foxsign.JPG (12284 bytes) August 2009 Board Meeting Minutes

 

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The Fox Run Homeowners' Association Board met at 7:30 PM on August 3, 2009. Attending were Nancy Wentz, Mike Ryon, Karen Tunstall, Rod Langman, John Larese, Noel Gilbreath, Chandelle Gibbs, and Christian Coulter.

INDEX:

1. Finances

2. Facilities

3. Grounds

4. Architectural reviews

5. Covenants

6. Social

7. Clubhouse

8. Speeding committee

9. Security

 

1. Finances: Nancy presented the financial information. All but 28 residents have paid their current dues, the non-payers have been contacted and will be assessed a $20 per month late fee until payment is complete. We currently have $300,000 in our accounts to start the new fiscal year. The board agreed to have Nancy get an updated copy of Quicken and to cover fees to back-up the association records. We also discussed the need for an audit, with much emphasis on establishing written procedures for future office holders. Rod agreed to check with prior developers to see what audit systems were used in the past.

2. Facilities: John presented information on facilities.

Tennis Courts: Still need to install solar lights to allow exit from courts after main lights go off and rework the stairs leading to the court.

Swimming Pools: Estimates for new no-slip flooring as part of a bathroom upgrade were several thousand dollars and there was concern about how hard it would be to keep these clean. We will proceed to get estimates on other flooring types and examine costs for upgrading sinks and toilets. Hornet nests were removed from ceiling of pool building and more bird avoidance spikes were added. Some pool locks were repaired and it appears that anchor post for front entrance gate is broken and needs replacement. Also we discussed idea of a shallower pool for toddlers. A new rope and floats have been ordered.

3. Grounds: Shrubs on boulevard were trimmed. Problems with shrubs blocking road views at entrance and some intersections were discussed. We also talked about need to check with Town about light at Fox Run sign at the Everett and Union intersection. Several sprinkler heads were repaired and problems with the timer for the boulevard lights will be addressed.

4. Architectural reviews: Several inquiries regarding rules were made, but no plans submitted.

5. Covenants: Letters and phone calls are being made to owners of empty lots emphasizing need to maintain them. Progress has been made on getting residents to avoid parking trailers, RVs and boats in driveways. We will continue to follow these issues and levy fines and liens if needed.

6. Social: It was decided it was too late to participate in National Neighbor Night Out (usually in early August), but we will hold an end of summer / back to school party at pool. An offer was made by Chandelle to try to organize some local street parties to help people get acquainted. Also the idea of identifying tennis pros that could come to give lessons at our court was suggested. The cost of lessons would be covered by the individuals and not the neighborhood.

7. Clubhouse: Updates on available loan rates were provided by Christian and Daniela (by email). Rates were based on business loans of 5-20 yrs and were around 6-7%. It was suggested that now might be good time to build since economy has slowed its decline and costs might be lower. Rod was to send out most recent cost estimates and architect packages for clubhouse to the new board members.

8. Speeding committee: A committee was formed to address speeding and pedestrian safety in the neighborhood. Volunteers who have agreed to serve include Melanie Bachman, Chandelle Gibbs, Karen Hill, Phil Lovelace, Dena Reed, Mike Ryon, and Deb Szwarc. First meeting will be in mid-August.

9. Security Issues: We talked about possible solutions and the need to identify the specific problems to be addressed. Some approaches would be too extreme for the level of the problem, even if it would be effective. The primary concerns were vandalism of the facilities and possible illegal activities.

The next regular meeting was set for September 21 at 7:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM.