CRNA Work Session Oct. 20, 2008

Meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm. In attendance were Dave Zeemont, President; Mary Rita Chapman, Treasurer; Steve Bailey, Secretary; Larry Felhauer and Barbara Rose Farber, At-Large.

Also attending were Kelly Dickson, Erosion/Drainage Chair and Dave Wright, Gate Chair.

Dave Zeemont reported that the long awaited decision from the New Mexico PRC is expected this week concerning the water rate increase proposal. After the decision is announced, he plans to pursue the Booster Pump Station case with them. Dave announced that he would like any email signatures to the petition be sent to him or Steve Bailey. A copy of the petition will be sent in another email.

The owner of Lot 110 was a no-show to a meeting scheduled with him and Dave Zeemont and Kelly Dickson at the lot on Monday. Kelly stated that he was willing to meet with him to determine what work was needed on his lot regarding erosion, etc.

Kelly Dickson has done much of the needed dirt work for erosion/drainage controls himself at no charge to the Association, which could easily be in excess of $10,000 so far. The Board wants to thank Kelly for his generous donation of time and equipment for this project. The following is a list of items that Kelly has been working on:

Completed:

Cleaned out Pond H and flume at the corner of Barcelona and Anthem.

Built two berms upstream of Pond H for temporary storm water storage.

Installed two 12” drain pipes between berms and Pond H to prevent excessive sediment infiltration.

Restored arroyo elevation between South Regency and Pond B.

Built berm for temporary storm water storage at same location.

Eliminated two headcuts on the north side of Pond B.

Installed 24” drain pipe between berm and Pond B to prevent excessive sediment infiltration.

Restored storm water storage elevation at the east end of Pond B with earthen embankment.

Cleaned out sediment at the east end of Pond B.

Earthwork for flume extension for storm water runoff of Barcelona into Pond B.

Restored street shoulder elevation at Barcelona between Pond B and Constitution.

Restored street shoulder elevation at Constitution/Pond C.

Earthwork for flume extension at Constitution in to Pond C.

Eliminated three headcuts into Pond C.

In Process:

Earthwork preparation for concrete flume SW of Pond C.

Berm and drain pipe for west side of Pond C.

Berm and drain pipe for south side of Pond C.

Berm and drain pipe for the south side of future concrete flume area SW of Pond C.

The Treasurer noted that all reserves have now been allocated to drainage work to be done in the next 2 months, so no further drainage work or expenditures not already budgeted for can be approved by the board. The Board has acknowledged that further work that is planned will require a vote from the General Membership for a one time assessment to cover the costs. Kelly will work on a proposed budget and present to the Board at our December meeting. This will give us some time to present it to the General Membership before the January meeting.

It was reported that the corrugated pipe under Barcelona is clogging up due to the grooves in the pipe, lessening the effectiveness of the drain. Dave Zeemont will approach the County regarding inserting a smooth sleeve inside the pipe to allow free flow.

Dave Wright, Gates Chair, reported that the lights at the gate keep failing and may have to be re-wired. He will get an estimate for that job so we will have it in case it does need re-wiring. He also noted that he is running low on gate clickers. The Board decided to delay purchase of more clickers until next year, unless we actually run out of them.

Mary Rita Chapman, Treasurer, announced that we had received a shut off notice for the water at the Barcelona Gate, which has been in dispute. The Board suggested that she send a check for $200 along with an explanation that we are currently challenging the inflated bill from this summer. She also reported that most of the Lot owners have sent checks to cover the storm damage cleanup from this summer.

Dave and Mary Rita announced that liens for unpaid assessments for this year will be filed in court after the first of 2009.

Steve Bailey, Bylaws Chair, was asked to prepare a signature page and then file the new Bylaws changes with the County. Dave will speak to the PHPOA attorney for clarification of the solar collector question.

Mary Rita asked for the volunteer list from the previous General Membership meeting so that, along with Kathy Mayer, she can start coordinating a welcoming committee (which Kathy Mayer has begun work on) and a social committee, especially for a proposed Holiday Party this December. (Was sent.) Mary Rita will follow up on our brief discussion of having a party at Brigid’s Cross. (Holiday Party is scheduled for Monday, December 8th at Brigid’s Cross. Details will follow.)

Steve Bailey was directed to send out a letter regarding some CC&R issues that have been neglected by a few of the residents. These items include political and other signs in yards (not allowed), A/C units not hidden from view, wires going down walls from TV antennae, etc., and other items. Letter has been sent to all residents. Additional problems were identified by some residents. These will be handled at a later meeting. Thank you. S.B.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm. The next Work Session meeting will be held Monday, November 10, 2008 at Dave’s house.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Bailey

CRNA Secretary