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DESERT AIRE RV RESORT OPEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 12, 2010
The open Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM by President Larry Hall.
Roll Call - Those present included Stan Miller, Vice President; Bob Langin, Treasurer; Sandy Herrin, Secretary; Directors Carol Masters, Doneen Sprowl and Vicki Bussey. Absent was Leann Wallace, DRM and Monique Kerrigan, DA Property Administrator.
Doneen moved to accept the minutes from the December 1, 2009 open Board meeting and the December 2, 2009 Special open Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Bob, motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE – Bob Langin Bob reported that the surplus was $35,740 as of the end of September as we reported with the budget information. The surplus has dropped to $22,054 at the end of November. We forecast a surplus of approximately $7,000 for all of 2009 and it appears we might do somewhat better for the year based on the surplus at the end of November. WATER CONSERVATION – Dick Bergen The following members of the Water Conservation Committee were ratified: Dick Bergen, Chair, Arol Masters, Architecture, Curt Carlson, B&G, Grace Hartwig and Gail Erickson, Beautification, Bob Masters, Real Estate and Howard Healey, member at large.
Dick reminded the homeowners that the use of water in irrigation was the largest user in the park. He then asked the homeowners five questions regarding maintenance yard watering: Meeting attendance was 225 plus or minus. 1) How many of you plant your own grass and program your own controller? (20) 2) How many of you rely on someone else to program your controller after your grass is planted and with the change of seasons? (21) 3) How many of you monitor your water/irrigation system ie spray patterns-adjustments-leaks, etc. (57) 4) How many of you shut off your water during the last rain? (36) 5) How many of you use the wash rack? (50)
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE – Vicki Bussey Vicki introduced Chair Marlene Shuey. Marlene reported there were 320 toys and $373 collected for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission at the annual toy luncheon. Approximately 122 attended the New Year’s party. She reminded everyone of the upcoming January events.
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE – Doneen Sprowl Arol Masters urged homeowners to submit architectural request forms for approval of new projects. Kudos were given for the great appearance of the park models and lots.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE – Carol Masters Carol moved to ratify new members Edie Ford and Simone Wurzer. Bob seconded and the motion passed. She announced the work on the memorial garden was almost completed.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE– Stan Miller Stan thanked Bob and Sue Adams for the beautiful tile work done by them around the shower at the spa. Stan moved to accept an ER for drywall ceiling repair in the auditorium - $1,500. Bob seconded and the motion passed. Stan moved to accept an ER for Saline chlorinization systems for the 3 pools - $5,600. Bob seconded and the motion passed. Stan moved to accept an ER for new mats in the clubhouse shower rooms and spa area - $700. Bob seconded and the motion passed. Stan move to ratify two Actions Without Meeting – The purchase of a 2007 Ford PU for park maintenance in the amount of $16,950 and the purchase of an extended warranty for the PU in the amount of $750. Bob seconded and the motion passed. Curt Flisher, B&B Chairman, discussed the repair of the sound panels in the auditorium and told of a modification to the shower curtain rods in the shower room. This will aid the housekeepers in cleaning and periodically changing of the shower room curtains. He reiterated the schedules for garbage, recycle and pruning collection. Stan informed the homeowners of the road repairs. Unfortunately, Eagle Paving did not adhere to their contract with the quality of the work performed. The owner of Eagle is willing to correct their repairs.
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE – Doneen Sprowl Chair Gene Feil reported the Desert Aire website is under construction. The committee is developing a pamphlet to use as a marketing tool to help in the sale of units in the park. This will be mailed out to interested parties.
SECURITY COMMITTEE – Carol Masters Darel Sorenson reported on the need for emergency preparedness measures to be used in the event of earthquakes.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE – Chris Christianson The following members were accepted – Chris Christianson, Simone Wurzer and Karen Such. The committee’s primary function is to find candidates to run for the open positions on the Board of Directors.
Doneen moved to accept all committee reports as given. The motion was seconded by Bob, motion passed.
NEW OWNERS George and Carolyn Stastny introduced themselves as new owners of Lot 51.
OPEN MIKE Lot 73 Herm Mitzel spoke of the acute need to donate blood. The next donation day in the park is January 19. Lot 156 Carol Petrie is setting up a medical response team and asked for volunteers. A CPR and First Aid Class have been set up for January 26. Ten interested people are needed and the cost is $55/ea. Lot 29 Perce McMillan thanked everyone for their donations to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. He asked about the possibility of donating the old lounge chairs to the mission. Lot 277 Mike Lloyd asked the homeowners to be sure to turn off the shower heads in the shower room when their showers are finished to help save unnecessary water usage. Lot 71 Tom Stewart said that both of the treadmills are in working condition in the exercise room. Lot 159 Bill Harlan asked the homeowners to stack the same color and size chairs together when helping the chair committee.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Herrin
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