MINUTES
AGHA BOARD MEETING
MARCH 15, 2006
I. CALL TO ORDER
President, Randy Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. at the home of Anne Stellmon.
II. ROLL CALL
Present-Ron Adams, Norm Arlt, Dave Kline, Bob Meyer, Randy Simpson, Anne Stellmon.
Absent-Jan Guerra, Deb Jones, Cindy Wagner.
III. MINUTES
Norm Arlt made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Randy Simpson seconded the motion and they were unanimously approved.
IV. AGHA FORUM
No AGHA homeowners were present.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Aurora Xeriscape Grant
Norm Arlt volunteered to be the project coordinator and Ron Adams will be the volunteer coordinator. Norm will take care of paperwork and coordinating with the city. Ron will solicit homeowners to fill 42 volunteer hours to fulfill the requirements of the $2000 grant.
B. Entrance Landscape Project
Ron Adams presented a revised landscape design that was done by Quink Arlt.
C. AGHA Board Education Classes
Anne Stellmon spoke with Margi Cannon (City of Aurora) to find out if the city would assist with a HindmanSanchez Forum in our area. Although they are not able to sponsor something like this, the City of Aurora, Neighborhood Services will most likely do a forum this spring after the legislature completes the new Senate Bill dealing with HOA’s. Norm Arlt made a motion to approve an expenditure for 2 board members to attend the “Spring Showcase” sponsored by the CAI on Aril 25th at the Merchandise Mart. Dave Kline seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. The next HindmanSanchez Dinner Forum “Successful Covenant and Rule Enforcement” will be held on April 13 and the next “Success Basics for Board Members” is May 20.
D. Insurance Review
Randy Simpson was not able to get a firm quote from HindmanSanchez to review our policies. He will continue to pursue this issue.
E. Policies and Procedures
A discussion was held and changes were made to the final draft of the new AGHA Policies and Procedures. Anne Stellmon made a motion to approve the amended draft. Dave Kline seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, with Jan Guerra and Cindy Wagner voting in absentia. Bob Meyer proposed a change that will be put on the agenda for April’s meeting. The newly approved Policies and Procedures will be posted on the AGHA website and each AGHA member will receive a copy through the postal service.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. BOARD REPORTS
A. President-no report.
B. Vice-President
Dave Kline reported attending the HindmanSanchez Dinner Forum on March 14, 2006. Dave felt the Forum was helpful and informative and encouraged all board members to attend one; he is planning to attend the next Forum on April 13, 2006.
C. Secretary-no report.
D. Treasurer
Bob Meyer made a motion to approve the Treasure’s report to include the Income Statement and Balance Sheet. Norm Arlt seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Bob Meyer suggested that we consider investing in a 6 month CD if the interest rate increases. Jan Guerra will be consulted at next month’s meeting regarding his suggestion.
E. ACC-no report.
F. Grounds
Norm Arlt reported completing several projects, including cutting down trees and trash pick up. Upcoming projects include transplanting roses, patching the tennis courts and work on the drip system.
G. Social Committee-no report.
H. Neighborhood Watch
Bob Meyer attended a meeting about Avian Flu as it pertains to Colorado. He will write an article for the Gazette about the meeting.
I. Welcoming-no report.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Randy Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M. The next board meeting will be held on April 19, 2006 at Shalom Park.