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.