Beckett Ridge HOA Board Meeting
April 20, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at Tri County Baptist Church
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Dennis Bender called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Board Members present were Dennis Bender, Dave Burling, George Hulsizer, Debbie Olszowka, Sharon Palm, Terri McGill-Wong and Burt Young. Representatives from Towne Properties and Brickman were also in attendance.
Homeowner Requests/Concerns - George Benhase brought to the Board's attention his concern regarding a storm drain on Tollbridge Drive that is draining improperly. The issue will be turned over to Butler County for investigation.
Minutes Approved
The Minutes of the previous Board of Trustees March meeting were approved with no changes.
Landscape Committee Report – Bruce Rankin updated the Board about the landscaping plans at the end of Eagle Ridge Drive.
Brickman –Tony Wilson gave the report. He updated the Board on previously approved projects, reviewed the monthly maintenance calendar and presented the Board with several proposals. The Board reviewed the proposals and approved all with the exception of the stump removal proposal which was tabled until later in the year.
Architectural Review
Ten new applications were submitted. Seven were approved and three were tabled for further information. The Board also approved one application that had been tabled from the March meeting.
Managers Report - Debi Perkins - the Board reviewed the current Management Report
Financial
The Board reviewed and approved the current cash statement and delinquent status report. As of April 14, 2010 the delinquency amount was $79,260. This represents 169 delinquent owners.
Phone Log
The Board reviewed the phone and email log from Towne Properties. It was agreed it was not necessary to include any emails from a Beckett Ridge Board member or committee member.
Old Business
A. Revised HOA – Rules and Regulations/Covenants – Burt Young updated the Board on his meetings with the owners and Boards of the sub-associations. Reaction has for the most part been very positive. A number of suggestions have been made as to how to rally additional support for this project.
B. Violations - Debbie Olszowka reviewed with the Board a number of violations in the areas off of Crossbridge Drive. The Board requested a letter be sent to the owners notifying them of the violations.
New Business
A. Landscaping Reimbursement - The Board requested Brickman submit a cost to maintain the Beckett Ridge-owned common area by Deer Run.
B. Newsletter - Sharon Palm reviewed with the Board the copy for the upcoming newsletter.
C. Election of Officers - Since this was the first meeting after the annual meeting, the Board elected officers for the upcoming year. Dennis Bender will remain as President, with George Hulsizer serving as VP, Terri McGill-Wong will be Secretary, and Debbie Olszowka will be the new Treasurer.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, the general meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Next Meeting
The next Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Tri-County Baptist Church.