HIGHLANDS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

Open Minutes

February 29, 2004

Board Members Present: Ellena, Guyer, Smith

Board Members Absent: Jane, Smydra

Management Present: Miller, Sinicropi

Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.

OPEN MINUTES

Guyer moved, Smith seconded to accept the January 25, 2004 Open Session Minutes. Approved 3-0.

MEMBER CONCERNS

Linda Masters, 6222 Balfour Drive: Ms. Masters spoke of her concern due to children playing hide & seek in the parking lot and in-between members’ cars. Ms. Miller requested Ms. Masters document the incident(s) in a letter, and submit it to the Highlands Cooperative office for follow up.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

SBC LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE

Smith moved, Guyer seconded to accept the change in long distance telephone service from LDMI to SBC. Approved 3-0.

MORTGAGE PAYOFF

No activity at this time.

HIGHLANDS COOPERATIVE COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL

Ms. Miller compiled and distributed a large 3-ring binder to all Board members containing information important for the Board to have convenient access to (contact lists, by-laws, policies, procedures, etc.).

NAHC SEMINAR

The Board will discuss details of the 2004 NAHC seminar at the March, 2004 Board Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Ms. Miller reported that the Board-approved a one-time display advertisement in the Lansing State Journal, which ran on January 25, 2004. It cost $1592.62, and generated 6 phone calls. One application for membership was picked up, but never returned.

BOARD MEETING DATES

March 28, 2004

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:19 p.m.

I certify that this is a true and accurate statement of the Board Meeting of February 29, 2004.

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth A. Smith

Secretary

Highlands Cooperative Association Board of Directors