RIDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION


Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on January 11, 2010


The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 3:00 PM at the home of Carole and Ray Pfoutz. Board members in attendance were President Dave Palmer, Vice President Bim Hastings, Treasurer Ralph Legg, Secretary Kathie Isaac-Luke, CC&R Committee Chairperson Carole Pfoutz, Don Nester (Website Committee,) Newsletter Editor, Conny Simonis, Ridgette Chairperson Carole Robinson, and Dave Holton (Architectural Control Committee.)

Minutes of the last regular meeting of November 2, 2009 were approved and accepted.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  Ralph Legg reported a positive balance. About half of the members who have paid 2010 dues have requested the newsletter by email. The treasurer's report and the annual budget were approved and accepted.
The approved annual budget for 2010 is as follows: 
Party expenses:   $100
Postage/copies:   $550
Misc. Expenses:   $300
Total:                    $950

BLOCK CAPTAIN COMMITTEE REPORT: Dave Palmer reported that there is still no Block Captain for Block One. He has sent out an email message to recruit a new Block Captain and to clarify their duties, which are to greet new members, maintain a current list of phone numbers and email addresses in order to contact homeowners in case of an emergency, and to attend an annual meeting.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT:  Dave Holton reported that there are no active issues at present. He requested that a separate short section be included in the newsletter to remind homeowners to contact the Architectural Committee when planning projects so as to avoid any future problems.

WEBSITE COMMITTEE REPORT:  Don Nester reported that the website has been updated and he is in the process of adding new members.  Propane prices have also been updated.

CC&R COMMITTEE:  This committee had nothing to report.

RIDGETTES: Carole Robinson reported that the kickoff party for Ridgettes would be on January 20 at her home and that postcards had been mailed for this event. She also reported that she has hostesses signed up for the remainder of the year.

NEWSLETTER: Newsletter Editor, Conny Simonis reported that she has 3 photos to include from the Christmas party. The deadline to submit material for the next newsletter is January 25 and the mailing will be on January 31. Another message will be included to urge residents to receive the newsletter electronically. Conny suggested that new residents be given a copy of the CC&Rs and a current newsletter.

OLD BUSINESS: Carole Pfoutz volunteered to be Block Captain Chairperson. A meeting will be scheduled for the block captains and Carole suggested that their duties be simplified and listed on the website.

Dave Palmer reported that the Christmas party held at the home of Robin and Jim Ronan was very well attended and was enjoyed by all.

Kathie Isaac-Luke reported that since the barrier and signage has been replaced on the private road which runs off Parkridge, the trespassing and dumping has ceased. Thanks to Dave Palmer and to Bim Hastings for contacting the property owner and notifying him of the need to address the problem.

NEW BUSINESS:  Dave Palmer and Dave Holton reported that they had spoken with a business in Modesto which leases goats to eat brush and noxious weeds on private property. After a discussion in which many logistics questions were raised, it was decided that Dave Palmer would contact the business for further details and that the issue would be revisited at a later meeting.

Bim Hastings presented a letter he is working on to encourage more homeowners to join the Ridgewood Neighborhood Association. The intent of the letter is to inform residents that the association was founded primarily as a social organization to promote fellowship and fun. Bim said he would shorten the letter and send it at a later date.
 
The next regular Board meeting will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, April 12, 2010 at the home of Carole and Richard Robinson.

As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.


Respectfully Submitted,


Kathie Isaac-Luke,
Secretary