Yosemite Lakes Home Owners' Association
Jan Min 2011

YOSEMITE LAKES OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway

Coarsegold, CA  93614

Phone:  658-7466   Fax: 658-7866

 

MINUTES OF THE

 BOARD BUSINESS MEETING JANUARY 18, 2011

CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:30 PM

 

I.       Call to Order –Tom Swire

 

II.      Flag Salute – Al Clark

 

III.     Invocation – Mark Zoeller

           

IV.   Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum – Board Members Present

             Tom Swire, President                             Bob McDonough, Vice President

  Mark Zoeller, Treasurer                         Phil Farren, Secretary

             Dianne Cruce, Director                          Al Clark, Director                 

             Bryan Smith, Director

 

V.   Approval of Minutes – 11/16/10

 

MOTION: A motion was made to approve the November 16, 2010 Board Meeting minutes.  M/S/C (Clark, McDonough), Voice vote. Ayes: 7(Swire, Zoeller, Cruce, Farren, Smith, Clark, McDonough), Nays: 0, Motion carried.

 

VI.   Public Comment -

Karrin Luce, Lot 1124, asked if there was going to be another Father-Daughter Dance this year.  Director Cruce explained that she wouldn’t be able to put it together and that the Girl Scouts may be doing it.  Director Cruce read a proclamation for employee, Kenny Ryan of YSPUC.  He’s retiring soon from his employment for YSPUC.  Mr. Ryan has spent 29 years with both companies.  The proclamation will be put into the minutes as an attachment.  President Swire stated that there wasn’t an agenda item for the YLP Fire Station, but he’s noticed that representatives from Station #10 are here.  Branden Landon came to the podium to give his report.  They had 53 calls for service.  31 were medical calls, 17 motor vehicle calls, and 5 structure calls.  He stated they had had officer elections and introduced the officers: Treasurer Robert Barr, Lieutenant Chris Haynes, and Captain Dennis Chicarelli.  Vice President Clark asked if the addition to the Fire Station had started.  Mr. Landon stated that it has and the completion date is February 18, 2011.  Pat Burns, Lot 1194, asked who funded the addition.  Mr. Landon explained that the money came from all the fundraisers throughout the year for the station.  GM Neveu asked if he was going to be the Communication Officer from now on.  Mr. Landon stated that he is taking the Secretary position and communications is part of that position. 

 

 

 

VIII.   Financial Report – Mark Zoeller

Treasurer Zoeller showed graphs to the Board and members of the audience.  The Month End Cash graph showed that the cash available at the end of December was down slightly from last year.  He explained that we are “holding our own”.  He isn’t concerned about the cash on hand at this time.  Cash from Operations showed that it’s following in the same pattern.  It’s a little less money than last year.  He stated that January is critical for deferred payment plans (semi-annual payments). Cumulative Cash Flow Year to Date showed less than the last year.  He explained it should get caught up by mid-year.  The Collection Shortfall Graph showed 2007 as a normal year, 2008’s collection is less of a percentage and 2009 even less.  2010 showed $250K less was collected.  Treasurer Zoeller answered some questions from the audience.  He explained that we are able to pay our bills.  He also complimented the staff for doing a good job regarding collections.  He then answered more questions regarding foreclosures and collections. 

 

IX.   Lien Resolutions – Michael Neveu

GM Neveu read off the lien UPN numbers for the Directors. 

 

MOTION.  A motion was made to allow Cimarron to collect liens.  M/S/C (McDonough, Clark), Ayes: 7 (Swire, Cruce, Farren, Smith, Clark, McDonough, Zoeller), Nays: 0. Motion carried. 

 

X.   YLOA Update Report

a.    Security Report – Bob Wilson, NVPS

Mr. Wilson stated the calls for service was only 42.  Criminal acts are under control.  There have been no major events, but just one burglary in December.  They do over 265 house checks per month.  The YLOA required calls for service was 186 per month.  The totals of activities were 630 for each month.  This looks good.  Next Monday he has 6 staff members coming to YLP to go through training with Fish & Game.  Mr. Wilson then answered questions from the board and audience.  Vice President McDonough asked if the Fish & Game training is regarding poaching within YLP.  Mr. Wilson explained that it is not.  Questions were asked regarding the discharging of firearms within YLP and what can be done.  He stated that you should call the Bass Lake Sheriff’s office to see if they can work in finding the ones discharging the firearms.   

b.    GM Report – Michael Neveu

General Manager Neveu had asked that his report be entered into the minutes as an attachment and entertained questions at this time.  To answer Director Cruce’ question, the Reserve Study is still on.  He explained the solar program project to an audience member.  Director Clark recommended the GM look at the solar project at the VA Hospital.  They have just completed their solar in the parking lot. 

 

MOTION.  A motion was made to enter the General Manager’s Report into the minutes as an attachment.  M/S/C (McDonough, Smith) Ayes: 7 (Clark, Cruce, Swire, Farren, Smith, McDonough, Zoeller), Nays: 0. Motion carried.

 

XI.   Committee Reports

1.    Environmental Control Committee – Tom Swire

The ECC has met a couple of times.  They are now dealing with aerobic issues.  The final count of new homes in the park for 2010 is 2. 

2.    Golf Committee – Jim Ross

Mr. Ross stated that they are putting together the Tournament Calendar for the year.  He stated the winners of the YLP Golf Course Club Championship Tournament held on December 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. Club Champion was Rick Hunsbarger. President Flight Champion was Roger Ellis and Director Flight Champion was Roger Hoff.  The Committee made a donation of $100 to the “Adopt a Child for Christmas”.  Minarets High School would like to set up a Golf Team with YLP as their home course.  As of January 6, the golf Committee established a new Green Rules Committee, which includes: Hank Hernandez (Chairman), Mary Reimer, Ann Duerksen, Monty Frederick, Darrel Dietrich, Bryan Smith, Jack Towle, Art Werner, Mel Shapiro, Tom Zaloga, Steve Sunseri and Jim Ross (Advisor).  The Golf Committee Chairman is Jim Ross.

 

XII.   Considerations of YSPUC Proposals to YLOA – Al Clark

None at this time.

 

XIll.   Old Business

None at this time, however, Director Cruce read off the Proclamation for retiree Kenneth (Kenny) Ryan an YSPUC employee (current) and YLOA employee (earlier in his career within YLP).  It was decided to rewrite the resolution.

 

MOTION.  A motion was made to rewrite the resolution for Kenny Ryan, retiree from YSPUC.  M/S/C (Clark, McDonough), Ayes: 7 (Clark, Cruce, Swire, Farren, Smith, McDonough, Zoeller), Nays: 0. Motion carried.

 

XlV.    New Business

1.  Compressor for Fire Station, Redistribution of Trail Committee Money -                 Al Clark

Director Clark stated that he had thought that Station #10 was sponsored by Madera County, but they aren’t.  He explained that Station #10 doesn’t have a way to refill their oxygen bottles, so he is proposing to redistribute the Trails Committee money to help get a machine for them.  Fire Captain Chicarelli explained that Station #8 was awarded grant money for a fill station, and Station #10 is able go there to refill their tanks.  This is much closer than Oakhurst.  He explained that the machine is very expensive and mentioned that the station has other needs and he will meet with GM Neveu to discuss those issues.  The Captain also explained that they have plenty of oxygen bottles when they are out fighting fires. 

                       

XV. Announcement of Previous Executive Session

None at this time.

 

XVI. Director's Comments

Director Cruce thanked everyone that donated to the Star Tree this Christmas.  They helped over 35 families.  She stated that one gentleman brought in 8-$25 dollar gift certificates for Target.  A lot of older children received gifts also.
 

XVII. Adjourn to Executive Session

            Not at this time.

           

XVlll.   Adjournment of Meeting

 

MOTION.  A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.  M/S/C (Zoeller, Smith), Ayes: 7, (Clark, Cruce, Swire, Farren, Smith, McDonough, Zoeller), Nays: 0. Motion carried.

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:18pm.

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