Barbizon Place Section I

Board Meeting Minutes: 04-14-08

Jun 05, 2008

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BARBIZON PLACE SECTION I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
APRIL 14, 2008

On Monday, April 14, 2008 a meeting of the Board of Directors of Barbizon Place Section I Homeowners was held. The following were present: Nathan Stewart, Laurie Stuart, Matt Ammons, Lori Martin, and Betsy Keefe.

At 7:30 p.m. after a tour of the front entrance to determine what needs to be done to repair and beautify it, the meeting was moved to the residence of Matt Ammons and called to order by President Stewart.

The first action was to determine which board members will hold what positions. They are:
President - Nathan Stewart
Vice President ?– Laurie Stuart
Treasurer ?– Matt Ammons
Secretary ?– Lori Martin
At-Large ?– Betsy Keefe

Old Business:

The Minutes of the March 19, 2008 meeting were read. President Stewart made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented; motion was seconded by Treasurer Ammons. The vote was unanimous to approve the motion as stated.

The Minutes of the annual meeting of the Barbizon Place Section 1 Homeowners Association held on March 31, 2008, were read. At-Large Keefe made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented; motion was seconded by Treasurer Ammons. The vote was unanimous to approve the motion as stated.

Discussion took place regarding whether to repair the concrete border at the neighborhood entrance or replace it with something like creek stone that won?’t be as susceptible to destruction by trucks, skate boards, etc. This issue remains pending.

The issue of the two mailboxes that are damaged beyond repair remains pending.

The new stop signs are to be delivered and installed soon. There has been a delay due to them being shipped to Florida by mistake. Treasurer Ammons will be on-site during the installation to ensure they are put in to our satisfaction.

One of the newly replaced lights at the entrance has been broken off, possibly by vandals, and will be replaced. Secretary Martin will order another new light at a cost of $21.75. President Stewart will install the new light if he can; otherwise an electrician will be called.

The question as to whether or not Industrial Disposal can provide recycling service to the neighborhood remains pending. At-Large Keefe to follow up on that.

State and Federal tax returns have been completed and mailed.


New Business:

Secretary Martin presented a request from homeowner Michael Martin to erect a 4-board horse fence along the property line in his backyard, which parallels Harmony Landing Road. After review of the request, At-Large Keefe made a motion to approve; motion was seconded by Vice President Stuart. The vote was unanimous to approve the motion as stated.

Treasurer Ammons reported on the status of 2008 dues collection. Dues for 12 homeowners remain outstanding. Second notices will be sent to those 12 with the mailing of the minutes of the annual meeting.

Several revisions will be made to the neighborhood directory and updated copies will be included with the mailing of the minutes of the annual meeting to all homeowners.

Treasurer Ammons reported on the possibility of moving the neighborhood checking account to Fifth Third Bank due to their expanded hours of operation. This issue remains pending.

At 8:45 p.m. Secretary Martin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by At-Large Keefe. The vote was unanimous to approve the motion as stated.

The next meeting is set for Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.