MAPA 2011 Spring Board Minutes

04/29/2011

Missouri Association of Public Administrators
Spring Board Meeting, April 25, 2011
Osage Beach, Missouri

The Spring Board meeting was held at Tan-Tar-A Convention Center in Osage Beach, Missouri. Officers present were President Terry Edwards, Platte County, Vice President Lois Noland, Macon County, Secretary Debbie Gwin, Clay County and Barb White, Barry County. Also in attendance were 15 other Public Administrators.
The meeting was called to order by President, Terry Edwards at 6:59PM. Credentials were discussed and there were 110 Public Administrators, 20 Deputies and 3 spouses registered at this time.
A brief Convention Report was given by Carol Johnson, Dallas County. We have 46 vendors and the decorations were arranged by Tammy Bond, Vernon County.
President Edwards asked for a Committee to approve the minutes and assist in taking them. Charli Ackerman, Pettis County and Bill McMurray, Buchanan County volunteered.
Wendy Metcalf, Amendments to Bylaws had no new amendments, changes or revisions this year. Charli discussed the wording on the Auditing Committee, but Article 8, Section 3 only pertained to the records to be turned over to the new Treasurer 60 days after election. A reminder made that only the Executive Board members can make motions and second but all committee members can attend.
Debbie Gwin passed out copies of the fall board meeting held on November 21, 2010. Barb White made a motion to approve with Charli Ackerman second. Minutes were approved.
Debbie Gwin states no new correspondence at this time.
Barb White gave the treasurers report.
General Funds accounts as of April 25, 2011:
Commerce checking account #481001221 is $20,763.03
Commerce CD #6220583576 is $11,366.43
Freedom Bank CD#004308 is $34,006.74
Freedom Bank CD#004318 is $25,082.55
Lobby Funds account as of April 25, 2011:
Commerce checking account #481001220 is $11,478.60
Presidents Report- Terry will announce at Opening Ceremonies those PAs who have passed away, retired or resigned since our last conference. Missouri Planning Council for DD revamping laws and statues. Terry also asked if 2 MAPA members could be on that committee. Terry suggested Riley Bock, Rebecca Lake Wood, Karen Digh and herself as possible committee members. Terry also spoke about the denial letter from NGA regarding our request to join as an organization for members to join at a reduced rate. A vote was passed last year in 2010 to pay $500.00 as an affiliate since we no longer manage the Ham & Beans Dinner. Since, we received the denial letter do we want to continue to pay $500.00 each year? Wendy stated that no vote is needed since it wasnt a standing vote. Terry will check with NGA on the criteria needed to receive the discounted rate.

Vice Presidents Report- Lois stated that she attended 2 Regional meetings in Buchanan County and in Jefferson City. Meetings were very good and the Police Departments presentation on their program was very interesting and she was very excited about their program and spoke with her local law enforcement officers. Lois attended the retirement party for Bill Lewis and his family was very appreciative for the association and for my attendance. Bill is very loved in his community and a great advocate and it was nice to experience such and uplifting gathering and how the community embraced Bill.

Regional Vice Presidents Report
Region 1: Bill McMurray- no report at this time
Region 2: Charli Ackerman- no report at this time
Region 3: Barbara Davolt- monthly meeting to plan 2011 MAPA Conference
Region 4: Diane Dodson & Donna Underwood  no report at this time
Region 5: Jeannette Gregory- 13 PAs attended regional meeting, 3 guests and 3 PAs couldnt attend. New Marion County PA, Wendy Howe was present.
Region 6: Cathy Richards & Faye Owsley-March 11th meeting was short and sweet. Planning 2012 MAPA conference for April 24th  April 27th at the Isle of Capri- room rates are $79.00 for Queen/King and $119.00 for Jr. Queen/Jr. King. Deposit of $500.00 will be made before Nov. 2011 per contract.
Region 7: Donna Eads- March 8th meeting and were pleased to see Terry Edwards, President at meeting.
Region 8: Frank Todd- Feb 18th meeting was a good meeting and was nice for President to attend. Frank mentioned the use of website for ideas on the Forum.
Region 9: Pam Dirnberger-not present. No report at this time.

Unfinished Business- none at this time
New Business: Barb White suggests we motion for excess funds from Conference vendors go to Lobby Fund each year after bills are paid from conference. Barb will make motion on Thursday at Business meeting.

Committee Reports:
Legislative-Marilyn Schmutzler, Cole County gave report see attached. Under Section 475.115, RSMo, Appointment of successor guardian or conservator, we are adding a new Subsection 2 allowing a Public Administrator to transfer cases to another Public Administrator in the jurisdiction of another county when the Public Administrator of the receiving county and both courts approve the transfer, without the necessity of any hearing.

Resolutions- none at this time

Announcements- none at this time

Adjournment- meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM

Respectfully submitted, Debra L. Gwin, Secretary