Steve Lee
Ed Karl
Trishla Mansukhani
DIRECTORS ABSENT
William Uranga
Ryan Tabrah
MERIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
Lois Fox
Geoff Fry
Candice Mei
Steve Lee called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM
There was an executive session meeting held after the open session meeting to discuss third party contracts.
Three homeowners were present to address with the Board matters pertaining to the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Lee
Second: Mansukhani
Resolution:
That the Board of Directors approves Consent Calendar Items A-B
A. Minutes
Resolution: That the Board approves the Open Session
minutes of the Board meeting dated March 17, 2004 as presented.
B. Financial
Statements.
Resolution: That
the Board approves the financial statements dated February 29, 2004, reflecting
Operating Funds of $5,703.22 and Reserve Funds of $141,868.27, for Total Assets
of $147,571.49.
Ayes: Lee, Karl, Mansukhani
Nays: -0-
CC&R’S DOES
NOT REQUIRE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
There was a
discussion with the Board and Merit Property Management, Inc. Mission Park’s CC&R’s do not require
that the HOA use a property management company. The Board can decide to self-manage Mission Park if they choose
to. The discussion clarified that
Mission Park can be self-managed per Article 10, Section 10.11 in the
CC&R’s.
PIGEON
DETERRENTS
The Board discussed accepting a blanket approval for different types of pigeon deterrents. The deterrents are used to scare away pigeons since their droppings can cause the rain gutters to be blocked and be a safety or health issue.
There are different types of pigeon deterrents. Some resemble owls which have been very effective at scaring away pigeons. There are also metal spikes, which can be affixed to the landing areas. The pigeons see these spikes and choose not to land. Also, there are nets, which the Board discussed.
The Board wanted specific recommendations on which pigeon deterrents should be approved. A homeowner agreed to do research and bring back his findings. This item was tabled for the next meeting. The Board believes that they could make a more educated decision after receiving more information on the different pigeon deterrents.
SIGNAGE FOR
CLUBHOUSE ADDRESS
The Board discussed
getting the clubhouse clearly marked for safety purposes. The address of the clubhouse is 4681 Cheeney
Street. Emergency vehicles need to be
able to find the clubhouse in case of an emergency. There was a discussion about what the sign should look like. It was discussed that it have reflective
block letters and should be very easy to read.
Also, there was discussion about the sign being consistent with the look
of the rest of the community.
Motion: Lee
Second: Mansukhani
Resolution: That the Pool Committee research into what
type of sign they would like constructed for the Mission Park Clubhouse and
then bring the findings back to the Board, along with a proposed cost for
installation. This item can then be
discussed and the Board can instruct Management regarding installation or
obtaining additional proposals.
Ayes: Lee, Karl, Mansukhani
Nays: -0-
BOARD MEMBERS
There was a
discussion about getting qualified homeowners involved and on the Board. There was a discussion about attendance of
Board Members and the effects it has on the meetings. The Board discussed finding out the interest level of every Board
Member and the amount of time and commitment that they can invest. Board President, Steve Lee also thanked all
the homeowners who have attended Board Meetings and shown an interest in the
community.
STREET CLEANING
ON PRIVATE STREETS
The Board discussed
street cleaning on private streets.
After extensive research, Secretary Ed Karl found out that the City
Street Sweepers would not clean the private streets. At one time they did clean the private streets but this is due to
the fact that they mistakenly thought they were public streets. Therefore, the private streets are the
responsibility of the HOA to maintain.
There is no budget for street cleaning.
If street cleaning were to be part of the regular maintenance, assessments
would need to be raised.
Motion: Karl
Second: Mansukhani
Resolution: Due to budgetary issues, The Board chooses
to not have Management solicit bids for a street sweeper. There is no budget at all to pay for the
cleaning of the streets.
Ayes: Lee, Karl, Mansukhani
Nays: -0-
RESERVE STUDY
The Board discussed the revision of the Avelar & Associates reserve study. The reserve study needs to be revised and the most current financial statement needs to be reviewed by Avelar. At first, the Board decided to not go forward with using the services of Avelar & Associates. However, after extensive discussion, the Board decided that it was in the best interests of the HOA to have the reserve study done by Avelar & Associates.
Motion: Mansukhani
Second: Lee
Resolution: In the best interest of the HOA, the Board
decided to have the reserve study revised by Avelar & Associates at a cost
not to exceed $500.00.
Ayes: Lee, Karl, Mansukhani
Nays: -0-
ADJOURNMENT
Due to pressing matters that needed to be discussed in the Executive Session, Open Session was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
APPROVED: _____________________ DATE: ____________________