2013-12-03 VHPS MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VERNON HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD DECEMBER 3, 2013, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, McCormick, Maisano, Ybarra, Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 11:23 a.m. by President Davis.
President Davis announced that there are no changes to the agenda and announced that this was
the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to
address the Board. No one responded.
MINUTES
1. It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to receive and file the
Minutes of the Regular Vernon Historical Preservation Society Meeting held
December 4, 2012. Motion carried, 5-0.
ELECTIONS
In accordance with Resolution No. VHPS-0017, Article VI, Section 2, of the Second
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society, election of the
following officers to serve for the annual term of December 2013 through December 2014:
1. President
2. Vice President (Optional)
3. Chief Financial Officer
4. Secretary
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to elect the Mayor as the President and
Mayor Pro-Tem as the Vice President. Additionally, the Finance Director shall be the Chief
Financial Officer and the City Clerk’s Office shall be the Secretary for the Society. Motion
carried, 5-0.
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Vernon Historic Preservation Society
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2013
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ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth reported on Independent Reform Monitor John Van de
Kamp’s suggestion that the Board consider the function of the Vernon Historic Preservation
Society (“VHPS”), and make a determination on whether it should still continue or be dissolved.
President McCormick and Vice President Davis both agreed that the VHPS still has a place in
Vernon preserving its history and directed staff to look into reengaging previous projects.
With no further business, at 11:23 a.m., President McCormick adjourned the meeting.
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W. Michael McCormick
President
ATTEST:
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Ana Barcia, Secretary