February 26, 2006
Highland Park Homeowner’s
Association
Minutes of February 2, 2006 Meeting
Meeting Attendees
Brian Benham,
President
Bill Dickey, Vice-President
Dennis O’Toole, Treasurer
Lisa Wurster,
Secretary
Coleen Ellis, Board Member
Mike Coombs, Board Member
John Price, Board Member
Meeting started at 6:00 pm
and adjourned at 7:15 pm. Held at Brian’s house.
Treasurer’s Report
Dennis provided the
treasurer’s report for December, 2005 and January 2006. Noted that the creek
clearing project was the biggest “over budget” item. Reports were accepted by all Board
Members.
Banking Update
We were being charged
$8/month for electronic banking. Fee is
waived if we maintain balance of $10,000 or more. We do maintain that balance in a savings but
not in a checking, so Dennis convinced the bank to waive the $8/month fee.
White River Citizens United
Board unanimously approved
the continued support of White River Citizens United. Dues will be $10/lot ($1280 total).
Snow Removal
Noted that
snow removal was utilized once in December for approximately $350. Discussed
whether or not it is necessary for Mowing by the Hills to receive prior
approval for removal of snow; concluded that the decision will be left up to
Mowing by the Hills with the limitations set forth previously (only if we get 4
inches of snow or more and only if the City/County has not already
plowed).
Annual Homeowner’s Dues
86% of the homeowners have
paid dues; 15 people have not yet paid.
Dues were due January 31; late fee now applies. Denny will send letters to those 15 who have
not yet paid.
Tree Planting Project
During
the project, 19 trees were planted.
Expected reimbursement from 8 people; received reimbursement from 7 to
date. Received some requests from
homeowners who wanted trees planted in a different spot, but the trees were
planted according to the original tree planting blueprint. Charlie Burris expressed a concern about the
tree being replanted in the original spot because he believes there is a
moisture issue. He inquired as to the
warranty on the tree that was planted.
Mike Coombs will see Charlie sometime in the next few days and will let
him know that the warranty is for one year.
Homeowner Rick Payne was
charged $50 for stump removal but did not reimburse the Association; he
reimbursed for the tree only. We will
not try to recover the stump removal cost.
Lake Costs
Question was raised about
possible outstanding issues related to the costs associated with the
lakes. Board agreed that any outstanding
issues related to the lakes (other than those issues/costs pertaining to storm
water drainage) are the responsibility of the owners of lots on the lakes.
Bridge Repair
Bill Dickey spoke to Don
Sanders (Johnson County) to see if the bridge repair is
the county’s responsibility. Bill
explained the extent of the damage and the needed brick veneer repair. Don indicated that if Greg Allen’s plan specs
were submitted and met county specs, the county handles the repair. If not, the repairs are up to us. According
to Greg Allen’s office, the bridge was built within county specs because that
is the only way they could have built it.
County indicated that the specs were within their guidelines but the
veneer work is not in compliance. The
county subsequently examined the bridge and determined there was no structural
damage that was a danger to traffic or pedestrians using the sidewalk and that
the veneer work was the only problem (the mortar has deteriorated). The county does not plan to repair the
bridge. If we decide to repair the
bridge, we must submit plans to the county for approval. Bill contacted the county and let them know
that we plan to repair the veneer. Bill
will take pictures and submit to the county for their approval. Shackelford has been approved as the
contractor who will conduct the work on the bridge and guard shack.
Violation Issues
Basketball
Goal Violation - Brian sent letter to the homeowner on Eagle Trace Drive
who is in violation, but no response.
Brian will follow up.
Abandoned Car on Lot – There
was a report of an abandoned car on the lot by Brian Perkins. Brian Benham will
take a look at this.
Drain
on Sidewalk – There have been several reports of an improperly draining
sump pump by 1805 Eagle Trace
Drive. John
will make a call to the county to have them stop by to look at the
problem. There was concern among the
Board that this might be a violation of both HPHOA and the county.
Social Committee Update
Coleen is getting information together on
summer and Christmas parties.
Upcoming Meetings
Thurs, April 6 – 6 pm
(Brian’s house)
Thurs, June 8 – 6 pm
Thurs, Aug 3 – 6 pm