Duquette Pines Homeowners Association

General Session Board Meeting

July 10, 2007

Location: Basin Library, Idaho City, Id

 

Board Members Present: Brent Adamson, Bruce Reichert,

                                        Theresa Mann, Jon Long, Sr.

 

                           Present: Treasea Long, Bookkeeper

 

1)      Grant/Fire: Gordon Ravenscroft, the disaster services point man for the County, attended our July 10th Board meeting, to discuss the latest on the wildfire mitigation grant. He said there's about $15,000 left from last year's grant, and that he feels confident that he'll have close to $60,000 from the second year grant to devote to completing the work on Duquette Pines. So, it is looking good for Duquette Pines homeowners interested in minimizing the wildfire danger to their homes! For more information, contact Jim White.

2)      Water Conservation: Due to the high temperatures and lack of precipitation, the Board wants to remind all owners/water users of the necessity of conserving water by limiting household and eliminating outdoor water usage. Signs will be posted to remind residents to conserve water.

3)      Minutes and financial:

  • The minutes of the June 5, 2007 meeting and the May 19, 2007 Annual meeting were unanimously approved. Treasea Long provided the Board with a financial report indicating a checking account balance of $11,799.26 and a savings account balance of $93,299.47.
  • Theresa Mann advised the Board of the General Liability Insurance update. Sub. #4 and the common properties have been included in the Insurance. The Board elected to not request coverage for the outbuilding/structure (aka ‘generator shed’).

4)      Fire House:

  • The Board had contacted Attorney Honsinger for review and advice regarding the Bylaws and CCRs relative to placement of a structure to house a fire truck. Response has not been received yet. The Board will follow up with the attorney to determine when to anticipate response.
  • Brent contacted a local contractor to obtain estimate of cost to build a frame structure (vs. metal structure estimates already obtained).
  • Brent will contact Central District Health for site evaluations regarding septic system approval for the common properties being considered for the fire house.

5)      Election: Ballots will be counted after July 15, 2007. New Board members will take positions at the August meeting.

6)      Managers report: In Jim Whites absence:

  • Jon Long reported on the vandalism done to the gate and signs on July 5, 2007. The damages were estimated to be well over $200.00. The Board approved a monetary reward of $200.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandal(s).
  • Egress gate: Brent will contact the Forest Service regarding the locked egress gate.
  • Jon reported the status of water line valve repairs.
  • Jon advised that the carburetor is being replaced on the fire/water tank truck at a cost of approximately $150.00.
  • Dust abatement: Jon will contact Gardners to request the 4th application for dust abatement.
  • Missmann Electric will check the well controls and provide an estimate of costs to re-engineer the control system.

7)      New business: Allan Stubblefield addressed the Board and advised that he is attempting to have his home closed in by winter and will be removing his trailer from the property at that time. The Board thanked his for updating his plans and requested that he keep the Board apprised of any changes to his plans.

8)      Meeting adjourned.