OPEN MINUTES
February 24, 2008
Board Members
Present: Ellena, Guyer, Jane, Smith,
Smydra
Management Present: Miller, Lyon
Members: Sign-in sheet available
Meeting called to
order at 5:05 p.m.
OPEN MINUTES
Ellena moved, Smith seconded to accept the Open Minutes of January 16, 2008 with corrections. Approved 4-0, 1- Abstained (Smydra)
Georgia Vroman, 6220
Balfour
Ms. Vroman asked the Board to consider amending Highlands’ Pet Policy by limiting the number of pets new members may have when moving into the Cooperative to two (2) of any kind. Ms. Vromen expressed concern about the number of free roaming animals (e.g. cats) that seem to be on the property. Management will bring the policy back to the Board for review next month.
Playground Committee
Committee chair Jane reported that the committee had another meeting earlier this month which went very well. There was a much better turn out than in January with two (2) new interested members attending. There are unseen concerns such as drainage tile damage and/or replacement that must be considered. Three specific sights for equipment placement are currently being reviewed by the committee. The committee is in contact with a company called Playground Systems who offer free on sight estimates. Management stated that a full evaluation of all existing playground equipment and the removal of damaged equipment will be done on the property in the spring.
Annual Meeting
Discussion
A list of nine (9) items, prepared by Management, identifying members’ comments and concerns from the annual meeting was reviewed by the Board. Item # 9 in which a member asked if individual employee(s) wages and benefits could be published to the membership.
There was Board Consensus that wages and benefits specific
to individual employees should be considered “privileged information” for the
Boards’ use, and should not be published to the membership. A member may
request to see the
Memberships for
Ms. Miller announced that
OLD BUSINESS
Window Treatments
Ms. Guyer asked if Management had completed an assessment concerning the number of unsuitable window treatments within the Cooperative, and what was happening now. Management stated that a drive-around had been completed and members not in compliance with the policy had been notified. However, a reasonable amount of time had to be given for these members to comply. They were given a date of March 1, 2008 before additional action will be initiated.
Mailboxes
Ms. Jane asked to be up-dated on the replacement of rusted
mailboxes. Management stated that we are
replacing them as needed. Unfortunately,
most mailboxes are made of plastic or materials to be used on porches where it
is somewhat protected from the weather. Unless
Meeting Adjourned at
5:30 p.m.
I certify that this is a true and accurate statement of the Board Meeting of February 24, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Guyer, Secretary, Board of Directors