YOSEMITE LAKES OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: 658-7466 Fax: 658-7866
MINUTES OF THE
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING MAY 19, 2009
CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:31 PM
I. Call to Order – Tom Swire
II. Flag Salute – Bob McDonough
III. Invocation – Tom Swire
IV. Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum – Board Members Present
Elaine Loard, Director Bob McDonough, Secretary (by phone)
V. Approval of Minutes – 4/21/09
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the April 21, 2009 Board Meeting minutes. M/S/C (Loard, Clark) Voice vote. Ayes: 5 (Loard, Clark, Zoeller, Swire, McDonough), Nays: 0. Motion carried.
VI. Public Comment-
Mike Marshall Lot 1640 stated that he didn't like CHP patrolling in YLP. Mike Ratley Lot 2192 stated that he didn't mind if CHP patrolled during school hours, but would like them out of the park after 5:00pm. Pat Burns Lot 1194 thanked Michael Neveu on Clean Up the Park. He felt the crew did a great job. He asked about the Clubhouse Cooling Center. Sandy Johnson Lot 1185 was discouraged that it took a week for homeowners to be notified of a break-in on Lilley Mountain. Karen Varner Lot 1188 mentioned that an attendee of the LOL Tea had tripped on the new flooring expansion joint. She asked the association to look into a smaller type. Kimberly Walker Lot 1257 mentioned accidents in front of her home causing damage to her property. The General Manager spoke to Ms. Walker regarding this subject. Greg Wheeler Lot 0318 stated that he welcomes the CHP inside the park. Dick Zitzman Lot 0803 echoed Mr. Wheeler's response. Director Clark stated why it's too dangerous for him to ride his horse on the roads of YLP.
VII. Financial Report – Mark Zoeller
Treasurer Zoeller did his financial report by phone. The aggregate year end shows we have $247,000 in the bank. In 2008 we had $260,000. There was a bigger difference at the end of March, but we should be able to make it through to June.
VIII. Lien Resolutions
None at this time.
IX. YLOA Update Report
a. Security Report – Bob Wilson
Mr. Wilson stated that that they weren't notified of the criminal event (mentioned in Public Comment) until May 10th. We don't have access to these types of events. Madera County Sheriff won't share this information. The dispatch log has no addresses on them. This information cannot legally be shared. He will continue to share any information with the GM as they receive it. The house checks have gone down from December. More patrol time is available. Medical calls were down, too. He stated a grass fire that started the past night across the parkway.
b. Manager's Report – Michael Neveu
GM Neveu entered his report into the minutes and entertained questions from the Board and audience. President Swire asked for information regarding the office migration down stairs. The GM stated the latest location is in the storage area which is 20' x 20" which is not cost effective. There is also no HVAC and lighting. All of the office members won't fit. He will be gathering more information at the Board's request.
X. Committee Reports
1. Communications Committee – Karen Varner
Karen Varner gave an update on the committee. They had a Welcome Wagon stuffing party, which they completed 50-60 packets. They tried to deliver to 9 stops, 5 were actually delivered.
2. ECC – Tom Swire
Tom Swire stated that the ECC met twice. There are no new homes. A deck, a patio and a home business were approved.
3. Golf Committee – Jim Ross
Mr. Ross stated that it was a good month for the golf course. They raised $1250 for YLP Little League. They had NCGA qualifying during May 2-10. Bob McDonough will be representing YLP. June 6 & 7 is the Fire Department Tournament. They've fertilized the greens. The golf course looks good and he encourages more play during the summer.
XI. Considerations of YSPUC Proposals to YLOA – Michael Neveu
None at this time.
XII. Old Business
1. The Wall Map – President Swire stated the map had been advertised and that 7 people were interested in keeping it. The people interested had written a formalized request for the Board. The Board needs to decide who should get the map. A discussion took place regarding this subject between the board and audience. Kathy Casey Lot 0828 asked the board to reconsider giving the map away and she will try to raise funds to repair the map "in-house" and leave the map where it is currently standing. President Swire stated that according to Davis-Stirling, they need 2 months before any changes to the last motion can take place. Further discussion took place amongst the board members. The board will hold off from throwing out the map and will consider putting this on next month's agenda. Director Loard and others voiced their opinion that this discussion item is a waste of time.
MOTION. A motion was made to put off further discussion and action until next months meeting. M/S/C (McDonough, Zoeller) Ayes: 4 (McDonough, Zoeller, Swire, Clark) Nays: 1 (Loard). Motion carried.
XIII. New Business
1. Drinking Fountain – A discussion took place regarding the absence of the drinking fountain in the Clubhouse. The GM stated that due to problems, cost and the impact of returning the fountain, it was decided to leave it out. The board asked the GM to get more information regarding replacing the fountain and place it at a different location, possibly outside the clubhouse.
2. Welcome Wagon Packet/Realtor's Request – A discussion took place regarding realtors wanting free copies of the association's CC& R's. The GM stated this isn't possible due to the cost to new home owners and copyright law. Director Loard noted that we need to try to oblige the realtors so that they will sell houses here in the park. It was decided to try to pursue avenues with realtors and to discuss other ways to approach this issue in committee.
Secretary McDonough left the meeting at this time.
3. Announcement of Board of Director Candidates/Order of Ballot
President Swire stated that 8 members have applied for candidacy and the orders in which they will be placed on the ballot is as follows: Philip Farren, Sandy Johnson, Mark Zoeller, Tom Swire, Bob McDonough, Stan Chladek, Bryan Smith and Dianne Cruce. He then explained that there are 5 openings for director this year. Four are two-year terms and a one-year term due to the resignation of Terry Lowe. The candidate with the fifth highest votes will get this one-year term.
XIV. Director's Comment
President Swire commented that the board met for a continuation of an Executive Session between the last board meeting and the present, for a disciplinary hearing.
XV. Adjourn to Executive Session
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:50 pm.
XVI. Adjournment of Meeting
The Board adjourned from the Executive Session at 8:45pm.