Wednesday, September 23, 2009

September 2009 HOA Meeting Minutes

September 1, 2009

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:46 p.m.
In attendance: Joe Merlo (5), Michael Vavrinec (14), Scott Thompson (66), Kathy Adamson (34), Joe Latkowski (Cornerstone Properties).

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
The June minutes were approved.

HOMEOWNER DISCUSSION
Complaints about barking dog at #50 have reached the point that we have directed Cornerstone to send a letter to the homeowner to correct. Noncompliance will invoke penalties to the homeowner. The homeowner in #49 will be informed of the action of the board.
The tree in the yard of #33 needs to be trimmed. The tree is causing damage to the roof. The homeowner will be notified.

FINANCIAL REPORT
The current financials were approved. There are a few homeowners that have not paid the special assessment and will be contacted about payment plans.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT
There were no requests. The approved color palette will be made available to all committee members.

OLD BUSINESS
The slurry seal for the streets will be done during the week of November 9-13. Notification to homeowners will be posted by the contractor prior to the application.

NEW BUSINESS
A notice will be posted at the mailbox area regarding the street cleaning prior to the scheduled date. The normal schedule is last Monday of the month with the next cleaning to occur on October 26.
The addition of shrub/trees to the East entrance island is still being considered.
The Board has not approved the planting of a winter lawn.
The Board will review the proposed 2010 budget and present for approval at the Annual meeting in November.
The replacement of the dead plants on 26th street will be scheduled for late October or early November.
The proposal for adding new stone along 26th street is deferred to the winter. Bids by several contractors have been high and alternate plans are being considered.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was closed at 8:35 p.m.
There next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2009..

June 2009 HOA Meeting Minutes

June 10, 2009

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
In attendance: Joe Merlo (5), Michael Vavrinec (14), Scott Thompson (66), Steve Easthope (60), Joe Latkowski (Cornerstone Properties).

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
The May minutes were tentatively approved pending amendment by Michael. He will distribute via Email.

HOMEOWNER DISCUSSION
Joe Merlo reported that tree debris along 26th street needs to be cleaned up.
Complaints by homeowner in #49 about the state of #47. This house is empty at this time. The owner needs to be notified of the issues by Cornerstone.
The tree in the front yard of #18 needs to be trimmed. They will be notified.

FINANCIAL REPORT
The current financials were approved. Special assessment payments have been coming in slowly.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT
The request by #61 for painting was approved by the ARC.

OLD BUSINESS
The new street light project has passed final inspection of the trenching by SRP and installation should occur within the next two weeks.
The replacement light fixture in the mailbox area has failed already. The halogen bulbs do not seem to last very long. A recommendation was made to replace with a sodium vapor fixture as the lamps last about 24000 hours. Joe Merlo will check pricing and report to the Board for approval.

NEW BUSINESS
The Board has approved replacement of the current Landscape company. After reviewing bids from three companies, the new vendor chosen is Pure Green which has a lower monthly fee and improved service.
The Board approved the invoice for the trenching and set-up of the new street light.
The Board approved the bid for pest control treatment of the Common areas to Burns.
A notice will be posted at the mailbox area regarding the street cleaning (June 29th) prior to this date so vehicles can be removed from the streets.
The addition of shrub/trees to the East entrance island is still being considered. Joe Merlo will get some information from Moon Valley nursery for evaluation.
The Board approved the annual trimming of the palm trees. Joe Latkowski will arrange with the person who has done this for us in the past. Estimated cost is around $30 per tree.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was closed at 8:05 p.m.
There will be no meetings scheduled during July and August.

Friday, May 8, 2009

April 2009 HOA Meeting Minutes

March 31, 2009

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
In attendance: Joe Merlo (5), Kathy Adamson (34), Michael Vavrinec (14), Scott Thompson (66), Steve Easthope (60), Joe Latkowski (Cornerstone Properties).

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
The March minutes were approved as published.

HOMEOWNER DISCUSSION
Joe Merlo reported that there is still watering problems along 26th street. The landscape company needs to check.

FINANCIAL REPORT
The current financials were approved.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT
The request by home #13 for installation of a security screen door was approved by the ARC.
A memo about the ARC members and its responsibilities to the Association was approved for distribution.

OLD BUSINESS
The final revision to the R&R document is still in process.
The special assessment ballot for the street repairs has been approved. A request for a $300 assessment to cover the cost of the “slurry coating” was necessary based on the latest bids submitted.
A special meeting for all homeowners to discuss the special assessment and submit their ballots will be held on April 25 in the main common area.

NEW BUSINESS
The Board has approved installation of a street light between homes #56 and #57 in the common area. SRP has been contacted for the permit. The “blue stake” folks have marked the area. We are now waiting for the bids to install the conduit from the “J”-box to the base where the light will be installed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board discussed management fees associated with our current contract with Cornerstone Properties. Additional research for an alternative property manager is currently under way for potential cost savings to the Association.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was closed at 8:05 p.m.
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2009.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

March 2009 Meeting Minutes

March 3, 2009

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
In attendance: Joe Merlo (5), Kathy Adamson (34), Michael Vavrinec (14), Joe Latkowski (Cornerstone Properties).

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
The February minutes were approved as published.

HOMEOWNER DISCUSSION
None

FINANCIAL REPORT
The current financials are on budget and were approved. The Tax forms were presented to Michael for final review and signature.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT
There were no requests submitted for consideration.

OLD BUSINESS
The street cleaning bids submitted for review ranged from $100 to $150 per bi-monthly activity. The bid by Dust Devils at $150 would be done with a small street cleaner that would vacuum the curb areas. This was considered the most attractive with an option to do the cleaning on a quarterly basis at $175 charge.

The special assessment ballot will be ready at the next meeting for the street repairs.

In order to get final estimates for the installation on a new street light in the common area between #56 and #57, SRP will be contacted to do a final design so bids to place the conduit and foundation can be completed. Joe Latkowski will contact SRP.

The R&R booklet review has been completed and the printing will be done on orange paper to eliminate any confusion with prior versions.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board has determined that the language in the CC&R booklet will have to provide governance on the interior window issue. Any additional changes would require a new rule that would require a vote by the HOA members. Any problems identified will be reported to Cornerstone for a friendly reminder letter.

The Board was asked to obtain bids on the materials required to paint the walls of all the common areas. The expectations are the labor would be provided by the HOA members to reduce cost as well as be a neighbor-building event.

The Board has been asked to extend an invitation to all members to attend the “April in the Park” event on April 18, 2009. This has been a great event to meet our other neighbors and enjoy a festive afternoon.

The Board is getting additional bids for adding rocks along 26th street. Joe Latkowski and Michael Vavrinec have other contacts that may be interested and will be asked to bid.

The Board requested that Cornerstone Properties send account balance statements as of 6/30/2009 to all homeowners.

Next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2009.

MANAGEMENT REPORT

There are no major issues with delinquent accounts.

There was no correspondence to review from Cornerstone Properties.

Joe Latkowski informed the Board that Cornerstone Properties charges a $300 transfer fee for properties sold. This covers all the documentation required by the title company.


ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was closed at 8:20 pm.

February 2009 Meeting Minutes

February 10, 2009

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
In attendance: Joe Merlo (5), Kathy Adamson (34), Michael Vavrinec (14), Steve Easthope (61), David & Mary Griffy (52), Joe Latkowski (Cornerstone Properties).

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
The January minutes were approved as published.

HOMEOWNER DISCUSSION
David and Mary Griffy commented on the improved communications provided by the Board and the homeowners via the newsletter and the HOA blog. They also expressed concern about a pothole in the west common area that needs filling. Joe Merlo reported that there is a similar problem in the main common area with three potholes near #57.

FINANCIAL REPORT
The current financials are on budget and was approved.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT
There were no requests submitted for consideration.

OLD BUSINESS
The streets gutters need to be cleaned. Several alternatives were discussed and the board will look at bids from the Landscape company and a private street sweeping company.

The amount of the special assessment is still expected to be $300 per homeowner based on the current cost estimates for the repairs. Preparation of the ballot will be done by the next meeting for final review prior to distribution.

The new street light issue is still pending. Utility Construction Company has provided an initial bid but did not include another alternative. A RFQ is still required for Alliance Construction to bid on the work.

The R&R booklet review still needs final approval before publishing. All board members committed to have a review completed prior to the next meeting.
The Green Sweep containers are scheduled for March 20-22.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board is adopting the final language for a new rule about inside window coverings.

The Board approved adding Dave Griffy to the Architectural Committee and Mary Griffy as an alternate. Sean Elcock (#54) also accepted an invitation to participate on the Architectural Committee this month.

The Board is drafting a rule that clarifies the issue with Holiday lights.

The Board reviewed a bid to do stone replacement along 26th street area. The total material and labor cost is $4,160. The Board recommended that additional bids are needed before more discussion.

A current rubberized asphalt overlay bid was provided by the contractor, and it would be $167,586.65 to do a major repair of our streets. This makes the alternative solution more attractive.

Next meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2009.

MANAGEMENT REPORT

There were concerns that #44 has issue with gate color, #22 needs to fix border blocks, and #23 needs front of house painting or cleaning because of recent removal of shrubbery. Joe Latkowski will officially notify the homeowners.

There are no major issues with delinquent accounts.

There was no correspondence to review from Cornerstone Properties.


ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was closed at 8:10 pm.

Monday, January 26, 2009

January Meeting Minutes

January 20, 2009

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order at 6:50 pm.
In attendance: Joe Merlo (5), Kathy Adamson (34), Michael Vavrinec (14), Scott Thompson (66), Steve Easthope (61).

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

The December minutes were approved as modified to correct spelling errors.

HOMEOWNER DISCUSSION

None

FINANCIAL REPORT

The current financials are on budget.per Michael Vavrinec. The details were not available in hard copy due to problems with printing from the email submitted by Cornerstone Properties.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT

There were no requests submitted for consideration. There was a recommendation to replace Steve Easthope with Sean Elcock as a member of the committee. It was approved. Discussed a replacement for Scott Thompson on the committee and several candidates will be asked to volunteer.

OLD BUSINESS

The irrigation repairs along 26th street have been completed.

The street repair’s special assessment issue is priority issue for the board. The comments published in the HOA blog will be printed and distributed to all homeowners to educate them on the pros and cons on the need for the repairs. The amount of the special assessment is still expected to be $300 per homeowner based on the cost estimates for the repairs.

The new street light issue is still pending. Awaiting estimate from Utility Construction Company for trenching and footings needed for new light pole. A RFQ will also be prepared for Alliance Construction to bid on the work.

The R&R booklet review will be completed by the board prior to the February 2 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

The Green Sweep containers are scheduled for our area on March 13 or 20. The final approved date from Mesa will be published to the HOA.

Items that cannot be placed in the green sweep containers: Food WasteRemodeling Debris (shingles, tile, carpet, drywall)Block, dirt, gravel, concrete, building blocks, bricks. Appliances with Freon. TiresHousehold Hazardous Waste (Oil, antifreeze, paint, batteries, propane tanks, etc.)

The board is reviewing information from other associations on “window covering” rules. The board is considering adopting a new rule about this issue.

The Board Meeting schedule is monthly but has been deferring meetings during the months of July and August. However, any issue needing special attention during this period will be addressed by the available Board members.

Next meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2009

MANAGEMENT REPORT

There was no input from Joe Latkowski because he could not attend the meeting.
There was concern that #44 has issue with gate color and #22 needs to fix border blocks as well as #23 to address front of house needs painting or cleaning because of recent removal of shrubbery. This information will be passed on to Joe Latkowski for official notification to the homeowners.


ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was closed at 8:10 pm.

Friday, January 9, 2009

January Meeting Rescheduled

The HOA meeting has been rescheduled for this month to Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 in house number 14. Please make it if you can!

Thanks.

Monday, January 5, 2009

December Meeting Minutes

December 9, 2008

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm.
In attendance: Joe Merlo (5), Kathy Adamson (34), Michael Vavrinec (14), Scott Thompson (66), Steve Easthope (61), Joe Latkowski, Property Manager- Cornerstone Properties.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
The November minutes were approved pending change to the statement that the “Green Sweep” application was still waiting for signatures before submission to the city of Mesa.

HOMEOWNER DISCUSSION
Eugene Kirby (43) has called Joe Latkowski about the issue with the screen door color at other properties. During the next property inspection, any discrepancies will be referred to the ARC committee for review and recommendation.


There still is an issue with the fence of #12 that needs to be resolved. The Board will contact the owner to discuss the removal of the extra footage on the gate that was allowed to the previous owner.

FINANCIAL REPORT
The current financials are on budget. The crack sealing statement will be on the December report. A CD will be cashed to provide funds for the total bill of $5400.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT
There were no requests submitted for consideration. A recommendation was made that the ARC committee should meet separately to discuss matters needing review.

OLD BUSINESS
The new plants have been planted along 26th street.


The street repair’s special assessment issue will be pursued by the board in 2009. The board will take a more active role to educate the HOA members on the pros and cons. The comments published in the HOA blog will be printed and distributed to all homeowners. This captured the details presented at the annual meeting about the repair process.


The new street light issue is still pending. Feedback is needed on the cost to install footings from a contractor. A suggestion was made, for some areas surrounding the common area, that “solar” power security lighting might be an alternative. The Board will look into costs and installation issues for review.

NEW BUSINESS
The R&R booklet has been revised and will be reviewed by the board before publishing.
An application has been submitted to the city of Mesa to provide a trash container for our neighborhood as part of the Green Sweep program.


The irrigation of the new plants on 26th street requires piping repairs. A bid is being reviewed by the board to complete repairs so the plantings on 26th street can be on the timer controls.
The board approved a $300 fee for the weed control (pre- and post-emergent herbicide) on our property.

The Officers of the Board were appointed as follows:


President Michael Varinec
Vice-President Scott Thompson
Treasurer Steve Easthope
Recorder Joe Merlo

Next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2009

MANAGEMENT REPORT
There are no homeowners in a serious situation with payments at this time.
Violation letters from the property inspection will be submitted for the “serious” violations.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was closed at 7:35 pm.