Cypress Landing Master Homeowners Association
 

CLMHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING

 

November 20, 2007 – 9:00AM – Washington Room, Bay Club
 
Board Members Present:  Larry Howard, Kathy Lawson, Helen Sommerkamp, ErnieUhr, Bill Lord
Others present:  Chris Harris, treasurer;  Tomi Moody, CAM;  John Reiner, B&G chairman;  Dan Bergbauer, Al Engmann, Tom Russell, Dick Jenkins, and Jim Fenwick
 
Absent:  Barbara Curran, Secretary, Tom Madson, Charlie Moore
 
The meeting was called to order by President Ernie Uhr.
 
Establishment of a quorum:  A quorum is present.
 
Hearings
1.      The hearing of Mr. Rolf Andersen 1-71 Unapproved tree removal.  After hearing Mr. Andersen’s comments, Ernie recommended and moved to access the $100 fine.  It was seconded by Bill Lord and approved.
 
2.      The hearing of Mr. Dedric Wilkins 1-486 Unapproved fence installation.  The application was received several months after the fact.  The ACC approved the application with a recommendation to plant shrubs which Mr. Wilkins agrees to do.  The proposed solution of a $100 fine for not applying on time be waived if the shrubs were planted by April 30, 2008.  Mr. Wilkins is to notify the CAM office when completed. Ernie made the motion to this effect.  It was seconded by Bill Lord and approved.
 
3.      The hearing of Mr. Richard Terracino:  Unapproved tree removal.   
Mr. Terracino waived the right of a hearing.  He acknowledged that 3 trees were removed without prior ACC approval and sent a check in the amount of $300($100 per tree).  The board accepted the check.
 
4.      Hearing of Dallas Silverthorne was postponed to December 11.
 
 Long Range planning
            A status report of the Long Range Planning Committee review of the Annual Meeting voting on assessment and covenants/bylaws was given by Larry Howard.  The committee is moving forward to provide action strategies regarding the negative voting results with Chairman Ed Latta and vice chair Sue Fisher.

Buildings and Grounds – John Reiner
1.      The committee is waiting for additional information from the engineering company concerning the Bay Club drive to be able to revise the original plan.  They are exploring the options for defining the parking spaces close to the building.  It was suggested to review the disability act for help with the design.
2.      Questions regarding the Tree Ad Hoc committee were answered with the appointment of members of the committee to be taken up later under addition items on the agenda.

Treasurer Report
            Treasurer, Chris Harris reported the 2008 budget has been prepared.  Some minor administrative changes to the 2008 budget were presented and approved.  The effects of these changes were to take the budget from a deficit of $282 to a surplus of $300.  A pie chart will be designed to show the 2008 income and expenses relative to the budget.  This will be distributed with annual dues mailing and on the website.   Chris also reported the BCCC Foundation CL Endowment Scholarship Fund had collected over $6000 to date. There is enough to endow one $5000 scholarship now and begin a second one.

Finance Committee – Chris Harris
            Financial documents of work products, proposals, and recommendations were presented to the board for review.
1        Restricted Investments Definitions, usage and funding guidelines document (attached).
2        Draft of position on improvements, additions, and funding options (attached).
3        Restricted investments usage request form (attached)
4        Recommend that property owners who sub-divided a previous combined lot for resale is charged for back dues for unoccupied lots for years since lots were combined is being taken under advisement with legal council before acceptance.

CAM report – Tomi Moody
1        The copier lease from COECO ends this month.  After comparing companies, it is the recommendation to purchase a new copier with scanning and stapling capabilities.  A motion was made by Bill Lord and seconded by Kathy Lawson.  Approved
2        Flood insurance discussion led to a decision that if it is not needed, leave it as is.
 
3.      Non compliance issues:  none

Additional Board items
1         Disposition of Ad Hoc Covenants review committee report by Bill Lord to be held for future consideration.
2        Presentation of names for Tree Management Committee by Bill Lord;
                  Committee members:
            Board liaison – Bill Lord
            Buildings and Grounds – John Reiner
            ACC – Dick Lasher
            Environment – Mary Thomson
            Golf club – Ed Smith
            At large – Judy Keohane, Walter Stein
It was moved for approval by Helen Sommerkamp and seconded by Larry Howard and approved.

A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters.

Mr. Dick Jenkins was recognized by President Ernie Uhr and inquired about increasing the transfer fee when CL property is sold to fund projects.  He was advised that last year’s board considered this suggestion but did not approve it.

Adjournment; Larry Howard moved the meeting be adjourned.  Helen Sommerkamp seconded and approved.
 
Next meeting is December 10 at 9AM with an open forum.
 
Respectfully submitted:   Marcia Stasch, Recording secretary

 

 

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