Eagle Landing Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

12-07-2010

A Quorum was established and the meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm.  In attendance were board members George Meriwether, Jim Trimble, Pete Schroeder, Steve Gause, Jim Higgins, Jan Kenyan and Jim Moulton.  Also in attendance, Debbie Dennis – clerk; there were 3 visitors present.

A motion was made by Jim Moulton and seconded by Pete Schroeder to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written; motion carried.

A motion was made by Jim Trimble and seconded by Jim Higgins to approve the Treasurer Report and pay the bills as presented; motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Architectural Committee: 

Arnold:  Site Inspected and certificate mailed.

Boat Docks:  Still trying to identify owners of docks that are in a state of disrepair.

Budget and Finance:

A motion was made by Jim Moulton and seconded by Jan Kenyan to approve the preliminary budget with the addition of the dues increase, welcome committee expenses and an increase in legal expenses; motion carried.

By-Laws / Policy Committee:

Collection Policy:  Pending Review

Covenants Compliance Policy:  Pending Review

Security/Neighborhood Watch Committees:

There were 40 attendees at the Town Meeting.  Cass County Deputy Alan Powell; Eagle landing resident, Mike Caverly, & Ed Salabor, with 4G Custom Technologies spoke. Security packets were handed out, as well as Security camera brochures from 4G. The audience was positive for continued research into possible security entrance/dumpster cameras. Steve Gause is headlining the research for this. Folks signed up for the loaner engraver for Operation ID, and to be on the emergency call list. There was interest in having a CHL class in Eagle landing. Bob Kenyan will find out the feasibility of a class here. Call Jan Kenyan if you want a printed packet, otherwise it will be added to the website.

AVFD/Firewise:

Firewise: 

Still collecting volunteer and contributed hours for the annual Firewise report which is due 12/31/10.  Please contact Jan Kenyan 903-562-1549 if you have hours to report. We need to have 200 hours per capitia to fulfill our certificate renewal. This will help us keep our ISO rating low, and hence, our insurance premimums.

Our fire exposure is “moderate” now.

AVFD: The Fire Department will do controlled burns for homeowners.  Donations are welcome.

Grounds/Lake Maintenance Committee:

Mowing: Finished.

TCEQ Dam Report:  Pending.

Airstrip:  There are signs waiting to be installed.  Homeowner’s may see increased activity on the airstrip with a new homeowner.

Tree Removal at north common area: Completed

Communications Committee:

Data Base:  In progress. Map revisions in progress.

Web Site:  There is still a computer issue in getting the necessary software installed – pending.

Long Range Planning Committee:

Security:  A revised proposal was presented and discussed for security cameras.  The approximate cost is $13,000 for a turnkey system.  There is a possibility that grants can be obtained to cover part of the purchase price.  Remaining funds would have to be raised in order to complete the project.  A list of questions to be discussed with the vendor was compiled.

Pavilion:  There has been interest express by the community for a pavilion in the common areas.

Special Projects Committee:  

Milfoil weevils; there was discussion involving the feasibility of skipping a year on this project.

Old Business:

New Business:

Avinger & Hughes Springs are in the process of developing a wine festival.  They would like to explore the possibility of using the ELHA airstrip for guests.

Michael & Johnson have requested that their lots be unitized.

Dale Lyles has requested that her lots be unitized.

Next meeting:  January 18, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the Avinger School Building