|
MORNINGBROOKE HOMEOWNERS BOARD MEETING 9/17/2009 AND 9/24/2009 Meeting Attendees: Fred Larson, Jon Blackman, John Kirker, Suz Goeden, Al Meier, Eric Copeland, Leisa Ballew (Assoc. Mgmt.) The meeting was called to order and the minutes from the August meeting were reviewed and approved. Treasurer's report included a review of financials and end-of-the-year projections. Reviewed budget variance report and budget projections for 2010. This included potential changes in some major vendors and it also included the Reserve Study items (tennis courts and parking lot). Discussed issues pertaining to current law firm, Weismann, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, P.C. Leisa to provide information on 2 law firms to consider to replace Weismann, etal. probably effective 1/1/2010. Discussed collection agency results pertaining to delinquent payment of dues and ACC violations. Board approved to allow the agency some basic parameters to negotiate settlements and anything outside of those approved parameters would have to be approved by the Board. Leisa to advise collection agency. Review of our water bill showed extraordinary usage in July compared to prior years. Various board members will try to determine the cause of this and report in next month's meeting. Board approved Association Management to go to a twice-monthly drive through in the subdivision during the active growing season, roughly May through Sept. Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed Collection and Infraction Policy letter. Board voted unanimously to approve an ACC sub-committee called the Covenant and Design Standard Enforcement Subcommittee. The main focus of this subcommittee would be on covenant violation enforcement so that the ACC can focus on architectural issues/requests. Board reviewed the current covenant violation report and. Reinforced the need to enforce the pruning of the trees lining our sidewalks. • Swimming pool is officially scheduled to close 9/20/2009. • Board voted unanimously to approve Unlimited Landscaping as the new landscape company based on bids received. Board voted unanimously to approve Positively Pools as the new pool management company based on bids received. Board voted unanimously to approve the installation of a Meyco pool cover by Positively Pools based on bids received. With reduced electricity costs, the cover will pay for itself in 3-4 years. The cover has a 12-year manufacturers warranty. Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of 2 6 ft. benches for the playground area. Board members to install. • Discussed possible increase in dues. Statements of payment of 2010 association fees to be sent the week of 11/23/2009 with the option of paying in 2 installments, the 1st due 1/1/2010 and the 2nd due 4/1/2010. • Discussed possible improvements to our community including enhancements to the kiddy pool, nature walk, additional street lights in the pool and playground area, expanding the current building that houses the pool equipment to accommodate storage of pool cover and pool furniture, etc. A Loan would be needed to proceed with these enhancements to our community. • The social committees "Cookies with Santa" are scheduled for 12/6/2009 at the Presbyterian Church on Buford Hwy. • Annual Meeting was scheduled for 2/25/2009. • Next Board meeting scheduled for 10/22/2009.
|
