Cedar Springs HOA Board Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2021

PRESENT: Paul Stannert, Kippy Strandberg, Cele Westlake, Bruce Janicula, Joan Mickelson, Simone Caracciolo, and Art Shotwell

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Joan Mickelson proposed a motion to approve the minutes for the November 16th, 2021 Board Meeting. Seconded and approved.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Paul Stannert reported that repairs to home 1819 were completed. Gutter cleaning had been completed on all homes. The window repair on home 1903 was completed.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: None

TREASURER’S REPORT: Cele Westlake presented a current Budget and Expense spreadsheet. The Board discussed our current finances and felt we are within our budget. Cele will continue working on spread sheets and graphs to clearly explain our finances to the Homeowners at Annual Meeting.

LANDSCAPE REPORT: The Board evaluated 4 landscape proposals for 2022. The current landscape company had the highest bid. A motion was made and seconded to accept Martin’s Landscape since the service to be provided seemed be comparable to our current landscape provider, but at a $10,000 savings. Motion passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: The Board discussed the necessity to hire a management company since no homeowner has shown interest in joining the Board and filling the presidents position. Paul Stannert and Simone Caraccuiolo will contact several management companies and report back to the Board. The Board would like to remind homeowners that hiring a management company will raise monthly dues considerably.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The next Board Meeting is January 6, 2022. Location to be announced.
The Cedar Springs Annual Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, February 12th or 26th, 2022.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 PM. Respectfully submitted,

Kippy Strandberg, Cedar Springs Secretary

Cedar Springs HOA Board Meeting Minutes - November 16, 2021

PRESENT: Paul Stannert, Kippy Strandberg, Cele Westlake, Bruce Janicula, Joan Mickelson, Simone Caracciolo and Art Shotwell

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A correction to the September 13th minutes was needed in the NEW BUSINESS section. The word “exterior” needed to be added. The corrected sentence would read, “The Board would like to remind all homeowners that when considering any additions or changes to the exterior of their homes, a written request explaining these changes must be submitted to the Board for approval. The minutes for the September 13th meeting were approved.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: All of the odd numbered homes on Cedar Springs Lane have had their gutters cleaned. They will be done again in the near future along with the Court home gutters.

Condo 1902 has a roof leak. It will be repaired. Condo 1819 needs a window repair. This will be done in a timely manner.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: None

TREASURER’S REPORT: Cele Westlake informed the Board that the Insurance Account would have a shortfall by December 2021. The shortfall would occur in December 2021 in the Insurance Account because the Board agreed to transfer the surplus funds that were left in the 2020 Insurance Account to the 2020 Reserve Account. Kippy Strandberg made a motion to transfer $1500 from the Reserve Account to the Insurance Account. The motion was seconded and passed.

LANDSCAPE REPORT: Bruce Janicula reported that one tree on the property line by the Church was unstable and therefore removed. Simply Yards will have a few more visits in 2021.

The Board discussed 4 landscape bids for 2022. A decision will be made in the near future.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Cele Westlake volunteered to design a Table of Annual Dues Scenarios to be presented at the Annual Meeting to assist homeowners deciding on the 2022 Cedar Springs Budget.

NEW BUSINESS: The Board would like to impress upon homeowners how important it is that they volunteer to join the Board. The President’s position is open and must be filled. Please get involved and assist Cedar Springs in staying the wonderful community it is.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The next Board Meeting is December 6th at 3:30 PM at 1802 39th Court. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Kippy Strandberg