Duquette Pines Homeowners Annual Meeting

Boise Basin Senior Center

May 15, 2010 10:15 a.m.

Attendees: Board Members Brent Adamson, Wendy Jeffes and Bruce Reichart, Property Manager Jon Long, Treasurer Michelle Savoie Garcia, and approximately 40 homeowners

Welcome/Opening - Bruce Reichert

Financial Report and Budget Discussion – Brent Adamson

• Explanation and information about accounts receivable, foreclosures and Idaho Law, liens. Brent also brought up a homeowner letter regarding a successful class action lawsuit that was filed by Star Ranch subdivision homeowners against fellow homeowners who were in violation of their CCRs. The homeowner who brought this to the Board’s attention was in attendance and gave further details of the suit. He suggested that the Board check into this, including securing a competent, knowledgeable attorney.
• Brent advised that there is $70,855 as of July 2009 in our account allocated to water. Those in Division 4 who are not on subdivision water pay $5.00 per year toward fire suppression.
• There was a discussion with the attending homeowners on the Board’s decision to proceed with water shut-off for nonpayment after one year. A homeowner commented that we should mark any of these ‘dry’ standpipes to alert fire fighters in the event of a fire.
• There was a general discussion of the 2010/2011 budget.

Report from Resident Manager - Jon Long

• Jon gave a report regarding plans for upcoming dust control application and road maintenance/repairs. Regular road maintenance – Gardners will grade entire subdivision & clean up pot holes, including pulling up the edges. Four intersections will be repaired, as well as one road with an exposed culvert. The County will not be doing dust abatement up to our gate this year. Duquette will be applying magnesium chloride this summer.

• The addition of metal arms on our gate seem to have decreased the breakage occurrence. There was a discussion about advantages/disadvantages of changing the gate code.
• Wells are all in working order. Jon brought up the need to conserve water this summer – no lawn watering, etc.
• Fire season has begun. Homeowners now need a fire permit to burn, free of charge, from the Forest Service. If homeowners witness a fire in the subdivision, Jon advised them to alert the Fire Department first, by dialing 911, before attempting to suppress it. He noted that standpipes need brass adapters so the fire department hoses will fit . . . needs to be 2 1/2“. The subdivision will provide them – just let Jon know.
• Jon advised that we have three varieties of noxious weeds in the subdivision, including Canadian thistle, spotted knapweed & skeleton weed. On June 5 there will be a free chemical distribution for interested homeowners who wish to help eradicate them. The chemical can be picked up at the County Garage in Idaho City.  If you need assistance identifying the noxious weeds, contact Jon.

General clean-up – Wendy Jeffes

• Wendy facilitated a discussion of the planned subdivision cleanup. Consensus was to have it as soon as possible. The actual date will be communicated to homeowners via the Duquette web site and by signage at the gate. In an effort to improve the overall appearance in the subdivision and facilitate/encourage homeowner compliance of the Covenants, the Board will coordinate a clean-up effort where residents can leave miscellaneous debris (approved for disposal at the Idaho City dump) at the end of their drive-way to be picked up by volunteers for transport. Homeowners are encouraged to take advantage of this service.

Elections discussion

• Brent read letter from Board Member Kim Heintzman regarding homeowner service on the Board and upcoming elections.
• Brent explained the process of nominations and asked homeowners to send nominations to the Board no later than June 10, 2010. On July 15 the election of the five open Board positions will take place. Please advise Brent of any nominations, after securing the approval of your nominee.

Property Owner input

• A vote was taken to spend subdivision dollars to allow our attorney Charlie Honsinger of Ringert Law to research class action suits against individual homeowners for unpaid dues and other CCR violations. Majority consensus. Information will be on the web site and on our facebook page.
• Homeowners can email the Board to ensure they are kept up on current issues.
• A vote was taken to determine if the gate code should be changed. Homeowners in attendance voted to leave it as is. Bruce reminded homeowners they can get remote controls from Jon Long.
• The attending homeowners agreed with the Board’s desire to increase the level of enforcement of CCRs and collection of accounts receivable, including pursuing appropriate legal means.
• In a follow-up mailing with the election ballot, homeowners asked that information be included regarding the RV parking for Division 4, and corresponding covenant information.