Draft
Cypress
Landing Master Homeowners’ Board of Directors’ Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
7pm
Bay Club
Board Members
Present:
Bill Lord,
Helen Sommerkamp, Larry Howard
Board Members
Absent: Ernie Uhr, Charlie Moore,
Tom Madson, Kathy Lawson
Others Present: Tomi Moody, CAM;
Barbara Curran, Secretary
Residents
Present: 8
President’s
Comments
In the absence of Ernie Uhr
and Charlie Moore, acting president was Bill Lord.
He spoke of the 2008-09 Budget Process.
Bill feels the Board has had good discussions during the initial
process. The Board has met with
10 of the 17 Committees. The
Board will meet with some of the committees again on Friday, July 25th
to continue discussions. The
Board is planning to present the budget at the
August 19, 2008 meeting and then vote on the budget at the August 26, 2008
meeting. A comment was made
concerning communication on the budget with the community.
Open
Forum/Question & Answer Session
Dan Bergbauer asked for
permission to read a letter to the Board of Directors.
The letter asked the Board to get a
thorough review of this long-time dispute of enforcement of the Covenants by
the HOA’s legal counsel and publish the legal response to the membership.
Jim Rudbeck emphasized one of
the goals of the Board was improving communication.
Jim is hoping the Board will be forthcoming in communication
concerning the golf issue.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
7:06
by Bill Lord.
Establishment
of Quorum
A quorum was not present.
Minutes
Acceptance of the June 24, 2008 and July 15, 2008 minutes was
deferred until the August 19, 2008 meeting.
Treasurer’s
Report
In Chris Harris’ absence, Bill Lord stated that the budget is in good shape.
At this time committee spending is $45,000 under budget.
There continues to be a concern about the interest rates on our
investments.
Community
Manager Report
Tomi reported that she has
met with the DWQ and Al Hodge and presented a package to them with the
history of the cutting of our wetlands.
A couple of recommendations were made and Tomi is in process of
completing. Tomi will submit final request by the end of the week.
Annual Meeting preparations
are underway. The Annual
Meeting packet will be mailed by
August 19, 2008. The
Annual Meeting is September 20, 2008.
The Tennis and Pool
Committees have requested to ban smoking at both of these amenities.
The Chocowinity EMS and Fire Department Fund Drive
will commence in mid-August. Louise Hoar, Catherine Good,
and Larry Howard (Board Liaison) have volunteered to head up the drive.
RV Storage Inspection has
taken place. Twenty-nine (29)
non compliant issues were noted, most of which consisted of outdated
registrations. Notification has
been mailed.
Notification has been mailed
and a hearing is scheduled for unapproved tree removal.
Old Business
None
New Business
Election/Voting Committee Charter – Deferred due to lack of quorum.
C&E Request for additional program funds – Deferred due to lack of
quorum.
Tennis committee: Request to ban smoking – Deferred due to lack of
quorum.
Status Reports
Nominating Committee Report-
Committee member Joe Opera
reported the committee has the commitment of four (4) residents to run for
the three (3) board positions.
They are Al Blue, Mary Lou Scholl, Dave Walker, and Dave Denning.
Nominations will be accepted up to and including the Annual Meeting
on September 20, 2008.
Announcements:
August Board Meeting
August 19, 2008
9am Bay Club
August Board Meeting
August 26, 2008
7pm Bay Club
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE
COMMUNITY
Adjournment
Bill Lord asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:12pm.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Barbara Curran,
Secretary Cypress Landing Master Homeowners’ Association
Board
of Directors
Attachments:
1.
Letter to the Board from Dan Bergbauer
2.
Community Manager’s Report
3.
Nominating Committee: Board Candidates (to date)
Attachments may be viewed at the HOA office.