Recap of the Presidents’ Council, March 4
The regular monthly meeting of the Presidents’ Council of Leisure World Seal Beach, was convened at 9:05 a.m. by President Jackie Dunagan on March 4 via video-telephone conference. The following is a recap of that meeting:
• The regular monthly council meeting minutes of Feb. 4 were approved, as presented.
• Facilities Director Mark Weaver presented his report on the solar sidewalk lights.
• Executive Director Randy Ankeny provided an update for Mutual Administration monthly reports and Stock Transfer monthly reports. Priscilla Jimenez provided an update for the Mutual and GRF Elections.
• Ankeny briefly spoke on the Super Wire Cable Contract. Super Wire is currently finalizing negotiations, and the community will not experience a disruption.
• Ankeny briefly spoke on improving communications between Stock Transfer and escrow companies.
• Ankeny briefly spoke on the water bill and the upcoming project involving water conservation.
• Ankeny briefly spoke on the pool and the sewer line projects.
• Ankeny stated that the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) will continue to evaluate the sewer systems and will bring it to the attention of the Physical Property Committee.
• Ankeny briefly spoke on the COVID-19 vaccine. The goal is to get a vaccine to everyone in the community who wants one. The GRF has a commitment to getting access to the vaccine for staff, including contracted employees and registered caregivers, starting in early April.
• Ankeny briefly spoke on the water meters.
• Ankeny encourages shareholders to look for issues in our infrastructure.
• Ankeny briefly spoke on the shareholders’ request to do a 2021 Mutual Merger Evaluation. It was suggested by the executive director to bring this discussion to each of the Mutual boards for a unanimous consensus.
• Ankeny updated the council of a fire in the dumpster due to a lithium battery.
• Ankeny asked the recording secretary to coordinate Zoom controls with those in attendance via phone.
• The Presidents’ Council members discussed the possibility of creating a Mutual Communications Committee.
The next meeting of the Presidents’ Council is scheduled for April 1 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
