Whitaker Woods Monthly HOA Meeting Minutes

10/25/05

7:00 PM

197 Forge Court

 

Meeting called by:

Board of Directors

Type of meeting:

Monthly

Attendees:

 

Jason Lydon

Stewart Rasmussen

Susan Knippel

 

 

 

Meeting Minutes

Item                                                                                                                                          Estimated Time

Administrative

 

30

County Relations

 

10

Treasurers Report

 

15

Architectural Control

 

00

General Landscaping/Entrance Upgrade

 

15

Newsletter Input

 

10

New Business

 

10

 

Items Motioned

Favor

Oppose

Conclusion

Enforcement Procedures

 

 

Attorney consultation

Save Cecil Org

4 of 4

 

Contact person?

Treasure laptop/ reimbursement

4 of 4

 

To be obtained

Arborists proposal $$

 

3 of 4

To be discussed

Action Items

 

 

Conclusion

County Letters

 

 

No action at this time

Entrance Sign Material

 

 

To be determined

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative

Motions?          Y / N

Action?          Y //N

 

Discussion:

·         Next meeting Nov. 16th

·         Violation/enforcement procedure outline to included in newsletter

                   (20 day notice to homeowners before effective).

·         VOTE to join Save Cecil Org. (Paul Hyde)

·         Explore information regarding water/development issues (Stewart Associates) Tim Karschner

       Meeting with Mayor Bob McNight?      

 

 

Conclusions:

·         Nov 16 th meeting

·         Contact attorney for options of enforce procedures 

·         Save Cecil Org- Ron, Paul, Jason, Stewart, Susan –YES-

·         No discussion regarding Stewart Associates,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

County Relations

Motions?           Y / N

Action?          Y /N

 

Discussion: 

·         County contact/letter?

·         Complaints to MD state and MDE?

 

 

 

Conclusions: 

·         Discussed sending monthly updated letter as well as contacting MDE for assistance in Stormwater Ponds, as-builts.   Stewart has contacted MDE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasurers Report

Motions?           Y / N

Action?          Y /N

 

Discussion: 

·         Quick Books reimbursement

·         Laptop for HOA financial business

·         Financial Investment account

·         Update on delinquent accounts

 

 

Conclusions:

·         Reimbursement receipts to be presented

·         Ron, Jason, Stewart, Susan approved Laptop necessity.

·         Financial Investment Presentation in November (23 or 26 TBD)

·         Banking statements provide as well as 2006 budget.

                                4 liens established for delinquent homeowners fees

 

Additionally, Stewart is compiling a database of information regarding HOA business. Request: forward copies of correspondences, documents, etc…                               

 

 

Architectural Control

Motions?           Y / N

Action?          Y /N

 

Discussion:

 

Conclusions:

 


General Landscaping/Entrance

Motions?           Y / N

Action?          Y /N

 

Discussion:

·         Meeting with Michael Morgan (arborist) on Oct 18, 2:00pm

                     Charges $60 hr. for formal proposal outlining recommended work. (Est. 4 hrs= $240) VOTE

·         Common area trees and maintenance

·         Decide on materials and design for entrance wall

 

Conclusions:

·         Arborists proposal- Jason, Susan, Stewart-No;  Ron-Yes           

·         Discussed removing dead trees; to determine action of replacement at a later date.

·         Entrance-No action at this time

 

 

 

 

 


Newsletter Input

Motions?           Y / N

Action?          Y /N

 

Discussion:

·         Possibly Paul/Stewart provide copies for the Newsletter?

·         Note of Thanks to Ray Ward “Chemlawn” for above & beyond service.

·         Entrance Upgrade info

·         Enforcement procedures outlined

·         Fence amendment copies to homeowners

 

 

Conclusions:

·         Kristin to continue as is; Chemlawn (1-800-888-8193) and Entrance information (dissatisfaction of Layaou)  to be included in newsletter. All Board members to receive copies.

·         Entrance upgrade; to continue with process

·         Enforcement procedures cannot be outlined until attorney contact is made.

·         Fence amendment received from Court house

 

 

 

New Business

Motions?           Y / N

Action?          Y /N

 

Discussion: 

·         Inform County of entrance area condition (water)

                                No Action

·         Snow removal (Kristin)

                                Current Lawn team contracted to provide snow removal of common sidewalks:

·         Sidewalk repair?

                                No action/discussion at this time

·         North East Water Works (public water) 410-287-5801-Ann Barker

                                Kristin acquiring information about public water.

                                Mrs McKensie Town of NE to present Information to members at the November meeting.

 

·         Retention Pond Services 888-791-3600

                                Seen providing service in NE area. Discussed having an assessment of SW ponds-No action at this time.

 

 

Conclusions: