Friday, April 5, 2013

Summary of March 12, 2013 Ridge Forest Glen HOA Meeting


SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RIDGE FOREST GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Date: March 12, 2013. Location: Hebron-Harman School. 7:00m. Ten Members were present.

1.       Opening of Meeting. The meeting was opened by Vice President Johnny Dameron.

2.       Efforts to Redesign the Community Meadow. Board Member Piet de Dreu gave a report on efforts to redesign the “Meadow”. Extensive discussion followed and it was agree that the HOA would attempt to have a plan for the spring of this year. Also a review sub-committee consisting of Josh Long and Brien Wells would be used to give feed back to Piet as plans develop.

3.       Budget Presentations. Treasurer Ken Brawn discussed the 2012 budget experience and presented the 2013 Budget approved by the Board.

4.       Community Clean-up. Vice President Johnny Dameron suggested a clean-up where the county will provide a trash bin for a week. Matt Green suggested a general clean-up during that week. The target date would be the third or fourth week of April.

5.       Community Picnic. Vice President Dameron renewed his suggestion that we have a community picnic. He will coordinate the event which should occur in May.

6.       Mailbox Security. The recent series of mailbox tampering was discussed and President Richard Putt warned about identity theft.  Appreciation is passed on to Susan Long for alerting the Board to the problem.

7.       Recognizing Police Excellence. Secretary Julius Brown informed the meeting that he has sent “Thank you” letters to the officers who are being honored by the county police department for outstanding service. The membership approved of this practice and also agreed to purchase a $5.00 membership in the Police Community Relations Council.

8.       Election of Board Members. Three slots were available. However Ken Brawn was the only one elected. The remaining slots will be held open. The 2013 Board is as follows:

A.      Matt Green.  B. Ken Brawn.  C. Richard Putt.  D. Julius Brown.  E. Johnny Dameron.  F. Jason Hamilton. G. Piet de Dreu.

9.       Community Reports. Vice President Dameron said he would lie to revitalize the Architectural Committee. He also suggested a monthly review to evaluate the condition of the community.

10.   The Blog. The HOA blog is active again. The address is: http://ridge forestglenhoa.blogspot.com/

11.   Basketball Hoop Removal. The HOA is grateful to Johnny Dameron for the removal of the discarded hoop.

12.   Fences around Ponds. It was brought to the attention of the group that some fences around ponds are falling down. The county will be contacted.

13.   Compliant. President Richard Putt. Reported that he had received a parking compliant. He said he would respond to it.

14.   Adjournment:  8:55pm.                     Julius Brown Secretary.