HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 1998
Location: Mo Christie's House
Directors Present: Howard Neu, Jay Stahl, Gretchen Farmer, Don Elbert, Mo Christie, John Pickett, and Michael Murphy
The meeting, being the first meeting of the new board for the 1998-1999 year was commenced by Howard Neu at approximately 7:35 P.M.
1. Landscaping
Mo presented to the board the information she obtained from the landscaper, Suso Parga. It would cost $675.00 for 30 yards of dirt which he said was necessary before the impatiens were planted. Questions to be asked were (1) will dirt be removed, (2) why 30 yards, (3) does it include north end oak trees and Dykes Road? Also advised that the pest control would be $800.00 for shrubs and ornaments. The cost to include the turf area would be $1,000.00. It was determined that the board would review the landscaping contract and would make recommendations. The landscaping contract is on a month-to-month basis.
The board agreed to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 8th, to 'walk' the community for purposes of discussing necessary landscaping needs, looking at questionable homes in need of repairs. etc.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion duly made and seconded, the Minutes of the October 20th and October 27th meetings were approved.
3. Presiden t 's Report
A. A letter was written to Luis Gonzalez (Parcel 'A') regarding the need for their board of do certain maintenance work. Advised that if they did not do anything within 30 days our Association would do the work and charge them for it. B. A letter was written to DOT regarding landscaping of Griffin Road intersection.
C. A letter was written to Bob Rawls thanking him for his involvement in getting the speed humps and advising him that more were needed and that the new ones should be such so as to further reduce miles per hour.
4. Director's Positions for Current Year
A motion was made that the directors continue to hold the positions they held the past year. This motion was unanimously passed. In addition, Mike Murphy will be a director at large. 5. Beautification Committee
John discussed what had been done regarding the notices of corrective work - some favorable reactions and not so favorable reactions. John advised that a more formal letter would be sent out by certified mail after the initial 30 day period had passed without the homeowner complying.
6. Miscellaneous Matters
A. Don would make sure that Mike was added to the insurance as a new director. B. Mo advised that the newsletter would be prepared over the weekend and would be distributed the following weekend.
C. Committee formations should be more actively pursued for the current year.
D. The board should further investigate the lighting of the Stirling Road entrance.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gretchen Farmer