BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2011
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Crystal, Debbie, Tony, Nancy and Elaine.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Presented draft budget for 2012. Proposed to keep homeowner assessments $650. Will shift some budget from Reserves, which have been overfunded last two years, to common area expenses. i.e.landscaping.
Draft budget included $28,000 for landscaping contract for 2012 . We have received two bids: one for $20,700 and one for $31,900. Need more bids to make a good decision. Board will actively solicit more bids.
Pool company for opening and closing will remain the same in 2012. Chemical expense will increase 5%.
Pond contract price still in effect fro 2012; will budget for goose control treatment.
Snow Removal cost will also stay the same; Greg White. He will promise to finish community before starting private homeowner work.
MOTION: To proceed with draft budget. APPROVED 5-0.
ROADS: Upcoming crack repair will cost $2450, from Reserves.
SOCIAL: Possibly Halloween party; and also a Holiday Wine and Cheese later.
TREES: Lawsons will trim front Bradford pears and trim Mulberry, Blue Heron island and also Oceanside at Monterray. $1700
SIGNS: Painting complete.
LEGAL: Ongoing issues with #48: Collections and Maintenance. Choice of Justice of the Peace Court, which we can do ourselves, or Court of Common Pleas which requires our attorney.
MOTION : To proceed with Court of Common Pleas action on #48 on collection matter only. Defer action on maintenance issue. APPROVED 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS: Homeowners who sold home, want to transfer pool credit to new owner.
MOTION:To deny this request. APPROVED 5-0.
Leslie is resigning from the Board but will continue on landscaping committee. Virginia will assume Leslie's position on the Board for the remainder of her term.