BHHOA JUNE 2007 MEETING MINUTES

BLUE HERON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MINUTES
JUNE 3, 2007
Acting President Tom Palangio called the meeting to order at 10:40 A.M.
There were 20 homeowners present at this meeting

1. THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED AS PRINTED.
2. THE TREASURER’S REPORT WAS APPROVED AS PRINTED.
3. TRUSTEE SEARCH COMMITTEE
a. Ed Vea reported that 30 banks have been contacted. Nine responded, saying they are not interested.
The other 21 banks are still being interviewed. Some want to manage our funds and appoint an on-site
manager. The Trust Document is very strict as written, but there are certain parts which can be loosened.
To change the Trust, we need two-thirds majority vote of all homeowners. We want to sit down with
potential Trustees and attempt to come up with a plan to work with them within our present Trust.
b. Roy Miller informed us that it is becoming very rare to find a bank willing to manage real estate.
c. Michael Leader asked if there were any circumstances under which Mauch Chunk would stay on as
Trustee. Linda Snyder explained that it is a cost issue. At this time, Mauch Chunk is not making any
money. With the liability and the work they do for our community, they would have to triple their fee.
d. Jim Nanovic, our attorney, told us that we have to stay with the Trust Document at this point.
e. We need to form a contingency plan in the event that we cannot find a Trustee by August 31, 2007.
4. RENOVATIONS/STAINING PROJECT
a. This past Tuesday (May 29) we interviewed an inspector, Collin Devereaux, for the upcoming renovation
project. His phone number is 570-956-7488. His fee is $6300.00 for the project. He will be on-call
before, during, and after the project and will make sure it is correctly finished before signing off.
b. This past Friday (June 1) a Pre-bid Meeting was held. Eleven contractors attended. All bids must be sent
to Linda Snyder.
c. Ted Kling stated that problems exist above the rake board. The estimates should have been for this area
only. If the contractors find more damage, they can inform the homeowners. Mr. Devereaux could then
advise the homeowner if more work is needed.
d. Linda Sndyer stated that the original plan called for all the needed repairs to be completed before
the staining project begins.
e. Ted Kling made a motion to have the sealed bids delivered to Linda’s office and opened by Linda, Collin
Devereaux, and Tom Palanigo. The motion passed.
f. Ted Kling, Tom Palangio, and Mike Delancey stained the pumping station with Behr stain, recommended
by Ted at the Mountain’s Edge Meeting. Behr guarantees this product for 8 years. We invite all home-
owners to look at the station and tell us what they think. The bid package for the entire staining project
has not yet been developed. Hopefully, a sample pack can be done later this summer so we can see how
it weathers the winter.
5. TRUSTEE’S REPORT – LINDA SNYDER
a. We have $26,274.70 in the Operating Fund.
b. We have $397,424.47 in the Reserve Fund.
c. Anyone hiring his or her own contractor for the siding repair needs to have the proper permits and inspection fees
paid to Kidder Township.
d. Two units had the water turned off for lack of payment.
e. One unit has no insurance record on file
f. The Trustee has signed the Appletree Contract for the next fiscal year.
g. We cut back on mulching this year to limit expenses.
h. We had to pay $16,000 to Blue Ridge Realty for Big Boulder Drive
i. Ted Kling stated that when Blue Ridge decides to pave Big Boulder Drive, we should also look into
repaving our courts in order to save us money.
j. The question was raised of how the recently-spent $20,000 from Reserve was split. Linda replied that it
it was spend on the Z&Z estimate and the removal of trees around the community by Drop Zone.
6. APPLETREE—BRAD JONES
a. Blue Ridge Realty completed sewer line repairs.
b. We are in the process of planting trees around units #10 and #11. Landscaping will be limited this year
due to budget restrictions as per the Trustee.
c. We are in communication with Blue Ridge about Big Boulder Drive. It is scheduled for re-paving
in five years. In two years they are to have the back road open for construction vehicles.
d. Locust Ridge does the street sweeping.
e. Ed Vea made a motion for Appletree to give us documentation to prove we are receiving the services
listed in the contract. The motion carried. Brad stated that the records would be turned over to the
Trustee, as the contract is with the Trustee.
f. Security does not possess the right to stop cars at the Gatehouse; Big Boulder Drive is the property
of Blue Ridge Realty, not the Blue Heron Community. Every homeowner should display vehicle tags
for security purposes.
g. Appltree will receive a proposal to install cameras at each court’s entrance.
h. One homeowner requested that security walk around the houses.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Ed Vea will be establishing a blog site for this association. Anyone can go to this site and post a comment,
suggestion, or topic for discussion. The URL is http://bhhoa.blogspot.com.
b. It was decided at the Board Meeting that all future minutes will be distributed via e-mail. Anyone not
having such an address will receive them in the mail.
c. Ed Vea and Frank Krause will be working on the Fall Festival. Volunteers are to contact Ed.
d. A few of the homeowners want to know when they will be getting the things that were promised
at the Lake Club.
e. Michael Leader protests the decision to eliminate the wood shed in front of houses #7 and #8.
f. The following are the detailed paint specs for the exterior colors used in the 2002-2003 painting of the
of the Blue Heron Community. ICI Paint/Stain
· Dark Green trim paint (used on railings, door/window trim, and fascia boards): Code: 26000300; Formula: BLK-5P36; YOX-2P24; OXR-28, WHT-29. Available only in gallons (@ $20/gal).
· Red trim paint (used on doors): Code: 24070400; Formula: BLK-50, OXR-4P22, MAG-3P52. Available in quarts and gallons (@ $10/qt.and $20/gal).
· White stucco paint: Code: 22200110; Formula: BLK-10, YOX-6, FFR-6, LFY-10 Available only in gallons
(@ $20/gal).
· Cedar siding stain: FLOOD CWF-UV Stain – Cedartone (Available in many hardware and paint stores.)
g. Since there were no new nominations, the following officers were elected by acclamation:
President: Tom Palangio
Vice President: Ed Via
Recording Sec.: Callie Price
Treasurer: Kathi Shamenek
Corresponding Sec.: Ron Materniak


The meeting was adjourned at 12:06 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,



Caroline M. Price, Recording Secretary


FUTURE MEETINGS
September 9, 2007
December 2, 2007

Hanging of the Greens – December 1, 2007

Summer Storm by D Materniak

Four Seasons of Fun

These wonderful pictures were submitted by Tom Palangio

HELP US COLLECT MISSING E-MAIL ADDRESSES

We currently have valid e-mail addresses for 102 of 126 BH homes.

FAWN CT- Verified no e-mail for BH9
RED FOX- Missing e-mail for BH 30, 57, 60, 61, 63
RUFFED GROUSE - Missing e-mail for BH 65, 73, 74, 76, 77, 80, 82, 91, 96, 100
WARBLER - Missing e-mail for BH 111, 112, 117, 121, 125, 127, 128, 129

I will be calling or mailing these owners, to request their e-mail addresses. If you see your neighbor's unit on this list and can let them know that we are missing their e-mail address, please have them send it to rmatern@attglobal.net

thanks,
Ron M
BHHOA Corresponding Secretary

A FEW WORDS FROM OUR PRESIDENT

I personally would like to see a post from the new president of the BHHOA. Maybe he could share with us what is happening with the BHHOA.

NEW TRUSTEE???

Does anyone know where we stand yet on the selection of the new trustee? It is my understanding that a committee was selected to search out a new trustee. It is also my understanding that this has to be put to a vote with the homeowners for final approval. Could someone confirm or deny this info.

Meeting Minutes ????Where are you

It was discussed at many past meetings that the meeting minutes should put out shortly after the meeting is held instead of the usual week or 2 before the next meeting (which is 3 months after the meeting that the minutes pertain to). I believe it was actually brought to motion at one prior meeting and seconded. This would help to keep all homeowners ( especially those who were not able to attend the meeting current on the happenings of the BHHOA. To date, this practice has not been implemented. Could someone address this issue Thanks

10 Contributors - No Posts

We now have 10 people signed up to Contribute - but No Posts. Now either a cat's got your tongues (or bit your fingers) or you all don't know how to do it? How about someone else adding a Post to the site! :)

Ed

The Power and The Stain

Here stands the lowly Water Pump House. Its been power washed and its been stained. So what do you think - not bad?

Thanks to Ted and Tom for all their efforts to get this sample ready for us. I understand it took the better part of a day if not more to get it all done.

So if you are in town - stop by and take a look. As the season goes on the "washed" part is likely to fade. The stain should stay the same. Once you have seen it or reviewed the pictures - Post your Comments Here!

(Note: this stain has a polyurethane for ultraviolet light protection that gives the stain a little bit of a glean. This added protection is intended to extend the life of the product).

The Power Wash...















The Stain...

How Do I Post? - COOL

This is Cool - I am seeing Authors coming on now! You don't have to wait for me to respond. You can post without confirmation...

And so it begins...

How Do I Post?

Trish Pellegrino #38 said...as a comment to the Welcome to the Blog Post

I'm embarrassed to admit I've never used (or even seen) a blog page before. Can somehow enlighten me on how to attach a photo?

Trish = you know something, your Blog Master, Ed Vea, has never done this before either. It seems that if everyone is to be able to post entries they have to be invited as authors.

So that is what I have done - I have sent out the Invites to each and everyone's email. When they respond I beleive they will be authorized to post... Let's see?

PS - Since I do not have email at Blue Heron, I will not be accepting invitations until I return to Philadelphia as late as Tuesday!

Ed

Fall Fest Committee

The Fall Fest Committee is made up of

Ed Vea of 78
Frank Krause of55
Madelyn Creegan of 58
Trish Pellegrino of 38

Volunteers and Ideas Welcome

Please post comments and suggestions for the Fall Fest here!

Seasonal Pictures Poll

In response to my request for a seasonal picture - I received the following picture from Tom Palangio and have posted it as the site title picture.

If you would like to submit your own entries - we can have a poll to decide the "official" Blue Heron pictures for each season.

Submit your entries to this post. Thanks


PS. I am still looking for pictures of the Water Pump Building Staining Samples "Before", "Power Washed", and "After"

Welcome to the BHHOA Blog Page

As promised, we now have a blog page to help us all in managing our community. A blog like this one can be a wonderful tool for disseminating information, building consensus, and addressing community and in some cases individual concerns. But it also requires some restraint and discipline to keep it from becoming a free for all. For this reason I recommend that we all commit ourselves to good Blogetiquette. In other words when making an entry consider the audience, be concise, open to feedback and most importantly be respectful.

For the most part once an entry is made it will be left on the blog unless the author asks to have it removed or edited, a reasonable person might find it offensive, the matter has been addressed, and last but not least for reasonable editorial purposes (ie to make the blog more legible and informative).

Remember this is a community blog. Your comments and suggestions on how we can make it better are always welcome.

Again - welcome to our new blog. May it help us all manage and enjoy our community even more than we do now.

Here are some things you can look forward to in the near future:

1. The minutes from the June 3rd Homeowners meeting when they are ready
2. A Summer Picture for the Headliner - (when someone submits one)
3. Pictures of the sample staining of the Pump House - depicting the original stain, the power washed face and the new stain.
4. Comments and Insights from your fellow Homeowners
5. Committee Reports and Updates as they become available