United board passes dog confinement policy and minor rules changes
The United board unanimously approves a dog confinement or relocation rule during PCM employee visits following a biting incident. It amends Traffic Rules and Regulations 8-1 with January postponement for an electric vehicle charging policy and forms a Parking Committee with four appointees. A 726,703 transfer from the Contingency Fund covers a 2013 operating deficit. The board also tasks committees to review membership election procedures and potential third-vehicle fees.
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PCM
United
Jan LaBarge
United Traffic
Ken Hammer
Eva Lydick
Jack Bassler
LaBarge
Contingency Fund
Treasurer's Report Shows Oct Revenue And Resale Trends
Don Tibbetts reported total revenue through Oct 31 at 34.6 million, 153 thousand below budget due to later property tax receipts. Expenses matched 34.6 million, 146 thousand under budget from lower taxes, fewer dry rot hours, and savings, offset by higher water use and lower resale processing fees. Average monthly resales stood at 37 versus 67 budgeted, with United Mutual posting a 27 thousand October surplus, 7 thousand under plan. November resale price rose to 225,856 from 169,056 in 2013. year to date resales 413, down from 514 year earlier.
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Don Tibbetts
Tibbetts
United
United Mutual
Community Services Department
Agility A versus dog shows and travel tips
A longtime competitor explains dog agility differs from shows by racing through obstacle courses, eight minute course walks, and strategy with eight minute planning. She notes costs of travel and entry fees, rewards, and the bond with dogs.
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Lexi
Trust scam targets senior. retiree loses $30,000
Westminster police warn about a long running trust style scam preying on seniors. Seda, a retired insurance agent, handed over $30,000 after being told to drive around a block while suspects kept cash. Detectives pursue leads as elders remain vulnerable to confidence tricks.
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Seda
Westminster Police
Tim Vu
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Mario
Scams Targeting Seniors Across Fraud Schemes
A briefing outlines major scams hitting older adults including Medicare fraud, counterfeit drugs, funeral debt extortion, fake anti aging products, and telemarketing schemes. It notes seniors’ higher susceptibility to phone sales and online fraud, with additional risks from investment ploys and home ownership scams.