August 18, 2009   HIGHLAND PARK BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING

 

Meeting was called to order at 7:35

 

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

 

Homeowner issues: Homeowner had presented plans for an addition to their home to the Architectural Review Board; plans were not approved by the 3 members on the ARB.  Homeowner requested the entire board review the plans.  Contractor represented them at the meeting and shared the revised plans.  ARB is further considering their revised proposal at this time.  Kevin was going to call Contractor with further feedback and a proposed alternative.

 

Minutes from July 2009 meeting were approved.  Sent to Sean for website posting.

 

Thank You to Ed for short cutting or reducing some fees with Vector Security.

 

Thank You to Kevin for his excellent work in obtaining the 4 alternatives regarding pool expansion options.   

 

Thank You to Bill for following pool protocols and coordinating the quick assessment and fix to open the pool up quickly when forced to close within the daily pool hours. 

 

Issue 1:  We asked for a point person at Kaman & Cusimano to coordinate our Board related needs.   Their response was that different staff handles different situations/needs so they are reluctant to assign a point person.    This request will be brought up again in the next meeting with Kaman & Cusimano.  Further, a task timeline or response timeline should be implemented with their office so we have an idea or expectation on when we can expect to see their responses to our inquiries.  Bill will set up a “no charge” meeting with them to work through these items and to voice our dissatisfaction to date. 

 

Issue 2:  Kevin proposed that Ed develop a written process for lost/replacement passes and or additional new passes in connection with the pool and Vectron to help reduce future costs associated with this activity.

 

Issue 3:    Review of delinquent accounts and next actions decided with respects to three very delinquent homeowners.    Ed & Bill to discuss with Kaman & Cusimano at the 8/25 appointment.  

 

Issue 4:    Pool update   Board of Health has inspected our complex four times this season. Both pools met all safety and health requirements.  One concern was noted:  turnover of water in main pool is slightly less than Ohio requirement.  We meet the overall requirement however based on chemical analysis provision.  A larger pump/motor will be considered the next time a replacement is needed.    5 closures have occurred since 8/4/2009 with 4 of those closures related to fecal matter in the pool. Swim diapers are required in our pool rules.  With the end of the summer and back to school starting, the lifeguards will be on site on weekends and some evenings.  The pool closes officially on 9/13/2009.  Details of the reduced lifeguard staffing along with warnings will post posted at three locations at the pool and added to the Highland Park website.

 

Issue 5:  Mailbox matters – letter that had been sent to Homeowners in need of mailbox or post repair and or replacements in May.  As of August, only 14 still need additional attention. A follow up letter sent to the 14 homeowners asking for compliance by 9/28/09.  If not in compliance at that time, the Board will take further actions.

 

Issue 6:   Reserve Analysis – Kaman & Cusimano suggest that we have the analysis done by a professional firm. Board will look into gathering additional information as to cost to outsource this in 2010. 

 

Issue 7: Pod container on Truxton - Board to contact Realtor to see if contact can be made through Realtor as former homeowner is out of state. Since that meeting, the homeowner has been contacted and has made arrangements for that Pod to be removed within the next 2 weeks.

 

Issue 9:   Quick discussion regarding the different types of enforcement actions the Board can take when homeowners are informed of a violation but take no action to correct the situation.  Board should consider amending the Code of Regulations to allow agents/contractors to enter a homeowner’s property to take action without prosecution for trespassing.   

 

Miscellaneous items/discussions

Propose adding signs to our Nature Park that it is open dusk to dawn; no alcohol or drugs allowed.  Topic will be discussed further in the spring 2010.

 

Falls Newsletter will be further discussed at the September meeting.  Distribution planned for October.

 

Tennis net needs repair; Kevin will coordinate that as well as a quote for some surface improvements and a soft, “no noise” backstop to attach to the fence. .

 

Next Meeting dates:

 

Tuesday 9/22/2009      7:30 pm

Tuesday 10/20/2009    7:30 pm

Tuesday 11/17/2009    7:30 pm

 

Meeting closed at 9:50 pm