05/25/06, 8:00 A.M.

Pursuant to the e-mail notification dated May 11, 2006, 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, Ralph Lewis, Ken Riedemann, Bill Charcut, and Rick Oddo. Also present were Jim Adams, Scott Buescher; Jim Bowers, Katheryn Shields and Sam Alpert. (Jerry Miller, Jim Beverlin, Chris Erdley, Ward Katz, and Dennis Watts were absent.)

The minutes of the last meeting on 04/27/06, which had been previously circulated, were reviewed and approved by those present.

DISCUSSION WITH KATHERYN SHIELDS (KCMO MAYORAL CANDIDATE)- Attendees engaged Ms. Shields in a wide ranging discussion on city and county policy issues. The candidate's stated goal is to put together a formidable business coalition in support of "accountable" governance. She cited her vast experience as a former city council member before assuming the responsibilities of Jackson County Executive, the highest elected county official, where she has served for the past twelve years. The open and informal discussion with those present continued until approximately 9:15 a.m., at which time Ms. Shields departed the meeting.

KCMO BUSINESS LICENSE- Updating his April report, Jim Bowers reported that of three separate lawsuits apartment owners had filed, two in 2005 and the latest one in 2006, the city is seeking to remove the 2006 case from the state court (Jackson County Circuit Court), to be referred to federal court on the grounds that it contains a claim involving U.S. Constitutional consequences by way of our attempt to recover associated attorneys' fees. Mr. Bowers characterizes this move on the city's part as a nonsensical disruption of the adjudication process, which will upon the strength motions currently being filed, undoubtedly result in the federal court remanding the case back to the state once it considers the overwhelming local implications. Meanwhile, a meeting with city officials including the Mayor , City Manager, and Director of Finance on the subject dispute was held on May 1st. It was generally agreed that until a city appointed task force has had an opportunity to review the situation, there would be no concerted enforcement action undertaken.

KCMO FIRE INSPECTION FEES - Sam Alpert reported that there were no new developments since the April meeting.

JOCO WASTEWATER (JCW) - Sam Alpert reported that a second meeting of the "Outside Stakeholders" would be convened by JCW on June 5th to continue the process of obtaining broad based strategic planning input from the development community and other interested parties. Alpert asked for suggestions with regard to the best approach to encourage more public discussion of the problems HAA members and others in the community are experiencing. He is concerned that if the Star's editorial board were to consider airing our complaints publicly, that the HAA not be seen as an isolated complainant. It would be desirable if the HAA were seen as an integral part of a larger concerned community.

KCMO MAYORAL AND JOCO COUNTY COMMISSION RACES-
Sam Alpert suggested that the HAA continue with the KCMO mayoral candidate screening process that began in March with John Fairfield and continued today with Katheryn Shields. Following some discussion, it was thought by those present that we should continue to invite those select individuals we believe to be front running candidates to be interviewed. It was also thought advisable to invite some of those running for JOCO BOCC seats.

SOLICITATION LETTER TO VENDORS- Sam Alpert made a follow-up request for those present to write vendor solicitation letters.

2006 / 2007 SLATE OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS- Sam Alpert circulated an official election ballot for HAA officers and directors for the coming year. He reminded those present that the ballots needed to be completed and returned to the HAA offices by the end of May.

NEW BUSINESS- Doug Price reported that KCP&L was seeking an audience with the HAA in order to promote its web based "Apartment Link Program". He conveyed related materials in his possession to Sam Alpert for meeting scheduling purposes.

As there was concern that vacation schedules would probably interfere with attracting attendance to a late June meeting, it was decided by those present to defer the next regularly scheduled meeting of the HAA Board of Directors to July 27, 2006.

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