Bristol View  Homeowners Association  [HOA]

 

 

Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors
 
16 November 2004

 

 

In Attendance: G. Aron, W. Glaser, , G. Severynse, W. Tomlinson ,B..Stanley ,J. Flowers

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Meeting commenced 1:30 PM, concluded 3;10 pm

 

Minutes of the 13 October 2004 meeting were approved as amended.  The minutes will be posted on the Bristol View Home Owners website.

 

Gary suggested listing  on the BristolView  HOA website, handymen and suppliers who may be needed  for home maintenance or for homeowners needing assistance for tasks they themselves are not able to perform.  Bert will post the list on the web site with the caveat that those listed are for information only.  The list should not be construed as a recommendation on the part of the Board.  The name of the homeowner supplying the information will be listed so the homeowner in need  may consult them. For example:

 

Klassy Glass Window Cleaning Co. @ 585 238 1267, recommended by W. Glaser

 

Gerry summarized the responses received from the questionnaire regarding the proposed Budget for 2005.

 

Of the 83 homeowners, 45.7% replied.  Twice as many homeowners were satisfied with the present level of maintenance as those unsatisfied.

 

Most comments were made with regard to grass mowing, including , changes in mower size for more even cuts; better training of personnel to be attentive to how grass is cut; reduction in the number of annual plantings, and replacement with perennials.

 

A majority of responders  favored an increase of monthly payments of $5 to 10 per month. A small minority  favored a special assessment.

 

Gerry reviewed the proportion of the monthly payments allocated to operations and contributions to the reserve fund for the past five years.

 

At the conclusion of the evaluation and after discussion, it was decided that there would be a Special Assessment of $300.00 on February 1, 2005, and an increase in monthly payment of $10.00 to $160 per month.

 

Gerry will spell out the rationale and details in the next Newsletter due at the end of November.

 

John Flowers reported that the mailboxes have not yet been painted  d/t  the need to have two rain-free days in succession and d/t scheduling problems with the painter.

 

Bert reported on his conversations with Stacey of Backyard Secrets.  As noted, annual plants will be discontinued, weeding will be done monthly, the entrance to BVD will be altered by removal of Russian sage .Bert also told of his conversations with Pat Fasano re: grass clumping, extra cuts and the use of smaller mowers.

 

Gary and Bert will determine when Pat should be invited to future Board meetings.

 

John, Bert, Gerry, and Gary will provide items to be included in the next Newsletter due by the beginning of next week.

 

The next meeting will be at Bert Stanley’s home on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 1:30 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted

 

Warren Glaser