Eagle Landing Homeowners Association

PO Box 1444

Hughes Springs, TX 75656

Board of Directors Meeting

04-21-09

In attendance were board members Trent Gale, Frank Galloway, Tom Minor, Jim Byars, Jim Trimble, Glenn Terry and George Meriwether. Board members not in attendance were Glenn Terry.  There were 3 visitors present.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.  Motion was made by Jim Byars and seconded by Tom Minor; motion carried.

Old Business:

Fire Substation:  The board signed a contract and presented a check to the winning contractor:  Ronnie Golden.  The Fire Substation committee will set up a meeting with the fire department and the contractor to get the work started.  The estimated completion is 90 days from the beginning of construction.

Annual Meeting:

The annual meeting is May 2, 2009 at the Avinger School Cafeteria.  The Board will present certificates of appreciation to the Sheriff’s Department at the meeting.  A motion was made by Jim Byars and seconded by Tom Minor for ELHA to purchase the certificates; motion carried.  There will be presentations from the Avinger Fire Department and Texas Parks and Wildlife as well. 

New Business:

Committee Reports:

Treasurer Report:

Total cash and CD’s as of 3-31-2009 are $111,282.  Revenues received through 3-31-2009 are $33,237.  Expenditures for the same period are $9,801, resulting in a net income of $23,435 for the period.  Major expenditures for the month of March include a down-payment on the weevils of $1,037.  There are $7,183 in outstanding dues at this time.

A motion was made by Tom Minor and seconded by Frank Galloway to approve the treasurer’s report; motion carried.

Architectural Committee: 

A compromise has been reached on the deck enlargement project pending approval and the board has approved the request.

The Board has decided not to take action on the fence variance request at this time.  The board will request that the county commissioner build a fence from the bridge.  They will also request that the county upgrade the dry fire hydrant at this location.

Common Area: 

The weevils will be delivered around the first of June.

Firewise/Neighborhood Watch:

There have been no new reported incidents of vandalism.

Compliance:

 There have been some complaints concerning the operation of what is believed to be a commercial kennel in the Eagle Landing Community.  The homeowner was present at tonight’s meeting.  She states that she is not operating a commercial kennel.  The homeowner maintains that her dogs are kept in at night and are not causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.  She does have 25 dogs on her property.  She rescues dogs and donates dogs to the elderly and to the disabled.  Sec II, Item 7 of the ELHA bylaws states that no commercial kennel is allowed in the Eagle Landing Community.  The ELHA board will contact their attorney for advice on how to proceed with this complaint.

The sawmill owner sent a letter requesting a construction extension and if allowed to delay construction – due to the economy – then she will move the sawmill to another location.  A motion was made for the board to grant a six month extension with the stipulation that the sawmill be moved to a location outside of Eagle Landing and that her property be cleaned up within 90 days; motion made by Tom Minor and seconded by Frank Galloway; motion carried.

There was an appeal to the board to control dogs running loose in the neighborhood.  Dogs are hindering a disabled homeowner from enjoying the outdoors.  The board will send a letter to the homeowner registering the complaint.

There was an additional complaint from a homeowner regarding the sawmill as well as the kennel.

Community:

Next meeting:

May 2, 2009 at the Avinger School Cafeteria.