UACC GENERAL MEETING (05/07/08) Minutes:

Preamble:

By President Srirama Krishna Reddy

Srirama began the meeting with a welcome and allowed board members and the ResLife staff to introduce themselves.

List serve Update

By VP of Information Technology

Sam suggested the voice of resident’s are heard from the List serve messages and advised action is being taken to address the issues voiced. The residents were encouraged not to unsubscribe from the list rather find a way to sort their emails automatically into dedicated folders - an approach which the UACC Leaders are working on. In response, the residents asked if the UACC List serve could be designed in such a way that the reply by default goes to the sender and not to the entire group. These are options the board will be reviewed and considered as we select an appropriate option that will work for University Apartment (UA) residents.

UACC Board Elections for three vacant positions

By the UACC President

Srirama initiated the process by allowing candidates running for the positions of VP, VP of Publicity and VP of Finance to state their candidacy and tell why each of them is interested in serving on the board. The two candidates running for VP were Yolanda Jordan and Lakshmi Kakani; there was only one candidate for the other two positions. The newly elected UACC board members for 2008-2008 elected at May 7^th general meeting include.

Lakshmi Kakani, VP, Yongxia CAI, VP of Finance and Miguel Zarate, VP of Publicity. The remaining officers elected previously in April 2007 include Srirama Kris Reddy, President, Sam Jacobs, VP of Information Technology and Banishes Chattered, VP of Programs.

Bike pickup

By Paul Obiazi

Paul stated transportation workers recently completed the bicycle clean up process. Notes/mails were sent prior to the start of the project and the project included UA.

On call Job

By Wandalyn Mclean

Wandalyn advised on call jobs available for students who are searching for work and encourage residents to try the system. More information is available on jobsforaggies.com.

Other Issues

By a resident

Resident Maria raised the issue about "meeting awareness" as well as suggested reform is needed in our voting system. Other suggestions included the need for online voting and circulation of information about the candidate’s prior to the election such as photos and views on how they will serve the community. These views were supported by other residents.

By a resident

Resident Anand wanted the status of a previous discussion about UA reducing the rent for the summer months. Kate Kiernat advised the "special offer" was for applicants who only rent during the summer period. To clarify the issue she mentioned if these same applicants decide to extend their lease beyond the summer period they will then be asked to pay security deposit like other residents.

By Ron Sasse

Mr. Sasse discussed the upcoming apartment construction project and encouraged residents to get involved in the upcoming Charette meetings. A sign up sheet was circulated for residents interested in attending.

By the UACC VP

Lakhsmi suggested that the pest control treatments do not seem to be working. She suggested we invite the people in charge (pest control) for a discussion/ training program.

By a resident

Anand raised the issue concerning dumpster and raccoons and also the lighting around Y1 and C1 rows.

By Mike Krenz

University Apartments staff members have spoken with the Crime Prevention Officers on this issue. Lighting in this area is sufficient and meets university standards. If too much light is put in one area, very light and very dark areas are formed on campus which creates new problems. Crime Prevention Officers will conduct another night time walk through the area.