Oaks North Marbella HOA Board of Directors Meeting (October 15, 2008)

Oaks North Marbella Homeowners Association

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

October 15, 2008

The Board of Directors Meeting of the Oaks North Marbella Homeowners Association was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the Oaks North Community Center, pursuant to the notice thereof sent to all Board members. It was determined that a quorum was present and the meeting was called to order by the President, Karen Wiley at 10:00 a.m.

Directors present: Karen Wiley, Larry Allen, Jim Coote, and Marilyn Tipler.

Also present: Chon Campillo (US Lawns), and Wendy DeVuyst.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The minutes of the previous meeting of 9/26/08 were reviewed and the following correction was noted: On page 2, under the Financial Report, item “A”, the second sentence should read. “We are about $3227 over budget year-to-date.”

A motion was duly made by Marilyn Tipler and seconded by Jim Coote to approve the minutes of the previous Board meeting of 9/26/08 as corrected. Motion carried.

MEMBER PARTICIPATION – None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Maintenance … Karen Wiley

• Punch List Items – A new list of items was given to US Lawns. Most items from the last time have been done.
• Free Water Audit - US Lawns has received a phone call for the free water audit. They are working on setting a date.
• Repairs to Broken Valve ($175) – There was a broken valve that had to have emergency repairs at a cost of $175. Board approved.
• US Lawns has replaced the irrigation locks in the greenbelt and gave the Board a key.
• Seal Asphalt Walkway – Larry Allen reported that the walkway was sealed on 10/13 and they did a good job. Had the irrigation water off during that time.
• Status of Entry Lighting – Jim Coote reported that all lights are operating fine.
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B. Communications/Newsletter – Newsletter will go out this month along with the budget. Discussion on articles.

C. Long Range Planning Committee

· Amended CC&R’s – We have received the final recorded copy of the amended CC&R’s. We will mail out the stamped cover page and the certification page to all owners.

• Relandscape Plan for Greenbelt – The Board reviewed the information previously received from a landscape architect on drawing up plans for the greenbelt grass. Discussion. Need to wait until we get the water audit before making a decision.

D. Nominating Committee – The ballots were mailed out with only 3 candidates listed: Marilyn Tipler, Jim Coote and Maurice Nahum. Annual Meeting is on 11/5/08 at 2 p.m. Wendy DeVuyst is serving as the Inspector of Election. To date we have received 94 ballots. The ballots will be counted at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. at the ONCC auditorium.

Oaks North Marbella HOA minutes

Oct. 15, 2008

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CORRESPONDENCE

A. A letter dated 9/27/08 was sent to Tom & Judy Markley (18305 Aceituno St.) in reply to their letter requesting benches along the greenbelt. They were asked to attend this meeting to discuss the idea. A reply letter dated 10/3/08 was received stating that they could not be at the meeting, but suggested the Board come up with the type, location and cost of the benches and then put an item in the newsletter soliciting donations.

FINANCIAL REPORT … Maurice Nahum was not present.

A. Financial Statement - The statement ending 9/30/08 was reviewed and approved. We are about $3315 over budget year-to-date.

B. Delinquent Accounts – There are no delinquent accounts.

C. Approve 2009 Budget – The Board reviewed the revised figures from last month’s meeting. A motion was duly made by Marilyn Tipler and seconded by Jim Coote to approve the 2009 budget as presented with the quarterly dues staying at $170. Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Oaks North Community Center Architectural Review Committee (ONCC-ARC) – Karen Wiley reported that the ARC met yesterday. There were applications for a patio cover and some landscape changes.

B. Rebuilding of Homes and Sale of Lots in Marbella – Karen Wiley reported that the 4 homes being built by the contractor have been sold and one new owner has moved in already. Nothing has been done on the Via Tarifa lot.

C. Street Cracks - Maurice Nahum was not present and had no report.

D. Possible Age Restriction Violation at 12935 Ave. Marbella – Karen Wiley reported that she checked with the ONCC about the age verification form that was sent to the owner to complete on the residents of the unit. They have returned the completed form and the resident does meet the age restrictions.

E. Request for Benches Along Asphalt Walkway – Discussion. We will put an article in the newsletter and solicit volunteers to look into this idea further.

NEW BUSINESS – None.

With no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:56 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Wendy DeVuyst,

Recording Secretary

NEXT MEETINGS: Special Meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 at 1:15 p.m.

Annual Meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.