MINUTES FOR THE LAKE FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

August 8, 2002

 

Meeting opened at 7:35 p.m.

 

Present: Wes Cox, Bev Franklin, Steve Gilbert, Evelyn Hempstead, Harry Hopkins, Tom Quigley, Jim Evans. Absent: Dave Wilson

 

Old Business

 

Evelyn reported that the water company would install a low flow water line at each entrance for $1250 per site, plus plumbing fees.  To date, we have spent $2270 this year on entrance landscaping and maintenance.  We had budgeted $2500 for these services this year, plus the Association approved an additional $1500 for the improvements at Modisto.  Due to a handoff of Treasurer duties from Steve to Wes and some confusion in the financial statements, Bev suggested postponing further discussion on additional expenses for landscaping improvements until next month, at which time Wes will provide clearer financial statements. 

 

Bev asked that all Board members review the line items on the current year budget sheet and make suggestions for corrections or improvements to Steve or Wes.  Bev asked Wes to present a proposed 2003 budget at our October meeting in order to plan a presentation at our December General Meeting. 

 

Bev presented a proposal for trail improvements that she has approved for $5160.

 

Tom Quigley reported that Mr. Meeker has not yet removed the limb overhanging a house on Fisherman’s Lane as requested.  Mr. Meeker has not shown after two delays, and Tom will pursue other contractors to remove the limb after giving Mr. Meeker one more chance.

 

Steve mentioned that our auditor strongly recommended that we discontinue the practice of providing cash awards for the winners of our annual Community Decoration contest.  The Board decided to present a certificate instead.

 

New Business:

 

Bev received an email from a resident on Octavia Court reporting an erosion problem behind their home, and several dead trees that could be a hazard if toppled during a storm.  Tom will investigate the situation.

 

Steve purchased a new community mailbox on Octavia Court as the old one deteriorated.

 

Harry posted new Officer positions on our Web site.

 

Community Day – planned for 29 September at 3 pm.  Steve will check permit requirements for having this picnic on Maritime Lane.  Otherwise, we will plan to have the picnic at the park by the basketball goals.  We plan for 80 to attend.  Detailed plans will be developed during our September meeting.  Jim will put an email notice out on this, and Harry will put a notice on the Web site.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

Next meeting at  Steve’s house September 12, 7:30 p.m.