WINDGATE II

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 16, 2005

 

 

 

Board Members Present: Richard Adler, President; Marilyn Jones, Vice-President; Dan Stevenson, Secretary; Noelle McCormick, Member-at-Large.

 

Board Members Absent: Karen Smith, Treasurer.

 

Representing KPA, Inc.: Liz Skingel, Community Manager.

 

Attending from the Association Office: Shellie Gnau, Administrative Assistant.

 

Unit Owners Present: 2510-A and 2526-E

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Adler called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                         

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Noelle moved that the minutes of the February 16, 2005 meeting be approved as written, Dan seconded; approved.   Marilyn abstained because she was not present at the February 16 meeting.                                                                                                                                                      3-0-1

 

TREASURERS REPORT

 

Liz reported for Karen that a CD matured March 8, 2005 in the amount of $40,000; the CD has been rolled over to another CD to mature in March 2007, with 4.0% interest.  It was also noted that water and sewer line items had exceeded the budget by $180.  The Board was told that the actual bills are applied against the account as they come into the Association office.  Although it may be over budget, it has not exceeded the YTD and no bills appear to be out of line.

 

UNIT OWNER PRESENTATIONS

 

Unit 2526-E, Owner has stated that she is very upset about the Board decision to deny the reimbursement for towing.  She further commented that the change in the parking was not well implemented and that there is no signage telling visitors that they must park in the designated visitor parking spots.  Management replied that parking is marked by the various colors and by permit only.  The board felt there was sufficient notification regarding parking and that it was up to the unit owner to convey to her visitors where to park.  The board further stated that it would be a financial burden to reimburse everyone that has been towed.  To reimburse one owner would set precedence for everyone.  The Board further recommended that the unit owner attend the April 27, 2005 Board Meeting to address the parking issue further.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Buildings and Grounds Committee- Marilyn Jones gave the building and grounds report for the month.  It was noted that all maintenance work that was identified previously is now completed as well as work that was expended in the fall has been completed.  It was also noted that the expense of rejuvenational pruning has is pending for a decision later in the meeting.  CLS is to go through the property and identify the shrubbery that is in need of pruning.  Residents will be told that the drastic look of the shrubs is to be expected and that they will be unattractive for the next several weeks, but they will grow in.  The pruning is not cosmetic but is to prolong the life of the shrubs.

 

VARIANCE REQUESTS

 

2538-A, Garden Window replacement- After reviewing the material provided with the variance, Marilyn moved to approve the variance for replacement windows, Noelle seconded; approved.                 4-0-0

 

2510-C, Installation of slate tile over the existing concrete slab – Noelle moved to approve the variance to install the slate with the stipulation that the tile needs to be taken up at the owners expense if the concrete slab needs to be repaired or replaced, Dan seconded; approved. 4-0-0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Reimbursement Request, 2510-A Parking ticket – The Board stated that it is sees no reason to reimburse the owner for a parking ticket incurred by the owner’s visitor parking on a city street that is clearly marked with the time allotted for public parking.  Street parking ends at 7:00 AM and the ticket was written for 7:20 AM.  The resident stated that if the Board could help rectify the current parking deficiency, in good faith, she would drop the issue.  She is trying to demonstrate her frustration at the lack of parking.  She was told by the Board that the city is looking into expanding it’s residential permit parking and is holding 3 more public meetings to go over the possibility of expanding that into street parking and trying to figure out a compromise.

Noelle moved to deny the request for reimbursement for the ticket in the amount of $40.00, Dan seconded; approved.                                                                                                                   4-0-0

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Towing Contract – The Board reviewed the current towing contract with A-1. The contract will remain in place, as is.

 

Yard Sale – The Board agreed to the May 14, 2005 date for the annual yard sale in conjunction with Heatherlea, Windgate III and The Arlington.  CLS will again have a truck available, at The Arlington, with flowers for sale.  Residents will be encouraged to bring their own tables and blankets.  Dwayne will be available for any assistance needed.

 

Rejuvenational Pruning – CLS –Marilyn moved to approve the proposal in the amount of $2395 for the purpose of rejuvenational pruning, Noelle second; approved.                                 4-0-0

 

Parking Discussion – All comments regarding parking are being held until the April 27, 2005 Board Meeting.  A flyer has been distributed to all residents in the yellow/green parking area.  Management advised the Board that they should be prepared to make a final decision regarding parking or revert to previous parking policies.  All residents must have their complaints in writing to the Association Office by April 1, 2005 for consideration by the Board.

 

COMMUNITY MANAGERS UPDATE

 

Liz gave the monthly update and noted that State Farm had stated that a multi-year policy is not available to the Association, and that the insurance company must review the loss history every year as well as the financial records to determine the coverage needed.

 

In answer to a question about a satellite dish located on a roof, the Board granted a variance a few years ago with no special circumstances noted in the unit file.

 

Concrete will be assessed in April..

 

Liz brought to the Board’s attention a phone call she received concerning parking.  The resident is very upset at the absence of parking available late at night for two consecutive nights.  The resident said the board should consider reverting back to the original parking policies with no assigned parking.  It was also noted that the residents were going to hold a Sunday courtyard meeting to discuss the situation before the next board of directors meeting.

 

 

FINAL BOARD AND RESIDENT COMMENTS

 

It has been noted that in the back corner of 2562-C there is a low spot which often has standing water after a significant ran. The same situation exists along the 2504 walkway to the utility area.

 

Marilyn asked if all the window-well work has been completed. She was told that all work had been completed before Liz returned as community manager.

 

Noelle asked if any variances had been received about finishing basements.  Management responded that not many had been received.  Noelle went on to comment further that a new code requires that a basement being refinished have five square feet of egress in case of emergencies. Should a board refuse to allow the residents to put in the egress, they would be in violation of the new code. 

 

Marilyn stated that the Board needs some new ideas such as a social committee to address issues that have not come up before such as mailboxes and smaller items concerning the Association.

 

 EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Marilyn moved to convene in executive session at 8:15pm to review the issue of delinquencies, Dan seconded; approved.                                                                                                                   4-0-0

 

Noelle moved to re-convene in regular session at 8:20pm, Dan seconded, approved.                   4-0-0

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Dan moved to adjourn the March 16, 2005 board meeting at 8:34pm, Marilyn seconded; approved.

                                                                                                                                                   4-0-0

                         

Meeting adjourned.

 

 

 

 

 

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Dan Stevenson, Secretary                                         Date

Board of Directors

Windgate II