SAND CREEK PARK LANDOWNERS ASSOC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

 

Date:         May 2nd, 2007

Location:     400 S. Summit View, Ft. Collins  

 

 

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

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

       Absent were: Carrie Staiano, Ray Herrmann, and Sam Cooper.

      

B:     Agenda – John Leazer motioned we approve the agenda.  Larry Martin second.  Agenda approved. 

 

C.     Review and Approve Minutes – John Leazer motioned to approve the minutes.  Larry Martin second.  Minutes approved. 

 

D.     Officer – Committee Reports

 

1.     Presidents Report

      

a.      Introduction of Guests – Scott and Darlene Erickson were introduced. 

            

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

 

2.     Treasurer Report - Debra Kessinger reported that our checking account balance as of April 30th, 2007 was $11,565.73.  Accounts Receivable balance as of April 30th, 2007 was approximately $14,700.89.  Debra reports that we have already collected over $13,000 in dues and she is still working on the accounts.

  

     Bills to pay:         Asiant Acctg.        -    225.00 – April services

                             Deb Kessinger        -     19.20 – miles

-                    25.00 – room rent

                                         Larry Martin         -     78.40 - miles 

                             David Mickelson      -     78.40 – miles

                             Wanda Eberhard       -     17.20 - miles

          Larry Martin motioned we pay the bills.  Wanda Eberhard second.  Motion carried.  It was

          also OK’d to give John Leazer the check for $2,000 for the fish delivery. 

 

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

            

      4. Committee Reports

a.     Legal – David Mickelson had no report. 

 

b.     Architectural – Ray Herrmann was absent but there were 2 applications.  The Erickson’s brought their application for a 24 x 30 cabin.  We also received an application from John Leazer for a 6 x 10 shed.  After review, Larry Martin motioned we approve.  Wanda Eberhard second.  Motion carried. 

Of note, John Leazer did abstain from voting on his own application. 

               

c.     Fish and Animal – John Leazer reports we will be stocking fish on June 9th at 10:00

a.m.  All who would like to participate can show up at the Natural Bridge with their buckets.

 

d. Roads – Larry Martin reported receiving a call regarding Bull Mountain access.  He informed the landowner that we did not have enough money to fix it and suggested that he get with his neighboring landowners and go to the Forest Service to get the West access road open again. 

 

                     e. Security – David Mickelson reported there were 8 recent break-in’s on the mountain in

                 in the last 2 weeks.  The Sheriff was called up after the first one but there has 

                 been at least 7 additional break-in’s since.  David and Larry will be checking to see

                 if anyone else has had any problems and get them reported. 

 

f. Public Relations – Carrie Staiano was absent but Debra Kessinger reports that Carrie has $185 in ads promised for the newsletter and maybe another $100.  Go Carrie!!  Carrie also suggested we not have the picnic this year due to poor participation.  After discussion, David Mickelson suggested we still have it and invite our neighbors.  He will make up flyers and put in our neighbors mailboxes. 

 

                     g. Fire – Sam Cooper absent, no report.

 

5.        Follow-up items from last meeting – There were no follow-up items to discuss.

 

E.                 New Business  -  There was much discussion regarding our property taxes in Sand Creek and the lack of services.  Paul Zaffino suggested that we try to come up with ways to lower our taxes and increase our services in Sand Creek and bring those ideas to the next meeting. 

 

F.                 Calendar     -  June 9th, 2007               -   Larry Martin’s cabin/8:00 a.m.

                                                        fish stocking/roads 10:00 a.m./meet New Bridge

                     -  July 7th,2007               -   Paul Zaffino’s cabin 10:00 a.m.

                                                        Picnic at Noon on the County Road just South

                                                         of Sand Creek on National Forest property

                                                          bring your own picnic and chairs

 

G.     Adjournment   -  John Leazer motioned to adjourn.  Larry Martin second.  Meeting adjourned.