TAMARAC AT MOON VALLEY
2020 Annual Meeting Minutes
Saturday, June 6, 2020
10:00 AM
Board Meeting took place via Zoom teleconference hosted by Jean Long. Jean Long called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m.
Attending Board Members: Jean Long, Stu Smith, Pauly Heller, Diane Welch, Randy Vinson
37 residents in attendance
Approval of Minutes: Joanne Garcia moved that 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes be approved as printed. Stu seconded.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jean Long introduced homeowners running for office and offered several options for voting.
No candidates were nominated from the floor.
New Homeowners introduced themselves and were welcomed to Tamarac.
REPORTS:
- Jean Long gave President’s Remarks and introduced current Board members.
- Stu Smith gave Tree report and costs for 2019 according to printed reports in meeting packets.
- Stu Smith gave Sidewalks report and cost for 2019 according to printed reports in meeting packets
- Stu Smith gave Street report and cost for 2019 according to printed reports in meeting packets.
- Jean Long gave lawn report: Residents are asked to report leaks in system.
- Jean Long reported on Annual HOA Fees: Our HOA fees are reasonable compared to other communities while maintaining the beauty of our community. The Board is very prudent about use of community funds.
- Jean read Diane Welch’s Block Watch Report: Still need a volunteer for 6th Drive.
- Mary Bartlett gave Architectural report according to printed reports in meeting packets.
- Jean gave Bill Goshert’s Painting Report according to printed reports in meeting packets.
- Jean gave Bill Goshert’s Parking Report according to printed reports in meeting packets.
- Jean gave Bill Goshert’s Pool Report according to printed reports in meeting packets: Reminder to put down umbrellas after using them at pool. Also speak to people doing inappropriate activities at pool.
- Jean thanked Kathy Clark for Hospitality. Kathy Clark reported on upcoming Hospitality activities. Annual garage sale avoids individual garage sales bringing too much outside traffic into Tamarac.
- Randy Vinson gave Abbreviated Real Estate Report according to printed reports in meeting packets: Substantial increase in home sales.
- Randy Vinson gave Financial Report according to printed reports in meeting packets: HOA’s receivables so far have not been affected by COVID-19. Let Board know if you have a hardship concerning dues payment. Stu has done a capital reserve projection. No reason to increase our capital reserve contribution for several years.
NEW BUSINESS:
Herbicides: Some homeowners don’t want herbicides sprayed near their house. Jean proposes putting a bright yellow index card in front window to indicate to landscapers not wanting herbicides sprayed on your property. Jean will also send out notice of herbicide spraying dates. Then becomes responsibility of homeowner to place card in window and handling weed abatement in yard.
Leaf Blowing: Some homeowners complain about leaf blowing. These homeowners can indicate with green index card. Mary Bartlett says contract calls for leaf blowing only at curb and gutters. Barb says sometimes landscapers wave blowers that cause leaves to accumulate by front door. Stu says sometimes landscapers miss blowing litter away from front door after trimming. Jean will tell landscapers to begin by blowing outward away from front doors. Jean reminds us of how attractive our landscaping is, but can’t give too many particulars to landscapers for individual homes.
Open Business from the Floor
Randy Pence warned homeowners about using VA to give home appraisals. He recently received a lowball appraisal from VA.
Barb Dickerson’s issue with herbicides has to do with spraying in driveway that stained garage with yellow herbicide. Issue is with private property, not common areas. Mary reminds us of driveway landscaping being HOA responsibility. Stu says to ask landscapers to be careful when spraying to not hit garage doors and floors. JoAnne says yellow spray is pre-emergent and sprayed over all general areas, not specific weeds. Its color fades in time.
Meeting adjourned: Stu moves, Diane seconds. Meeting adjourned 11 a.m.