CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS
MARCH 8, 2009
Following the Annual Meeting on Jan. 31, 2009, the new Board of Directors met to name new officers, and to discuss plans for this year.
New Officers:
President, Alex Taylor
Vice-President, Paul Davallou
Treasurer, Don Hanson
Secretary, Jean Thomas
Landscape Coordinator, Jan Berry
On Feb. 4, 2009, members of the previous board met to discuss the transition to the 2009 Board of Directors. Present were Vince Sellen, Alex Taylor, Art Shotwell, Paul Davillou, and Jean Thomas. Discussion was held on the requirements of the Reserve Study regarding the upcoming needs of our community. The group met again on Feb. 24. Present were Alex Taylor, Paul Davallou, Don Hanson, Jan Berry and Jean Thomas. Paul suggested that we make an outline for the duties of the officers. Discussion was held on our contract with Furin Accountants. Don suggested that we initiate better control of the delinquency rate on dues, and that it would be advisable for Furin to keep us informed on that issue.
Jan Berry commended our landscaping crew for their performance and made a motion that we renew our contract with Simply Yards. The motion was seconded by Alex Taylor. Don Hanson suggested that we review the contract. The motion was tabled for a vote at the next meeting.
Suggestions by Don Hanson included providing a standard packet of information on Cedar Springs for the benefit of real estate activity. He suggested that each homeowner should receive a boilerplate letter outlining problem areas, and citing our CC&Rs.
Alex discussed the budget in regard to the sprinkler system. The City has increased our rate to commercial. Alex will explore that issue. He noted that repairs to two patios in need of repair would be further discussed at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
The Board of Directors met again on Mar. 5 at the home of Jean Thomas. Present were Alex Taylor, Paul Davallou, Don Hanson, Jan Berry and Jean.
Alex Taylor reported that the City passed a resolution that doubles our water rates for the sprinkler system. He suggested cutting back on watering. Jan Berry reported on the landscaping projects, and Paul noted that the present contract had specified the work to be done, but hours had not been specified. Treasurer Don Hanson reported that more work is needed in negotiating a new contract. Don will initiate more research before a new contract is brought to a vote.
A study of the patio repairs will continue. The proposed work on the drainage problem along the berm at the end of the lane did not come to a vote. An additional drainage problem brought to the Board by the owner of the neighboring farm will be further discussed at the next meeting.
The new Board of Directors is doing their best to catch up with all the issues facing our community.
******President Alex Taylor called attention to the raise in homeowner dues to take effect April 1, 2009. Monthly dues will be $205.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Thomas, Secretary.
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