CALL TO ORDER & VERIFICATION OF QUORUM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
President Jason Johnson. Also present were Board members Ross
Fife, Tom Flenner (Vice President), Christine Foote (Secretary),
Al Holowinski, Mark Kramer (Treasurer) and Dave Watts, as well
as John O'Connor of Pristine Communities, Inc. President Johnson
noted there was a full quorum.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 13, 2005, MINUTES
Motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously
to approve the April 13, 2005, minutes, as presented. The minutes
will be posted on the website.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. O'Connor reviewed key points of the April 2005
financial statements, as follows:
- Income year-to-date $ 37,814 budgeted $ 38,037 actual
- Operating expense year-to-date $ 30,833 budgeted $ 17,191 actual
- Net operating income year-to-date $ 6,981 budgeted $ 20,846
actual
Mr. O'Connor also reviewed for the board the status
of several delinquencies.
OLD BUSINESS
Netafin Irrigation System Project-Mr. O'Connor
reviewed for the board a design bid proposal that had been received
from TruGreen LandCare regarding installation of the Netafin project.
This bid was only for an initial design at a cost of $5,400, from
which the price to install the system would be determined once
the design was completed. The board did not consider this bid
and determined that this cost should be part of the overall bid
for this project.
Mr. O'Connor reported that Douglas County Maintenance
& Repair (DCMR) had completed the installation of the Netafin
pilot project in the median at the south end of Plum Creek Boulevard,
noting that the board would need to assess the system's performance
at the end of July. He also stated that the system is sensor-monitored
to provide efficiency and eliminate water runoff onto the street.
He also noted that, if installed as a replacement for the current
system, the Netafin system would also be installed in the flower
beds.
Directory-Discussion was held regarding a
letter from association counsel Rich Johnston with regard to a
statement in the directory related to the publication of the directory.
The following notation is made for the benefit of homeowners.
The Plum Creek Master Homeowner Association commissioned
Plum Creek resident Diane Jauch to create an annual residential
and service directory to be distributed to all 500 homes in the
Master Association. The directory was published by Ms. Jauch and
not by the Association.
President Johnson noted that he had received positive
feedback on the directory and requests from residents that future
directories include other Plum Creek area associations.
NEW BUSINESS
Hearing-Mr. O'Connor reviewed for the board
a new issue regarding an incomplete deck project. Mr. O'Connor
was requested to send a notice to the homeowner regarding a hearing
to be held at the next board meeting.
Follow-up on Prior Deck Issue-Discussion
was held regarding an incomplete and unapproved deck project that
had previously been brought to the homeowner's attention. Mr.
O'Connor was requested to send a follow-up letter to the homeowner
regarding this matter.
Storage Shed Issue-Discussion was held regarding
a storage shed, which is in violation of the covenants. Mr. O'Connor
was requested to send a letter to the homeowner regarding this
matter.
Trimming and Removal of Shrubs Along Median-Mr.
O'Connor advised that DCMR would be trimming and removing shrubs
along Plum Creek Boulevard. President Johnson noted this would
create a fresh, less crowded and less overgrown appearance along
the median.
Plum Creek Boulevard Extension-Mr. O'Connor
reported that the extension of the boulevard has been opened to
Crystal Crossing and that landscaping of this area is in progress.
He noted the road would soon be completely open to Crystal Valley
and Douglas Lane.
Residential Rentals vs. Sales-Mr. Watts noted
that there have been several properties in the area rented vs.
being sold, which he feels is due in part to an increase in Douglas
County tax assessments. It was recommended that homeowners submit
their protests with comparables from their subdivision.
Future School Sign-Mr. Holowinski asked about
the sign at the south end of Plum Creek Boulevard, which references
"future school." Mr. O'Connor advised this property
is intended for either a school or a fire station.
Park Maintenance-Mr. Fife commented about
the apparent lack of maintenance to the park area located adjacent
to the above site. Mr. O'Connor advised this property is maintained
with native grass vs. manicured landscaping.
Real Estate Signs-Ms. Foote commented on
residences that have more than one real estate sign displayed.
Mr. O'Connor confirmed that the covenants call for no more than
one sign per residence.
Senate Bill 100-Mr. Fife inquired about Senate
Bill 100. Mr. O'Connor provided a brief statement about this bill,
which limits certain authorities of home owner associations, but
is not expected to impact the Plum Creek Master Association.
Lifeline-President Johnson brought to the
board's attention a "Lifeline" form that had been suggested
by the fire station as a standard information form for homeowners
to complete and store in their refrigerator for an emergency.
This suggestion will be discussed further at the next board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., a motion was made, seconded, and passed
unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
NEXT MEETING-Wednesday, June 8, 2005,
at 7:00 p.m. at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 South Wilcox Street.