Present Greg Smutko, Vice President; Ray Kruszona, Treasurer; John Marsh, Secretary; Julie Allen, Director; Charles Kachadoorian, Director and Marysia Leu, Curtis Management Company. Patty Werdowatz, President; arrived late. Alex Moore, Director was unable to attend. Elliot Katzovitz of Katzovitz Insurance agency and several homeowners were also present.
Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Greg Smutko, Vice President.
Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes of the May 10, 2006 Board meeting. Upon a motion made and seconded (Kruszona/Marsh) the minutes were approved as corrected. Motion passed unanimously.
Financials Ray Kruszona provided an overview of the financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2006. Management to follow up with clarification on variance on the Income Statement, as requested by Treasurer, Skip Kruszona. Skip also reported with recent payouts for the roofing, the Association is only $35,000 ahead of budget at this time. There being no further questions, a motion was made and seconded (Kruszona/Marsh) to approve these financial statement, as presented and subject to independent audit. Motion passed unanimously.
Outstanding List The delinquency list as of May 25, 2006 was next reviewed. Management recommended the following collection activity:
Pay or Lien Notice to be sent to account [] whose recent payment was returned for non-sufficient funds and once the deadline has been reached, the Lien is to be placed on this account and also [] (pay or lien was previously authorized by the Board of Directors).
Motion was duly made and seconded (Kruszona/Marsh) approving management's recommendations. Motion passed unanimously.
Architectural
Insurance
Elliot Katzovitz of the Katzovitz Insurance Agency made a presentation to the Board on his insurance proposal for the community. At this time Villa Monterey does not have earthquake insurance. Although the number of carriers who offer earthquake insurance for Associations has been drastically reduced, the costs have risen substantially. Traditional insurance will cost approximately $85,000 per year with a 5% deductible and an insurable value of approximately $22million. Mr. Katzovitz can offer a layered protection where the owner obtains the maximum coverage under CEA first (California Earthquake Authority) and then the Association can layer on top of this for minimal savings. Management was requested to obtain a current bid from Travelers for Board review.
Homeowners Forum
A Homeowner Had Several Questions And Requests As Follows:
Landscape
The Board next reviewed the summary from the May 26, 2006 property inspection. Skip Kruszona thanked Julie Allen for all her efforts in getting the water costs reduced for the entire community. He noted that in working closely with Ms. Smutko, there was a significant difference in the water usage. Ms. Allen explained however that there are several areas of stressed grass that were due to the spraying of a weed pre-emergent, reduction of water and the recent heat spell. Resident's patience in getting these areas back up to standards is requested. No further action required at this time.
A complaint regarding the landscape company's utilization of a homeowner's water was next reviewed. Ms. Leu has contacted Weststar Landscaping to ensure this practice stops and suggests that the homeowner can "lock down" his plumbing at his own cost, if he so desires. Board concurred. Management to so notify homeowner.
Long Term Planning Committee
Julie Allen reported that the next meeting will be on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
Maintenance
The Board next reviewed termite reports for 9926 Pine Knoll Lane and 5275 Rimpark Lane (clubhouse). Motion was made and seconded (Kruszona/Allen) to approve these proposals. Eradication is to be done for the common area termite infestations. Management to process paperwork.
The Board also reviewed the monthly maintenance log. No further action required.
Patrol
Julie Allen reported on two recent incidents of vandalism at the pool area. A bid for a video cameral installation as well as bids for patrol monitoring of the pool area on an on-call basis and for motion sensor lights at the pool. Board agreed the video camera bid seemed expensive at this time, however Skip Kruszona may have a lead on a more cost effective system. The contractor will contact Ms. Allen.
After some discussion, it was agreed to hold off on additional motion sensor lighting for the pool area. Management to work with Ms. Allen in obtaining new signage for the pool. Ms. Leu to obtain costs from Metro Safety Services for on-call service, 2 trips per night to view the pool area, a weekend afternoon drive by and negating the open/close of the pool area. It is hoped service will be in place for the 4th of July weekend.
Steve Huddleston provided his report on recent parking violators noting fines to be instituted for residents on Pine Knoll and soon for certain residents on Quemado.
Rules And Regulations
Julie Allen noted she was unable to work with the Rules and Regulations Committee due to time constraints. Steve Huddleston and John Steffan, who volunteered for the Committee, will co-chair and come up with recommendations to the Board for the next meeting.
Correspondence
The Board reviewed homeowner and violation correspondence since the last meeting. No further action was directed.
New Business
The Board then discussed further action on the new Welcome program and set Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 10:00 am as the first meeting for this. Notice will be placed in the newsletter and all are welcome to attend.
Adjournment
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 beginning at 6:00p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
| Marysia Leu | |
| Acting Recording Secretary |
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