MINUTES
AGHA BOARD MEETING
JULY 18, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER-The meeting was called to order at 7:07 by President, Randy Simpson.
II. ROLL CALL-Board members present: Norm Arlt, Debra Jones, Bob Meyer, Barb Powell, Randy Simpson, Anne Stellmon and Cindy Wagner. Board members absent: Royal Shields and Bill Windler
III. MINUTES-Cindy Wagner made a motion that was seconded by Anne Stellmon to accept the June Minutes as presented. Anne Stellmon abstained from the vote which passed unanimously.
IV. AGHA FORUM- No homeowners were present.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Xeriscape Rebate Project-Norm Arlt reported that the rebate check from the city should arrive soon. It was suggested to reserve any unused money from the rebate check for future xeriscape projects or to add to the park entrance project.
B. Board Nominations-Board members are encouraged to recruit homeowners to run for the 5 open positions.
C. Spiff Awards-A discussion was held to determine how the program will be conducted this year. The following ideas were suggested: 6 categories: Best use of color, Best use of xeriscape, Best use of landscaping, Best architectural improvement, Best overall, Darn nice house. Category winners will receive a $25 garden center gift certificate and Darn Nice House will also receive a $25 dining gift certificate. Board members will serve as the judging committee. Architectural change requests and projects must be received and completed by August 31, 2007 to be eligible for judging. Judging will be done during the first week of September. Anne Stellmon will write an article for the July Gazette. Anne Stellmon made a motion that was seconded by Cindy Wagner to approve the previously mentioned ideas. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Code of Ethics/Responsibilities-Cindy Wagner reported that she met with Randy Simpson, Barb Powell and Anne Stellmon to draft a code of ethics for board members. Three sources were used for ideas that included SB100, HindmanSanchez law firm and one other HOA. The board reviewed the draft and made suggestions; the proposal will be finalized at the August board meeting and put into place no later than the Annual Homeowner’s Meeting on September 17, 2007. Debra Jones made a motion that was seconded by Norm Arlt to give our attorney a copy of the draft to review and solicit advice on how to implement, enforce and add a code of ethics to our by-laws. The motion passed unanimously.
E. Randell Lawsuit-Randy Simpson will call our attorney regarding the status of the Randell home and ask if an HOA can maintain the yard of a home in foreclosure.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Bob Meyer will be serving on the Aurora Citizen’s Advisory Budget Committee and will also be a part of the Aurora Water Tour, August 2&3, 2007.
VII. BOARD REPORTS
A. President-Gazette articles will be due July 21, 2007. Randy thanked Anne Stellmon for the use of her home for extra board activities.
B. Vice-President-No report.
C. Secretary-Anne Stellmon thanked Quink Arlt, Deb Jones, Royal and Mim Shields, Barb Powell and Randy Simpson for help with the covenant change mailing.
D. Treasurer-Anne Stellmon made a motion that was seconded by Bob Meyer to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion passed unanimously. Barb Powell reported that the Delinquent Dues 1st Reminder Letter would be mailed on July 19, 2007 and a Second Reminder Letter would be mailed on July 30, 2007.
E. Social-Cindy Wagner and Debra Jones will make plans for an Ice Cream Social prior to the Annual Homeowner’s Meeting on September 17, 2007 at Shalom Park. The social will begin at 6 pm and the meeting at 7 pm. Shalom Park will provide the ice cream.
F. Grounds-Norm Arlt submitted his report via email.
G. Neighborhood Watch-Bob Meyer reported that the National Night Out will be Tue. August 7, 2007; the City of Aurora has plans for activities at the Aurora City Center to help build police/community relations.
H. ARC-Two homes submitted and had plans approved for the month.
I. Welcoming-no new homeowners.
VIII. OTHER
IX. ADJOURNMENT-The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.