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Meeting notes from the 9/20/2006 Meeting
The meeting on 9/20/2006 was attended by 26 households. We would like to thank those that attended and we know that many of those who didn't had previous commitments and informed the Board of their concerns or ideas.
The Agenda:
Oakland County Sheriffs Department Subdivision Liason Officers
Treasurers Report
Tree Replacement
Entrance Completion and parameter landscaping completion
Street Sign Repair
2007 Dues Increase
Upgrade Plans
Bi-Law enforcement (Financial penalties)
Voting for new Board Members
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The actual members of the Sheriffs Department were unable to attend but stated they would like to speak at future meetings to explain their roles in the community. In their absence, Shawn Korns gave an overview of their responsibilities and answered quesions.
The Treasurers report consisted of explaining the current financial statement. Besides normal expeditures, emphasis was put on the tree replacement project and how it related to the current balance.
The tree replacement project was explained by Mike Hayes. Mike and Marks efforts will be forever remembered as we view our tree lined streets for years to come. Thanks to everyone that was willing to participate in this project.
The Front entrance and parameter completion was addressed by Rod. Seven months of efforts in working with Independence Township officals has yielded some results but no actual completion goals. Documented communication was available for review. Rod indicated that one option may be to take the issue public in the local media. He has made contact with Fox 2 News and The Clarkston Eccentic. Completion is expected in Spring of 2007.
Street sign repair is expected to be completed with 3 weeks.
2007 dues increase was the next topic of discussion. An overwhelming number of members agreed that the dues should be raised to meet the expectations of the neighborhood. By this they indicated that the following should be taken care of:
Landscaping should be maintained, mulch should be put down, dead trees replaced, irrigation should be installed where needed, etc. It was asked that two or three budgets be proposed and that a vote be taken to determine how to procede.
Upgrade plans were the next item on the agenda. These ideas were met with enthuesiam. Many of these upgrades were discussed in the due increase discussion.
Bi-Law enforcement financial penalties were the next topic of discussion. After explaining our current procedures, all agreed that financial penalties should be associated with breaking the Association Bi-laws. The process recommended and well received was:
1. Notification of Bi-Law violation.....no penalty
2. 2nd notification of Bi-Law violation after 14 days.....$25 penalty
3. 3rd notification of Bi-Law violation after 28 days.....$50 penalty
4. 4th notification of Bi-Law violation after 31 days.....$250 penalty and and associated attorney and or court fees.
The last order of business was the election of Board Members. Rod Campbell and Shawn Korns were re-elected to the board.
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