CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2014
MINUTES
Present:
President: Vince Sellen
Vice President: Paul Stannert
Secretary: Naomi Hanson
Treasurer: Art Shotwell
Board Members: Jean Taylor, Steve Daly, Ted Krieg
Guests: Marilyn Cawrse, Bob and Andrea Gauthier, Don Hanson, Doug Winge
The meeting was called
to order by Vince Sellen at 3:30 p.m. at the home of Ted Krieg.
Jean Taylor moved and
Ted Krieg seconded to approve the minutes of the October 29 board meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Art Shotwell left the
meeting so there was no treasurer’s report.
Vince reported that
1811 39th Court had sold and is to close mid-January. He does not know the name of the new owners.
In the absence of the
treasurer, Vince will contact Furin and Company to get the year end summary to
assist in preparing the budget to be presented to the membership at the annual
meeting. Doug offered to work with Art
on the budget with Paul being backup.
Steve Daly reported
that he has put together a committee that is looking at what the HOA would want
in a management company. The members of
the committee are Bob and Andrea Gauthier, Kippy Strandberg, Lynda Harper, and
Steve Daly. He reported that none of the
companies surveyed at the last work meeting had everything the board
wanted. He is drawing up a template of
needs for a starting point. Doug
suggested that we might use a $20/month increase to cover the hiring of a
property manager. A contract would not
be awarded until summer or at the latest, 2016.
Vince suggested that Total Home Services, the company who had managed
the repairs at 1819 Cedar Springs Lane, be considered for property management
with Furin & Associates retained for the accounting services. Total Home Services (John Bruemmer) also
lists services in lawn and landscaping.
Vince reported that
1819 Cedar Springs Lane is almost completed.
There may be leftover funds from the insurance settlement. It was suggested that this additional amount
could be put in the reserve account. A
decision regarding raising the monthly dues was not finalized.
Gauthiers and Ted
Krieg requested that for safety reasons the two trees behind their residence
need to be either removed or reduced as soon as possible. After discussion Ted Krieg moved and Steve
Daly seconded to have the two trees removed or reduced at a price not to exceed
$1,200. Competitive bids will be
received from Ryan Woofenden and Eager Beaver before a choice is made as to who
will undertake the task. The motion
passed unanimously. Doug mentioned that
he feels that more trees are needed in that area since others have been removed
and there have been no replacements.
The removal of the
willow tree behind 1802 39th Court was also discussed. Jean Taylor moved and Steve Daly seconded to
get bids from both Ryan Woofenden and Eager Beaver for its reduction or removal
with the agreement that the amount would be no more than $1,200.
It was reported that
proposals had been received from Green Street and Simply Yards for landscaping
services. Proscapes did not provide a
bid as requested. Don Hanson offered to
get a more specific bid from Simply Yards for the services we require and also
talk to Mr. Bruemmer (Total Homes Services) to see what services he would
provide and the cost. He will include
Jean Taylor and Susan Miller in the meetings.
He will report back by January 7 since whatever decision is made will
need to be a part of the proposed budget.
It was reported that
the annual meeting had been moved to January 24 and the library had been
reserved. A notice will need to go out
by January 10.
Alex Taylor is
concerned regarding possible leaks in the attics. He will bring a report to the membership at
the annual meeting.
In order to assist
Doug with budget preparation (along with Art Shotwell), various line items were
discussed – to be finalized at a meeting before January 10.
The question arose as
to who will be willing to be on the board for the next year. Naomi indicated that she is willing to
continue as secretary for the time being.
Bob Gauthier said he would be willing to be vice president. Board members were asked to solicit interest
in being on the board.
There will be a
meeting the first week in January at a date and time to be determined.
The meeting adjourned
at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Naomi Hanson
Secretary
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