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FIELDCREEK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 26, 2009

EBMC, 5011 Meadowood Mall Way, Suite 200

 

MINUTES OF MEETING (Draft)

 

Present:                            Barry Ojers, President; Pablo Gomez, Vice President; Nick Pappas, Secretary/Treasurer; Mark Bacon, William Jastrow, Gary Bria, and Lester Cohen, Directors

Board Absent:                 None

Also Present:                    Malinda Baldridge, EBMC Community Manager

                                          Linda Woosypiti, Recording Secretary

Homeowners Present:     Robert Canter

                                          Dale Kiriaze

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I.          CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Pablo Gomez called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. with all Board members present

II.        MEMBERSHIP FORUM   

            Robert Canter – 95 Gazelle Road – stated that he noticed that there was a Board meeting and one of the residents that had a list of problems regarding violations said there was to be a newsletter put out.  Ms. Baldridge said a spring newsletter will be put out and the Board will review and approve regarding listing the most common violations.  Mr. Canter mentioned an owl that has been a problem in the neighborhood.  Check signing was discussed as well as the 2007 audit recommendations and the fact that this was taken care of with accounting procedures.  Mr. Canter discussed reserves for replacement and wanted to know if there were unrestricted funds because this account was under-funded.  Ms. Baldridge noted that there has been $1,000 per month deposited in reserves as of January, 2009.  Mr. Gomez said reserves are not under-funded as they were funded as per the current reserve study, which was not enough and the Board recommended depositing more into it, especially since upgrading landscaping costs were high and the current reserves were not enough to fund.  Two entrances have been landscaped and the reserves were updated based upon that.  Mr. Canter also indicated that the land at the corner of Fieldcreek and Thomas Creek Road is BLM land and the opposite side belongs to the county and asked if the county is planning to put fire station there.  The Board responded, yes, but they have not been contacted yet as the county has no money at this time.

            Dale Kiriaze – He stated that he had observed the Fieldcreek area in the past and a lot of the things he noted has been resolved, but now people are forgetting and starting to leave trashcans and recycle bins out, noting about 30 or 40 people.  Also, there are chronic ones that were never resolved and he mentioned a few that had violations that have been there almost a year regarding vehicles, trash outside, etc.  He thinks a letter “has no teeth” and no follow up has been taken.  The Board will be paying more attention because it has been happening more and more.  They also noted that there are a couple houses on Welcome Way that are not actually in the Fieldcreek Estates Association, but Mr. Kiriaze said they are situated in Fieldcreek and are in disarray.  Cars are a violation of Washoe County ordinance as indicated and will be taken care of with them.  He also said there are political signs up on common area and he has taken them down.  Also noted was that in the easement development behind Welcome Way and off of Chinchilla that the sagebrush is high, which is a fire hazard.  It is an area 50 feet high.  Not sure whose responsibility this area would be as it is a major problem.  Also, he said the trash is terrible and he walks and picks it up when he can.  The Board stated that the wind is a factor as well in these situations.  But, there are some who are throwing trash out of their cars.  These issues should be addressed in the newsletter according to the Board.

III.       VENDOR REPORTS

No reports

IV.       MINUTES

A motion was made by Les Cohen to approve the January 21, 2009 minutes with meeting date change correction as indicated.  William Jastrow seconded the motion.  All in favor, motion passed unanimously.

V.        FINANCIAL REPORT

            Board to Review Financials

Nick Pappas reported that the financial information covers to the end of December, 2008.  He spoke to Ms. Baldridge and would like to have January’s financial updated.  This will be addressed to accounting manager.  The contingency, operating and reserve accounts were discussed.  Starting with January, there will be an additional $1,000 placed in reserve account.  Construction account went down slightly because refunds were distributed.  It appears that there are quite a number of people that need to be contacted regarding these funds needing to be returned.  Ms. Baldridge said the Association will need an attorney of record to assist in the file.  The state will hold the funds as it is not HOA money.  Mr. Pappas said a CD was rolled over in February and the Board needs to make a decision whether they will need to use that money.  Ms. Baldridge said she did not know of any projects that are planned for this year.  In further review, Mr. Pappas said there are less than 50 people that have not paid dues and statements have just been sent out.  There was a discussion regarding property transfers on the basis of a sale as the CC&Rs state that individuals are responsible for assessments and not the bank.  NRS will take precedence over CC&Rs and they say the Association can collect.

VI.             COMMITTEE REPORTS

An architectural meeting is scheduled today after this Board meeting     

VII.     OLD BUSINESS      

None

VIII.    NEW BUSINESS

            Board to discuss landscaping for the upcoming 2009 season.

Ms. Baldridge said there are four bids, Green Garden (who they used last year), Victor Gamble, Fleming Landscaping and Reno Landscaping.  The Board noted that the Fleming Landscaping is all-inclusive.  The Board discussed each bid in regards to monthly payment.  Sprinklers and valves were discussed and the fact that they will need to look at the extra costs during the year that could occur.  Sergio, Green Garden, is doing a good job, easy to work with, and is less expensive.  The Board discussed the need to add a clause regarding turning sprinklers off at the end of the season and that contractor will be responsible for damage if this is not completed.  The Board discussed the need for a committee to get together to make sure all jobs are completed during the season, ie rose bush maintenance, shut off, etc.  A motion was made by Pablo Gomez to accept the contract from Green Garden Lawn Care and adding the phrase in the contract that they are responsible for any damage if the drip systems are not turned off at the end of the season.  Les Cohen seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed unanimously.

IX.       CORRESPONDENCE

There were no items to report.

X.        SCHEDULE NEXT BOARD MEETING

The next Board meeting will be an annual and scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Founders Room at Wolf Run Golf Course.          

XI.       ADJOURNMENT

            There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m.

Respectfully,

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Linda Woosypiti, Recording Secretary          Board Representative

 

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