Leewood Homeowners Association

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
December 14, 2004

President: Anne Esquivel
At Large: John Davenport
Treasurer Julia King
Secretary: Albert Carchedi
Dune Ly: Absent

Resident discussed the placement of Satellite dish on his house, for which he received an ARC violation notice. Board agreed to revisit the placement and determine if in compliance, and advise him in writing.

Minutes of November meeting were submitted and approved. Dune Ly still has September and October minutes. Anne will look up old minutes still missing and submit them to Judy Currier for the website.

Anne received a letter from a resident asking for current copy of the Standards. Anne will send a copy of revised copy to the resident. Issue of dumping on the common property was discussed. It was recommended that notices be posted on mailboxes advising the trash policy and for residents to report violators. Judy Currier thought this also may be a more direct way to communicate with the resident. Al Carchedi will work with Judy to develop a format, and post the notices. Anne will write a letter to the Bradgen Court resident who consistently puts out trash early, warning that a penalty could be imposed.

Leona spoke about a potential increase in cost of trash removal starting January 2005. Discussion of hiring an account manager to oversee our reserve funds. Julia King will seek a committee to hire a professional investment consular. Anne will endeavor to move the excess Schwab money to a higher interest account.

MOTION MADE, seconded and approved, that our fidelity bond be increased to $300,000. Al Carchedi will contact our agent for the increase.

Ron Filadelfo received and estimate for the scheduled fence replacement. Al Sanford will proceed with the contract and execution.

Judy Currier reported that 2 large delinquent accounts have been collected. Others have been referred to attorney for legal action. There remains a $900.00 outstanding amount on one of the accounts (principal collected). The board advised Judy to go after the remainder on the account.

Judy Currier distributed a list of residents listing violations and status. John Davenport was given a list of ARC committee members and will contact them in an endeavor to pull it all together. Al Carchedi will send certified letters to 5 violators who will be notified of a hearing of their cases. Accordingly, the board meeting scheduled for January 11, will have the general session from 8:00 to 9:00 and a closed meeting for the hearing from 9:00 to 10:00. Discussion of the successful self help program for a house on Bradgen, and steps being taken on another house on Bradgen. Al Carchedi reported the he had called the Health Department, because this house has a history, but was not successful. Al will contact the Adult Protection Services, who intervened the last time, and advise them the same situation exists.

Leona Taylor agreed to continue the newsletter until a permanent replacement was found.

Reserve Study:

Al Carchedi distributed his review and reported that we are one year short on the patch and seal, and the painting of the reserved spaces. Other than that, the Study is on target financially and work wise. Al will work with Al Sanford in collecting bids for the work in 2005.

Nomination for replacement of President was deferred until next meeting.

Nominating Committee and Annual meeting set was discussed. Julia King will work to put this together.

Property Management firm was discussed and it was decided to call a special Board meeting for this topic alone. Date was tentatively set for January 4. Anne will advise.

In the meanwhile, we should be getting input from the community for an RFP

Maintenance carried over to next meeting.

Meeting adjourned 10:10 PM