Present were: Board members Bill Martens, Gary Smith, Ellen Read, Ricardo Roberto, and Steve Reeves, and members of the Homeowners Association.

 

Those present discussed the following:

 

Introduction:

Bill Martens thanked all present for attending the meeting, and noted that this annual meeting was taking place in the morning as a change from the usual evening meeting. He introduced the Board members, and discussed the need for new faces on the Board, welcoming all volunteers.

 

Budget: Gary Smith, Treasurer, presented a financial update, and discussed the Associations budget and spending for the current fiscal year. He outlined various balances in the Associations accounts, and noted that next years budget would be developed by the Board to be elected at this meeting. He reported that annual dues notices would be going out shortly, and that the dues would remain at $165 per property for the year. Bill thanked Gary for his continued service as Treasurer for the Association, and noted that if elected, Ricardo Roberto would be transitioning into the Treasurer position on the Board.

 

Annual Board Elections: Bill Martens presented the slate for the Board, to include Bill Martens, Gary Smith, Steve Reeves, Ricardo Roberto, Ellen Read, and Earl Benzenhafer. Onda Maughan then moved to accept the slate, with Dean Snyder seconding the motion. A vote was taken, with 66 and 2/3 of those present voting to accept the slate as presented.

 

Enforcement of Covenants and Restrictions: Bill discussed enforcement of the recently approved Covenants and Restrictions, and noted some problems in the neighborhood. Bill is sending certified letters to homeowners regarding ongoing violations, and is hopeful no further action will be necessary.

 

Property Tax Appraisals: Bill presented information regarding the most recent property valuations in the neighborhood, and noted that most have increased substantially over the last two years. He gave the homeowners information regarding the process to protest valuations.

 

Question and Answer Session:

Bill then opened the floor for discussion, and encouraged questions from the homeowners present, noting that all topics would be discussed in future Board meetings. Topics discussed included:

 

Painting of light poles, fences and bridges throughout the subdivision;

Grass replacement and sprinkler head replacement at the front entrance;

Enforcement of covenants and restrictions;

Operation and content of the Association website;

Speeding by drivers within the subdivision;

Possible replacement of kiosk at the entrance;

Condition of structure at entrance;

Continuation of community activities sponsored by Association.

 

There being no further Business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Ellen Read

Secretary