CPTA Executive Board Meeting

Fort Morgan Colorado

July 27, 2007

Meeting called to order by President Jim Covington.  The only board member not able to attend was Michelle Miller. 

Jim and Michelle had discussed the checking account and Michelle has decided to leave the account in the same bank that Jim used.  After discussion about debit cards, Sandy Berry made the motion to amend Article 5 Section 4 to read:  Payment of all authorized disbursements shall be made by check or debit card by authorized signers.  The dollar amount will be raised from $300.00 to $500.00 per month that will not need board approval.  Carol Snyder seconded. Motion passed. 

We discussed having special training meetings for the new foreclosure laws.  Jim and Bob proposed that Rich Krohn give a full overview of the new foreclosure laws at seminar. Carol Snyder made a motion that we begin working immediately on a uniform format for foreclosure training and put it into a power point.  Four trainers would conduct the sessions and the association would pay the expense of the trainers and the PT’s meals and handouts.  Any additional office personnel that attend will pay their own cost, set by the District Chairman. The District Chairman will be responsible for setting up the meetings.

The sheriffs will also be invited to attend.   Sandy Berry seconded. Motion passed.  We will work on getting the four trainers in place.

The agenda for Seminar was discussed.  A tentative schedule was set.

9:00-10:15  Business meeting, reports.

10:15-10:30  Break

10:30-12:00 Foreclosure law changes

12:00-1:30 Lunch paid by the association

Afternoon-roundtable

Jim told the group that GTS gave the association a $2,500. donation and CMS donated $5.000.  Dee Ann will send them a thank you.

The group discussed Dianne Bailey-Douglas PT bylaw change request.  It was decided to table it till fall.  It was suggested that Jim send a letter to all the appointed PT’s explaining about the continuing education and letting them know that they can attend all Treasurer’s meetings if they chose and pay the required amount.

Lunch-break

Jim has appointed the committees.  See Attached.

Discussion on Rich and Peg’s contracts was held.  Carol Snyder moved that as long as Peg’s contract is $500.00 or less per month and Rich’s is the $195.00 per hour to just sign them. Dee Ann seconded.  Motion passed. 

The upcoming legislation was discussed.  Discussion was held on the appointed PT salary increase.    A fee increase was discussed and the board thought it would be better to do a time and motion study and then try to do a fee increase next year. Bob suggested we use six counties off of the Legislative Committee for the study.  Carol moved that we proceed with the 2008 Appointed Public Trustee Raise this year. Patty Bartlett seconded. Passed.

Jim had a release question for the group that has potential statewide implications.  After much discussion Sandy moved that Jim contact Rich Krohn and any expense be billed to the association and the answer shared with the PT’s.  Carol seconded. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 3:00