EASTERN DIVISION

September 17 & 18, 2009

Cripple Creek, Colorado

Thursday, September 17, 2009:

After a picnic lunch with a great view at the Heritage Center, Lynne Bauer welcomed everyone. There were 33 members present. There was a round table discussion.  Since there was a specific question from Betty Diller, Archuleta County, asking about Mobile Home and Personal Property delinquent collections, Connie asked Deb Petty, from her office, to talk on their procedures. The round table continued.

After a short break, Lynne called the business meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. and everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes were read and Carol Snyder made the motion to approve them as written, Ana Maria seconded the motion, and it was passed.  The Treasurer’s report was also presented and accepted. 

Committee Reports were given:

Nominating Committee:  Jim moved to give the Nomination Report for new officers at the next meeting in March, 2010.  Dennis seconded, and the motion passed after some discussion.

The March 2010 meeting will be on March 18th, 19^th or 11th, 12th in Brighton.  Carol and Diane will check out the hotels and get back with us on dates and locations. The fall meeting will be in La Junta on September 16^th and 17^th, 2010. Summer Conference 2010 is in Colorado Springs on June 28 – July 1. The Summer Conference 2011 is in Gilpin County at the Ameristar on June 20-24.

Entertainment Committee for the next meeting:  Bob Sagel

Educational Committee for the next meeting:  Debbie Morgan, Anna Marie Peters Ruddick, and Irene Kincade.

Dee Ann gave a brief report on the Salary Commission.  They had their first meeting that morning.  The first talk was about a 5% increase, but this is still in the beginning talking stages.

Bob gave the legislative report for the Treasurer’s. We will know more in October. The business meeting was them adjourned.

Carol and Tom then talked about the P.T. Deferment.  We will have the legislative report on Friday since we had to vacate the room at the Heritage Center.   

A buffet dinner was enjoyed by everyone at the Wildwood Casino.

Friday, September 18, 2009:

After breakfast and checking out of the Double Eagle Hotel, we met back at the Heritage Center.  Steve Elliott gave an excellent presentation on “Budgeting and Finance for Government Officials in Tough Economic Times.”

There was a round table for P.T.’s and a short legislative meeting before box lunches were delivered. 

Some of the group went on a Gold Mine Tour set up by Connie.

Susan Cochell

Secretary