05/26/05, 8:00 A.M.

Pursuant to the e-mail notification dated May 16, 2005, the May 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, Lee Harris, Rick Oddo, and Ralph Lewis,. Also present were David Westbrook, Michael Grimaldi, Catherine Haskins, Jim Bowers, Joe Schoonover, Todd Vasko, Pam Rush, and Sam Alpert. (Jim Beverlin, Chris Erdley, Dennis Watts, Jerry Miller, Ward Katz, Ken Riedemann, Jim Adams, Mike Cassin, Bill Charcut, and Ron Nolan were absent.)

Doug Price called the meeting to order.

The minutes of the last meeting on 04/28/05, which had been previously circulated, were reviewed and approved by those present.

KCMO FIRE INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE - Sam Alpert reported that the petition for a referendum initiative that had been recently circulated failed to obtain the minimum required number of signatures. The case will be back before the judge in Jackson County Circuit Court on June 20, at which time an amended petition addressing the most recent ordinance and new testimony will be introduced.

KCMO BUSINESS LICENSE - Jim Bowers reported that nothing had transpired regarding any communication from the Mayor's office. No one present had knowledge of any enforcement activity on the part of the city.

A discussion ensued with David Westbrook, Catherine Haskins, and Michael Grimaldi , all of Corporate Communications Group (CCG). They were asked to generate a proposal that would address various HAA public relations concerns as we work through multiple issues in the public arena. A copy of a general conceptual approach with respect to dealing with the Johnson County BOCC on the long running wastewater dispute was distributed to those present for discussion purposes. It was agreed that a more detailed proposal from CCG would be required.

In a related consideration, that would also contain a significant PR component for which CCG was asked to provide a proposal, it was reported by Lee Harris and Sam Alpert the HAA had initiated an effort to convene a meeting of the major real estate development and construction industry interests. The purpose of the meeting to be held on May 27th is to determine whether there is a common interest of the various organizations (HAA, AAKC, BOMA, IREM, HBA, KCRAR, IFMA, Builder Association, and the Construction Users Council) to form a new community advocacy. Sam Alpert reported that he had a fairly positive response and expected a decent turnout for the exploratory meeting.

DRAFT 2005 /2006 ELECTION BALLOT - Sam Alpert and Doug Price reported that they had been unable to identify a willing nominee to assume the office of president upon Price's departure. There is also a concern that all sitting officers and directors need to be actively involved in the HAA's administration and promotion to the industry (attending regular Board meetings at a minimum). A number of Board seats currently remain vacant and need to be filled as soon as possible.

The next regular meeting of the HAA Board of Directors is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 30, 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.