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Highland View Homeowners Association, Inc. Annual Meeting February 15 th , 2006. 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 15th, 2006
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 Report5 Year Change In Reserves • Change from $32,102 to $21,079 ($11,023) • Variance relates to planned capital improvements: • Landscape improvement plan • 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: $29,316/home Average: $362/home
2005 Committee UpdatesArchitectural Review • Guideline review and revisions • Modified submission procedures to improve documentation and turn around times
2005 Committee UpdatesGrounds • During the year 2 cleanup sessions were held which focused on general cleanup and planting of bushes in the cul-de-sac’s. • The Cul-de-sac’s worked on were: Helmsdale Pl N, Roantree, Upper and Lower Highland Road Islands. • The tree line along the rear entrance was cleaned out in preparation for plantings and sign construction. • The area behind the Pool and Rear entrance were aerated and reseeded successfully. Now to keep that grass alive! • Preparations were made for planting during this winter: • Removal of dead pine in Helmsdale Pl N Island, preparation for replacement planting. • Removal of sick Pin Oak, preparation for new planting • Other projects worked on: • Planning and working with contractors for rear entrance sign quotations • Planning for additional light installation in front of the Pool pavilion • Drainage ditch improvement by City of Brentwood. • Interface with Trail Committee to build Highland View Ridge Trail
2005 Committee UpdatesHospitality/Social • Easter Egg Hunt • Pool Party • 4th of July • New Neighbor welcome
2005 Committee UpdatesTrail • Formal plan developed in Feb 2005 • Approved by Brentwood Planning in Codes in July 2005 • Trail committee was formed in August. Mike Soares chair. • Laying out and clearing out of the trail from the pool pavilion to the • water tower is complete. Construction began Oct 05. Completed Feb 1, • 2006. (Was anticipating 1 1/2 to 2 years!) • Switchback section (pool-ridge) Eagle Scout project planned, constructed and completed by Andrew deJong and his scout troop as part of Andrew's Eagle Scout project. • Neighborhood volunteers have volunteered on several scheduled workdays during this period. • Trailhead sign will be posted soon along with possible bench(s) • Budget established for maintenance.
2005 Updates Communications • Web site (www.highlandviewhomeowners.org) • Online directories • Two Town Hall meetings this year • Email newsletters • Highland View is 100% electronic now! • Monthly Board meetings
2006 – New Business • Complete projects already in progress • Back entrance • Grounds: • Winter Tree plantings • Replacement Pin Oak at front entrance • Replacement Blue Spruce on South Berm • Leyland Cyprus to replace white Pine at Helmsdale Pl N Island • 2 memorial Magnolias to be planted in Front entrance Berms • 5 Prague Viburnum to be planted at rear entrance along tree line beside gate. • Spring and Fall Clean up to focus on clean ups and Landscape maintenance and improvement • Trim bushes and expand bed at rear entrance after sign is completed • Brick repair on entrance Walls and Bridge • Adding low wattage lighting to trees on Berms and Island
2006 – New Business (Continued) • Hospitality: • New neighbor and baby gifts • Shared parties with Waterford • Trail • Ongoing maintenance • Increase volunteerism