Ravines Homeowners Association

November RHOA Meeting Minutes

Feb 20, 2008

Ravines Homeowners Association
Monthly Board Meeting
Eisenhower Elementary School Library
November 13, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Attendees: Miriam Blanks-Smart, Clarence Garrett, Gloria Hardy, H. Merritt (approved as Board Member during meeting), Mindell Penn & Cleveria Strickland.

Call to Order: President Mindell Penn called the meeting to order, at 7:05 p.m.

Approval of Minutes:

?„?« August 14, 2007 Minutes read by M. Blanks-Smart. Discussion held regarding corrections. Motion by M. Blanks-Smart made to approve minutes as amended. Seconded by C. Garrett. Approved unanimously.
?„?« October 9, 2007 Minutes read by M. Blanks-Smart. Discussion held regarding corrections. Motion by C. Garrett to approve minutes as amended. Seconded by M. Blanks-Smart. Approved unanimously.
?„?« November 8, 2007 Minutes read by M. Blanks-Smart. Discussion held regarding corrections. Motion made by C. Garrett to approve minutes as amended. Seconded by M. Blanks-Smart. Approved unanimously.

Treasurer?¡?¦s Report: Financial Reports for September and October 2007 were submitted by C. Strickland and are attached. Discussion held regarding specific expenses and changing authorized signers at Association?¡?¦s banking institution.

?„?« September 2007 Financial Report: Motion made by C. Garrett to approve; seconded by G. Hardy. Approved unanimously.
?„?« October 2007 Financial Report: Motion made by C. Garrett to approve; seconded by G. Hardy. Approved unanimously.

Resignations: Luis Sharpe, whose term as board member had expired, sent letter of resignation. Rosita Gendernalik sent letter of resignation. Motion made by M. Blanks-Smart to accept resignation of R. Gendernalik; seconded by G. Hardy. Approved unanimously.

Transition Tasks:

?„?« Letter to Residents: M. Penn submitted draft letter to residents; discussion held on how and when to communicate with residents regarding election and other issues.
?„?« 2008 Board Meeting Location: Discussion held on when and where to hold future board meetings.
?„?« Web Site Update: Discussion held on getting subdivision website back up and running and who should have access.

Board Vacancies:

?„?« Vice President: Motion made by C. Garret to nominate M. Blanks-Smart; seconded by G. Hardy. Approved unanimously. Miriam Blanks-Smart approved as Vice President.
?„?« Correspondence & Recording Secretary: Discussion about asking residents.
?„?« 2 Board Members at Large: Motion made by B. Truss to nominate Hume Merritt; seconded by M. Blanks-Smart. Vote: 5 yes; 1 no. Hume Merritt approved as Board Member at Large.

Correspondence: Letter received from Spring Valley Neighborhood Association requesting support for repaving of Inkster Road between 9 and 10 Mile Roads. Discussion held. Motion made by M. Blanks-Smart to approve President Penn sending letter of support; seconded by C. Strickland. Vote: 5 yes; 1 no. Motion passed.

December/Holiday Meeting: Motion made by M. Blanks-Smart and seconded by M. Penn to have a holiday celebration for residents. Discussion held. Vote: 6 yes; 1 no.

Miscellaneous Issues & Open Discussion:

?„?« Mr. Genernalik requested the return of his $50 check. Motion made by M. Blanks-Smart and seconded by G. Hardy to return check to Mr. Gendernalik as requested. Vote: 4 yes; 3 no. Approved.
?„?« $50 check received from residents M/M Newell.
?„?« Discussion re: entrance signs; continuance of invocation at Board meetings; and blow out of sprinkler system.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:45pm