January 2012 Meeting Minutes

SCOTTSDALE COLONY

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING

January 23, 2012

The board meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM.  Board members attending: Suzanne Muusers, John Frigo, Lance Donatello and Brian Weimer. Also attending: Steve Cheff of Heywood Realty and Scott Sowl of Kleanrite Landscaping.

Time was given to Scott to discuss landscaping issues and the upcoming special assessment project involving the conversion of the west and south sides of the community.  The board asked that Scott provide an updated bid to include some rip rap and about 30 - 40 additional plants.

The minutes from the last board meeting were approved as presented.

The financial statement for December was reviewed and approved.

The board reviewed the appeal by Sharlene Ellis to allow her brown colored window frames.  The board will not allow these as they do not comply with the architectural guidelines for the windows.

Steve to notify Sharlene and the owner of 298 that the HOA will split the cost for the removal of the trees by their homes in conjunction with the final phase of the landscaping conversion project.

The board approved the revision of the rules to include a one time fee when units sell that will go to the reserves.  This will be considered an association transfer fee for reserves. This fee will be $300.  The wording of the new rule can be found on line with the rules and regulations.   

Old Business:

Suzanne committed to start on the revision of the architectural guidelines in May of this year.

The annual meeting will be scheduled for April 23.

The board discussed some violation issues.  Steve to send notices to owners regarding these issues.

Legal Issues

none

The meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM.  The next meeting will be on February 27, 2012 at 6:00.

Respectfully submitted,

Scottsdale Colony HOA