HOA Meeting Highlights: June 9, 2009

Manager’s Update:

• The 14-day notices appear to have been effective; the park is looking better.
• Residents expressed concern regarding non-resident vehicles coming into the park to dump their trash in our dumpsters. This issue was discussed at length, with several residents concerned about pests and sanitation, as well as overloaded dumpsters which may result in increased costs for trash service. Carlos will look into options, such as locking the dumpsters, to prevent “drive-by dumpings” by non-residents. Carlos asked residents to provide license plate numbers of suspected non-resident vehicles using the dumpsters.
• Pool use is a concern among several residents now that summer is coming. Residents asked how many guests each resident is permitted to have; the response was “it depends on the lease.” Those in attendance recalled that their copies of the Park Rule state two guests per resident in the Clubhouse and Pool areas. Residents would like management to ensure that the pool is available for their use, by monitoring and preventing non-residents from using our facilities and also keeping certain park residents from abusing the rules regarding guests in the recreational areas.
• One resident raised a specific question regarding cracks in his driveway, and described a significant problem with shifting concrete. Carlos reported that he would take a look at it the next day, and that driveway repairs would be done after the retaining wall projects are complete. He reported that they are wrapping up Phase 2 and getting ready to start Phase 3 of the retaining walls. Then other repairs will be undertaken.
• Residents asked about rules regarding noise and whether there are established “quiet times” (e.g. 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.). Excessive noise at any time is “disturbing the peace” and should be addressed. If the issue occurs at night and immediate assistance is needed, residents should call the non-emergency number for the Sheriff. If it can wait, contact Carlos and he will address it at a later time.

Old Business:

• Community Garage Sale – Tabled until the next meeting, or when a volunteer committee comes forward to coordinate the event.
• HOA Elections – No new candidates came forward for positions on the Board of Directors. The existing officers and directors in attendance agreed to remain in their positions, and this was approved by a consensus vote. Current Board of Directors is as follows: President-Ken Takei, Vice President-Al Servey, Treasurer-Sandra Coine, Secretary-Suzanne Ervine, Director at Large-Susan Kite. There are two vacancies for Directors at Large.
• Meeting Schedule – Don Heck moved that the HOA meeting schedule revert back to bi-monthly, on even-numbered months, pursuant to the Bylaws. Al Servey seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

New Business:

• Rent Control Lawsuit - Ken Takei reported that he attended the SMOAC meeting this month. An attorney will be filing a suit to recover excessive rents collected in violation of the City ordinance, when the law was interpreted or applied incorrectly (100% of CPI). Potential plaintiffs in the case are asked to come forward and contact Jim Montague (SMOAC and Meadowbrook) or Karen Bisegnano (SMOAC and Mission Del Magnolia).