HIGHLANDS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

OPEN MINUTES

June 24, 2007

 

 

Board Members Present:  Ellena, Guyer, Jane, Smith, Smydra

 

Management Present:  Miller, Lyon

 

Members:  Sign-in sheet available

 

Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

Smydra moved, Smith seconded to approve the minutes of May 31, 2007 with corrections.  Approved 5-0

 

MEMBER CONCERNS

 

Linda Masters, 6222 Balfour

 

Ms. Masters asked if any progress has been made finding a material to cover the octagon shaped windows on the three bedroom units.  Management reported that they are still looking at various materials, but have been unable to find any that can not been seen through.  It was suggested that the same type of material used to cover truck windows (e.g. for murals, etc.) be investigated as a solution. 

 

Ms. Masters inquired if members were going to be allowed to install the same type of privacy fences that the cooperative has been putting up on the property.  Management stated that grounds supervisor, Mark Robert, is currently negotiating a price with our supplier to make this an option for our members.  Other members in attendance also showed interest in this possibility.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

Deck Policy

 

The revised Deck Policy was discussed.  Guyer had additional correction to item #8 of the policy.  Guyer moved, Jane seconded to accept the revised Deck Policy with corrections.  Approved 5-0.

 

Pet Policy

 

The revised Pet Policy was discussed, and additional corrections were made.  Smydra moved, Smith seconded to accept the revised Pet Policy with corrections.  Approved 5-0

 

Privacy Fence Policy

 

Further discussion of this policy is needed.  Thus, approval of this policy was tabled at this time. 

 

Pet Exercise Pens

 

Management inquired if the Board would consider allowing pet exercise pens on the property.  The Board remained open to the idea, and instructed Management to develop a policy that covered this possibility. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

None

 

OLD BUSINESS      

 

Grounds Garage

 

Management reported that all construction and utilities to grounds garage located inside the alternative parking lot across the street are complete.  We are now waiting for the City of Lansing to do their final inspection.  Once this inspection is done the cooperative will be able to begin using it.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

 

I certify that this is a true and accurate statement of the Board Meeting of March 25, 2007.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                       

Jackie Guyer, Secretary, Board of Directors

Highlands Cooperative Association