Northclift Townhomes

Meeting Minutes of Board Meeting January 2008

NORTHCLIFT TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 2008

The Board of Directors of the Northclift Townhouse Association met at 7:00 P. M., January 15, 2008 at the home of Anthony Pirrera, 5971.

The meeting was called to order by the President Anthony Pirrera with the following members in attendance:  J. D. Brickhouse, Sec. (5965), Pam Holt, Treas. (6024, Ann Laible (5943), Lee Nino (5977), John Lanier (5969), Mary Beth O’Connor (6015).  Tim Miller Vice-Pres.  (5973) and Patrick Buffkin (5937) were both absent after having requested an excuse absence.   Other unit residents in attendance were Elide Pirrera (5971), Paul King (5965) and Walter Marinetti (6036).

Board members introduced themselves to one another after which the president discussed the role of board members and the way in which the board conducted their meetings.  He addressed the pressing issue of city water and the problems the association is having with the increases due to the meter replacements and amount of water usage throughout the association and the pending increase by the City of Raleigh.    The contractual services of Wilson Properties and their role was also explained.

The Board discussed where the association stood in regards to the replacement of front decks and rear decks according to the scheduled replacements.  There are a total of seven front decks and two rear decks that need replacement. 

The Board reviewed the financials from the report given at the annual meeting of January 10^th.  In the absence of Joe Stewart, Property Manager the board elected to table action on the report until the February meeting.

Walter Marinetti  (6063) presented his concerns to the board about Wilson Property Management not responding to request about the Rose of Sharron being removed from his property and the damage to the eaves of his unit due to rot.  Mr Marinetti was informed that this would be discussed with Mr. Stewart on his behalf.

Lee Nino discussed with the Board his willingness to build a web site for the association and maintain it.  Board members were excited about his offer and by general consent he was authorized to proceed.  He also discussed various fund raising ideas.  The board will continue these discussions.

Upon moton by Ann Laible and seconded by Mary O’Connor the board delayed the approval of the December minutes until the former secretary could be present at the next meeting.  Motion carried.

There being no further business the board adjourned at 9:30 PM.  Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Respectfully submitted by  J. D. Brickhouse, Sec.