Duquette Pines HOA                              Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

January 16th, 2016

 

Call to Order Art Burget called the meeting to order at 8:45 A.M.  Present: Art Burget, Roy Doan, Jon Long, Mark Veristain, Doug Ebling, Carol Ebling, Diane Cowles,  Lisa Kindleburger, Jill Monzo, Sal Monzo, Steve Cowles, and Cliff Gribble

I.      Financials- Monthly Review   Lisa Kindelberger presented printed copies of financial statements to all board members, as well as bills to be paid for board review.   Following review, Art noted that on the water bill, details need to be clarified before paying the bill.  There was a discussion via Email among the board members regarding the billing for sanding roads and plowing the snow.  It was decided to pay the bill for these services with the condition that in the future questions would be asked as to the charges that would be incurred before the service is requested.  There was a question as to whether the financial reports could show a budgeted amount as well as income and expenditures.  Lisa said this could be done and she would do that.  It was noted that Gardener’s contract for the road maintenance will expire in October 2016.  Roy Doan moved that the financial report be accepted as presented and Diane Cowles seconded the motion.  The financial report was approved.

II.      Architectural Review 

Nothing to review at this time.  A letter needs to be sent to Randy and Donna Bates officially approving their building plans.

III.      Manager’s Report

 Jon Long reported that on 12/1 he installed the snow stakes.  12/ 8 & 9 sanding was done.  12/14, 19, 22, 24 snow plowing was ordered.  Water temperatures were checked on 12/20.  40 degree water temperatures are maintained.  Jon opened the gate on Lantern Way so the snowmobilers could get through.  Jon has a concern about a lot owner who is parking on the roadway, blocking the roadway.  A phone call will be made to the gentleman.  If there is no response then a letter will be sent to him.                                     

IV.      New Business

a. There was a lengthy discussion regarding sanding the roads and snow plowing.  Many complaints were received from property owners regarding timely plowing and inefficient sanding.  Our contract states that Gardner will respond within 90 minutes when called.  During the heavy snow fall 15 hours lapsed before plowing took place.  Questions were raised about extra charges to Duquette when Gardner’s equipment is not working.  It was reinforced that in the future we will negotiate with Neil Gardner for a price quote before he does work on the roads.   We need to be aware of the budget.

 

b. Discussion on Bob Herrings CC&R suggestions:  Bob is entitled to his opinions.  The CC&Rs are here for the board to support.  The CC&Rs can be changed by property owner’s vote if that is what is desired.

 

V.      Old Business

            Chickens:  No new business on this matter.  Mark and Diane will go to visit with   the Bates regarding the chickens. 

Fire Protection

            There was a discussion regarding how we want to pay for our fire contract.  We     may need a contract for 1 or 2 years until a fire district can be established.  Will           we collect money individually or raise HOA fees to cover the cost?  Will   individuals pay directly?  Should we do a line item in the budget for this cost?             The board wants to reconvene the Fire Protection Committee to work on this         project. This committee would consist of Roy, Doug, Diane, John and any       other    volunteers who would like to be included.

Water System Upgrade

         No new business at this time.  Art will contact SPF for updates.

40 Acre Easement

         There were concerns from residents present about wear and tear on the roads due to more traffic thru the subdivision.  The 40 acres provide for 20 new lots from           which we would receive road maintenance fees.  The board made some final    changes to the easement document. Our attorney reviewed those changes and             found them to be acceptable.  Roy made a motion that the easement be granted as          written and Mark seconded the motion.  The document will now need to be           notarized and submitted.

Welcome Packet

         Diane will email the packet to the board members.  When the board approves the   packet it will be ready for distribution.

 

Next Meeting February 6th, 2016

 

     Adjourn 10:55 AM.                    Respectfully submitted:  Carol Ebling