RIDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors,  November 7, 2011

 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 3:15 pm by Chairman Dave Palmer at the home of Carole and Richard Robinson.  In attendance: Dave Palmer, Chairman; Sandy Piercey, Treasurer; Don Nester, Webmaster; Ralph Legg, Member at Large; Carole Robinson, Ridgettes chair.

 Minutes of the last regular meeting, August 22, 2011 were accepted.

 TREASURER’S REPORT:  Sandy reported the Association’s balance is to the positive.  Recent expenses were for the Summer Party and printing.  So far 14% of homeowners have paid 2012 dues.  2011 membership is down by 30 people from 2010.  Discussion was about how to remind neighbors that their dues have not been paid for 2012.  A reminder sticker will be place on unpaid members’ next newsletter along with an email reminder.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Neighborhood Watch/Block Captains:  Glen Mutch will be the new Block Captain for Block #10.  A Block Captain is still needed for Block #1.

Architectural Control Committee:  No report.

C, C & R Committee:  No activity reported.

Ridgettes:  Carole reported that the Ridgettes will be having a Pot Luck Lunch and Craft Making time at the Craft Cottage on Mono Way on November 16, 2011.  Robin Ronan is the Hostess.  In December there will be no lunch since we will be having the Holiday Get Together.  In January, Ada Lindquist will host a Games & Pot Luck Lunch at her home.

Website: Don Nester reported that an updated membership list will be posted, with the Block Captain changes.

Newsletter:  In Jean’s absence, Dave said the newsletter items need to be in to Jean by Monday, November 14^th.

NEW BUSINESS:

*-- A Holiday Planning committee of Dave & Judy, Carole & Richard, Ralph & Jean, Don and Sandy will check out Willow Springs Clubhouse for table arrangement and decorations.  Dave will notify the committee about the upcoming meeting.  A “dues collection table” will be set up at the Holiday Party.

 *--A 2011/2012 snow removal plan has been made and two contractors will handle the job.  Peterson Excavation is one of the contractors.

*-- Discussion of the newsletter printing and mailing took place.  It was decided that Sonora Blueprint will remain as our printer, but will not mail out the newsletter.  Board members will help with the addressing and mailing.

 *--Carole Robinson reported on the proposed Neighbor to Neighbor program as advocated by Cori Frank.  An organizational meeting will be held.  Dave, Carole, Cori and others are interested in making the plan work.

The next meeting will be held on February 20, 2012 at  Jean & Ralph Legg’s  home.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 pm.