The meeting was called to order by President Mary Johnson at 7:02 p.m. The president led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Present: Mary Johnson, Kathy Morgan, Mary Hurst, John Castiglia, and Paul Bredlau. Absent: Rich Barrett
The Secretary read the minutes of the meeting of February 9, 2009. As there were no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved as read.
Financial Report
In the absence of the treasurer, President Johnson gave the financial report. As of February 28, 2009, the balance on hand in the operating account is $15,708.58 and $80,160.30 in the reserve account.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Welcoming: Mary Hurst reported that the Welcoming committee visited new residents Jim and Nancy LaFountain who purchased the Babigian home at 16802 Camille Street.
Code Enforcement/Architectural Committee: John Castiglia reported that authorization has been issued to 4 residents for paint, repair and upkeep to their residences. Val Stauder reported that letters will be sent to 4 residents for code infringements.
Maintenance: No report at this time
RV Area: Brenda Cloukey reported that all money has been received and security equipment will be installed in RV storage area in the very near future.
Pool: Joe Musumeci reported that a heat pump engine has been replaced.
Social Club: Chad Reid said that we still need to have 2 or 3 of the long tables in the clubhouse to go along with the round tables.
Chad also reported that there will be no yard sale on March 28. Instead, there will be a pool party. Notice will be posted in the clubhouse.
Documents: The President reported that distribution of the new documents is in-process.
OLD BUSINESS:
We still await word from the SBA office regarding approval to spend unused loan.
Our offer to sell the steel tank in the RV area is still posted on Craig’s List.
John Castiglia reported that all sidewalks have been repaired. Also, we are in the process of obtaining final quotes for replacement of the sidewalk from Harley St. to the pool area.
Mary Johnson reported that she contacted the newspaper recycling company on February 10 and they promised to remove the dumpster within a few weeks from that date.
With regard to the question of leasing the building in the RV storage area to Chad Reid, the President reported that it is the opinion of Mr. Peyton, our lawyer, that inasmuch as the building is on common ground, all residents have a vested interest in the property and each and every resident would have to approve leasing the building. Quotes have been obtained to refurbish or remove the building as follows: Refurbish: $5,084; Remove: $6,810.
NEW BUSINESS:
Judy Van Arnam volunteered to investigate the cost to purchase and install a new street sign at the corner of DeKoster and Harley streets.
It was announced that the following residents will investigate the purchase of a new computer for the clubhouse: Dutch Sykes, Bob Johnson, Kathy Morgan, Mary Noack, and Paul Bredlau.
The President announced that we have switched telephone service carrier to Magic Jack and the price will be reduced from approximately $33 per month to $20 per year. However, in order to make a phone call you must first dial 1 plus the area code plus the number even though you are making a local call.
All those in attendance took the opportunity to thank retiring President, Mary Johnson for all that she has done and accomplished during her tenure as President of the Board of Directors.
As there was no further business to come before the Board, John Castiglia moved and Mary Hurst seconded that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was passed by unanimous voice vote and adjournment prevailed at 8:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Morgan
Secretary