been brought to her attention regarding inappropriate remarks and behavior. Rita advised that she had advised the manager of the complaints.
Curtis Motioned to hold off on the “Welcome” signs for the League until further notice. David A. 2nd. Motion carries unanimously.
Rita advised the Board that she would be having a player/parent conference with Cody Issac and his mother. She advised the board that he was not getting picked up from practice and that the coaches were having to taxi him around town until his mother or another relative could be found. Rita advised that the meeting would be April 7, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Rita advised the Board that she did not think it was appropriate for her to make the call whether or not games should be cancelled due to weather conditions since she works in San Antonio. David S. volunteered to check the field conditions on bad weather days and report to Rita so that a determination can be made.
Rita advised the Board that she felt we needed to place more signs at our fields indicating that they were no smoking areas and designate a smoking area.
Liesl advised the Board that an injury to a Junior Girl had taken place and that the claim submitted to CNA had been denied because that team had not been chartered. Liesl advised that she had spoke with the CNA Claims Department and they asked her to resubmit the claim.
Rita advised that there was a T-Baller on the Reds team who was quitting because of his medical release not coming through as expected. Rita also advised that he would be turning in his uniform and there was another player to take his place.
Liesl advised that field maintenance was over budget. Curtis advised that the South Field dug-outs needed some sort of edge covering on the tin and Tricia advised the Board that more chalk was already needed. Curtis advised that the North Field scoreboard would be permanently set when the braces were modified to size and set in concrete. Curtis also advised that Scott Smoot had determined that there was no power to the South Field scoreboard and that needs to be retrenched and new electrical line laid.
Liesl advised that she had not had any response from Medina Little League regarding the old North Field scoreboard and that she would contact and try to renegotiate.
Liesl advised of the protest she had received from the Giants manager, Lupe Campos and formed a committee to investigate such protest. The committee is comprised of Liesl, David A., David S., and Rita.
The next meeting was set for May 4, 2004.
Curtis Motioned to adjourn the meeting. Rita 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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