07/13/2004 Ash Trees, Natural Growth in Cul De Sac, Tennis Courts

1. CALL TO ORDER (Michael) - Called to order at 7:14. In attendance Michael Lang, Arnetta Whitehouse, Bert Green, Faith Brasch, Susanne Strichartz, Chuck Eglinton
   
   
2. SECRETARY’S REPORT (Chuck) – Approved and accepted. Web site title page to be changed to add this: "Real estate agents: For Association Dues Release letters, contact Arnetta Whitehouse at 248-661-4634" (done)
   
   
3. TREASURER’S REPORT (Arnetta) – Leins on Markey, Gluck, waiting on Manna.
   
   
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS -
   
   
   • FORESTRY & LANDSCAPE (Bert Green) -
     
     • Natural Growth Areas - (Michael Lang) -
       
     • Spring Forestry Cleanup - Meier still has sticks to be cleaned up in the commons area. Chuck will call Meier regarding remaining branches to clean up.
       
     • Ash Bore Treatment / Removal - Brad not the contractor. Reduced quote $9300 from D&L Tree. Steinkopf $162 for 1-1/2 caliper trees. 25 trees removed 20 more to be removed - Laymon was payed $5000.
       
     • Debris behind Arnetta's home - Susanne will call about having the debris removed.
       
       
   • COMMONS MAINTENANCE -
     
     • Tennis Court Repair - $21,975 for tennis court repaving and repainting. Another $7000 will be spent for fence backstops. Michael estimates that it will cost $500 for landscaping repair for Jeff Burns Lawn and sprinkler repair.
       
     • Basketball Backboard requires replacement again. One vandal-proof backboard has been approved. Estimated cost $600. Approved by board. Michael will e-mail his information about backboards. (Ordered for $425, delivery 10/15/2004)
       
     • Boulevard Lights - Light was snapped back into alignment by Michael.
       
   • WELCOMING (Susanne) -
     

5. SPRING / SUMMER ISSUES -
   
   
   • Chatter Spring Issue - Rebecca Kavanagh - not in attendance. Will include article about natural cul-de-sac planning.
     
   • Natural Growth Committee - Committee suggests that we concentrate on cul-de-sacs for natural growth areas to improve the appearance and reduce the mowing costs. It was suggested that we solicit contributions of perennials and natural grasses from neighbors.
     

6. OLD BUSINESS -
   
   
   • York Ridge/ Old Timber 3-way Stop - Michael Lang
     
   • New Dues Letter to Michael Gluck, Lot #92 - Chuck (sent, receipt for registered mail given to Arnetta).
     
   • Lot #9 - Stockade Fence needs correction. Michael will contact the city regarding the two types of fence not in compliance.
     
   • Markey Foreclosure possible - Chuck sent an e-mail to Marshal to ask for foreclosure advice. (Mail was received from Marshal and forwarded to the Wedgwood mailing list).
     
   • Lot 44 is missing an address - Bert Green did not deliver a directory to this address. Susanne will mail a directory to this address.
     
   • Stop Sign on Old Timber - 85% of the traffic must be over 33 miles per hour. We may not get a stop sign since police have been in the neighborhood issuing tickets to speeders, slowing them down.

7. NEXT MEETING – Monday, September 13th 7:00pm at the Eglinton Residence (Changed to Wednesday, September 29th, 7:00pm)
   
   
8. ADJOURNMENT – at 8:35pm