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Agenda
• Introduction• Minutes of the 2004 Annual Meeting• Nomination of Board Members from the Floor/• Collection of votes• Events and Accomplishments (2004-present)• Our Financial Health• Governance Issues• Concerns and Issues • Recognition of Volunteers• Results of Election • Comments/Conclusion
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Introduction
This meeting is a summary of events which occurred in our community since our last annual meeting (March 2004), current issues, and the election of Board Members.*
Current Board Members
Helen Churella, PresidentGary Mudder, Vice presidentGail Taylor, Secretary Barbara Conlon, TreasurerBob Larson, Landscape ChairSteven King, Architectural
Chair
*As required by our by-laws
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Events and Accomplishments
Removal of Acacia Trees Sale of Lot #60 Moving East Gate Hired a Lawyer Community 4th of July Picnic Informed Landlord Homeowners of their Obligations and Responsibilities Conducted a Reserve Study Acquired a less costly pool service Cleaned and painted Pool Shed Skinned Palms Street Resealing
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Events and Accomplishments – continued
Replaced 2 lamp posts near the mailboxes Centralized our HOA Documents Presented Budget for Fiscal year 2005 Repaired Pool and Spa Painted Entrance Gates Painted Pool Fence Other: Cleaned pool bathroom, changed light bulbs, emptied trash, trapped a cat, etc
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SSHOA Account Balancesa/o March 24, 2005
• Checking Account $ 6,413.46
• Reserve Account $34,690.23
• CD $25,195.22
• TOTAL $66,298.91
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Governance Issues
• By-Laws and C.C.& R. • Rights and Responsibilities of Homeowners and Board Members
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Governance Issues
• Who should manage our HOABoard Members? Why? Have Interest in the Community Are not paid Why Not?
Difficult to get Homeowners to serve. Small Pool of homeowners who can or are able to serve.
Time consuming Demands from Homeowners
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Governance Issues
•Paid Managers? Why? Consistency in management Experience
No need to worry about getting Board members Why Not? Expensive Unsuccessful past experience
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Governance Issues
•Combination of a Board and Manager? Why? Managers contribute expertise Help Board Members Unbiased Arbitration Why not? Expensive Unsuccessful past experience
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Governance Issues
• Fate Of Our HOA
- If we do not have Board Members
- If we do not hire a Manager
- There will be no HOA
- No enforcement of By-laws or C.C.&R’s
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Governance Suggestions
Suggestions for recruiting more Homeowners to serve on the Board:
• Reduce the term from 3 to 2 years• Emphasize the important contributions they can make to
the community• Be certain there is a “passing of the baton”• Compliance of Homeowners and renters with C.C.&R.’s• Other
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Homeowner Concerns
• Lot 60 Build date
House styleAssessmentIncome Tax incurredLot maintenance
(weeds, etc.)One-time membership
fee waived• Gate Contract with Door King
CostDeductibleCoverage
• Budget Tracking
• Combining Annual Meeting & Budget Presentation
• Parking on street and in driveways
• Dangerous situation, especially on west end of street.
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Recognition of “Helping Hands”
Painting and Cleaning Pool Shed Paint Crew:
Bob WoodhamsDave AndersonBob BoegeRoger HillJim KeeleyBob LarsonDavid McCracken
Approx. Cost Savings: $760
Clean-up Crew:
Pat AndersonBarbara ConlonClarence GaleckeOrdi HamiltonGary MudderJane MudderSteven King
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Recognition of “Helping Hands”
Rock along Busby Dr:Dave AndersonGary MudderJane MudderBob LarsonSteven KingDave McCrackenJim BeattyGail Taylor
Approx. cost savings: $700About 1/20 completed
Cleaning Bathroom:Karen Graham and crew
Approx. cost savings: $100/month
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Recognition of “Helping Hands”
Painting Entrance Gates:Bob BoegeClarence Galecke
Approx. Cost Savings: $700
Painting Pool Fence:Dave AndersonPat AndersonJames BeattyJim KeeleyGail Taylor
Approx. Cost Savings: $792
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Projects
IN PROCESS • Correcting Erosion along Busby• By-Laws Changes
PROJECTS TO BE INITIATED OR CONSIDERED• Solar Heating for the Pool and Spa• Painting wall along Busby• Correcting irrigation water run off to street• Seal/repair pool deck• Refurbish or replace Pool Furniture• Improve Grassy area