CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 3, 2010
The Board of Directors met at 7 p.m. in the home of Don and Naomi Hanson. Board members present were Don Hanson, Paul Davallou, Jerry Martin, Jean Thomas and Jan Martin. Our visitor was Kippy Strandberg.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved as distributed. Jean Thomas, secretary, acknowledged receipt of contact information from Jim and Mary Guard. Don Hanson confirmed receipt.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Jerry Martin presented our financial report. Operating expense account as of April 30, 2010 totals $1,894.13; Insurance fund $1,430.58; Reserve Fund $67,281.97 minus approved quotes: Dublin Painting $17,902.50; Simply Yards--Creek cleanup $472.
LANDSCAPE REPORT:
Landscape Coordinator Jan Martin discussed the loss of plants during our cold winters. Don Hanson suggested that we map out the areas where plants were lost in order to have a workable plan. Jan passed around a packet of fine bark for consideration, and will pursue costs for those who are interested.
Kippy Strandberg discussed the condition of the pond, which is rapidly becoming obscured by invasive plants. Action will be taken to remedy that..
NEW BUSINESS UPDATES:
Following a request from Candy Cooper, Paul Davallou made a motion to accept Pete Cooper on the Committee to Update the CC&Rs. The motion was seconded by Jerry Martin, and carried to welcome Pete to the committee, which will be meeting mid-June.
Painting of the first group of units is underway. Information on bidding will be presented at the next meeting by Alex Taylor regarding our front doors.
Regarding the various gutter gushings and drippings, Don Hanson displayed a downspout cover that could help with the clogging problems. He has negotiated a discount for quantity from Home Depot and will get a bid. It was recognized that re-caulking of gutters is needed on some units.
Jean Thomas presented a photo study and documents regarding the various areas where attention is needed to drainage. Don Hanson will contact a soil engineer to analyze the existing conditions in Cedar Springs.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Don opened discussion on promoting another neighborhood picnic for the upcoming summer. The date for this event is set for Friday, August 20 at 4 p,m, with the area to be announced. Jean Taylor has generously offered her time and space for the picnic in the past summers. If we are to continue this event, Jean will need team support. Please contact Jean and neighbors.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be on Monday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Hanson home. To be discussed will be a policy regarding requests for plant replacements.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Thomas, Secretary.
