Seven Springs HOA
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
12-18-2000 *** APPROVED
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Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm
Present: Mike Crowley(Condominium Care), Dennis Severson, Paul Drda, Pat Swart, Peter Disher, Deanne Drda (one resident guest)
Absent: Scott
Gundersen - Secretary
Guest issues: visitor stated he is only there
to observe, and that the meeting was not posted on the bulletin board.
Mike will talk to John and post a master schedule of all meetings.
Minutes from November meeting were unavailable for
approval as the Secretary was absent.
Discussed unit G-13 loan payoff. "Mortgage Loan Company"
needs a new/current appraisal. Mike will have it done.
Discussed the budget and financial position. Sharply
rising energy costs could pose an immediate budget issue; hope for a mild
winter.
Dennis raised a concern that the dumpster structures could benefit from reinforcement.
Issues was discussed and then tabled.
Pat asked Mike to look into extending the speed bumps
just South of A building.
Mike explained each payable on the check register for
this month.
Reviewed attorney's proposal regarding
amending/revising the Association's governing documents. The estimate was $4800 for generation of first draft and
attendance at one board meeting and
one working session. Additional costs would be incurred for
follow-on work & support. The board will review the proposal and discuss in
greater depth at the January BOD meeting.
H24 noise problem was discussed. Hans Nielsen
Management Company has stated that they have evicted the tenant.
Building Valuation for insurance purposes was
discussed. Findings are thus far inconclusive and inconsistent. Mike hopes to
have final analysis next month.
Bid received from Excalibur for the painting of the
stairwells. Forty stairwells, two coats, $20,000. No Board action
taken.
Discussed Rules and Regs manual. New board does not have a copy. Mike will bring a copy of the complete
set next month.
Discussed parking issues concerning cars parked for
long periods of time. No conclusion reached. Discussion continued.
Discussed John's work log level of detail. Additional
detail deemed unnecessary for now.
Discussed current property maintenance/repair
arrangements with service providers. Martinez (main) and Starman (backup).
Communication problems between owners, Board, PM, and Maint were discussed.
Mike will invite Martinez to next Board meeting to discuss potential
improvements.
Discussed BOD goals and objectives for 2001. A draft
list was presented by Paul. Board members will edit and prioritize the list
for finalization at the January meeting.
Discussed newsletter. Agreed to a quarterly
publication schedule (Jan, April, July, Oct). Deanne will compile the January
issues. Everyone should contribute his or her content to Deanne before the
January meeting for approval.
Disscussed ongoing issue with a particular tenant
storing items in stairwell common area. Mike will have a demand letter sent.
Board went into executive session to discuss
delinquent accounts