I.                    Call to Order –Tom Swire

II.                  Flag Salute – Bob McDonough    

III.                Invocation – Mark Zoeller

 Bob McDonough, Secretary         Mark Zoeller, Treasurer

 

 

Pat Burns, Lot 1194, commented that during a recent drive through the park, he noticed how beautiful YLP looks. The grounds look great and so does the golf course. Wants this to be kept up year round.

 

Treasurer Zoeller stated that May 31st is the end of the fiscal year. His Month End Cash graph showed a seasonal pattern. The end of March showed our cash balance a little less than last year at this same time.    Two months before this time, we were just about even. The Aggregate Year to Date graph showed us ahead and almost even with March of last year. The treasurer entertained questions from the audience and Board Members. 

 

Mr. Wilson stated that it was a productive month. There was an increase in calls for service. There has been an increase in medical calls for response. There was a report of a burglary in the park on April 2nd. No information has been provided by Madera County Sheriff's Department regarding the burglary. Mr. Wilson answered several questions regarding home checks and foreclosed homes. 

                        b. Manager's Report – Michael Neveu

GM Neveu entered his report into the minutes and entertained questions from the Board and audience. GM Neveu stated that he is working with the developers of lot 1612 regarding possible development. President Swire explained the projects that have been rejected in the past. The Board is interested in a senior housing project. Treasurer Zoeller explained the Ekrete demonstration to the roads. This is a promising product that can save money and time to repair the roads. GM Neveu answered V.P. Lowe's questions regarding the aerators for Blue Heron Lake. The aerators will bubble up to 6' and run up to 8 hours a day. They should arrive and be installed by the end of May.

 

1. Communications Committee – Karen Varner

Karen Varner gave an update on the realtors pamphlet.  They will present to Pine Tree and will finalize in May. She mentioned how it's nice to pass out the Welcome Packets to the new members. They will have a packet stuffing party at their regular meeting in May. The LOL swap meet was cancelled from lack of volunteers. She placed a jar on the back table for contributions for kids in this area. 

Tom Swire stated that there are no new homes yet, this year. They've approved plans for fences and garage/driveway.

The golf course will have qualifying for the NCGA two man team between May 2-10. The Player who qualifies will be representing YLP GC at Spy Glass and Poppy Hills Tournaments in Monterey. YLP Golf will have a tournament for the YLP Little League Baseball Fundraiser on May 9th. $50 Long Drive, $100 hole-in-one, plus other prizes. YLP Men's club had a Tournament 4/3/09, paid out $450 in prizes. Maintenance on the GC: SGM has fertilized the entire GC. They are installing new sprinkles around the greens. The irrigation system has had a few electrical problems. Shorted electrical wires underground caused interference in the irrigation of the GC.

None at this time.

 

 1. The Wall Map - A motion was approved to put out notices that the Board seeks parties to take the YLP Wall Map, before a May 1st deadline.

 

 

                        2. Safety Program Update – Craig Mommer

Director Mommer will read copies of internal use Safety Program after the GM investigates the copyright issue further.

                        3. Blue Heron Trail Bridge Update & Final Approval – Al Clark

A motion was approved to identify the Blue Heron Extension Trail Bridge design.

 

                        4. Reverse 911 – Al Clark

                                    Director Clark reminded the audience of the Reverse 911. There 

Was a discussion as to the importance this item would be to the Park.   GM Neveu added that this item is on the new budget.

                        5. Emergency Evacuation Plan

                                    A motion was approved to revise the Evacuation Plan.

 

                        5. Committee Appointment – Tom Swire

Tom Swire stated that Bob McDonough replaces Elaine Loard on the ECC. For the F&B Committee; Al Clark replaces Terry Lowe.

             

                        1. Rec Center Scheduling of Events/Financial & Use Accountability

The GM has requested operating reports from the Little League regarding the Snack Shack and Rec Center Recycling.

Director McDonough noted that this year's Budget Workshop set-up didn't work. Next year, the set-up will be as it was in the past years. Set-up will take place in the Library, with the Board of Directors' in charge of the meeting.

After a very lengthy discussion regarding the different budget types offered, the board approved a motion to accept the $816 assessment as discussed at the workshop.

 

                        4. Executive Session Announcement

President Swire announced that the Board met in three different Executive Sessions to discuss legal issues, documents that pertain to YLOA ownership, pending contracts, and the Association's compliance with State and Federal Law. 

The General Manager stated the concept of moving the YLOA office downstairs. The concerns are: the stairway to the public, lack of space upstairs for the office personnel and ADA compliance issues. The Board approved the concept of the plan. 

Director McDonough said he's privileged to be on the Board with smart and hardworking Board Members. Vice President Lowe stated that he's resigning. He's bought a home up north and his resignation takes affect the day before the annual meeting. He was thanked by everyone for being on the Board. Director Clark stated that it was tough making a decision on the budget. Pres. Swire reminded everyone that Clean Up the Park Weekend is on May 2nd & May 3rd, 7am-4pm or when the bins are full. Madera County is hosting a meeting on April 22nd to discuss the bridge on the parkway that crossed Coarsegold Creek. He told Terry Lowe that the Board will miss him. He reminded everyone that the deadline for Candidate Application is 5pm, May 8th, the Member-In-Good-Standing Date is June 30th, the Annual Meeting is July 18th and Candidate's Night will be June 22nd.

 

            The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 9:20 pm.

            The Board adjourned from the Executive Session at 10:20pm.