Sunday, May 13, 2018

General Meeting Minutes April 28, 2018





Attendees: Marc Foreman, Connie and Dick Andersen, Ed and Diane Broyles, Chris and Sandy Dean,
Jim and Christina Johns, Ron Stanley, Jim Bennett, Dave Hedenberg, James and Bonnie Barnett, Rita and Gene Klumper, Barb Rivers, Cliff Crockett, Gary Martin, Walter and Maggie Pitt, Bobbie Helms, Ed and Janice Ksara, Carlos Delgadillo, John Goff, Dave Gubin, Mary Williams, Marjorie Coeur,

A.     Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by Chris Dean.
1.      Approval of minutes:  The minutes from the Oct 21, 2017 Election of POA members and the March 22, 2018 board meeting minutes were submitted for approval. Cliff made a motion to approve minutes, Cliff seconded, all were in favor.
2.      Additions to the agenda
There were no additions topics submitted.
B.     Introduction of new POA members
Dave Hedenberg – 59 Andrew
Mary Lou Williams and her daughter Robin Clemons—116 Oak Creek Circle
C.     Budget
·         Review of Budget/Finances
o   Balance Sheet
§  Checking account --$22,169.90
§  Savings account --$68,277.03
§  Total--$90,446.93
o   April Profit and Loss
§  Total Members dues -- $11,202.50
§  Total Expenses – $7,723.41
§  Net Income -- $3,479.09
o   Jan – April Profit and Loss
§  Income from dues $42,568.50 and interest $13.13 for total $42,581.63
§  Expenses $26,692.10
§  Profit $12,889.53
·         Pending expenses:  Insurance approximately $4,000, bill from water break and few pool expenses
·         Clubhouse paid off in August 2016, pay off was $78,000.
·         Cost for Ozark Environmental to collect dues increased 5% last year.
·         Discussed if there is another company that could be called for water breaks.  During the discussion it was shared that in the past we have used others and paid more and they brought in a subcontractor. White River is used by most POAs. We have never had an issue with White River fixing a problem and never had to call them back for same issue.
D.     Past Due
·         Individual with several lots is $1,667 behind and the taxes have not been paid either. Liens are in place.
·         One home just reached 90 days behind in dues, a shut off letter will be sent
·         A couple of homes 60 days behind.
E.     Election of Board
Election meeting is scheduled for June 9th 1 pm at clubhouse.
Nominations can be made prior to meeting by contacting Diane Hopkins-Broyles or nominations can be made the day of the meeting.
No-one volunteered to form a nominating committee.
F.      Status of litigations of Oak Creek Parkway
1.      Law suit for using our roads to transport building material and use by Million Oaks resident. Cease and Desist order in place.
2.      Outbuilding constructed without approval still pending
G.    Water and Sewer Report
1.      Water
§  Had 2 sizable water leaks that have been fixed and now in good shape.
§  Recommend the purchase of a chlorine tester and train someone to use.  The cost would be < $350. This would be useful to determine if standing water is a  leak. The absence of chlorine is the water would indicate water is spring water and not POA water. The cost to have White River check for leak is $55 – 65 each time.
§  There was a tree planted on top of water pipes.  The board will send a letter.
2.      Backflow prevention program
§  Sprinkler back flow testing needs to be done yearly. If DNR shows up and this is not done they will have the homeowners water turned off and the homeowner will need to pay to turn back on. Documents should be sent to Diane.
3.      Sewer
In good shape. Two new diffusers were installed.
H.    Club House and Swimming Pool
§  Pool will be open 1 – 2 weeks prior to Memorial Day.
§  The pool needs to be caulked and sealed. Filters only need to be changed every 3 years.
§  Marc is paid $30 day to manage the pool. A suggestion to form a committee to manage the pool was made. This was discussed and it was determined that there needed to be a consistent person managing the pool to ensure water is appropriately maintained.
§  Marc requested volunteers to help clean tennis court and need for hoses for power washing. Marc had volunteers who have hoses and willing to help.  If anyone else is interested contact Marc.
I.       Vandalism/Unlawful use of private and community property
1.      Gate from Million Oaks to Oak Creek Property
There was concern voiced that there is now a gate across the drive into Million Oaks. One solution to prevent Million Oaks resident from using Oak Creek roads is to dump large rocks across drive.  The individuals that own the land that is land locked still will be able to have access to roads. No decision was made at this time.
2.      Use of dumpsters
The POA is charged extra when items are left outside dumpsters and when furniture is put in dumpsters. Discussion occurred regarding how to stop unlawful use. The current camera we have are not High Def and pictures are poor quality. Plan to purchase a better security camera to be able to capture more detail and to put up signs warning about security cameras.
3.      Limb dump area is only for resident of Oak Creek.
J.      Road Report
1.      Bid
A bid was received from Blevins Asphalt in Mount Vernon. The bid was for patch and seal and apply 2-inch cap.
$170,934 to do all roads
$22,000 for Oak Creek Circle
$70,000 Austin Place
$44,000 Bethany which includes removal and then redo.
Roads generally last about 10 years
2.      Funding
§  To do roads immediately we would need to borrow money. Research will be done regarding financing. The interest rate will be potentially 7% and cost would be $2,000 month.
§  Wait 1 – 2 years and save some money
§  Pursue grant money
§  Proposed raising due $10 month
§  Use clubhouse as collateral
This will be discussed at the June meeting.
K.    Adjournment
Motion was made by Cliff to adjourn the meeting, Dave seconded and all were in favor.

Respectfully submitted
Diane Hopkins-Broyles

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