Board members present were: Arnold Martin, Charles Schmidt, James Wells, Anna Walther, Barbara Hull, Charles (Chuck) Hosler, Linda Oliver, Nell Anne Hunt, and John De Marco. Committee chairs present were: Pat Andres and Fred Odell. Also present were: Laura Hosler , Captain of Block C16 (Guadalajara Circle).

Board members not present were: Don McGee, Martin Kahn, Esther Nachimson, and Felix Fenter.

With Esther absent there were no minutes of the March BOD meeting to review. Also, the minutes of the February BOD meeting are still in suspense. Arnold asked John if he would take the minutes of this meeting to which request John dutifully assented.

Arnold advised that Esther’s and his signatures had now been affixed to the new set of bylaws which action was authorized at the February BOD meeting.

Chuck distributed copies of the Treasurer’s Reports. These were received with an expression of appreciation from all. The first set was for year ending December 31, 2008. Chuck noted that Net Ordinary Income for 2008 was $3,283. In addition, there was a special item for interest income from BOTW in amount $2,986. The origin of the latter credit was not clear and Chuck said he would seek to obtain clarification. The amount of total assets at yearend 2008 was $25, 623.

The second set of reports presented by Chuck (P& L Statement and Balance Sheet) applied to the period January through March 2009. Chuck noted an amount of $14,100 was received from dues payments. This figure equates to about 280 members. Also, some expenses for the Deck the Hills event held in December were recorded in 2009. Similarly, the Community Grant from the City of Irving received in 2008 was recorded in the 2009 P&L. These placements derive from the cash accounting system used for recording UHAOH transactions.

Chuck advised that with regular financial reporting now commenced his next task would be to prepare a budget for the year. This will assist the board in planning for the financial well-being of the association.

Jim brandished a proto-type of the 2009 UH Directory that just was received from the printer (MinuteMan Press) and requested several board members to do proofreading. A deadline of April 8^th noontime was set receipt of any comments or corrections. The cover was a bright yellow. That surely will distinguish the 2009 Directory from prior year editions.

John asked about the distribution of the new 2009 UH Directories once they are received from the printer. Arnold and Jim thought that some further review was needed on this aspect.

Marqueax Price-Black, the Coordinator of Advertising and Sponsorships for the 2009 Directory, was not able to attend the meeting. However, Jim advised that $800 had been received and there was at least that amount still outstanding.

Nell Anne distributed a realtor’s report for the UH area to all board members.

On the matter of memberships for 2009, Linda deferred to Chuck’s report on dues payments received year to date.

Arnold asked about plans to elicit participation from the non-responders to the appeals made in late December and in early February. Charles mentioned that the colorful poster Linda prepared for last year’s Spring Fling might serve again as a reminder to those who had not sent in their payment for dues.

John asked about the 20 or so envelopes from the membership mailing in late December that had been marked Returned to Sender. Charles volunteered to investigate these non-deliveries. Arnold promised to pass along these envelopes to Charles forthwith.

Charles advised that a check from the City of Irving for the Community Grant applied earlier this year has already been dispatched. It is in the amount of $1000 and is payable to the Great Flag Caper.

Discussion ensued about UHAOH’s contribution to the 4^th of July Flag Planting Campaign for 2009. Chuck noted that the increased cost of the flags for 2009 warranted an increase to the usual $1500 yearly donation made by UHAOH. He motioned that UHAOH donate $1,650 to the 4^th of July Flag Planting Program. Linda seconded the motion and it passed.

Nell Anne advised that the new organizational structure for the Great Flag Caper was operating well. Also, Nell Anne announced that this year’s Flag Caper is dedicated to the memory of Alice Martin who had been such a staunch supporter of the flag program for many, many years.

Pat mentioned that the house numbers painted on the curbs in UH during our Curb Numeral Painting Project were fading in many places. Charles opined that after two years any warranties that might have applied were long expired.

Barbara recounted some of the difficulties encountered in organizing and producing last year’s Deck the Hills event and asked for some re-thinking about the future of this event. Aside from the weather, a major problem is the lack of volunteers and the tendency for these events to become a one-person committee.

Pat remarked that the setting was ideal for folks passing by UH and suggested consideration be given to enhancing the lighting display and reducing other aspects of DTH, e.g. live Nativity Scene, animals, Santa Claus, choral group, color guard, hot cocoa, etc., etc. Arnold cautioned that the electrical supply to that area was already at its limit but otherwise thought that this idea has merit.

Chuck and Laura suggested that they and a few others get together with Barbara to develop some proposals for this year’s DTH event.

Fred reported that, except for the City of Irving permit, all long lead- time items were fixed for Spring Fling 2009. The event will be held on Saturday, May 2^nd and a Save the Date postal card had been sent to all residents

Fred noted that volunteers are needed to make the Spring Fling a success. Arnold and Barbara were quick to volunteer to staff the Reception Table. Arnold related to Fred that Rick Lindsey had offered his services to the event.

Fred agreed to obtain a fifth tent to be placed near the front of Wingren Park in response to the request for a booth to enlist volunteers for other association activities held throughout the year, to remind non-responders about association dues for 2009, and to solicit more Green Neighbors in UH.

Fred advised that the various suppliers to the Spring Fling were carrying liability insurance and asked about insurance coverage by the association. Arnold gave Fred the names of Meredith Bolger and of Jack Davis as they had provided cover in prior years.

John asked about the use of the Auto-Dialer as another means to publicize the event to the residents of UH. Fred said he will co-ordinate with Jim on that. Fred also noted that a colorful invitation will be sent by postal card to all residents about 10 days prior to the event

In the absence of Kathrine Pennington, John mentioned that all needed to send in their proxies for the Regent Cross Destination Fun Indoor Recreation Center vote to be held on April 15, 2009.

Arnold advised that Kathrine could not attend the meeting today as she was accompanying a group of civic, government, and business leaders from Irving to an important meeting of the DART board of directors where consideration was being given to alternatives to the direct link between the Las Colinas Urban Center and DFW Airport..

Pat announced that the Yard of the Month for April is 209 Balboa, the home of Diana and Dr. Kent Smith. A photo-op was scheduled there immediately after the meeting.

At the behest of the president John motioned the meeting be adjourned. The time was 12:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

John De Marco in substitution for Esther Nachimson,

Secretary