Annual Potluck Get Together

Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 4 pm
(If it rains, we'll try Sunday, August 2)

Location: On patios and lawns behind 1907 & 1903 Cedar Springs Lane

To be supplied: condiments,plastic ware, plates, napkins, some chairs and tables, ice chest, ice and glasses.

You should bring: one potluck dish (salad, casserole, appetizer, or dessert)
If you wish to grill, there will be 2 barbecues to use. Bring your own choice: hamburgers, hot dogs, fish, steaks, etc. Also bring lawn-type chairs, a sweater and sunglasses.
BYOB

Please call Jean Taylor at 588-9469 to let us know what dish you will bring (just so we won't have 12 potato salads)

Board minutes - July 1, 2009

CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING OF JULY 1, 2009

The Board of directors met at the home of Alex and Jean Taylor at 7 p.m. with the following directors in attendance: Alex Taylor, Paul Davallou, Jean Thomas and Jan Martin. Homeowners attending were Paula Dinnel, Don Lapworth, Jerry Martin, Susan Miller, Jean Taylor, and Art Shotwell. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

(1) Alex Taylor gave a report on our community sprinkler system. A water main broke for the second time and was repaired with the help of the City, repairs amounting to $254.32. An annual requirement of a system and water report was completed successfully. Expense was $192.00. Concerning the half-moon plantng area below units 1802-1812, a dangerous situation of dirt sliding down onto the sidewalk was corrected by the installation of a catch basin for the sum of $1,548.57. Numerous repairs to the sprinklers came to about $8-900. Alex displayed and explained various pipes that have caused breakages. One major break required many hours of Alex Taylor’s time, for which he requested no compensation. The group applauded our president for his generous and ongoing attention to all our Cedar Spring problems. Alex reported that we now will have a new system for our sprinklers, which will turn them off when it rains. Alex also explained that homeowners should know that the sprinkler timing is activated in several different zones, depending on need.

(2) In regard to insurance coverage, a change in our CC&Rs (13.2) will require homeowners to pay the $2500 deductible in the event of damage to their unit. The change will be legally recorded in compliance with city and county code.

(3) Discussion was held on quorum requirements for voting, and a special meeting will be held to address that situation.

(4) It was reported that one homeowner is in arrears on dues and is not complying with payment procedures. Taking any such event as a “special case” is not a legal option. The rules apply to all homeowners.

(5) New projects discussed included the need for a catch basin along the border of Unit 1910 adjacent to the Mooney property where drainage problems are reported. The Board will study this problem.

(6) The Board saluted our great landscape team of Jan Martin and Susan Miller, who are doing a time-consuming and professional job of replanting where plants have been lost. They are tending to this project one unit at a time and request your patience, please. To date, 84 selectively chosen plants are in place, with Susan and Jan working side by side with our Simply Yards crew. The cost for the current plantings is $545.45. Alex proposed that a volunteer from 39th Court step up to oversee plantings in their division.

VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Paul Davallou reported on a web program called “commonground” on the Community Associations website (cai.caionline.org) which provides a wealth of information relevant to homeowner associations. Various forms are available to initiate research into relevant topics. One page, an example of the data available from the website, is included with these minutes. Paul has done considerable research on homeowner associations.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Our current funds are as follows: Operations $348.49, Insurance $3,205.83, and Reserve Fund $51,173.74.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

Don Lapworth reported that hazardous trees need some attention along the sidewalk by the creek. Jan and Susan will address the subject of dead tree removal. Paula Dinnel suggested certain plant replacements. Jerry Martin is attending to some pruning. Don Hanson requested new action to limit the number of rentals allowed. Jan Martin suggested that we gang up for a jolly work party one day to accomplish various projects. Alex reported that a required Risk Management Survey was conducted on June 11 by Mr. Russ Huber, Senior Risk Manager for the Community Association Underwriters America. We are approved.

Respectfully submitted by Jean Thomas, Secretary.