Review of Business from February 23rd, 2008 Meeting

Voting membership present at the meeting: George Kone (Vipers), Andrew Stopczynski (Rebels), Scott Kessler (Head of Referees), Jason King (Timberjacks), Jim Heitman (Rattlers)

1. Kenosha Cardinals and Kettle Moraine Titans presented their teams for league consideration per competition committee request that they present in person. Saukville Demons elected to present next month. (Demons must re-present due to change in ownership).
2. Jason King spilled ice water on himself. (1:37pm)
3. Competition Committee made their recommendation on the game ball changes. "The league will allow a 1 in wide strip (shoe polish or paint) 3 inches from the point of the ball. Logo may not be obscured. The league will continue to require an NFL Leather (no composites) ball." Penalties for infractions are as follows: 1^st offense – 15 yard penalty and loss of down, 2^nd offense – 15 yard penalty, loss of down, QB and Coach ejected, 3^rd offense – forfeit game and a $300 fine in addition to league mandated forfeiture fee, 4^th offense – 2^nd forfeit and team expelled from league.
4. A league vote determined to be held at the March Meeting on whether or not to permit the whitening of the ball.
5. After discussion, the league decided not to pursue a league wide player database.
6. Pursuit of All-Star Game tabled until next year when a determination can be made on league compliance with mandatory statistic recording and reporting.
7. It was determined that a vote would follow on whether or not to hold a North vs. South exhibition during halftime of the Championship Game. Teams would consist of voluntary players.
8. Discussion on statistics and vote to follow on making stat recording and reporting mandatory.
9. Discussion on moving due date for league dues up to March 1^st to expedite the finish of the league schedule.
10. Scott Kessler indicated he would make on call referees available for referee emergencies.
11. Discussion followed over a voiced concern that the competition committee exceeded their authority in disallowing a vote on the Chicago Falcons, NEW Storm, and Lake Country Cyclones proposals. Review of past discussions and meetings indicated that they acted within their authority. A recommendation was made that the competition committee should making recommendations as to actions on teams, not ruling on which teams will be submitted to the league for vote. Vote to follow in March.
12. On Jake Tetting’s request the league voted unanimously to remove him from the competition committee. Motion: George Kone 2^nd: Jason King
13. Jason King (3 Votes), Jim Heitman (1 Vote), Steve Goode (1 Vote), and Mike Hartman were all nominated for Jake’s position. Jason King elected to position with 3 votes.
14. A unanimous vote following a motion by Scott Kessler, 2^nd by Andy Stopczynski, mandated that the league would pursue a league wide media guide. Every team must contribute at least 3-4 pages. Teams will be afforded guides in accordance with the sponsorship they contribute. The guides are to be distributed by dispersing them to area business for free dispersal.
15. Commissioner, Rick Hartman, advised teams to have players sign their conduct codes for several years. This would prevent pirating of their teams roster in the event of a new team in close proximity.
16. Jim Heitman informed the league that the R.C. Rattlers would not be merging with the Lake Country Cyclones. Jim offered for their players to play on his team, but this would by no means be considered a merger. He reported no further contact after his decree.
17. In "Other Business" the league reps heard recommendations for agenda items for the March Meeting.