Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

April 24, 2007

On Tuesday, April 24, 2007 there was a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors at the Avinger School Cafeteria.  Board members in attendance were Trent Gale, Bob Kenyan, Glenn Terry, and Frank Galloway.  Board members not in attendance were Kristy Carter.  There were 3 guests in attendance.

Trent Gale called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.

The minutes from March 27, 2007 were reviewed and discussed.  Motion was made by Bob Kenyan and seconded by Frank Galloway to accept the minutes as written; motion carried.

Old Business:

The County Commissioner has stated that ELHA can install a gate at the dump site. There was some discussion on installing security cameras and the possible costs to purchase and maintain a full blown security system.  This issue will be investigated further.

New Business:

The annual meeting will be held on May 5, 2007 at the Avinger School Cafeteria.  Voting will begin at 11:00 for the election of Board members.

ELHA need to transfer the web domain from the former webmaster’s name into the Board’s name with the Chairman and Debbie Dennis as contacts.  The hosting company will manage the domain.  A registrant account has been opened with godaddy.com.  After calling the former webmaster and discussing the issue with him, a motion was made by Frank Galloway and seconded by Glenn Terry to make the transfer; motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Treasurer Report:

The budget and registry report was presented by Debbie Denis, clerk.  Expenditures for March were $932.33 consisting of utility and waste services, professional services and web site expense.  The balance in the operating account as of March 31, 2007 is $31,661.  There is a total of $75,036 in savings and CD’s.

Budget expenditures through March are $6,810 leaving a budget balance for 2007 of $23,490.

Delinquent dues outstanding are $4,083.

A motion was made by Bob Kenyan and seconded by Glenn Terry to accept the Treasure’s Report; motion carried.

Architectural Committee:

There is one proposal pending at this time.

Common Area:

There is a need for more NO Fishing signs and speed limit signs on the lake.

The extra dumpster was delivered and is being filled as quickly as the others.  An agreement was reached to install illegal dumping signs. 

The mowing season has begun and it is also time to begin purchasing chemicals for the lake.

There has been some investigation into adding channel catfish to the lake, no conclusions made yet as the number of catfish needed.

There is a bid forthcoming to extend and rebuild the boat dock at the dam by 4 feet with a fishing deck.

There is a concern about the over population of deer in Eagle Landing.  Texas Parks and Wildlife will be invited to come in and discuss options for handling overpopulation.

Community News:

There has been an increase in vandalism in the Eagle Landing community.

A thank you card was received and read to all from the Rollins family.

Firewise Committee:

The Avinger Fire Department has obtained a new pump truck.  They will need help to equip the pumper.  The new truck will help them to keep the ISO rating they’ve worked so hard to obtain.  The Fire Department would like to remind citizens that there is always a need for volunteers.

Compliance:

The next meeting will be at the Avinger School on May 5, 2007, at 1:00.

A motion was made by Glenn Terry and seconded by Frank Galloway to adjourn; motion carried.