RAMS HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF MEETING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DECEMBER 1, 2003

 

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Rams Hill Community Association was called to order by President Ginny O’Neel at 1:00 p.m. on Monday December 1, 2003, at 1862 Rams Hill Drive, in Borrego Springs, California.

A quorum was established as the following directors were in attendance:

Directors present:                   Ginny O’Neel, Trudy Melvin, Fran Allen & Jean Anderson

Also present:                         Homeowners Tom Pantich & David Schaack & Kerin Shugart of Professional HOA Consultants

MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on November 7, 2003 were reviewed and upon motion made, seconded and carried the minutes were approved as submitted.

FINANCIAL

Delinquency – It was noted that all accounts are in good standing, with the exception of two.  One account is bankruptcy related and the other is in the lien stage.

OLD BUSINESS

Landscape – The Board went over bids presented from landscaping companies.  Subsequently a lengthy discussion ensued relative to the ongoing landscaping issue.  The renewal for Pacific Green will not be signed until a meeting with Mike Regan can take place.

Developer Issue Update – The Front Entry Maintenance Agreement was discussed.  Front entry expenses will be calculated and a letter sent to Douglas Wilson with a copy of the agreement.

Jean Anderson advised the Board that the Casitas Board is hosting a Community Association Recreation Area (CARA) clean-up day on Saturday December 20th.  Volunteers will attempt to clean up the CARA by trimming, raking, and moving rocks.

CC& R Revision – The Board reviewed a confirmation from Anderson & Kriger regarding the CC& R revision project.  A draft will be submitted to the Board in the near future.

Exit Gate Rehabilitation – Kerin Shugart explained that she is still waiting for a bid from SAS Access Control for the controller bid for the exit gate.

Neighborhood Road Repair Proposal – The Board reviewed a bid from Joe’s Paving.  After discussion the Board asked Kerin Shugart to get another proposal indicating the cost to do the Santa Rosa and Santa Fe  neighborhoods and the Community Association portion of Rams Hill Road from Yaqui Pass to the Kiosk  and Rams Hill Drive.

NEW BUSINESS

Backflow Maintenance Proposal – Kerin Shugart explained that State law requires all back flows to be checked and certified annually.  Kerin stated that she had received one bid and was waiting on another.  The Board advised her to go with the lower bid and to proceed with the work.

Neighborhood Rules / Revision – The existing Neighborhood Rules were reviewed.  President O’Neel asked the Board to come to the next meeting with suggestions and ideas to expound on the existing rules.  Revised Neighborhood Rules will then be sent to neighborhood Board members for consideration. 

Overnight motor home parking has become an issue again.  Kerin Shugart advised the Board that she is sending out violation letters as needed.  Tom Pantich advised the Board that if a sign is posted at the Kiosk advising owners that all motor homes will be towed, the Board can legally tow a vehicle that is parked illegally.  The Board asked Kerin Shugart to check with attorney Joel Kriger regarding the issue.

Association Office Issue – To date no correspondence has been received from Douglas Wilson regarding office rent.  Issue is tabled until request is received in writing.

Architectural – Estates President David Schaack explained that his Board/Architectural Committee is having some challenges relative to architectural issues in the Estates Neighborhood.  These challenges range from non-conforming structures to non-approved architectural changes in color, windows, etc.   He stated that he can find nothing in the documents that gives any authority to cloud the final permit process which would give an owner in non-compliance incentive to comply.     

San Felipe Water Meters – A letter was reviewed from the San Felipe Board President regarding the water meters in the San Felipe Neighborhood.  There was no final determination made relative to these meters after the water audit of 2003 was done.  After review, and upon motion made and seconded, it was voted to transfer water meter account no.’s 01-0064 & 01-0070 to the Community Association and to split the cost of meter account no’s 01-0067 & 68. This will take effect January 1, 2004. 

NEXT BOARD MEETING

The next Board Meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.

                                                               ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the meeting, upon a motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. 

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