Minutes are a record of what was done, not what was said.

Per CAI recommendation....

Include in Board Meeting Minutes:

Type of meeting

Date, time, and place

Manager's report presented or received

The maker, wording, and disposiion of all motions

APproval of the previous meeting's minutes

A list of those present and absent

Treasurer's report presented or received

Don't Include in Minutes:

Discussions surrounding board decisions

Statements for which the association could be held liable

Un-business-like comments, e.g. jokes or personal attacks