Minutes for the Lake Forest Community Association

Board Meeting

September 15, 2005

The Lake Forest Community Association Board of Directors met at Bev’s home at 7:30 pm on September 15, 2005.

Bev called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. In attendance were Bev Franklin, Jim Evans,, Harry Hopkins, Evelyn Hempstead, Gloria Flick, Steve Gilbert, and Wes Cox. Dave Wilson and Bill Ethington were absent.

Bev sent an email to the Whisperwood Homeowner’s Association regarding the brick wall that obstructs the view at the intersection of Maritime and Hoose Road. No response has been received yet.

Behind the Delaney’s home on Octavia Court, Bev discovered some significant water erosion that needs some attention. Bev will advise Bill who will investigate options for resolution.

Evelyn reported some vandalism to the entrances. No permanent damage was done, though some plants were destroyed. She reported the case to the Police Department and obtained a file number.

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to spend $2675 to repair, repoint and recap the three brick entrance signs. Choice Masonry will do the work.

Harry will mail a 2-page summary of the Architectural Review Committee and application to all residents under a cover letter so that all residents are advised of the purpose of the ARC and compliance requirements. Also, he volunteered to chair the ARC.

Steve intends to draft a newsletter for discussion at the next meeting. Suggested topics include accomplishments of the Board,, planned improvements to the community, and preliminary discussion of our ’06 budget.

All the ’05 dues were collected as of the day after the General Meeting in June. $1300 has been collected from Homeowners’ Packets, which is $800 over budgeted receipts. Total income for the year is $22,295. Balance in the checking account is $23,771, which includes the bills Wes received tonight. There is an additional asset of about $40,000 in CDs. Wes reviewed the 2005 budget and all line items are within budget. Wes plans an audit during November 2005.

The September Community Day has been cancelled.

The Fall yard sale is planned for 15 October.

Harry reports that visits to the LFCA web site have increased by 50% recently. A link is provided to the West Springfield Pyramid Coalition which has attracted interest. There is also an article discussing a rash of garage break-ins in the neighborhood that appear to be juvenile related.

Next meeting will be 13 October at Bev’s. A major agenda item for next month is Steve’s presentation of establishing membership on various committees, to include a discussion of specific responsibilities for each member.