CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013
MINUTES
Present:
President: Vince Sellen
Vice President/Treasurer: Doug Winge
Secretary: Naomi Hanson
Marilyn Cawrse
Landscape Coordinator: Jean Taylor
Guests:
Kippy Strandberg
Bob and Andrea Gauthier
Ted Krieg
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by President Vince Sellen at his home. Roll was taken.
Jean moved/Marilyn seconded to approve the minutes of the October 17 regular meeting and the November 13 special meeting as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Doug presented his proposed budget for 2014 for board discussion. Although the board generally agreed with the recommendation to raise the monthly dues to $240 (as is reflected in the 2014 figures set forth), it was agreed that the amount certain will have to await the report from the reserve study. The membership will make the final determination of the dues amount at the annual meeting. Doug indicted that he will prepare a more detailed explanation for the annual meeting. Naomi Hanson/Marilyn Cawrse to approve the presentation of the budget as presented, with a raise in the dues to $240. Motion passed unanimously.
Vince reported the area by the old foundation near Kippy Strandberg’s home is now dry after less rain but the area behind the Hanson's still remains squishy. Jean reported that there will be one more leaf clean up the following week. There was a question regarding roof moss, gutter cleaning, and also the cutting back of hydrangeas. There is a concern regarding dead branches on one of the trees behind Gauthier’s and Krieg’s and Doug Winge’s. The tree in question is in the wetlands. There is also a tree that is leaning toward the Krieg’s. Jean will have Eager Beaver look at both and get an opinion of what is necessary before anything is presented to the City. It was also pointed out that there is sprinkling taking place in areas where it is not needed, adding to moist conditions. The schedule can to be changed.
Preparation for the annual meeting on January 18 was discussed. Naomi will get a notice out as soon as possible. It will include a proxy form, both in the mailed copies and those attached to an email. Jean, Kippy, Andrea, and Naomi will make arrangements for refreshments. Set up will be at 9 with the meeting starting at 10 a.m.
The need for members to volunteer to be on the board was discussed. Mr. Krieg offered to be intern to the treasurer. We need five individuals. They, in turn, will appoint the officers.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Naomi Hanson, Secretary
