January 21, 2008  HIGHLAND PARK BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING

 

Meeting was called to order at 7:30.

 

Attendees:  Dave Celznick, Karri Furness, Bill Mazzolini,  Kevin Malinowski & Jeanne Stark – Highland Park HOA;  Ed Fratus – Carlyle Management.

 

Homeowner Issues:  none present at this meeting.

 

Minutes:  Motion was made to approve and accept the minutes from the November 2007 meeting; all were in favor.  Notes were sent to Sean Flaherty for the Highland Park Website.

 

Thank you to 

Bill & Jeanne Mazzolini for the Christmas lights at the entrances to development

Karri Furness for arranging the meeting with Mike Bramhall & Jim Piazza

Jeanne Stark for compiling the survey results

Kevin for the assistance regarding the long range maintenance plan and predictive analysis.

 

Issue 1:    2008 Budget Review – request was made to Ed to break out charges for non recurring items .  Discussion took place as  to what our current return on the $80,000 sitting in reserves is and what options do we have to maximize the return. We will put $50k in a short term CD in 2008

 

The 2008 operating/maintenance budget was approved.  Improvement projects that add value will be prioritized at the next meeting after a review of the current Ten-Year Plan and input from the Survey.  The Board agreed to maintain the Annual Assessment Fee for 2008 at $400, but to provide a $30 rebate.  Last year’s rebate was $25.

 

Issue 2:  Survey Results

 

All Survey results have been compiled in Excel Sheets and a 3 ring notebook holds the actual surveys.  Out of 425 Homeowners, 100 replied.  Kevin & Jeanne will evaluate the playground needs; Dave, Karri & Bill – pool needs.  Survey results, Board review, and planned actions will also be on the website.   They are also attached to this email.

 

Issue 3:  Wendell Court yard situation

 

Letter will be sent to Homeowner to follow up on status on Contractor hired or resolution. 

 

 Issue 4: Mailboxes  only a few remain that are not in compliance with standard.  Ed to send a letter to Drees for their mailbox issues.  

 

 

Issue 5: Recruiting new members

Still actively looking for new participants to fill vacating Board positions.

 

Issue 6:  Newsletter

Newsletter goal - to Homeowners in first quarter.  Will include Survey Results .  Soliciting other articles for newsletter. 

 

Issue 7:  Retain Legal

All the Board voted in favor of keeping Kaman & Cusimano as legal counsel.

 

 

Agenda items next time: 

  • Periodic use of a “handyman” for grounds upkeep
  • Pool contractor, needs

 

March Meeting:  March 4, 2008  Clubhouse 7:30 pm

 

April 22, 2008 Annual Homeowners Meeting 7:00 pm

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:36