MONTEREY HEIGHTS HOMES ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 27, 2009

 

Board Members Present:  Barbara Gullion, Suzanne Zurinaga, Copley Crosby, Kate Knickerbocker, Laurie Bernstein, Adrian Concus, Donann Creedon, Helen Scully, Rich Levine

 

Board Members Absent:  Mark Lynch, David Ticktin, Stephanie Lowe

 

1.     Meeting called to order at 7:25 P.M. by Suzanne – Introductions of Board Members and those present followed

 

2.     September minutes were reviewed and approved as read

 

3.     Copley presented the Treasurer’s report.  There was one correction of a typo.  Suzanne discussed some of the finances.  A question as to unpaid dues came up.  Suzanne explained our “low key” policy re:  arrears.  Liens aren’t recorded but a demand letter is sent.  Information about dues is put in the welcome packet presented to all new homeowners.  At this time approximately 20% of homeowners are not paying dues.  The goal is to get that number down to 10%.  The $2500 budget allocated for a neighbourhood project was opened up for discussion.  Our gardener had suggested some additional maintenance to the triangles.  Questions re:  insurance on the triangles (which we don’t have), as well as the possibility of installing a “Monterey Heights” sign were brought up.  It was also suggested that the city be contacted about the condition of some of the sidewalks in the area.

 

4.     Barbara gave a brief overview of WTPCC.  The new Chief of Police was the guest speaker.

 

5.     Jacquie Proctor gave a presentation on West of Twin Peaks Neighborhoods.  Many homes and commercial buildings, in addition to a history of the Mt. Davidson Cross, were seen and discussed. 

 

6.     There were no questions following the presentation.  Sgt. Steve Quon, an additional speaker, was unable to attend the meeting.

 

7.     There were no volunteers interested in becoming Board Members

 

8.     Franck discussed a traffic concern.  Suzanne suggested writing a letter to the Department of Parking and Traffic.  Several neighbors felt there were areas where stop signs should be installed.  Kate indicated that concerned residents should contact the appropriate city agency.   The Board could then send a follow-up letter.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.

 

Laurie Bernstein, Secretary