SAND CREEK PARK LANDOWNERS ASSOC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

 

Date:         November 1st, 2006

Location:     400 S. Summit View, Ft. Collins

 

 

A:     Roll Call - The meeting was called to order by David Mickelson.

       Present were: David Mickelson, Ray Herrmann, Carrie Staiano, Wanda Eberhard, Larry Martin, Debra Kessinger, John Leazer, and Paul Zaffino.

 

      

B:     Agenda – David Mickelson motioned we approve the agenda with the addition of Mrs. Durrant’s concerns added to Legal Committee report.  Debra Kessinger second.  Agenda approved. 

 

 

C:     Review and Approve Minutes – Ray Herrmann motioned to approve the minutes.  Larry Martin second.  Minutes approved. 

 

 

D:     Officer – Committee Reports

 

1.             Presidents Report –

      

a.      Introduction of Guests – Bill Eberhard and Tony Staiano.

             

             b.  Old Business – There was no old business to discuss.

 

2.             Treasurer Report - Debra Kessinger reported that our checking account balance as of October 31st, 2006 was $3,837.74.  The accounts receivable balance as of October 31st, 2006 it was $8,916.52.  Debra also has about $200.00 to deposit. 

 

     Bills to pay:         Asiant Acctg.        -    100.00 – October services

                             David Mickelson      -     68.60 – miles

                             Larry Martin         -     68.60 - miles

                             Deb Kessinger        -     24.40 – miles

                                                 -     25.00 - room rent

                             Wanda Eberhard       -     15.23 – miles

                             Carrie Staiano       -     14.00 – miles

                             Sam Cooper           -     38.50 - miles

Wanda Eberhard motioned we pay the bills.  Ray Herrmann second.  Motion carried. 

 

Debra also reports that the bill from the Secretary of State Annual Report for this years non-profit dues will be coming in, the accounting bill for November, and any Kinko’s bill we might get will all need to be paid since we are not going to have a December meeting.  David Mickelson motioned Debra pay these bills.  Wanda Eberhard second.  Motion carried and David will sign the checks for these.   

 

                  3.  Secretary’s report – Wanda Eberhard had no report. 

            

      4.  Committee Reports –

    

a.            Legal – Mrs. Durrant called and reported the county told her to get with the board of directors to get an agreement with Richard Boardman to graze cattle and get an agricultural lease.  This is not our responsibility and David will talk to the county on this matter. 

 

David reports that Linda Mickelson is requesting to join Sand Creek because her property borders Sand Creek on County Road 80C.  Larry Martin motioned, we accept as long as the legal work is done without any expense to the board.  Ray Herrmann second.  David Mickelson abstained.  Motion carried.  

 

David also reported that he and Larry Martin went to the county road and bridge department to request that they open the road once more before the last hunting season because of trespassing and property damage.  They spoke of the tax base that comes out of Sand Creek being larger than Larimer River Valley and they even tried to sub-contract Larry Martin by just supplying the fuel.  The county refused, again!

Sand Creek Park Landowners Association Board of Directors Meeting Cont.

November 1st, 2006

Page 2

 

David suggested that if it is legal, we form a committee to go to the county representing Sand Creek in regards to our high property taxes, no services, and getting a zip code because of all the headaches regarding correct addresses.  David will find out for sure that we can legally do this.  Larry Martin motioned that as long as it is legal, we form a committee to represent SCPLA and go ahead with the above considerations.  Paul Zaffino second.  Motion carried. 

 

b.   Architectural – Ray Herrmann had nothing to report. 

                    

c.       Fish and Animal – John Leazer had nothing to report.  

 

d.       Roads – Larry Martin reports that most roads are SNOWED IN. 

 

e.       Security – David Mickelson had no report.

 

f.             Public Relations – Carrie Staiano had nothing to report. 

 

g.       Fire – No Report.     

 

5.        Follow-up items from last meeting – Sam Cooper is here and accepted the open position offered to him on the Board of Directors.  He will be taking over the Fire Committee.

 

Paul Zaffino reported that he has been looking into getting a web site for Sand Creek up and running.  The cost will be about $7.95 a month or about $100.00 a year.  Paul is willing to get this set up and try it for a year to see the response.  Ray Herrmann motion we do this.  Wanda Eberhard second.  Motion carried. 

 

 

E:     New Business – It was discussed to bump up the mileage reimbursement for official business to match the rate of the Federal Income Tax rate rounded down to the nearest whole number.  It will be brought back to the board, as to the exact amount per mile, to the next meeting.  Sam Cooper motioned we accept the increase.  Larry Martin second.  Motion carried. 

 

       David Mickelson motioned that we get and fill out the proper forms to have County Road 89 from the state line to 4-corners raised to a Level 5 road.  John Leazer second.  Motion carried and David will get this process going. 

 

 

F:     Calendar      -  January 10th, 2006           -  400 S. Summit View, Ft. Collins

                                                        7:00 p.m. - (be advised it is the 2nd      

                                                        Wednesday of January)

                     -  February 7th, 2006           -  400 S. Summit View, Ft. Collins

                                                        7:00 p.m.

                     -  February 24th, 2006          -  Annual Meeting of the SCPLA

                                                        David will contract the American Legion

                                                        Doors open at noon for lunch

                                                        Meeting starts at 1:00 p.m.

                     -  March 7th, 2006              -  Organizational Meeting

                                                        400 S. Summit View, Ft. Collins

                                                        7:00 p.m.

                     -  April 4th, 2006              -  400 S. Summit View, Ft. Collins

                                                        7:00 p.m.

 

      

G:     Adjournment – Debra Kessinger motioned to adjourn.  David Mickelson second.  Meeting adjourned.