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Highland View Homeowners Association, Inc. Annual Meeting February 21 st , 2007. Agenda. Introductions Approval of preceding meeting's minutes Association Overview Reports of Officers Reports of Committees Nomination and election of Board of Directors Unfinished Business New Business
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Highland View Homeowners Association, Inc. Annual Meeting February 21st, 2007
Agenda • Introductions • Approval of preceding meeting's minutes • Association Overview • Reports of Officers • Reports of Committees • Nomination and election of Board of Directors • Unfinished Business • New Business • Adjournment
Treasurer’s Report- 2006 Reserves Favorable variance of $2,397
Treasurer’s Report6 Year Change In Reserves • Change from $32,102 to $16,808 As Of December 2006 ($15,294) • Drawdown relates to planned capital improvements: • Landscape improvement plan • Rear entrance improvements • Front entrance brick repair • 2002-2003 Balance sheet issue during transition from Ghertner to Westwood (double counted checking account transfer as an asset)
Treasurer’s ReportExpenditures Since 2000 Average: $30,791/Year Average: $380/Home
2007 Budget What The Bylaws Say
Highland View Architectural Committee 2006-2007
Members • Tom Doyle, Chair • Kathy Coleman • Mike Goodwin • Fred Kane • Michael Soares • Suzie Umphres
Overview • The Association has been charged with the responsibility of maintaining the aesthetic and architectural character of Highland View. To provide a uniform set of rules, the Architectural Committee Guidelines were created.
Overview (Continued) • Any owner desiring to make ANYexterior change, improvement or addition (including any change in color) must obtain approval for the change
Architectural Committee Task • Review applications for: • 1. The harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding homes in the community. • 2. The recognition of future maintenance problems or expenditures the installation might cause the Association. • 3. Adherence to the guidelines established in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions dated May 9, 1989.
The Process For The Homeowner • Review the guidelines at http://www.highlandviewhomeowners.org/architectural_guidelines.htm • Obtain the Application From the Website or the Management Company • Fill the form out and submit with drawings or photos of plans by email or postal service to Management Company
The Committee’s Process • Receive the applications electronically and by mail. • Review the application and provide email feedback to the Chair. • Discuss as needed amongst members. • Committee given 30 days to provide an answer, but recently turnaround time is usually less than 2 weeks.
The Committee’s Process (Continued) • We have no desire to be nasty, critical , or obstructive. • But our job is to try to interpret and uphold the guidelines and modify them as needed. • At times this can lead to conflict. Sorry.
Current Hot Topics • Garage Doors • Please submit an application • Mailboxes • Covenants state mailboxes need to be “uniform” • Could we have more than one option? • We’re looking into various options at this time • No brick mailboxes
Hot Topics (Continued) • Satellite Dishes: Placement or movement of satellite dishes requires architectural approval and is subject to the usual time period of approval. • Trash cans visible from road • Lawn art
So Why Join The Committee? • Take an active role in your neighborhood’s appearance-Hard to complain if you don’t participate! • Most of the work is done electronically. • Occasionally get to visit your neighbors. • It would be great to have a representative from each cul-de-sac and street.
2006 Committee UpdatesGrounds • Change of ownership of Orange Appeal to Rohling Lawn Care • Back entrance improvements • Island Trimming in cul-de-sacs (potential changes and updates on critical islands) • Options in and around the pool (the rock) • Other updates / Questions
2006 Committee UpdatesHospitality/Social • Easter Egg Hunt • Pool Opening Party • 4th of July • New Neighbors Welcome • Other updates / Questions
2006 Committee UpdatesTrail • Neighborhood volunteers have continued to volunteer countless hours on several scheduled workdays during 2006 to continue the development of the trail • Trailhead sign was built by the de Jong family and posted in 2006 • Budget established for maintenance, came in under budget in 2006 • Large fallen trees removed in 2006 • “No Campfires” Reminder • Other updates / Questions
2006 Committee UpdatesNeighborhood Watch • Watch activities • Community involvement • Issues • Other updates / Questions
2006 Updates Communications • Web site (www.highlandviewhomeowners.org) • Online directories, bylaws & covenants, and architectural guidelines • Online meeting minutes, annual meeting minutes and other board related documents • Email newsletters • Highland View is 100% electronic now! • Monthly Board meetings
2007 – New Business • Grounds Issues (from Grounds Chairman): • Landscaping contract. Competitive bids, renewal terms, financial and otherwise (i.e. items needing attention) • Completion of back entrance landscaping • Cul de sacs maintenance (i.e. Highland Road cul de sac and Roan Tree) and options consideration • Trimming overall to reduce over-grown look. • Role of Grounds, Rohling Lawncare and Out-on-a-Limb. • Front entrance. Planting of some new trees and additional flowers/more vibrant color.
2007 – New Business (Continued) • Hospitality: • New neighbor and baby gifts • Shared parties with Waterford • New committee members to help Carol Horan: Karen Hoyt, Melissa Collins, Angie Liske, Sandra Kane and Annette Hutchinson • Trail • Ongoing maintenance • Projects for 2007: • Tree identification signs to identify different types of trees on trail • Discussion of Stone Entrance at head of trail next to pool • Increase volunteerism