LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING MINUTES
October 23, 2007
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Marty Domagala called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
President Marty Domagala; Secretary Bud Springer; Treasurer Pete Maffei; Directors Mike Doscher, Linda Pryor, Don Streseman, and Jack Valentine; General Manager Bill Haushalter; Administrative Assistant Chris Olivas; and Recording Secretary Diana Romell.
ABSENT: Vice President Jim Pack
C. AGENDA APPROVAL.
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That Item J.1, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Funding be removed from the agenda as funds for this program will be provided by another source, and that the Senate Bill 528 which requires all agenda items, other than emergency items, that will be discussed during an open meeting, to be published no less than four (4) days in advance of the meeting be added to Discussion, I. 2.
The motion was unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Doscher.
MOTION: That the Board approves the minutes of the Board of Directors’
Monthly Meeting on September 25, 2007; the Special Board of Directors’ Meeting on October 4, 2007; and the Board of Directors’ Executive Session on October 23, 2007 to review legal matters and one item which involved a complaint of alleged actions of neighbors. The complaining party has agreed to the Internal Dispute Resolution process to resolve the conflict.
The motion was unanimously carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
President Domagala reported he received a letter from a homeowner about the nuisance caused by a neighbor; a letter regarding the Wildwood Ridge Drainage Plan; and an anonymous letter advocating the installation of an elevator in the Clubhouse, as well as complaints about tree cutting and drainage on the Golf Course. He stated that the Board cannot respond to anonymous letters. He also received a petition for the gate to remain open for school children. He stated that the petitioners may discuss their concerns at the end of the Board Meeting.
General Manager Bill Haushalter said he received two letters from Wildwood Ridge I. One letter acknowledged receiving his letter regarding Lake Wildwood Members taking their dogs onto Wildwood Ridge I property and thanked him for his response. The second letter was in regards to Lake Wildwood Association’s statement to Wildwood Ridge I for collection of lake maintenance fees which have not been paid for two years. They are waiting for the attorneys to work out the problem.
REPORTS
1. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Pete Maffei said the Finance Department is continuing to have problems with the new system. Comparison of some reports shows unanswered differences, Attachment A.
2. Secretary’s Report – None
3. President’s Report
President Domagala reported on three (3) items:
a. There has been a notice in the Bits & Pieces that the Husbands’ lawsuit reached a preliminary settlement. The final settlement has taken longer than expected and Members have been in the dark about the decision. Consequently, unfounded rumors have been circulating throughout Lake Wildwood. Both the prosecution and the defense want the settlement documents to be correct in all respects. When a final settlement is reached, the Members will be informed.
b. Depositions are now being taken on the Shepherd lawsuit.
c. The lake is now being lowered. Dan Watson, Public Works Superintendent, and contractors will be removing silt in a few days.
4. Management Report – General Manager Bill Haushalter gave his report,
Attachment B.
5. Committee Reports – Chairs, Attachment C.
6. Ad Hoc Committee Reports – None
Board Liaison Reports – None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. The Board will be asked to accept a generous donation from the Yacht Club to apply toward a new dock at Hideaway Park and to place the docks on future Replacement Reserve Schedules. The Board thanked the Yacht Club for their generous donation and added the $1,000 to the available CI funds. (0710-01, Yacht Club/Haushalter)
2. The Board will be asked to approve appointments to fill various committee vacancies. (0710-02, Domagala)
The following appointments as voting members were recommended:
Finance/Audit Committee – Charles Bertness
Public Safety Committee – Sally J. French
Social Committee – Susan Frank
3. The Board will be asked to grant final approval to proposed changes to Rule R-7.10.20, Provisions 3.B.1 and 3.B.2 which will allow golfers to request starting tee times 30 days in advance. The Board directed staff to publish this approval in The Wildwood Independent. (0708-10, Golf Committee/Chilberto)
4. The Board will be asked to enthusiastically endorse and approve a program whereby Lake Wildwood residents, who are trained tax preparation volunteers, assist community residents, who have relatively simple tax returns, with their State and Federal taxes. (0710-03, Haushalter/Orren)
The Board again strongly endorsed the AARP Tax Preparation Program and thanked the volunteers who will be providing this valuable service for our Members.
5. The Board will be asked to enthusiastically endorse and approve another altruistic program whereby residents of Lake Wildwood can support the LWW Motorcycle Club’s Food & Toy Run Collection Program within Lake Wildwood. (0710-04, Haushalter/Motorcycle Club)
The Board commended the Motorcycle Club for its involvement in this program and authorized the use of the Bits & Pieces and TWI to solicit participation by LWW residents. Further, the Board authorized the Administration Office and the North Gate to accept food and toy donations from individuals.
6. During the September Board Meeting, the Board approved FY 2007/08 Community Improvement Funds not to exceed $8,000 for forward tees on holes #13 & #14. The Board will be asked to modify this approval to include any two forward tee holes as recommended by the Golf Committee. (0708-09, Golf Committee/Chilberto/ Haushalter)
The Board thanked the Men’s Club for their generous $4,000 donation which will be used for completing a forward tee project on the Golf Course. The Board also modified its prior authorization of $8,000 of FY 2007/08 CI funds for forward tees on #13 and #14 to include forward tee projects that the Golf Superintendent feels could be completed during the FY 2007/08.
7. The Board will be asked to task the Finance/Audit Committee to perform an audit of the Recreation Department’s financial activities and the Association’s gasoline issuance and procedures. (0710-05, Valentine/Board/Haushalter)
8. This item is being placed back on the agenda to remind our residents of the Halloween evening plans and Trick or Treat activities that are planned to occur on Ringtail Road between 5:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31st. (0709-06, Sullivan/Recreation Committee/Haushalter)
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Doscher.
MOTION: That the Consent Calendar be approved, as amended.
The motion was unanimously carried.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board will be asked to approve a new golf rule that would establish a Golf Master
Plan Fund that would include revenues from various sources that could be carried
forward to subsequent years. (0708-10, Finance/Audit Committee/Golf Committee/
Chilberto)
During the September 25, 2007 Board Meeting, at the request of the Golf Committee, the Board tasked the Finance/Audit Committee to author a rule that would establish a Golf Master Plan Non-Capital (maintenance) Fund. In response to this request, the Chair of the Finance/Audit Committee, Don Hatten, authored Attachment “A,” proposed Rule R-4.10.XX and changes to Rule R-4.10.50 and Rule R-4.10.55. The Finance/Audit Committee addressed these rule changes and the rule changes also have the support and encouragement of the Golf Committee. The Board thanked Don Hatten for his hard work on this project.
Director Streseman made the revised motion, with a second by Director Doscher.
MOTION: That the Board approves the establishment of Finance Rule
R-4.10.XX that would establish and define rules for a Golf Master Plan Non-Capital (maintenance) Fund; changes to Rule R-4.10.50, Provision 8.B. and Rule R-4.10.55, Provision 6 to coincide with the newly established rule regarding the Golf Master Plan. Further, the Board directs staff to publish these proposed changes in The Wildwood Independent. This agenda item will be placed back on the agenda for the Board’s final approval after the required thirty (30) day period.
The motion was unanimously carried.
DISCUSSION
1. The Board will discuss milestones for its FY 2007/08 Objectives. The Board Members who have been assigned the following projects gave an update: Clubhouse Operations – Director Springer; Master Plan – Director Doscher; New General Manager – Director Streseman; Security Plan – Director Valentine; Lake Management – President Domagala; Communications – Director Streseman; and Community Relations – Director Pryor. (0708-08, Domagala)
2. The Board will be asked to approve implementation of the new Davis Stirling rule (Senate Bill 528) which requires all agenda items, other than emergency items, that will be discussed during an open meeting, to be published no less than four (4) days in advance of the meeting. The rule becomes effective January 1, 2008.
Director Springer made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board implements the new Davis Stirling rule immediately so it applies to the November 13, 2007 Board Meeting.
The motion was unanimously carried.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. The Board will be asked to approve budgeted FY 2007/08 TBD Community Improvement Funds not to exceed $7,000 to install an access system and camera which will allow remote entry and exit capabilities for pedestrians, not automobiles, during the periods that the gate is closed. (0710-07, Findley/Haushalter)
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Valentine.
MOTION: That the Board approves budgeted FY 2007/08 TBD Community Improvement Funds not to exceed $7,000 to install an access system and camera which will allow remote entry and exit capabilities for pedestrians, not automobiles, during the periods that the gate is closed.
After discussion, President Domagala stated there could be a pilot program with the gate restored, a higher fence, and no camera.
Director Streseman made the motion to withdraw the previous motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board withdraw the previous motion.
The motion was unanimously carried.
Director Springer made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board directs staff to repair/replace the Fair Oaks Drive gate with “like-kind.” The Board also instructs staff to leave the pedestrian gate unlocked from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until the end of the school year for the benefit of those residents who use this gate to access Williams Ranch School. The Board asks Security and neighbors to provide feedback at the end of the school year as to the advantages and disadvantages of leaving the gate open.
The motion was unanimously carried.
2. The Board will be asked to approve burning the excess accumulation of slash in Turkey Ravine; unbudgeted EMO Operational Funds not to exceed $4,500; and to let a contract with Western Land Renovators to conduct the burning. (0710-08, York/ Haushalter)
Director Streseman made the motion as amended to $5,500, with a second by Director Valentine.
MOTION: That the Board approves burning the excess accumulation of slash in Turkey Ravine; unbudgeted EMO Operational Funds not to exceed $5,500; and to let a contract with Western Land Renovators to conduct the burning. This includes increasing the amount of insurance provided by the contractor.
The motion was unanimously carried.
3. The Board will be asked to enthusiastically endorse the Annual LWA Holiday Fund Program which has been strongly supported by the Membership and sincerely appreciated by the employees/independent contractors. The Board will also thank Ms. Hamilton again for her willingness to encourage the Membership to support this program. (0710-09, Domagala)
Director Springer made the motion, with a second by Director Doscher.
MOTION: That the Board enthusiastically endorses the Annual LWA Holiday Fund Program which has been strongly supported by the Membership and sincerely appreciated by the employees/independent contractors. The Board thanks Ms. Hamilton for her willingness to encourage the Membership to support this program.
The motion was unanimously carried.
4. The Board will be asked to approve changes to the Organization Policies and Procedures of LWA’s Governing Documents relating to our Channel 95. (0710-10, Pryor/TV Committee)
Director Pryor made the motion, with a second by Director Doscher.
MOTION: That the Board directs staff to publish the proposed changes to Organization Policy 2.30 and Procedure P-2.30.10 to update and clarify these documents related to Channel 95. The item will come back before the Board at a future Board Meeting for final approval.
The motion was unanimously carried.
5. The Board will be asked to approve unbudgeted FY 2007/08 Replacement Reserve Funds not to exceed $23,000 for an upgraded security software program. (0710-11, Findley/Haushalter)
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by President Domagala.
MOTION: That the Board approves unbudgeted FY 2007/08 Replacement Reserve Funds not to exceed $23,000 for updating the Security Department’s existing software and authorize staff to issue a sole source contract for this project. This item will also be placed on future Replacement Reserve Schedules.
The motion passed 5-1, with Director Pryor voting nay.
K. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Virginia Brown, Lot 2261, stated that Chaparral Circle and other streets in the area are inundated with noxious smells from the waste treatment plant on Pleasant Valley Road. She will attend a meeting with Bill Yanko, LWW’s representative on the Sanitation Board’s Advisory Committee, at Lake of the Pines. She feels this should be an issue in Lake Wildwood as the problem will be made public and may affect home prices. General Manager Haushalter suggested that Ms. Brown and her neighbors call the Department of Sanitation and Transportation on a daily basis so they understand the severity of the problem.
2. Tom Hall, Public Works Committee Chair, asked the Board for specific directions for the Standards Ad Hoc Committee. Director Streseman indicated he would be following up on this item.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Director Pryor made the motion, with a second by Director Streseman.
MOTION: That the Board adjourns the meeting.
The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Romell, Recording Secretary