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Blue Lake Board Meeting
May 13, 2008
Members present: Missen Brucker, Kelly McKenny, Scott Wirkler, Susan Atwood, Bruce Pearson, Cheryl Back, Joe Meade
Members absent: Vince Shimp, Gina Shaw
Also present: Homeowners - Keith Johnson, Bob Gianetti, Scott Hirsh, Brendon McNamee Preschool representatives - Michelle Oger, Jim Condon
Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm
Homeowner comment: Scott Hirsch complained that there has been a large motor home parked in the street blocking access to mailboxes and driveways. Kelly volunteered to send the first letter outlining the CC&R rules and the enforcement procedures.
Gio suggested a cleanup day along the Highway. Those interested should show up at the Blue Lake sign at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 31st. He suggested that Blue Lake join the 'Adopt a Highway' program. Joe is to provide garbage bags to the crew. This needs to be in the Bugle if possible.
NEW BUSINESS:
OFFICE SPACE: Brendan McNamee wishes to rent the office being vacated by Shelly Evans of Community Health Initiatives. He has given a down payment to Gina which has, as yet, not been deposited. He assured the Board that there would be no undue traffic or noise caused by his running a property management business in the building. The board was unsure whether he would be assuming the lease, subletting or needing a new lease. The current lease runs through August 31st. Kelly also expressed a desire to rent the space. She is going to review the lease for the next meeting with regards to market price, the intentions of the current lessee and to ensure that no restrictions as to type of business are present. Susie moved that Kelly send our suggested revisions by email before the next meeting. Missen seconded. Passed unanimously.
Brendan then expressed interest in starting a small sailing league on the lake. The Board reiterated that the lake was strictly “swim at your own risk” and that the liability of a league would be enormous. The conversation then segued to the issue of canoes being left at the lake. This is a CC&R violation and potential hazard. Kelly reminded Joe that he was supposed to check into the price of some sort of boat rack for the lake. Several ideas surfaced regarding lake usage including setting size limits of boats allowed on the lake. Kelly, Cheryl and Brendan formed a committee to investigate appropriate sports involving the lake.
OLD BUSINESS:
PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND: Michelle Oger and Jim Condon addressed the issues and concerns of the Board concerning the construction at the preschool. Michelle gave the board a copy of the building permit and a schematic drawing of the elevations involved. Jim reported that the drainage would actually be improved with the slope eliminated. The Board moved outside to look at where the slope below the office would meet the fence. Michelle is to meet with Jodi Smith of the DCC and Missen to approve the materials used. Michelle was reminded to present a work schedule to either Gina or Susie to that the neighboring homeowners can be apprised of the ongoing work. Jim agreed to adhere to building only between the hours of Monday – Friady 7:00am to 6:00pm and 9:00am to 4:00pm on weekends.
SOCCER FIELD/COUNTY MAINTENANCE: Cheryl was authorized to meet with Eagle County facility manager, Tom Johnson and a representative of RE1 school district to resolve the issue of the soccer field. Cheryl reported that Eagle County, which has been maintaining the field for the last month, was eager for it to remain a park. The Board has been concerned about the intent of the school district with regards to the property. Cheryl was asked to write a blurb for the Bugle about the negotiations.
SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS:: Missen reported that she was expecting a scope of work, developed by High County Engineering, to arrive soon. With this scope, the Board can get bids on joining the various paths together. The Board wants to present Eagle County with a plan for the new sidewalk in the hopes of having the county fund the project in next year’s budget.
DITCH REVIEW: Kelly reported that the ditch review that Susie found mentioned in previous minutes was not pertinent. She asked Joe Meade if he knew where the actual shares of the Association’s water rights resided. She is to investigate and report back to the Board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Operations Manager report: Joe reported that the weeds have not been sprayed due to the weather especially the wind. He also requested permission to spend $1,400 for fish to stock the pond. The Board approved the expenditure unanimously. He then proceeded to outline how efficiently Eagle County aerated, mowed and fertilized the soccer field. It made him realize that perhaps hiring a company to maintain the common space is necessary. He stated that the problem in hiring adequate staff was paramount in the decision. He and a skeleton staff would maintain the “rough areas” e.g. the ditches and water where there is no sprinkler system. Susie offered to meet with Joe to write a scope of work and send it out for bid. The Board agreed to review the bids by email and make a decision as soon as possible.
Design committee: review of appropriate exterior colors was tabled until the June meeting.
Board member comments:
Kelly informed everyone that there is a meeting of the Roaring Fork Planning Commission, of which she is a member, to start master planning the community. The meeting is Wednesday, June 6th at the Eagle County building.
Bruce said that the bus stops were a mess. The Association is responsible for their upkeep and he would like to see trash containers at the stops. He is going to contact Russ Decker of RFTA to see what type of small container can be installed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Susan Atwood
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