Employee of Month is Justin Miyamoto

GRF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

The GRF Board of Directors started one of its shortest meetings in recent history by showing its appreciation to GRF Purchasing Coordinator Justin Miyamoto, who stepped up to run that department in the absence of longtime Purchasing Manager Julie Rodgers. She left the company in the spring. Miyamoto was named GRF Employee of the Month for August and will receive a plaque and a bonus. He went above and beyond to keep Purchasing running, according to Finance Director Carolyn Miller, who nominated him for the honor. Other meeting highlights:

Administration Building Office Modifications

Upon the recommendation of the GRF Administration Committee, the board voted to spend up to $52,314 to modify offices in the Administration Building, specifically at Stock Transfer and in second-floor offices. A glass door will be installed in the back room of Stock Transfer, and a glass wall and door will be installed between waiting area and office.

The changes are being made to improve safety there. LW Security has been frequently called to Stock Transfer to quell disturbances by angry residents and their families. Calls for help have increased to the extent that Security has recently established a continual presence there.

In the second-floor reception area, a wall and door will be built to provide more privacy for the office located behind the welcome desk.

In the area now occupied by the assistant to the executive director, a glass wall and door will be installed, also for privacy. The project also includes converting a storage area near Human Resources into an office by moving a wall, adding an exterior window, and installing a work station and cabinets. Work will be done by GRF Service Maintenance wherever possible.

Code of Conduct

Upon the recommendation of the GRF Administration Committee, the board ratified 30-5093-1, Authorized Resident Rules of Conduct, which was published in the May 5 edition of the LW Weekly for resident review.

The latest version added theft of Trust property and egregious behavior of any kind to the list of prohibited behaviors.

The purpose of the code of conduct is to protect the GRF, GRF staff, GRF-contracted service providers and GRF residents. The rules outline core principles and standards of behavior that must be maintained to facilitate orderly and efficient operations in LW.

Reinstatement of Day-After- Thanksgiving Paid Holiday Upon the recommendation of the GRF Administration Committee, the board voted unanimously to reinstate the day after Thanksgiving as a paid holiday, bringing the observed employee holidays from 11 days to 12, in addition to one floating holiday.

CH 1 Woodshop Rules

The board voted to adopt 70-1500-1, Woodshop Rules, as drafted by GRF Recreation staff and the Recreation Committee ahead of the anticipated opening of the newly expanded and renovated woodshop in Clubhouse 1.

The Clubhouse 2 woodshop has been closed in the wake of a $306,600 upgrade to the Clubhouse 1 facility, which is renovated, with electrical and safety upgrades, cabinets, windows, doors and tools and equipment.

North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE), LW’s senior university, is recruiting a certified woodworking instructor to spur interest in the hobby.

To prepare for the grand opening, the board approved the new woodshop rules policy pending a 28-day notification to the members ( see page 5). The board will make a final decision on the policy at its meeting on Oct. 25, and public comments are welcome before that.

Recreational Vehicle Lot Policy

Upon the recommendation of the Recreation Committee, the board adopted policy 70-1487-1B, Recreational Vehicle Lot (RVL)—Rules and Regulations. Residents were given notice of the changes in the May 5 edition of the LW Weekly. The policy can be found at lwsb.com and covers recreational vehicle definitions, leases, penalties, space and lot rules, and eligibility requirements.

Recreational Vehicle Fee Schedule

Upon the recommendation of the Recreation Committee, the board voted to amend policy 70-1487-2, Recreational Vehicle Lot (RVL)—Schedule of Fees and Monetary Fines. The proposed fee schedule was printed in the May 5 edition of the LW Weekly for resident review.

The schedule can be found at

lwsb.com and lists fees and fines.