2004 PSFM Board Meeting Minutes - April 26, 2004

A meeting of the Board of Directors, PSFM, was called to order by the President, Michael J. Capman, at the Campus of the University of North Florida, during the Special Problems Conference, Jacksonville, Florida on April 26, 2004. The following members of the Board of Directors were present, constituting a quorum:

PRESIDENT: Michael “Mick” J. Capman
V/PRESIDENT: Ronald B. “Ron” Jack
SECRETARY: James A. “Jim” Moore

MEMBERS/GUESTS: Steven Ashton, Gregory Vandenberg, Toby Wagner, Charles Veppert, Craig Wilson, James Addison, E. James Whatley, James Sloan, John Smoot, Bill Cook, Bruce Gazdick, Keith Rodaway, Chenry Baughman and Past President, Dennis Payne.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

President Mic Capman discussed the future of PSFM requesting goals and ideas from the members present. Numerous suggestions were noted. He also discussed the need to hold elections in July 2004.

During a general discussion, the members present agreed that there was a need to reinstate the ‘recertification’ process and create a membership committee.

President Mic Capman informed the members of the future PSFM web page currently under construction – informing the members that this site will be open as soon as possible for the exchange of information and ideas in the field of Forensic Mapping.

Secretary Jim Moore received a copy of the PSFM 2003 Annual Statement (dated3/10/2004); however, it was unavailable for presentation at this meeting; therefore, this information, by agreement of the Board, is being posted in the minutes as well as being attached to the minutes. As of 03/10/04, PSFM financial records reflect the following: Deposits $ 2,410.00 Checks $ 659.23 Balance $18,509.34 Profit $ 1,750.77

Motion by Dennis Payne, second by Craig Wilson to allow Board of Directors to conduct business and vote via email instead of by phone conference and/or in person. “Motion passed” - Amending PSFM Bylaws, Article 7 Meetings of the Board of Directors, Section 7.2 Meeting Time, Sub-section 7.2.4 Telephone, to include the use of email. (The wording of the change will be added to the Bylaws.)

Motion by Dennis Payne, second by Ron Jack to change PSFM Bylaws, Article 6, Board of Directors, Section 6.1 Election and Term of Office, extending the one (1) year term of the Board of Directors, to two (2) year terms. “Motion passed;” therefore, the next PSFM elections will need to be held in 2006, negating a need to hold elections in July 2004. (The wording of the change will be added to the Bylaws.)

President Mic Capman presented a plaque of appreciation to Past President Dennis expressing the membership’s gratitude for his involvement with PSFM.

Mr. Kelly Young, President of the Maine Computer Group, provided PSFM with a copy of his AR Pro or Recall 7, winner’s choice, as a door prize---and the winner was James Addision.

President Mic Capman provided two Kara Company, 35’ measuring tapes in feet and tenths---and the winners were Ron Jack and Craig Wilson.

The minutes of this meeting were duly recorded by James A. “Jim” Moore on April 26, 2004, and published, via email, to the Board of Directors on July 14, 2004.