Lake Mont Pines Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

August 20, 2005

 

All board present except for Kevin Lawrence

Guests Present:  Ray Gruendl Lot 492C, Craig Steinman Lot 80C, Linda Stephens, Security, Marilyn Vigars and Mr. & Mrs. Bennett.

Homeowner’s Concerns

Ray Gruendl expressed his concern about the lake and the Elodea problem.  Jill Holstein said she wanted to talk to Mike Skenfield before doing anything different.  She will lower the lake on September 21st.  Fall Work Day in October will revolve around care of the lake.  The Board assured Ray that they would treat the lake aggressively this year, but stressed how important that the Chapel Pond be cleaned up too.

Action:  A committee composed of Jill and Bob B., Ray G., Bob Z. and Craig S. will work together and present some options and costs.   It will also be discussed at the Annual meeting.

 

Linda Stephens – Security

She is having problems with minors wanting to hang out after curfew without an adult. 

Action:  The Board reaffirmed their support of the policy for children having to be accompanied by a parent.  (18 years olds are not sufficient in most cases).  The Board maintains the right to set rules as needed to keep things running smoothly.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Bennett – interested in annexation, as well as the Linkhearts, the first and 2nd houses as you enter LMP (in the Covenant Meadows area).  An extensive discussion took place. 

Action:    It will be up to the Bennetts to present and convince the membership (A 50% quorum  of ˝ of members in good standing, will be needed to approve this particular issue).

 

Correspondence

  • Lot 406C, driveway easement is being used for parking by renters of 405C. Action:  Letter sent to owner and rental agent, Barry Ward Realty.
  • Verbal negotiations made between Lots 525C and 526C regarding shed on 526C easement vs protest of unsightly yard debris.  Both given a month to remedy. Action: Hill will follow-up with a letter to both.
  • Lot 165C  letter received regarding the lake – discussed during homeowners concerns and later during lake report.  Action: Committee to discuss and bring up options and costs.
  • Perch Study given the go ahead, contact to be made through the office, with Skenfield being informed of time.
  • Lot 580U New Owner brought in plans for construction and tree removal and variance for the height of a fence between 580U and 581C.  (Variance for 7 ft. fence denied, all else is approved as per ARC committee).  Action: Office to notify.
  • Lot 453U requested and may use a 5th Wheeler while building as per CC&Rs specifications. Motion to approve made by Lianne, 2nd by Lynn, all approved. Action:  Office to notify of approval.

Old Business

  • Beautification Project

Action:  Do a follow-up letter to Lot 581C and 218C

  • Maintenance Shed – Hearing over 8-27.  Permit should be coming by 10-16.  No action required at this time.
  • Reunion – Paid for itself – feedback excellent
  • Railing – to be finished alongside ramp, and leave open at the bottom for garden access.

Approval of July minutes

Bill made a motion to approve minutes (including one correction) 2nd by BobE.  All Approved.

Treasurer’s Report

All spending on track – Report approved.

New Business

  • Lake – Jill to get Mikle Skenfield to come to the next regular meeting to give board his assessment of Elodea problem.
  • Recreation
    1. Vince said no contact back from Girl Scout Camp regarding possible cooperative relationship.
    2. Closed Session
    3. Anticipated under-funding of Recreation will prove to be a surplus instead of about $2500
    4. SS has taken in about $8,000 so far, final receipts should be close to the $9,600 budget projection.
    5. Vince will leave us with some alternate budgets to consider next year for recreation.
    6. Recommends Office be open 7 days a week
    7. Dock needs work or possible replacement
  • VP – Bob attended Cowellapaloosa.  It went well, but more work is needed.
  • Annual Meeting
    1. Hill to pick up Donuts for 8:30
    2. Sign in/Proxy Committee – Marilyn Vigars and Lianne Birkhold
    3. Hill to email board the 2004 Minutes
    4. Some calling may be needed to get a quorum of 1/3rd  (176) to carry on business and 1/2 (225)to vote on annexation.
    5. Lynn will make the board some name tags.

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

Respectfully submitted by Geri Hill

For Sec. Lianne Birkhold