WWHOA Board Meedting Recap - May 9, 2006

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By Holly Wojcik on Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 08:29 am:

Walden Woods Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
May 9, 2006 – Recap

The following are condensed highlights of the WWHOA BOD meeting minutes. Complete, approved minutes are available by contacting the association Secretary.

BOD members present: Stephanie Kenney, President; Guy Hall, Vice President; Holly Wojcik, Secretary; Gary Grenfell, Treasurer; Caroline Furnas, Member-at-Large
Association members present: Diana Butler, Chris McAfee, Bill Furnas, Hal Eilerson

Open Discussion: Chris McAfee proposed a new tree be planted and/or trail be cut in the Common Area in memoriam of Brian Holden, a long time active resident of Walden Woods. A motion was approved for new trail development near Los Lagos Creek between the fire road and Middle Trail.

Executive Session: One unresolved Architectural Policy and/or CC&R noncompliance issue was reviewed and follow-up assignment designated.

Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. by the President.

Minutes/recap of the April 4, 2006 meeting were read and approved with amendments.

Common Area Committee: Wild Flower Walk – May 13; several fallen trees, some onto private property, since January abatement, have been removed; fire road needs realignment secondary infringement on a Los Lagos boundary line – estimated cost is $1,000, Bill Furnas will follow-up; follow-up regarding signage deterring equestrian misuse of our CA – cost approximately $500

Treasurer’s Report: Continuing to seek new treasurer; 2 properties in escrow, 4 homes for sale; year-to-date and 2006 operating budget reviewed

Architectural Review Committee: Board brought up to date on applications and recent approvals; ARC “Dear Neighbor” letter presented/reviewed/amended and final draft will be distributed with 2006 directories

Community Events: Annual Easter Egg Hunt held April 8 was successful; May Block Party – rescheduled for June, date/location TBA

Neighborhood Watch: Local area crime slowly increasing – keep block captains appraised of any unusual activity in neighborhood/surrounding area

Other: 2006 directory in final proofing and will be distributed soon

Welcome Committee: will distribute directories and suggest a separate larger CA area map be included

Old Business: 1) Amending Conditions of Use with Placer County to increase the 3.000 foot maximum footprint per lot – group application plan and draft “Footprint Issue” letter for the community reviewed/supported with suggested amendments; 2) Front entrance update: front entrance signs have been restored to original positions; landscaping still pending; watercraft/vehicle shade cover policy addressed and approved as amended

New Business: Investigation underway regarding cable TV/internet options for WW;

Question – will street lighting at entrance be restored? Unknown at this time

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. with Executive Session to follow.
Respectfully submitted,
Holly Wojcik, Secretary