Ridgewood Neighborhood Association
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on July 7, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 3:12 PM at the home of Forrest and Joyce Dobbs. Board members in attendance were President Don Nester, Secretary Forrest Dobbs, Treasurer Ralph Legg, Carole Pfoutz (CC&R Committee Chairperson), and Joyce Dobbs (Ridgettes Chairperson).
Minutes of the last regular meeting of April 7, 2008 were approved without corrections or amendments.
Treasurer Ralph Legg reported a positive balance as of June 30, 2008 that is within RNA budget. A total of 95 resident families have joined the association.
No activity by the Neighborhood Watch/Block Captain Committee was presented.
After discussion the Board decided that Cori Frank should be placed on the e-mail list indicating new members to the neighborhood. Therefore, she can assure that the block captains responsible for those new residents or renters can make contact.
Barbara Harvey sent a note indicating that the Architectural Control Committee had approved a change in the plans by John LaTorre for a shop by his home on Crestridge Ave.
Carole Pfoutz reported there had been no activity regarding the CC&R Committee. Ralph Legg indicated to the Board that he had become aware of a home for sale near his home where the informational flyer indicated that there was parking for an RV as well as hook up. Since this is a violation of the CC&Rs, he called it to the attention of the Coldwell Banker listing agent as well as the broker. The broker assured him it would be corrected. However, the newspaper ad following this conversation still had the RV pad and hookup listed. It was decided that Carole Pfoutz would send a letter to Coldwell Banker Properties indicating that any motor home visible from the street is against the CC&Rs and the ads should be rewritten to reflect that so there would be no confusion to any prospective buyers.
Joyce Dobbs reported there had been an error in the August date sent to the Ridgettes. The Games Day scheduled for August 17 should read August 20. The corrected information will be included in the July newsletter. She also indicated that her tenure was up on Dec. 31, 2008 and would ask in the newsletter for volunteers to replace her.
Don Nester reported that the resident list on the website has been updated and that the new propane price of $2.28 has been posted.
The Board decided that all articles for the July newsletter should be sent to Carole Robinson by July 23. She will send a preview copy of the newsletter to Board members for proofreading by July 28. The finished copy will be mailed by July 30. Care will be taken that hardcopies will not be sent to members requesting e-mailed copies.
The Clean Up Day was a big success with about 20 people helping. A thank you card has been sent to the Antons for their hosting the barbecue following the work. Although some would like the clean up to be done on a weekend day, most residents are available during the week, so the Board decided to continue the event next year during the week.
The June Summer Party/General Meeting was attended by about 40 residents. The Simonsons graciously hosted our event. A thank-you card will be sent to our hosts. In order to assure a larger turnout in the future the Board decided that a reminder e-mail would be sent by Don Nester about a week before each future event.
A reminder that there should be no posting of notices of a personal nature on the Ridgewood signs will be in the next newsletter.
A thank you card for plants sent to her during her recent hospital stay was received from Carole Robinson.
Larry Bramblett has volunteered to be in charge of the website for Ridgewood. Don will discuss with him his responsibilities and if there are no problems, he will become the new Web Master.
Don Nester mentioned that there will be three Board positions vacant as of July 1, 2009. The tenure of president, secretary, and member-at-large will be over and according to the By-laws, those holding these positions currently are ineligible to run again. Board members were asked to begin discussing possibilities to fill those offices.
It is early on, but mention of needing a host for the Christmas Party/General Meeting in December was made.
The need for an informal “sunshine” chairperson was discussed. The Board concluded that the responsibility of sending cards and/or flowers (plants) would be included in the duties of the Member-at-Large. The purchase of flowers or plants should not exceed $15 without Board approval. Any larger gift, for example a donation to a person’s charity, would also need Board approval.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the home of Dave and Judith Palmer.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Forrest Dobbs, Secretary