Minutes of the October 18, 2004 Board meeting

Law Enforcement Updates: Neither the California Highway Patrol nor the Sheriff Department's representatives were able to attend due to budget shortages.

Program: The Chief of Police, Albert Vasquez, of the Hacienda - La Puente Unified School District made an outstanding presentation on his Department of Police and Safety. His staff consists of five post-certified officers and 25 security officers distributed among the five high school sectors. Chief Vasquez has extensive law enforcement experience and will be a great asset to our community. The audience gave him a standing ovation for his interesting and informative presentation.

President's report: Mike Williams announced several community events deserving support: October 24 Oktoberfest at the Hacienda Heights Women's Club, November 6 Casino Night at the Steinmetz Center, November 19 Youth Sciences Center 20th Anniversary Gala at Pacific Palms Resort, and the December 1 Public Safety Recognition Luncheon sponsored by Supervisor Knabe.

Community Interest Reports: Dickie Simmons, Deputy to Supervisor Knabe, reminded everyone of the opportunity to sponsor the Public Safety luncheon as follows: Corporate Sponsors - $1,000 receive 10 seats, Platinum Sponsors - $500 receive 6 seats, Gold Sponsors - $250 receive 4 seats, Silver Sponsors - $150 receive 2 seats. Individual tickets are $25 each.

HHIA's representative on the Puente Hills Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee - Mike Hughes - discussed the latest activities at the landfill.

Wildlife Corridor JPA representative - Steve Feld - announced he had been elected President of the JPA and discussed current activities.

Board Member and Chair of the Nominating Committee, Mary Varela, announced that there are seven candidates, requiring an election process.

Due to the lateness of the hour, Mike Williams requested Board Members to file their reports with the Secretary.

Old Business: Mike Williams nominated Al Baez to fill the seat vacated by Nancy Abbott, seconded by Charles Norris. Al presented his qualifications and interest in serving and was elected by the Board for the remainder of Nancy's term ending in January 2005.

New Business: Mike Williams introduced a motion to support the Public Safety Appreciation luncheon by reserving a table for four at the Gold Sponsorship level of $250. He and the Vice-President will review the interest of members and select those to attend. Motion was approved.

Mary Tang introduced a motion to support the Youth Sciences Center Anniversary by purchasing an advertisement in the program in the amount of $150, seconded by Charles Norris, and approved.

Next meeting of the Board will be on November 15 at 7:00 PM.