DRAFT

MINUTES

AGHA BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER-The meeting was called to order at 7:09 P.M. by President, Randy Simpson.

 

II.                ROLL CALL-Members present:  Norm Arlt, David Estes, Debra Jones, Derrick Laughlin, Barb Powell, Royal Shields, Randy Simpson, and Anne Stellmon.  Absent:  Dick Moore

 

III.             MINUTES-Royal Shields made a motion that was seconded by Debra Jones to accept the January Board Meeting Minutes as presented.  The motion passed unanimously with an abstention by Randy Simpson.

 

IV.             AGHA FORUM-Bill De Long asked the Board to reconsider their decision regarding a potential covenant violation that he brought before the Board in November. The Board determined at that time there was not a covenant violation.  The Board will investigate further his petition by contacting Officer Masson, our PAR officer for clarification of what constitutes a recreational vehicle.  Norm Arlt suggested that the statute of limitations may apply to this situation and will preempt our investigative findings.

 

V.                OLD BUSINESS

A.    Covenant Review Process-Anne Stellmon reported that the committee has finished its preliminary review and would like to meet with the Board for further discussions.  It was agreed that the next Board meeting on March 19, 2008 will start a half hour early at 6:30 P.M. and adjourn at 7:00 P. M.  The Board and the CRP Committee will then meet at 7:00 P. M.  A notice will be placed in the Gazette notifying the community of the change in time for the Board meeting and notification of the special meeting with the CRP Committee.

 

VI.             NEW BUSINESS

             A.  Posting of Agenda in the Gazette-Anne Stellmon suggested that we start posting in the Gazette                   an agenda for the monthly Board meetings along with notification of special topics to be                                discussed.  The Board agreed with the suggestion.

 

VII.          BOARD REPORTS

A.    President-Randy Simpson reported that he has been attending community meetings regarding the Parker Rd. Corridor Study; he is a member of the HOA Committee that is part of this study.  He also expressed concern about the impact the Goodwill Store at Parker Rd. and Belleview is having on traffic and parking in that area.  He suggested that we work with other HOA’s in the area and bring our concerns to the City of Aurora for a solution to this problem.

 

B.     VP-No report. Randy Simpson asked David Estes, VP, to organize the communication between our neighboring HOA’s in regard to the Goodwill Store issue.

 

C.     Secretary-A thank you note from Bill De Long for our condolence note was passed around.

      Anne Stellmon reported that the community response to “Common Grounds”, a monthly coffee       club, has been very positive and will continue to be held on the last Friday of each month.

                  Upcoming Neighbor to Neighbor Roundtable Schedule 5-6:45 PM City Bldg.

            Wed. Feb. 27-Neighborhood Services Dept.: barking dogs, weeds.

            Wed. April 30-Development Process

            Wed. August 28-Healthy Neighborhoods

            Wed. September 29-Disaster Preparedness

            Wed. October 8-Xeriscape Grants

 

D.    Treasurer-Anne Stellmon made a motion that was seconded by David Estes to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  The motion passed unanimously.  A vote was taken via email and reaffirmed to spend $150 to preserve our right to the lien filed against the Randell family/home.  The court judgment remains in place requiring the new owner to restore the driveway to meet the HOA request to make the driveway a standard 3 car width.  Norm Arlt made a motion that was seconded by Randy Simpson to reinvest the maturing CD’s ($47,000) into a “ladder” schedule.  The motion passed unanimously.  Barb Powell will determine which schedule is easiest for her to maintain and will have the highest interest return.  Possibilities for a ladder schedule include:

·         2 CD’s that mature at 3 months, 1 CD that matures at 6 months and 1 CD that matures at 9 months.

·         2 CD’s that mature at 3 months and 2 CD’s that mature at 6 months. 

·         2 CD’s that mature at 6 months and 2 CD’s that mature at 12 months.

·         4 CD’s that mature every 6 months. 

 

E.     Grounds-Norm Arlt will work on a possible rebate submission to the City of Aurora later on this year.

 

F.      Neighborhood Watch-Derrick Laughlin reported he plans to meet with Woodgate in March to co-ordinate programs.  Debra asked Derrick to ask Woodgate if they would like to co-ordinate our Garage Sale weekend date with their community.

 

G.    Social-Debra Jones reported there would not be an Easter Egg Hunt this year.  The Garage Sale weekend is scheduled for June 13-14th, 2008.  Dumpster Day will be the following weekend.

 

H.    ARC-Royal Shields reported that one request was approved on 1/24/08 for 14104 E. Layton Dr. for paint and roof repairs.

 

I.        Welcoming-No report.

 

VIII.       ADJOURNMENT-Randy Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Anne Stellmon