Minutes of the 2008 MPOA Annual Meeting
Attending were: Mike & Margie Skidmore (18), John & Barbara
Berglund (84 ), Jay Stephens (3), Bob Sorensen (28), Todd & Norma Schultz
(4), Art & Denise Buckner (2), Brian & Patty McHenry (26,27), Don Holliday
& Carolyn Britt (70), John & Ellie Stoner (48), Janet & George Epp
(29), Jim Sabo (1), Keith & Nan Wampler (73), Larry Uhl (32), Michele Matto
& Jenny Young (99), Rich & RoseAnn Heycock (37), Dough & Linda
Sobey (74 ), Lissa Wissing (25), Bill Powell (62,63,64), Wanda Gossard (124),
Rick Shupe (126), Ray & Keri Merritt (24), Deborah Ortiz (59), Harvey
Powers (67), Bill & Jean McCall
(49), Peggy & Al Muir (49), Scott & Myra Murray (21).
Chairman Larry Uhl called the meeting to order at
Margie Skidmore, MPOA Secretary reviewed the minutes from the 2007
meeting.
Patty McHenry gave the Treasurer’s Report:
Checking account $ 2,190.15
Savings Account $ 41,683.46
Money Fund account $ 97,816.17 (Road Fund & Capital Impr.)
Total Assets $ 141,689.78
Liability -0-
MPOA Net Worth $ 141,689.78
Patty also gave the MPOA Cash Flow Report 2007 (1/1/07-12/31/07)
It was moved and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
Larry Uhl & Bill McCall reported that Fox Run Water has not been
responsive to requests to have tanks painted. Andy Nash assured Larry that the
tanks would be painted shortly. Bill Powell suggested that contact be made with
Keri Merritt thanked everyone who had worked on the pavilion. Larry Uhl
indicated that the project had stayed in budget and that the pavilion stands
out as quite an accomplishment for the Merrymount community.
Scott Murray gave a report of information on three options for MPO
front entrance security: (1) Do nothing at the present time; (2) Install
security camera(s); and (3) Install gates. Ray Merritt stated he “feels safe
here and feels cameras or gates indicate you are not welcome here, that the
neighborhood watches out for each other and the real danger is from the lake
traffic.” The general feeling was that the gates and cameras would alienate our
neighbors and really not provide the required security. After much discussion, Denise Buckner moved
that the issue of gates and cameras be tabled until another security problem
occurred at a later time. Harvey Powers seconded the motion and commended the
board for investigating the security issue. The motion was approved with one
opposed.
Debbie Ortiz, along with Jay Stephens reported to the group of the
study of the Merrymount roads. After much discussion Harvey Powers moved and
John Bergland seconded a motion to authorize the Board to spend up to $40,000
for required road maintenance. Roads will continue to be evaluated as to future
requirements in order to maintain roads in good condition.
Jay Stephens reported that the main lake areas will most likely be
treated for hydrilla in July and August in two treatments at a cost of $206.80 per
lot owner. The creek area may only be treated one time at one-half of the cost
for main lake lot owners.
Rick Shupe is the new President of the Community Boat Dock Association
and will be notifying boat slip owners of required dues. Rick also reported the
boat dock area will be cleaned.
Larry reported that Andy Nash has said there is sufficient water for
residential consumption but the system is not designed to irrigate lots. For
irrigation, lot owners are asked to water from the lake.
Grass cutting is done twice monthly during the summer and the front area
is cut every 10 days. There was discussion of how to keep the front area
looking nice, with Lois Powers being commended for the work she has done in the
past. Scott Murray agreed to look at the front to determine what should be done
to maintain the entrance.
Larry covered the dog issue and indicated that dogs allowed to run
unattended are a nuisance. He commended those owners who walk their dogs with
leashes. The MPOA Board has no authority to “police” dog owners but asked that
lot owners talk directly with the owners of dogs if there is a problem.
There are two openings and an alternate on the Architectural Review
Committee (ARC). When in doubt about a construction project, please contact the
MPOA Secretary to determine if a request to the ARC is required. Lot owners are reminded to use the storage lot
more, keep yards clean and free of debris. A question of 10 ft. easements on
sides of property lines, as related to driveways arose and will be
investigated, with information sent to the lot owners.
A donation will be made to
Since there were no nominees from the floor, Patty McHenry was duly
elected to another three year Board term.
The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Margie Skidmore
MPOA Secretary