Eagle Landing Annual Homeowners Meeting
Following Board of Directors Meeting
May 2, 2009
Minutes of Annual Meeting (Approved)
The 2009 Annual meeting was called to order by Trent Gale, President. Board members present were Frank Galloway, V.P., Glen Terry, Tom Minor, Jim Trimble, and George Meriwether.
Election Results -
There were four open positions for the 2009 board. Election results were read and the new board members are: Tom Minor, reelected; Jim Trimble, reelected; Jan Kenyan, new member, Jim Higgins, new member.
Financial Information-
Profit and Loss, Total Assets, and Balance Sheet information for 2008 were read. No questions or objections were expressed. Copies were available, or you may obtain copies from Debbie Dennis, CPA.
Trent Gale presented the Approved 5-Year Renewal FireWise Plaque to Frank Galloway.
Awards and recognition were presented to Cass County’s Sheriff Estes, and deputies, Eric Lee and Ronald Penny, as well as to Avinger’s Police Chief Ricky Lewis, for their outstanding efforts in the capture of two separate individuals who have been breaking into structures at Eagle Landing, and surrounding areas.
Sheriff Estes stressed that our home owners need to keep a heightened state of awareness of suspicious activities and not to be afraid to report it to them because in some cases it leads to capture.
Our guest speaker from Texas Parks and Wildlife was Penney Wilkerson, who provided an overview of various deer population control methods. She stated they will probably perform a camera deer count survey in July. An article written by the Texas Parks and Wildlife on this subject will be placed on our website. Currently, the board is only researching whether a population problem exists, and if one does exist, the various options available to correct it. There are no plans to take any action at this time.
Van Templeton, Eagle Landing resident and Captain/Treasurer for Avinger Volunteer Fire Department, addressed the homeowners concerning the fire sub-station, new equipment, fire awareness literature available at this meeting, and took questions from the floor. He invited residents to inspect the new fire engine and command equipment, and asked if anyone wished to contribute to the truck loan payment fund that contributions can be made at First State Bank in Avinger.
5D Cattle Company catered the meal.
Board of Directors Meeting Post Annual Meeting
Election Results – Frank Galloway was elected President, Jim Trimble, Vice President, Jan Kenyan, Secretary / Treasurer. Absent was new member Jim Higgins. Election of Architectural Committee will be performed at the next meeting on June 16th, 2009.
Old business –
The board will be meeting with our attorney, the homeowner with the large amount of barking dogs, and her attorney, at the next board meeting. Frank Galloway will contact her.
Issues concerning post bridge construction were discussed. Jan Kenyan reported that she had previously contacted Brit Fitz, our Precinct County Commissioner, who said that in July or August, all of CR 1599, and especially the intersection of CR 1537 & CR 1599 by the Eagle Landing back gate, will be resurfaced. He said he will follow-up with Hodges Construction (bridge contractors), about needed fence repairs by the bridge, and re-doing the dry hydrant located at the bridge, so it meets the AVFD and contract requirements, which now it does not.
Post Hurricane Ike debris removal (large pine tree stump) just inside the entrance to Eagle Landing of Hwy. 155 was addressed. County commissioner will be contacted.
New Business -
Jan Kenyan has offered to upgrade the current Eagle Landing map and make both the map and the EL phone directory available in both digital and print formats. The directory was upgraded for the annual meeting but there are still those in need of a copy. Those residents, who wish print copies of either, or want copies e-mailed to them, please call Jan at 903-562-1549, or jkenyan@windstream.net.
Jan Kenyan suggested an Eagle Landing “Blog”, (interactive, e-mail newsletter) which she will create and monitor, to allow residents to receive lake alerts and information in a more timely manner, and to give them a forum for discussion of open issues. Print copies will be available to those who do not have nor want e-mail. Expected initial issue will be sometime in May or June 2009. All residents with published e-mail addresses will receive a one-time e-mail with the first issue but they will have the option whether or not to continue to receive the blog. The website will also be undergoing a re-design to make it more user-friendly this summer, and she invites queries and comments as to preferred content from our residents at her contact information above.
Jan Kenyan mentioned she received a request from residents to add amenities at the common areas for those residents to use who do not live on the water. Further review and possible actions are pending.
Meeting was adjourned.