Board of Directors Meeting Minutes\ March 8, 2010\ \ Meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm.\ \ In attendance were Dave Zeemont, President; Steve Bailey, Secretary; Bob Crowley, Treasurer; Barbara Rose Farber and Larry Felhauer, Directors at Large. William Webber, Design Chair, was also in attendance.\ \ Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted by 5-0 vote.\ \ Bob Crowley, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's Report (attached.) Because the proposed 10% increase in the annual assessment was voted down, and because of the provision to take money that had previously been allocated on pump station electricity ($5500 annually,) a new budget had to be devised (attached.) Bob presented the new budget for consideration. Essentially, in order to make up for the deficit created (approximately $9726) all money that had been designated for both Landscaping Improvements and for Street Debris Removal was deleted. The Board voted 5-0 to accept the report.\ \ Bob stated that he is still tweaking the accounting program to issue reports that he is comfortable with and will give more specific details of our financial situation. He pointed out that one of those areas was with the collection of annual and special assessments. The report, as given, may give the impression that all collections had been received; however, up to this date, $18,514 has been collected. He noted that this amount was very good for this early date.\ \ Also serving as the Erosion Chair, Bob reported that talks with Picacho Mountain regarding the pond area behind Lot 37 will begin soon. (Picacho Mountain had agreed to assist in this matter as part of the gas meter exchange.) The position of that pond could potentially affect four lots directly, as well as affecting the entire area. He reported that Kelly had received individual contracts to work with four houses to re-grade/place rocks in the area. Bob mentioned that the ponding areas on Lot 88 and Lot 104 had been finished.\ \ Dave Wright, Gates Chair, reported via telephone that the problem with the front gate had been fixed. Apparently, someone pushed open the gate with their vehicle, casing it to malfunction. The reset cost $86. While there, the repairman checked the SOS system, which was OK. If anyone sees anyone pushing the gates open, they should mark down the license number and time of day and report it to Dave Wright or someone on the Board. Following someone to their destination would be an option only you should decide to do.\ \ Barbara Rose Farber, Landscaping Chair, reported that Anna Leuenberger was unable to read most of the names of volunteers to "adopt and island" that was gathered at the Annual Meeting in January. If anyone would like to volunteer to help with the upkeep of one of the 25 islands in the neighborhood should contact Anna at [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.]{#cloakfcc4d7ad70dcd124aeb4495b1b6fab30} or by phone at 525-1052. If all islands are "adopted" and the upkeep is sufficient, a reduction in the amount we pay the landscaping company can be adjusted.\ \ Barbara Rose also mentioned that she attended the Las Cruces City COuncil meeting regarding the proposed illegal immigrant holding cells that would be built near the airport. The proponents stated that no immigrants from Mexico would be held there; while at the same time, they gave an example of a female found in the southern Arizona desert who was nursed back to health and would be a prime example of who would be lodged there. Although Coronado Ridge has no voice vote in the matter (it's city business) we definitely have a stake in the area. Barbara Rose will keep us informed of when the next meeting(s) will be held.\ \ Dave Zeemont, President, reported that we finally got something in writing concerning the ownership of Anthem Road. The County owns and maintains it. We have no liability concerning Anthem Road. Dave and Larry Felhauer will begin our campaign with the County for obtaining stop signs around the mailboxes. Steve Bailey reported that Post Master Frank Reyes was concerned about safety issues around the mailboxes (for his own employees) and would likely support our efforts to obtain stop signs.\ \ Steve Bailey proposed to the Board that they look into the feasibility of bonding any Board Member who has the ability to sign for Association money. Because of the increasing amount of money planned for reserves (roads, erosion, etc.) it has become more important that Board Members (and any future Board Members) be bonded. Dave Zeemont agreed to look into it with our insurance company and report back at our next Board Meeting, which will be held Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6 pm at Dave's house.\ \ Steve Bailey noted that neighbor Don Jonker sent an email requesting involvement of the Board in his Neighbor Watch Program. It was agreed that the Board supports his efforts and has been waiting for him to send us information which will then be sent out to all residents. The Neighbor Watch Program can be very important to our community in both keeping an eye out for possible criminal activity as well as fostering better relations between neighbors.\ \ With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.\ \ Respectfully submitted,\ Steve Bailey\ CRNA Secretary\ March 10, 2010