MINUTES

KCPOA Board of Directors Meeting

April 17, 2010 - 9:00 AM

 

 

ATTENDEES:    Lloyd Parker, Harlan Cooper, David Philips, Martha Oxford, Jim Porterfield, Mike Hellman, Bill Hagan

 

1.                   Meeting was called to order by Lloyd Parker.  A quorum was present.

 

2.                   Minutes from March, 2010 meeting were presented by Martha Oxford.

 

Motion made by Mike Hellman and seconded by Jim Porterfield to accept the minutes.  Approved unanimously.

 

3.                   Treasurer’s Report was presented by David Philips.

 

Total income for March 2010 was $33,077 with expenses of $21,805 for net income of $11,272.  Total cash Flow was $16,463.  On the Balance Sheet, Total Current Assets were $349,598. YTD Membership Dues income is down $6,077 versus 2009 but boat stall rentals and land sales brought us to $2,509 up from 2009.  YTD expenses are up $9,155 most of which is non-cash depreciation numbers.

 

Motion made by Martha Oxford and seconded by Harlan Cooper to accept the treasurer’s report as presented.  Approved unanimously.

 

4.                   Committee and Staff Reports

 

a.       Communications............................................................................................... Martha Oxford

1)       Newsletter went out first week of April utilizing a new legal-size format.  The same amount of information is on 3 legal size sheets that was on 4 letter size sheets.  This saves us money by reducing the number of color copies that we make.

2)       Working on updating the internal directory.  Lots of new email addresses have been added to Dwayne’s list and have been updated by Betty in Quick Books.  Plan to have new directory finished by Annual Meeting.

 

b.       Maintenance/Security........................................................................................ Jim Porterfield

1)       Maintenance crew replaced the old rotted window frames and rebuilt cover over rear door entry.  They also built a small storage area where an old exterior doorway existed on the rear of the clubhouse.

2)       Maintenance crew has been working on the landscape area at the front gates and at the clubhouse.

3)       A Property Owner issued a trespass warning against a contractor intimidating another contractor he had working on his property.  Lake Patrol handles the call.

4)       A Property Owner returned from a trip to find that a fire had occurred across the cove from him.  He would like the Board to address fireworks and open fires like tiki torches.  Dwayne will write a letter to the homeowner that was using fireworks asking them to comply with the water district’s regulations.  Open fires have to be attended.  If you see an unattended fire, call Dwayne.

5)       A dog attack will be discussed later in the meeting.

 

c.       Roads/Dams....................................................................................................... Lloyd Parker

1)       Expected start date on the King Club project is April 26.  The raod will be milled, stabilized with Portland cement then overlaid with asphalt.

2)       KCPOA maintenance crew has begun repairing potholes.  They have begun patching the smaller potholes and will begin digging the larger potholes soon.

3)       Received a report from Brian Ross that seepage from Lake Princess was coming into his home.  Lloyd to check with homeowner.


 

d.       Architectural Control/Variance............................................................................ Harlan Cooper

1)       There are 15 active permits – 5 new homes, 2 remodels, 3 retaining wall, 1 boathouses and 4 miscellaneous.  We’ve collected $4917.50 since January 1 ($600 in March).  $2,200 building permit deposits has been refunded.

2)       Permit activity is picking up as the weather improves.  There have been 4 new homes started since the first of the year.

 

e.       Land Management................................................................................................... Bill Hagan

1)       Our attorney, B.F. Hicks, has obtained a Special Warranty Deed from the heir of Stephens Development giving King’s Country ownership of all remaining Stephens Development interests in King’s Country.  This helps clear the title to 77 lots inside KCPOA.  We can now give clear title to those property owners that need it.  It will also make it much easier to reclaim some of the written off lots and get them productive again.  This is a major achievement.

2)       2 lots were returned in the past month and will be added to the for sale list.  4 lots were sold for $3000 total.

3)       Lake Management income YTD is $7,776.00.  Expenses YTD are $292.65.

4)       Non-judicial foreclosures would require a covenant change.  Our attorney and the property manager are working on a better way to return the written off lots to KCPOA and get them productive again.

5)       All in all, land management has done a great job.

 

f.         Boat Stalls/Parks/Public Areas........................................................................... Mike Hellman

 

1)       Slabs on picnic shelters are done.  Paint & stain needed on the fishing pier, and both picnic shelters.

2)       Bus shelter can be moved out within a couple of weeks.

3)       Recommend that we move a charcoal grill from Jim Stewart Park to the Playground.

4)       New idea presented that we create a ‘cartoon’ map for the development that would show walking mileage on various loops.  Board will consider and review at a later date.

 

g.       Property Manager..................................................................................................................

1)       Dues Collections:  In 2010, we’ve invoiced $201,237 and received $145,798 leaving a balance due of $55,438.  In 2009, we invoiced $316,056 and received $307,283 leaving a balance due of $8,769 which was due by December 31.  We have collected $6,406 of 2009 dues in 2010.

2)       Years prior to 2009 – we have collected $4,607 in 2010.

3)       Yard sale approaching fast.  Will be held on April 30 & May 1.  Now taking donations.

4)       Century 21 Real Estate has graciously offered to provide the BBQ meal at this year’s annual meeting on May 15 which will start at 10AM.

5)       Interior lakes committee met last Saturday.  We plan to do some maintenance stocking Friday, May 7.  It has also been proposed that Lake Duchess be taken into the management program pending approval of the property owners that actually own the lake.  POA will be able to use this lake for fishing if we do this.

6)       Met with attorney, B.F. Hicks, this week.  We discussed strategies to try to return some of the written off lots to productive status.  As mentioned before, Mr. Hicks helped us very much in getting the remaining Stephens Development interest deeded to King’s Country.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

5.   Bill Hagan is withdrawing his request for permanent easement on Lot on King Leonard.


 

NEW BUSINESS

 

6.   Ratification of ban of dangerous animal – Deaner dog (a pit-bull cross) attacked another animal and in the process of the owner trying to break up the fight, he got bitten.  The Deaner’s do plan to appeal this rulling.

 

      Motion by Jim Porterfield and second by Harlan Cooper that the Deaner pit-bull be banned from King’s Country Property.  All approved.

 

7.     Resolution to suspend the Board of Directors election and declare the three candidates for the three open positions elected.  New directors will be Fred Monroe, Henry Oertel and Barbara Womble.

       

....... Motion by Martha Oxford and second by Harlan Cooper that the Board of Directors Election be canceled and the three candidates declared elected.  All Approved. 

 

8.     Carpet for Offices – Martha Oxford presented a bid of $1,506.13 to re-carpet the offices.  This will coincide with the carpet replacement in the club room which the Yard Sale committee is paying for.  We’re asking the Board for approval for this.

 

....... Motion by Jim Porterfield and second by Harlan Cooper to replace the carpet in the offices at the same time carpet is replaced in the club room.  All Approved. 

 

9.     Changing the Logo – This idea has apparently stirred some controversy.  This was originally suggested because we don’t have a copy of the original logo (the one that appears on the top of the newsletter) in a file to have t-shirts made in time for the picnic.  We have received several entries at this point and Martha will print them all out including our current logo and members can vote at the annual meeting.

 

10.   Discussion regarding ways to get people to take an interest in activities in the community.  A welcome committee was discussed and will be reviewed at a later date.  The pot-luck suppers were initiated to bring people together for a fun evening of good food and getting to know your neighbors.  Attendance has fallen very low.  We will continue with our plans for the annual picnic and will also plan a pot luck in September.

 

11.   Suggestion was made that we work with South Franklin Fire Department to collect funds at the 4-way stop sign for the department on the weekend of July 4.  We have done this in the past and it has provided good revenue for them.  Will work on plans for this possibility with the Fire Department.

 

12,   Yard Sale needs more items particularly furniture, clothing, linens and appliances.

 

ADJOURN

 

....... Motion to adjourn made by Jim Porterfield and seconded by Mike Hellmann.  All approved.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Martha Oxford

Secretary, King’s Country Board of Directors