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LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

 

A. CALL TO ORDER

President Domagala called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL

President Marty Domagala; Vice-President Jim Pack; Secretary Bud Springer; Directors Linda Pryor, Don Streseman, and Jack Valentine; Treasurer Pete Maffei; General Manager Bill Haushalter; Administrative Assistant Chris Olivas; and Recording Secretary Charlotte Orren.

ABSENT: Director Mike Doscher

C. AGENDA APPROVAL

(The agenda for the Board’s Monthly Board Meeting on February 26, 2008 was distributed to the Members prior to the Board Meeting in accordance with the Davis-Stirling Act.)

Director Streseman recommended that Item G.1, discussion of wireless internet service and Discussion Item I technological advances, be combined and moved to J.3.; that item G.5, changes to Golf Rule R-7.10.10 and Rule R-7.10.50, be moved to New Business item J.4.; and that item G.8, fees for use of facilities, be moved to New Business J.5.

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Valentine.

MOTION: That the agenda be approved, as amended.

The motion was unanimously carried.

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Director Streseman made the motion with a second by Director Pryor.

MOTION: That the Board approves the minutes from the Board of Directors’ Monthly Board Meeting held on January 22, 2008; Board of Directors’ Executive Sessions on January 22, 2008 to address personnel issues, legal issues, and contracts; on January 30, 2008 to address personnel issues and contracts; on February 14, 2008 to address personnel issues, legal issues, and contracts; and on February 19, 2008 to address personnel issues and legal issues.

The motion was unanimously carried.

E. CORRESPONDENCE

General Manager Haushalter said that he received a letter regarding legal issues which he will cover in his report. Director Pryor received a letter regarding speed limits on our roads.

F. REPORTS

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Maffei gave his report, Attachment A.

Secretary’s Report – None.

President’s Report – President Marty Domagala said that the 2008/09 Proposed Budget is complete thanks to Treasurer Pete Maffei, General Manager Bill Haushalter and Finance Manager Bob Whiteaker. There will be an Informational Social on March 4 regarding the proposed golf fees. New docks are being installed at the Marina. The Husbands’ lawsuit has been finalized and the independent legal review that was part of the settlement found that the Association’s contract with the General Manager is in full compliance with the law.

Management Report – Attachment B. General Manager announced a March 11, 2008 Town Hall/Board Meeting to discuss the 2008/09 Proposed Budget.

Committee Reports – Chairs – Attachment C.

Ad Hoc Committee Reports – None.

Board Liaison Reports –

Jim Gratteau, Liaison to the County Sanitation District said that we should be aware that the LWW Sanitation District could be fined for violation of current permits. The district has been working on controlling odors in several areas of Lake Wildwood, and one of their pilot solutions seems very promising.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. The Board will be asked to approve a request from Boy Scout Troop 727 to provide refreshments during this year’s annual Tools, Trash & Treasures Sale to be held on April 26 and 27 and on May 3 and 4 that will be served in front of 18421 Lake Forest Drive and at Commodore Park. Proceeds from the sale of these refreshments will enable Troop 727 to be even more involved in scouting events. (0802-02, Domagala/Haushalter)

2. The Board will be asked to approve appointments to fill various committee vacancies. (0802-03, Domagala)

The following recommendations were made:

Golf Committee: Michael Byrne, Jerry Lane, and Ed Lauchner

TV Committee: Carle Bumpus

Tennis Committee: Clif Greiner and David Nelson

3. The Board will be asked to support a resolution that would assist Friends of Deer Creek (FODC) in obtaining grants for improving Deer Creek. (0802-04, Thies/Lake Committee)

4. The Board will be asked to sign a resolution that will enable the Association to be one step closer to receiving a grant that would be used to clear areas within our community of fire hazardous materials and make our community safer during the fire season. (0802-06, York/Valentine)

5. The Board will remind the Membership about a program whereby Lake Wildwood residents who are trained tax preparation volunteers assist community residents, who have relatively simple tax returns, with their Federal and State taxes. (0710-03, Haushalter/Orren)

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.

MOTION: That the Consent Calendar be approved, as amended.

The motion was unanimously carried.

H. OLD BUSINESS – None

I. DISCUSSION – None

J. NEW BUSINESS

1. The Board will be asked to authorize the Nevada Union High School’s jazz musicians to provide entertainment on Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Cedar Room. The proceeds will go to the NUHS Jazz Program. (0802-07, Humburg/Scull)

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.

MOTION: That the Board authorizes the Nevada Union High School’s jazz musicians to provide entertainment on Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Association’s Cedar Room with $1,000 of the proceeds from this event going to the NUHS jazz program.

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor, to amend the motion as follows:

MOTION: That the Board authorizes the Nevada Union High School’s jazz musicians to provide entertainment on Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Association’s Cedar Room with up to $1,000 of the proceeds from this event going to the NUHS jazz program.

The motion was unanimously carried.

2. The Board will have the opportunity to ask questions about new recently enacted laws that place additional requirements upon community associations. (0802-10, Haushalter)

General Manager Haushalter reviewed new state requirements for Homeowners’ Associations as follows:

Agenda Notice Requirements

Community Manager’s Certification

Disclosure of transfer fees

Service contracts for video services

Forthcoming update of the Davis-Stirling Act and Corporation Codes

3. The Board will be asked to approve an Ad Hoc Wireless Internet Committee to study options for bringing wireless internet service to our community at a very reasonable cost. (0802-01, Higginbotham/Haushalter)

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Valentine.

MOTION: That the Board establishes an Ad Hoc Wireless Internet Committee (to research new technologies including wireless internet) whose primary objective would be to evaluate the program addressed in Mr. Higginbotham’s e-mail and advise the Board regarding a proposed future disposition for Mr. Higginbotham’s proposal.

Paul Higginbotham reviewed the benefits of high speed internet service. The service can be integrated into our website. He recommended a company called GEO Cities. Board Members requested that General Manager Bill Haushalter and Paul Higginbotham come up with the name of the new website and to select the most effective method for internet connection at this time.

4. The Board will be asked to approve changes to Golf Rule R-7.10.10 and Rule R-7.10.50 that will establish two annual golf membership programs. (0802-05, Golf Committee/Knight)

Director Pryor made the motion, with a second by Director Streseman.

MOTION: That the Board approves the proposed changes to Golf Rule R-7.10.10 and Rule R-7.10.50 which addresses two annual golf membership programs. One involves a limited number of annual rounds of golf and one involves unlimited golf. The limited round program does allow golf during specific periods without affecting the number of rounds of golf. These exceptions will be promulgated under separate cover. These proposed changes would be published in the Association’s newspaper that is distributed to all Members. No less than 30 days after the proposed rule changes are published in The Wildwood Independent, the General Manager should place this item on the Board’s agenda for approval.

There was a discussion about the present ownership in a lot that should be required for a Golf Membership. Director Pack suggested that this topic be referred to the new Board in July.

The motion was unanimously carried.

5. The Board will be asked to approve a change to Organization Policy 2.20 that will require the Board to determine when fees will be charged for use of Lake Wildwood facilities. (0802-08, Haushalter)

Director Pryor made the motion, with a second by Director Springer.

MOTION: That the Board approves the following changes to Organization Policy 2.20, Provision 3 to read: “The use of LWA facilities without a fee shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and reviewed annually. Additionally, with the exception of the Water-Ski Club, all approved organizations shall be covered for liability under the Association’s insurance policy.” These proposed changes would be published in the Association’s newspaper that is distributed to all Members. No less than 30 days after the proposed rule change is published in The Wildwood Independent, the General Manager should place this item on the Board’s agenda for approval.

The motion was unanimously carried.

K. PUBLIC COMMENT

Jeannine McGowan, Lot #3-1426, and Betty Sullivan, Lot #3-1493, addressed the Board about shutting down the swimming pool during the Community Center construction and the disappointment of many Members. Betty said that there was not enough communication early on about the pool closure. Director Springer said that it was a safety issue, and Members should not be allowed to congregate around construction areas.

Ted Hodges, Lot #3-1393, had questions regarding the golf course projects and Replacement Reserves. It was explained that all of this will be covered in the proposed budget and the Replacement Reserve schedules.

Dan Pray, Lot #3-1462, had comments regarding sharing the cost of golf projects and how they come up for review. He was advised to review the Golf Master Plan and to read a report prepared by Don Hatten, Finance/Audit Committee Chair. Commentors on golf as a self-supporting amenity were encouraged to discuss their concerns and proposed solutions with the Golf Committee.

L. ADJOURNMENT

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Springer.

MOTION: That the Board adjourn the meeting.

The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Charlotte Orren,

Recording Secretary

 

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