MINUTES FOR MAY 19, 2011

I.CALL TO ORDER ORDER/ATTENDANCE
John Klein called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
John Klein - President – present
Doug Cunningham – Vice President - present
Bob Scoular – Treasurer – absent
Sharon Borszcz – Secretary - present
Tim Kartisek – absent
Chris Niebes – present
Wendy Walker – present

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the March 3, 2011, meeting had been distributed to the board members and declarant. Bob Scoular moved to approve. Doug Cunningham seconded. All voted in favor. Minutes were approved to be posted.

III. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Comment form submitted by Ted Lesiak, 4011 Hedgewood Dr., was discussed. Repainting the Watercourse Street sign will be investigated. Bob Scoular is still investigating Fifth/Third’s responsibility to pay homeowners’ dues for the lots they now own. Any realtor signs on Country Lakes lots are illegal. Neither the bank nor realtors are preferred builders. The amount of the HOA reserve fund and Country Lakes reserve fund were discussed with regard to a current pending law (5312). Bob Scoular will further investigate this law and its possible impact. The board thanked Ted for his pertinent and most informative comments.
Dan Auker suggested that he as Declarant would talk the Country Lake’s attorneys to secure covenants for future building requirements. Building in The Hollows will be included in this covenant discussion.

IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Bob Scoular had electronically distributed the Monthly Balance Sheet, Monthly Profit and Loss
Statement, and Budget Analysis for March 2011 to all board members. Copies were available to the homeowners in attendance. Niebes moved to approve; Cunningham seconded. The board voted unanimously to accept this report. With the rainy weather landscape costs to this point are below budget. Taxes have been paid. More homeowners’ dues have been collected along with several liens. Approximately 15% of homeowners’ dues remain to be paid.

V. LEGAL REPORT
John Klein stated there had been communication from a resident which the board discussed and determined not response was needed.

VI. COMMITTEES
Club Liaison – John Klein reported a new Food & Beverage manager, Tommy May, has been hired. He will be in charge of outings. Membership is up by 46 new full golf members – 23 at each club. The parking lot will be resealed twice.
Covenant – Niebes discussed vacant lot ownership. He will send covenant violation letters regarding mowing and good maintenance. Scoular will send Niebes a list of vacant lot ownership. Dan Auker will send the board a list of Preferred Builders.
DRC - Doug Cunningham plans submitted have been approved.
Evergreen – Dan Auker reported the building industry is still weak in Medina. He introduced his appointed new HOA board member, Gifford Brown.
Lake Management – Bill Tuchek reported the main lake has not been treated due to wet weather. The treatment contract starts May 15th. Tuchek explained information regarding the sewer concern on Hounds Run/Hunters Field. Klein will further investigate this matter with Dan Metz, the county engineer contact.
Local Government – Bill Tuchek reported the access for Cobblestone will be opening!
Welcome Basket – Sharon Borszcz reported delivering 1 basket and 5 need to be delivered.

VII. OLD BUSINESS
a. Klein reported stop signs have been installed.
b. The May Homeowners’ letter was approved will be printed and mailed.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS
a. Comment form from Joe and Kim Lazor, 6400 Torington Dr., was discussed. The board felt the sidewalk should be continued and will investigate the cost.

IX. ADJOURNMENT
Walker moved to adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Scoular seconded. The meeting was adjourned.





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