Duquette Pines Homeowners Association          

General Session Board Meeting

Dec. 7, 2004

Location: Basin Library, Idaho City, Id

 

Board Members present: Elizabeth Martin, Loyal Willis, Theresa Mann,

                                         Bruce Reichert (remote – conference by phone)

 

1)      Opening: Elizabeth Martin opened the meeting, presiding in Brent Adamsons absence.

2)      Minutes and Financials: Following a motion by Bruce, seconded by Loyal, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the Nov. 9, 2004. Elizabeth reported a checking account balance of $4,079.80 and a money market (reserve) account balance of $46,151.95.

3)      Managers Report:

  • Grading: Jim reported that Gardner graded roads on Dec. 7, 2004 and said that the new equipment being used is helping to expedite the process.
  • Trees: Jim identified property owners with trees on their property to be removed.
  • Water: Jim presented a bill for $120.00 from Gary Secor for work completed on a water valve. The Board approved payment.  
  • Road: Gardner Const. evaluated a drain/ditch that was put in earlier this year and confirmed that they will deepen the ditch. In addition, it may require placement of a culvert next spring.
  • Wells: Jim reported that a pump saver unit in the wells was replaced due to malfunction. Jim is determining whether there was a replacement/warranty on the old unit.

4)      New Business: Ryan Heffington was present at the meeting to report a problem with the outgoing gate at approx 9:00 pm on the night of Friday, Dec. 3, 2004. Ryan indicated that, when he approached the outgoing gate to leave the Sub., the gate was already in the open/up position. He said he proceeded forward to exit through the gate at approx. 15 MPH and that as his vehicle was adjacent to the gate board, the gate closed and the gate board came down on his windshield, breaking/shattering the  windshield. He was driving a 1983 Chevy diesel pickup, K-5. Ryan requested that the Board replace his windshield. He has obtained estimates for the cost of replacement and the least expensive is $180.00. The Board advised Ryan that his request will be reviewed and he will be notified of the Boards decision. Ryan also indicated he has access to some lightweight metal material that could be used for gate boards and he offered to assist the Board with designing a gate board that might help eliminate some of the problems with gate and gate breakage.

5)      Grant: Bruce reported that he continues to work with Brett Ingells. The most recent information from Brett indicates a decision on approval of the grant should be made by summer of 2005. If approved, Brett indicated that the Counties involved will then need to form a fire committee and might anticipate work on projects beginning in the spring of 2006. Brett will continue to update Bruce on the progress.

6)      CCR violations: Jim reported that he has attempted to make contact with a property owner concerning an inoperable vehicle on the property. He also identified that clean-up of debris on another property has been resolved.

7)      Fire Truck:

  • Loyal reported that the fire truck has been moved from Elizabeth Martin and Don Willis’ property to the old shop, with arrangements made by WLC for parking at that location.
  • Carol Kirkland reported that she contacted numerous Fire Depts./Fire Agencies both rural and city as well as with the Bureau Homeland Security and Boise County Disaster Coordinator in regard to creating/establishing fire protection for our community. The information she received was similar to information the Board received previously from the Idaho City Volunteer Fire Dept. We have an option to establish a Duquette Pines Fire District or request to join with the Idaho City Volunteer Fire District as a satellite station. Either option would make us eligible to become a part of the Boise County Fire Fighters Association that has been involved in accessing fire equipment in the past. Cooperative agreements with districts in a geographic area increase the probability of receiving grants for funding the districts and purchasing equipment. Elizabeth commented that the Board has discussed this previously and suggests that we arrange another meeting with Terry Teeter for additional input. The Board agreed with the suggestion and will arrange a meeting with Terry in early 2005.

8)      Building Plans: Jim indicated that David Shiner had contacted him regarding building plans and, when received from David, Jim will forward to the Board.

9)      Adjourned: Following a motion by Loyal, seconded by Bruce and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.