Duquette Pines Homeowners Annual Meeting

Boise Basin Senior Center

May 27, 2011

Attendees: Board Members Brent Adamson, Art Burget, Dee Woodstrom, and Wendy Jeffes,

Property Manager Jon Long, Treasurer Michelle Savoie Garcia, and approximately 30 homeowners

Welcome/Opening – Brent Adamson

Financial Report and Budget Discussion – Brent Adamson/Dee Woodstrom

• Brent presented the budget to the homeowners, with an explanation of how the figures were derived (looking at 5 years’ expenses). Copy of budget is attached.
• Dee discussed collections. As of May 17, there were 13 property owners who were delinquent. Of those, 5 are making payments (just under $24,000). The Board is using the following collection strategies: payment schedules, liens, water shutoff, names being shown on the web site. Dee noted there are currently 152 homeowners in Duquette.
• Dee fielded homeowner questions on account collections, including liens, foreclosures.
• Brent advised homeowners that the Board will be checking into the possibility of hiring legal agency to assist in collecting past due accounts and enforcing CCRs.

Report on Roads, Water and General Matters

• There was a lengthy discussion regarding dust abatement and the pros/cons of using different products and their application, as well as the option of eliminating annual dust abatement. Our road contractor, Neil Gardner gave input about the use of different products, road types, application and how products perform after rainfall. Consensus was that homeowners want dust abatement, and recommended research be done throughout the year regarding using a different type of product in the future.
• Brent gave an update on Duquette’s water tanks, indicating that one is original, from approximately 1975. It has been repaired several times, and will need to be replaced in the foreseeable future.
• There was also a discussion about wells. Some are not performing as well as they should, and are being monitored. We have money in our water budget to dig a well should the need arise.
• June 3 & 4, residents may pick up noxious weed spray at the Boise County Collection Site on Centerville Road.

General clean-up – Wendy Jeffes

• Wendy discussed the planned subdivision cleanup for June 4, 2011. 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. Volunteers please report to the gate at 10 a.m. that day to assist with the effort.
• Jon reminded the homeowners that burn permits are now required.

Elections discussion

• Brent discussed process for nominations. All nominees must give consent to run for election. Please submit nominations to the Board as soon as possible. Two Board positions are open for elections. Ballots will be mailed by June 14^th.

Property Owner input

• Art called for a homeowner vote based on the dust abatement discussion. The first choice proposed was whether or not to do dust abatement: majority of attendees voted for dust abatement, one against. Second vote was to determine whether homeowners prefer using magnesium chloride, or a more expensive organic option: 12 homeowners for magnesium chloride, 0 against. The Board will proceed as directed by homeowners with magnesium chloride, and will research products this year.
• There was homeowner conversation regarding disrespectful ATV usage on Duquette subdivision roads.
• A homeowner voiced concerns regarding an abandoned vehicle on a nearby lot. The Board is aware there are several dead vehicles in the subdivision, and have attempted to have offenders remove them. The board encouraged homeowners to contact EPA and other agencies and submit personal complaints.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.