MOODY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
The
Board of Directors of the MPCA met on Tuesday, October 7th, 2003 at the
Regenbogens’ home. Present were Linda
Edwards, Dave May, Jeanne Ormrod, Fern Bouthot, Jim Fitzpatrick and Les
Regenbogen, presiding. Guests included
Pam Driscoll of Great North Property Management.
Treasurer’s Report:
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Distributed
Expense Report for the period from August 1 2003 through September 30,2003.
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Linda
Edwards reported that the preliminary audit by Tucci & Roselli, CPA, has
been completed. Letter to be completed
soon.
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Water
& Operating accounts now separated.
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Determination
of number of Units as of the date of the Annual Meeting for billing Operating
& Reserve fees = 80, Water = 64.
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Linda
noted that those unit owners who were inadvertently not billed during the
previous fiscal year for operating, and/or water, and reserve fees have been
granted a grace period for payment, through 7/31/04. Those owners involved for
that period have already been notified.
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Noted
that at least $2500 of 2002-2003 water repairs/maintenance expense
was not included in the current audited accruals. The Bills had not been
received from the vendor by
time of audit
Property Managers Report:
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Pam
Driscoll, the Moody Point property manager
representing Great North provided their October report:
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They
plan to be more pro-active with weekly inspections of the common areas.
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Directors/Officers
insurance for the various associations is being reviewed by Great North and the
insurance agent. For the annual coverage that began August 1 the best current
estimate of cost is $880 per Association covered.
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Culverts
were reviewed by West Environmental.
Awaiting their recommendations.
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All
MPCA invoices for annual fees were mailed September 30th.
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Reviewed
options to eliminate overflow condition at dumpster. Currently at largest size for lift-type. Larger size would require heavier truck too
heavy for culvert.
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Stressed
need to reiterate to Community the proper use of the dumpster. Communicate through Community Life Committee
and Website.
Committee Reports:
Established Board liaisons to the various committees.
Les Regenbogen volunteered
for the Water Systems Committee, Jeanne Ormrod for Community Life, Fern Bouthot for
Environmental Committee, and Linda Edwards as Treasurer to continue as head
of Budget.
All members of the Board signed a letter prepared by
the Environmental Committee, addressed to the Town of Newmarket in support of
reinstituting mosquito larviciding.
Water Systems Group:
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The
WSG Report to the board discussed the status of our Water System operator for
the coming year. The current contract
with Epping Well has expired, but we are on a month-to-month arrangement until
a new contract can be secured. It recommended the following :
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Motion: The Board approve Waterline Services as the water systems
operator at Moody Point effective November 15th, 2003. Moved by Jeanne Ormrod.
Seconded by Linda Edwards.
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Question
called: Unanimous vote by the Board, motion carried.
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The
WSG also put forward the following motion: The Board
approve a Financial Controls procedure for the Water System. Moved by David May. Seconded by Fern Buthot.
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Motion
passed by acclaim.
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A
discussion followed re: potable water meters.
Town uses these to establish sewer fees. Issue regards meters not installed. Further discussions with Town are pending for November.
Environmental Committee:
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Les
Regenbogen reported that there was no report from Roz Moore, the EC chair.
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Roz
& Les did have a meeting with Walter Cheney the previous Sunday re:
proposed clearing of the meadow areas of lot #4.
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Mapping
effort for Moody Point in its current configuration. Needed for well protection, water system maintenance, trail
definition, etc. Waiting for a revised proposal from Doucet Survey.
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Reported
fire pond leak is being investigated.
Community Life Committee:
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Jeanne
Ormrod reported that the Oktoberfest was a major success. The next event, a Christmas Party is
scheduled for December 6th at the Bouthot’s.
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Committee
will continue to explore a location for a Community Bulletin Board. Dumpster area a suggested possibility. Board expressed support for continuing this
effort.
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Mickey
Lightfoot’s petition regarding changes to the Screen House policy received and
to be placed on the agenda for the November Board meeting.
Web Site Committee: No report, as this committee is now rolled into the Community Life
Committee and web matters will be taken care of by them.
Other Business:
Respectfully
submitted,
Jim
Fitzpatrick
Secretary
Note:
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at www.moodypoint.org.