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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Minutes of the HOA Board Meeting 9-10-17


Board members present: Jan Cooley, President; Jeff Anthony, Vice-President; Jimmy Smith, Treasurer; Brian Hiel, and Rodney Phillips.  Dale Slaton was present and acted as Secretary.

Meeting was called to order by Jan Cooley.

Minutes from the previous meeting were approved without objection.

OLD BUSINESS

1.       Jimmy Smith gave a report on the status of overdue HOA dues, and status of collection efforts.  There was discussion about the need for a uniform policy for handling the collection of HOA dues and fees in the future.



2.      There was discussion about the repair and sealing of the stone walls at the entry of the neighborhood.



3.      A resident took down a speed limit sign that had been put up by the HOA, and is holding that sign.  Jeff Anthony said that he will recover the sign.



4.      Jimmy Smith went over the bid submitted by Roadway Specialties to do repair work on the roads in the neighborhood.  There were seven areas specified to be repaired and some area of centerline separation that were included in the bid, totaling $29, 552.00.  Jimmy Smith moved that the bid be accepted, Brian Hiel seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion without objection.  The work will be scheduled and notice will be given to the residents as more information is known.



5.      The Woodland Farms Community Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017.  There was discussion about how to communicate this information more effectively to the neighborhood.



6.      There was discussion about a permanent HOA sign to be placed at the entry to the neighborhood.  The Board agreed that such a sign would be helpful, but questions remain concerning the size, construction, function, and control of the sign.



7.      The Board decided not to sponsor a community get-together on October 7, 2017, due to time constraints and other concerns.



8.      The rip-rap at the park has been spread out and appears to be working to control erosion.



9.      The Board discussed the desirability and feasibility of amending to the Woodland Farms Declaration of , noting that any proposed amendment would require the approval of seventy-five percent (75%) of the homeowners.

NEW BUSINESS

1.      There was discussion about planning for the election of HOA Board Members in 2018.



2.      The Board discussed the most effective way to communicate to Woodland Farm homeowners, whether by handing out flyers door-to-door, or by e-mail, website, or social media.  The Board would welcome any suggestions or help in improving access to and dissemination of HOA information.

The meeting was adjourned without objection after motion and second.



The next meeting of the Woodland Farms HOA Board of Directors will be on Sunday, October 8, 2017.  Notice of the time and location of the meeting will be posted in accordance with the HOA By-laws.

Minutes prepared and submitted by Dale Slaton.