Bristol View Homeowners Association (HOA)
Minutes of the HOA Special Meeting
22 April, 2008


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The Bristol View HOA Board met at home of  Gloria Wilner at 2:00PM. Attending were Bert Stanley, Warren Knapp, Bill Tomlinson, Marilyn Steane, Gloria Wilner and Fred Weber.

 


November Board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

Board Member Role Changes


Bert Stanley and Fred Weber have agreed to swap positions on the Board.  Fred will take over responsibility for Landscaping, a position which Bert held for the past 5 years.  Bert will assume Fred’s prior position as Recording Secretary both positions effective immediately.


Snow Plowing

Snow plowing problems were discussed.  It was agreed that whenever a Board member hears a complaint that Pat Fasano has not resolved, they will email Bill Tomlinson so a record of performance can be kept.  Problem discussed included:

-         need more driveway marker stakes

-         some driveways were not plowed to their full widths

-         while the contract calls for plowing when there is 3 inches of snow, drifting and other issues make it difficult to know exactly when plowing is needed.

When any Board member believes plowing is required, they should call Pat directly. He has typically responded whenever asked but it is difficult for him to know from where he lives how the snow is piling up in our community.  There were few, if any, complaints about salting this year thanks to increased vigilance on that issue.

The Board will decide in the Fall who, among members who are here during Winter months, will be responsible for snow plowing during Winter months.


Property Transfers


On a review of homes recently sold, Marilyn Steane will be apprised by Bill Tomlinson quarterly of homes sold so she can keep “good neighbor” captains informed. HOA Board members will also get those quarterly updates. All residents will receive updated phone lists annually either with a newsletter mailing or as part of the annual meeting preparatory package.


Landscaping


It was noted that there is quite a bit of snow mold on the grass and damage from the snow mold and the fact that many residents did not water during last year’s drought.  The situation will be monitored to see whether normal grass growth recovers the lawns or  remedial action is required.

Bill Tomlinson will develop a quote for automatic sprinkling of the entrance gardens at Bristol View and Woodcliff Terrace but it is clear we could not get the work done before late this season since all vendors contacted are already quite busy. Fred Weber will find an interim solution for the coming year.

The following proposed addition was approved to the Exterior Improvement Request Form:
"Vegetable plants are not allowed in areas visible from the street but upon approval by the Homeowner Association, a limited number of vegetable plants may be placed in the rear of a home only in locations not visible by neighbors. It is suggested that such planting be done in pots or planters."


Exterior Lamps


Bill Tomlinson will collect information to see if we can find additional options to the currently approved exterior lamp replacements.


Financials


1st Quarter financials were reviewed. Spending was very close to budgeted levels. Bill will take action to resolve outstanding balances with two residents who are substantially behind on monthly fee payments.


Next meeting will be held
June 24, 2008 at 2:00PM at Fred Weber’s home.