The October business meeting was called to order by President Rhonda King at 7:00 P.M. The Secretary took the roll call. Seven (7) Board members were present including Chad Reid, Ken Spann, Ted Strass Rhonda King, George Peck, John Groeneveld and Art McKeller.

After the pledge of allegiance, the minutes of the September Business Meeting held September 8^th were read and approved by the board. Chad also read minutes from the emergency meeting held September 16^th concerning hiring of Attorney Napolitano. The Board approved the minutes of both meetings. John presented the financial report and it was approved as read.

President King went over what the accountant had said at the special meeting last week. Our monthly fee of $33 is broken into 2 accounts. Part goes into the operating account to pay for maintenance, electric, insurance and other reoccurring fees. The remaining goes into a savings account. Although it is one account, it contains sub accounts currently for 6 different replacement funds. If the air conditioners are expected to need replacing in 10 years for 10,000 then we would need to put 1 thousand per year into that sub account. There will be another meeting set for October 21^st at 7:00 PM to go over the budget.

Rhonda also gave a report of the meeting held in Attorney Napolitano’s Office. We were to collect information from SWIFTMUD concerning permitting of the sewage treatment plant. He said that he would then go with us to the county, without charge, to get them to repair the damage brought on by the pumping. If nothing was resolved, He would ten actively persue the case.

Welcoming: Dutch told us that there are 3 new home owners including Jerry and Jan Powell, Val and Annette Stauder and Rita Fontain. He introduced those that were present and welcomed those that were not.

Trustees: Rhonda requested that the trustees get together to perform the audit for 2002.

Election: It seems that all the old members of the election committee are no longer acting as a committee. Rhonda asked for a volunteer to head the committee and Frankie Ward said that she would accept the responsibility. She asked current board members if they were running again. Art and George said they would run as directors as did Chad. She asked if any of the 3 would like to run as an officer. No one volunteered. She then asked if there were nominations from the floor. The following is the result:

President: Jim Haley

Vice President: Ray Bender

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Directors: Bob Pruyn, Art McKeller, George Peck, Chad Reid

Anyone wishing to help manage the park, especially as the secretary or treasurer should see Frankie Ward. She also needs help with the actual election.

Chad explained that he had not been able to acquire the phone number to contact the contractor to address The problem with spa Art said he had found the information and that he would take over and resolve the problem.

The replacement of the stove in the kitchen was discussed by the board. Art made a motion to replace the kitchen stove with a gas model that the social club had requested. The motion was modified to say that the price was not to exceed $3000. Chad seconded the motion and was approved by a vote as follows: The following voted yes, Ken, Art, John and Chad. George and Ted voted no and Rhonda did not vote. The motion was passed.

Purchase of 28 chairs will be discussed and the November meeting and should be included in budget process.

George Peck volunteered to make sure that the floor would be waxed by Alamo Cleaning before the Christmas Party.

After discussion, John made a motion to accept the copier contract for another year as there was no price increase over last year. Ken seconded and the motion was approved by the board.

Pumping of floodwaters on our roads was discussed by the board and it was decided that anyone who wanted to could pump water away from their home but that the board would not sponsor or pay for any pumping of water

The board discussed the loan application to the SBA for a low interest loan to repair our roads. A motion was made by Ken, seconded by Chad to apply for the loan in the amount of $150,000. The motion to apply was unanimously approved by the board. The approval to actually enter into the loan has to be approved by 2/3 of the property owners who vote in December and will be placed on the upcoming ballot,

Rhonda presented a bill for extra minutes of cell phone use during the flood emergency. Ken made a motion to reimburse Rhonda for her extra cell phone use in the amount of $250.50. Art seconded and the board approved.

Resuming trash pickup was discussed. Art made a motion, seconded by John to permit the trash truck to resume home pickup and that one of the dumpsters should be removed and the remaining one moved to Andre Blvd. It was also decided that if Art would monitor the streets for damage.

The president opened the meeting to comments and suggestions on the evening’s agenda by members of the association.

It was suggested that the board pay for restoration of lawns and private property after the flooding recedes of those homeowners who permitted use of their property to others. It will be discussed next meeting.

A street light had burned out and Don King, from the maintenance committee, was volunteered by Rhonda to check into the problem.

Lastly, a motion was made by Chad, seconded by John to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM