04/28/05, 8:00 A.M.

Pursuant to the e-mail notification dated April 18, 2005, the April Heartland Apartment Association Board of Directors meeting was held at the above stated date and time at the HAA offices, 2405 Grand, Suite 106, Kansas City, MO 64108.

Board members present were: Doug Price, Chris Erdley, Lee Harris, Rick Oddo, Bill Charcut, Ralph Lewis, and Jim Adams. Also present were Jim Bowers and Sam Alpert. (Dennis Watts, , Jerry Miller, Jim Beverlin, Ward Katz, , Ken Riedemann, Mike Cassin, and Ron Nolan were absent.)

Doug Price called the meeting to order.

The minutes of the last meeting on 03/31/05, which had been previously circulated, were reviewed and approved by those present.

KCMO FIRE INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE - Sam Alpert reported that subsequent to the last HAA Board meeting, and with the approach of a June 20th trial date, KCMO had enacted a new ordinance designed to meet an annual requirement criteria that had been seen to be a fatal deficiency in the city's defense of its inspection fee schedule. The new ordinance (#050349), unanimously enacted by the full City Council on April 7, 2005, incorporated a provision that, subject to the Fire Chief's discretion, owners may be required to engage a private professional engineer to conduct an annual fire inspection at the owners' sole unlimited expense. In response HAA, BOMA, and others have undertaken a referendum petition initiative that, if successful, would require the City Council to either repeal the new ordinance, or in the alternative, to place the matter on the next regular election ballot to be decided by the voters.

KCMO BUSINESS LICENSE - Jim Bowers reported that there had been no change, as we were still awaiting a copy of correspondence to have been submitted by Mayor Barnes to the City Manager and City Attorney instructing them to suspend collection activity pending on-going negotiations. Sam Alpert said he suspected that no voluntary action will be taken on the part of the city until they are faced with an imminent legal challenge.

In addressing a related concern, there was a broad discussion surrounding the HAA's mounting legal expenses resulting from the various challenges the organization has undertaken. Lee Harris asserted, and it was generally agreed that while significant financial commitment has been and will be made by HAA's supporting membership, the formation of a much larger real estate and business coalition will be necessary in order to establish and maintain an effective public presence. There is a need to simultaneously facilitate a "common cause" agenda, create and implement an effective PR strategy, develop sound public policy alternatives, support effective elected officials, and continue to foster a formidable legal arsenal. It was decided that a "summit" meeting as soon as possible including all of the key real estate, construction, and business advocacy groups would be beneficial in advancing such an industry agenda.

JACKSON COUNTY COURTS - It was determined by those present that while the timely docketing of cases had greatly improved, there was still unfinished business regarding delays in post judgment eviction action. On-sight staff will need to provide specific case histories of undue delays in obtaining rent and possession subject to a court order.

JOHNSON COUNTY WASTE WATER - It was observed by several of those present that they continue to receive JOCO wastewater payment notices for past due interest and penalties. This matter remains unresolved as owners continue to pursue equitable AWWU allocation and billing treatment.

KANSAS USER FEE QUALIFICATION LEGISLATION - Sam Alpert reported that the measure (HB 2321) introduced earlier in the year was to be referred to an interim committee for refinement, and it was thought that the bill had a reasonable chance to advance during the 2006 legislative session.

DRAFT 2005 / 2006 ELECTION BALLOT - Doug Price led a discussion on the proposed ballot that requires that HAA name a nominee to assume the office of president that he is vacating on June 30, 2005. Sam Alpert further observed that there were also three (3) vacant Board of Directors seats to be filled. Once nominations are made, the official ballots will be circulated to all members, requesting they submit their respective votes as provided by the HAA by-laws.

Sam Alpert indicated that he, upon being contacted by the Regional Prevention Center, was still trying to facilitate a joint meth prevention seminar, hosted by HAA and the AAKC during the month of August.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the HAA Board of Directors is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 26, 2005, 8:00 a.m. at the HAA offices, 2405 Grand, Suite 106, KCMO.

There being no further business to come before the Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:45 a.m.