LANSBROOK MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, May 21, 2007

    1. Call to Order

    President Ed Vanscoy called the Lansbrook Master Association (LMA) Board of Directors meeting to order at 7:02 PM at the Lansbrook Golf Club. Other directors present: Gary Hakimian, Don Hatton, Bob Lipply, Eric Schulman, and Irv DeToro, absent, Sally Miera. A quorum was established. Also present were Barbara Mathews, Melrose Management Group, Stu Hazard of Lansbrook Grounds Maintenance, and a few Residents. At this time, President Ed VanScoy also established meeting procedures to all present.

    2. Approval of Minutes

    The minutes of the March 26, 2007 BOD meeting were approved as presented. Don Hatton motioned to approve, Eric Schulman seconded, motion passed.

    3. Financial Report

    Don Hatton reported. Irv DeToro motioned to approve financial report. Bob Lipply seconded.

    4. Grounds Maintenance Report

    Stu Hazard presented an overview of the maintenance activity since last meeting. He mentioned the possible refurbishing of the horseshoe pits at the Lakefront Park. Barbara will check with the insurance agent to be sure this will not increase the insurance liability to the Association. Stu presented bids for Commons Park fence from three vendors. Upon motion by Ed Vanscoy and Second by Irv DeToro the Board unanimously approved to give the contract to Smith Fence at a cost of $5393.26.

    5. Committee Reports

    Landscape Committee:

    Bob Lipply reported. Update plan had been presented to the Board upon motion by Bob Lipply and second by Irv DeToro, the Board approved the goals on Master Maintenance and Landscaping plan and approved plan as revised. It was noted that Master Project Plan does not need Board approval as it is an internal document only.

    As part of the plan, motion made by Don Hatton to approve the installation of up to five park benches in various common areas, with Landscaping Committee to determine the locations.

    Personnel Committee:

    Irv DeToro reported. Irv discussed the employee benefits and requested further information for the committee's review for discussion.

    6. Old Business

    A. Lot 3, Juniper Bay, the fence has been removed voluntarily by lot owner. No further action is necessary.

    B. (Memorial Shrine) What had been erected at the main entry has been taken down.

    C. LMA goals and objectives covered during committee reports.

    7. New Business

    A. Fence at the Commons Park was covered under the ground maintenance report.

    B. The management company has received reports of the use of the Commons Park by private trainer’s may be conducting private lessons at the Common Park. Letters have been sent when identification of the person has been made. Board will research whether to review the rules and regulations in this situation.

    C. Park and Pavilion usage fees, after discussion of recent failure by party hosts to properly clean pavilion after usage resulted in a motion by Don Hatton and second by Eric Schulman to increase security deposit to $250 and the usage fee to $50. In addition there will be no extra services provided by the LMA staff for these functions, i.e. furniture moving, etc. The increase in fees will not apply to HOA functions.

    D. Possible weather station. Stu discussed he was doing preliminary research on the possible installation of a weather station in Lansbrook to help bring us to the most effective use of water. Cost would be approximately $9000 plus power and cable installation. Stu does not recommend this project at this time; therefore, it was tabled until the future.

    8. Members Questions and Answers

    Homeowners shared questions and comments with the board.

    9. Adjournment

    There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.

    Next scheduled board meeting is July 23, 2007.

    Minutes recorded by:
    Barbara Mathews

   

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