The meeting was called to order at 7:11 PM by the President, Sharon Cook. Attendees were board members Sharon Cook, Leon Leonard, Karen Purvis, Amy Mesec, and Maureen Walsh. Bob Cook, D&D Chair also attended.

Secretary’s Report. The board minutes from the February meeting were approved.

Treasurers Report. Income included dues payments and interest. The only expenses were landscape maintenance, and postal box rental. Money was transferred from the operating account to the reserve account for 2012. Three properties owe all or part of 2012 dues. Fourteen properties (including the previously mentioned three) have not paid anything toward 2013 dues. One property owes half of last years dues and all of this years. Karen will talk to the owner. Don Kelley submitted a review of the 2012 books and found them to be in good order.

D and D Committee. Karen and Maureen did a drive-around (too cold for a walk-around) on March 20. The results were given to Bob Cook for preparation of warning letters. No violations for lawn maintenance were made because the spring season has not yet started. Most warnings were for deteriorating paint on trim and fences. There are also warnings about garbage can lids. Garbage cans must have lids that are secure when the garbage is put out. When there is not a lid, crows will open bags and spread trash. There were some warnings for window seal failures. For original homeowners, failed windows can be replaced by the original company at no cost. Maureen should be contacted for contact information for the window company. Owners who are not original must replace failed window seals at their own expense.

There was also conversation about parking. Several homes have occupants with several cars. For houses on the outer circle, there is space in the driveway for two cars, and a double garage. Cars may only be parked on the street for fewer than 24 hours. Warnings will be issued for residents violating this rule.

Landscaping. The landscaping maintenance company has trimmed trees in the neighborhood to above 7 feet so that there is room to walk underneath.

Mailbox Vandalism. The cluster mailboxes in the neighborhood have been replaced with high security boxes. New keys have been issued to residents, with three keys to owner residents and two keys to renter residents. The third keys for rental units have been sent to the owner or the local rental agent. There are three properties that are not currently rented, and Maureen has keys for those properties. Lights that are motion activated and shine from nearby resident homes onto the mailboxes will be considered. Bob reported that cost estimates for those lights are approximately $100 each. No action will be taken on lights until fall.

Annual Meeting. The annual meeting will be May 13 at 7 PM at Karen Purvis’ home, 510 28th Avenue SE. Nomination forms and meeting notifications will be prepared at the next Board meeting. Board members should ask other residents if they want to become board members.

Meeting Dates. The next Board meeting will be on April 8 at Maureen Walsh’s home, 2819 5th Street SE.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.