MEETING MINUTES
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Aspen Ridge Property Owner's Association
Directors Meeting
27 July 2024
Board members present
Curtis Page, Neal Humphrey, Jennie Likes, Richelle Heldwein, Ron Carr, Crista Rostrom
Reorganizing of board after member meeting.
President - Neal Humphrey
Vice President - Curtis Page
Secretary - Jennie Likes
Treasurer - Richelle Heldwein
Board Member - Ron Carr
Board Member - Crista Rostrom
Curtis will take care of what is required to file with the State of Idaho.
We need to check with the county and extension office about getting rid of the noxious weeds - spotted knapweed. Crista volunteered to take the lead on the weed control issue.
Richelle will put links for Island Park Facebook pages on the website along with the links for the petitions.
After the meeting, I was talking with Ron. I think there is a way to put the snow removal with the dues and have a separate board member complete the work that Ron has been doing. I think we need to address that issue again this year.
Thanks for a great meeting.
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Aspen Ridge Property Owner's Association
Annual Members Meeting
27 July 2024
Attendees to ARPOA Annual Meeting – July 27, 2024
Attending in person
Board members
Curtis Page, Neal Humphrey, Jennie Likes, Richelle Heldwein, Ron Carr
Owners
Todd Bohn, Tamara Skenandore, Janet Packham, Randy & Melanie Orullian, Crista Rostrom, Mike & Marsha Bown, Greg & Lisa McAlister,
Brad & Lynelle Simmons, Richard Likes
Attending Zoom
Delaney Nalder, Donetta Vaughan, Charlotte Shearer
Directors for 2023 - 2024:
President: Curtis Page
Vice President: (vacant)
Treasurer: Richelle Heldwein
Secretary: Jennie Likes
Director: Ronald Carr
Director: Neal Humphrey
Website:
www.aspenridgepropertyownersassociation.com
Board E-mail:
aspenridgeislandpark@gmail.com
Discussion Topics:
Financial report (Richelle)
35 out of 110 homeowners have not paid dues. Richelle is working to get more to pay. The roads cost between $13,000 and $15,000 each year, this includes grading and dust suppression. There is $1418.04 left in the account.
Website review (Richelle)
See above for website address/ url
There is lots of information on the website. It includes vendors, cleaning services, Big Springs Water Co. info, Bylaws, meeting minutes, and a brief history of Island Park by John Scott. It also includes information about being a good neighbor.
Road status (Neal)
Graveled and graded most roads in mid-June
Still working on Fir
Gary Cooper of Mountain Valley Construction has been taking care of the roads in Aspen Ridge for 15 years. He knows the roads really well and has served us well. This year is no exception. He did a great job grading the roads and improving their condition. Neal took time this year to go around the subdivision with Gary.
There is concern about getting dust suppression on the Fir curve. Those living there are planning on contacting Gary. Elk Dr. also needs some dust suppression.
Deer Dr. needs some grading and gravel work. Those living on those two roads are planning on contacting Gary.
Garbage (Curtis)
Reminder to please use only bear-proof containers
No loose trash!
Encourage owners to tell visitors and renters about rules and risks
Curtis brought up a concern about the type of garbage containers being used. Nothing was going to be done at this time.
Water system (Jennie and Dustin Parkinson of Big Springs Water Co)
Island Park water system was acquired by Big Springs Water Company in Sep 2023
ARPOA Boil order was lifted in Dec 2023
Summary from Dustin
Dustin Parkenson, owner of Big Springs Water Co., presented and answered questions about the water in our subdivision. He explained that on Sept 30, 2023, his company took the Island Park Water Co. in receivership. Receivership is when the court takes the company management from the owner and gives it to another company to manage. There has been about $300,000 invested in the water system at this point. To facilitate this, assets of IPWC were sold. The Receiver is responsible to find a buyer or new owner. There were a couple buyers who looked at the water system and did not want to buy it. Big Springs has created a separate entity - a nonprofit of 7 to 9 board members. Dustin will stay as the President of the nonprofit for 18 months at no cost to make sure everything is in working order.
Water rates will change. However, funding agencies like to work with nonprofits versus companies. Funding agencies that provide grants are more likely to give the grant money to nonprofit organizations. A nonprofit organization is member run. With it being member run, the Public Utilities Commission will not be involved but DEQ will still be involved for water quality control.
At this time, there are 460 billable customers. Dusitn will be looking into tracking and finding all of the customers which could be up to 500 or 525.
They are trying to get everything in place for the upcoming funding cycle beginning in January 2025. There could be a $400 to $500 one time assessment in order to get things started by 2026. This will cover much of the engineering that needs to be done prior to beginning work.
A question was asked about drilling personal wells. Dustin addressed this by saying that most drillers will just drill to the quantity of water not to the quality of water which is much deeper and more costly.
Dustin also said that all of Island Park has water quality issues not just Aspen Ridge.
Snow removal (Ron)
Currently out-of-scope for ARPOA and board. Ronald Carr is managing snow removal, separately from the POA
Last year, a couple members requested we consider bringing snow removal and fees within the responsibility of ARPOA and the board.
The board discussed this, and could not come up with a fair and feasible solution, so we propose to leave it as-is
There is about $4000 left in the balance for Snow Removal. Only 36 out of 90 cabins pay on the snow removal account. The rates haven’t changed for a long time. It seems to work for now. Ron collects the money and HB does the snow removal. You need to remember that if you pay Kevin directly, we don’t get the money to cover the main roads that we all use to access the side roads.
It was brought up that the reason for paying that yearly fee is if a cabin catches fire and the equipment can’t get down the road because of lack of plowing - all is lost.
To make it easier to pay, Richelle is going to share the PayPal information with Ron to put in his letter. She will then make sure he gets the money paid for snow removal.
The question as again asked, how can we put snow removal with the annual dues? We will look into a way to make it work. \
Wintertime parking (Ron)
Fremont county posted a notice in February 2024, that they will close the parking lot at the junction of US20 and Red Rock Road, from 12am to 8am, each Wednesday and Thursday, for snow removal.
This is a big problem for wintertime property users, whose cabin property has small driveways or steep access roads.
Last year this new rule was not enforced, but we’re concerned. We are writing letters, and working with the county and other affected subdivisions, to change the policy. We encourage members to do the same.
Homeowners are encouraged to contact the county about the parking for the trailers in the winter to put pressure on them to work with us.
Bylaws change for voting and assessment payments (Curtis).
Last year we formalized the policy where each developed property is required to pay an annual assessment. Therefore, some owners pay more than one assessment.
At last year’s meeting, a member asked us to consider changes so that, in cases where one owner pays more than one assessment, that owner also gets more than one vote at Members Meetings. That is, one vote per assessment payment.
The directors are split on this topic, and we’ll give each director a chance to argue for or against the change, and then ask members to vote.
Here’s the specific changes for your vote. Details of change:
Articles of Incorporation changes:
Article VI: Delete “Each property owner shall be entitled to one vote.”
Bylaws changes:
Add to existing Article II, Voting: “Members who pay more than one Assessment per Article X (more than one developed lot) shall be entitled to the same number of votes as paid assessments.”
There are differences of opinions on this issue with the each board member. Curtis can see the reason, however, he felt it was in the best interest to vote no on the issue. Richelle compared us to Island Park Village, and encouraged us to vote yes. Neal could see real problems with someone taking over and causing real problems for homeowners. He encouraged a no vote. Jennie talked about the real reason for the Bylaws being the way they are - that is to make sure the roads are in good condition for all who use this subdivision, whether it is permanent resident, rental property, or occasional getaway. She encouraged a no vote. There were a couple more patrons who commented and also encouraged a no vote.
The vote was taken, 3 voted to increase the number of votes for property owners who own more than one improved lot. 11 voted no to changing the Bylaws.
The Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation will remain the same.
Director vacancies (Curtis)
Director and Vice President John Scott passed away in Feb 2024, leaving one seat vacant.
Jennie Likes’ and Curtis Page’s terms are ending. Jennie volunteered to run again
Nomination and vote for Jennie to continue for another term
Nomination and vote for Curtis’ seat
Nomination and vote for John’s seat
It was voted to have Jennie to continue as a board member. Crista Rostrom was nominated and voted to take John Scott’s position on the board. Curtis volunteered to stay and was voted to accept his continuation on the board.
Questions:
Concern was voiced about weed issues. Spotted Knapweed is an invasive weed that has been seen in the subdivison. The Board has put it on their agenda to look into what needs to be done. Members can also help with getting rid of this noxious weed.
There was talk about the Highway news - wanting to put 4 lanes all the way through Island Park. There is a petition that can be signed. Links for the petition is on the ITD website and Henry’s Fork Alliance
There is also a petition for the airstrip and hotel that is being proposed for Island Park.
Richelle is going to look into putting the Facebook links for Island Park Classified, Involved Property…, and Island Park Community on our website.
We would like to thank all who attended and hope these notes help those on Zoom make more sense of the meeting.
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Aspen Ridge Property Owner’s Association
Directors Meeting Agenda and Minutes
21 May 2024
Attendees:
_X__Richelle Heldwein, _X__Jennie Likes, _X__Ronald Carr, _X__Neal Humphrey, _X__Curtis Page
Discussion Topics and Minutes:
1. Roads:
a. John had coordinated roads last year. Volunteer for this year? Neal.
Mountain Valley Construction, 208 522 8449. Gary Cooper. Last year was $14k+450
b. Fir needs a lot of work. Most other roads need some work
c. RFQ for culvert by Drift Lodge? Yes. Bottom of Fir, corner of AspenRidge? No
2. Summer Owner’s Meeting – Curtis/ all
a. Date, time – Sat July 27, 10:00 am? (Jul 24 is the prior Wed)
b. Lakeside Lodge, upstairs conference room (same as last year)
c. Curtis to confirm with Dave at Lakeside
d. Audio gear – Neal?
e. Notify owners – Richelle already sent labels. After confirming with Lakeside, then Richelle update on website and send emails probably two times, Jennie mail postcards at least 14 days prior to meeting
f. Include Zoom details, notes about director openings. CP
g. CP members meeting agenda, 20d in advance
3. Directors and terms
a. John Scott, vice president, passed away in Feb 2024. Seat is still vacant
b. Jennie Likes (secretary) term ends this year. Run again?
c. Curtis Page (president) term ends this year. Run again?
d. We’ll decide in the next couple weeks and inform directors.
4. Parking lot restrictions – Ron Carr
a. Last year, county didn’t enforce. What about next year? Ron write county again.
b. Contact other property owners and HOAs who rely on the parking lot (Jackboot, Sawtelle, Henry’s Lake). Curtis
5. Ron Carr's proposal to bring snow removal responsibility into the POA (this is where we left it in August)
a. Review current process (Ron)
i. Base fee $75 for 1 – 7 days, $125 for 14+, more for rentals
ii. Withholds 20% for main loop
iii. If depleted, asks for more money
iv. Maintains main roads all year, and side roads ‘as requested’. No driveways.
b. Alternative approaches such as flat-rate for all, and any other ideas
i. Richelle: could ask for a small amount like $50 annually from all members, enough for main roads. May get some pushback, but may be enough for main roads. Could persuade with safety points like firetruck access.
c. Ron: Leave as-is for now. Others: Potentially revisit in later meeting
d. Ron and Richelle bring list of owners who are not paying, encourage to pay during meeting.
6. Member request to consider changes so members get one vote per assessment payment (Bylaws already require assessment payment for each developed property) -- Curtis
a. Put to member vote yes/ no for a change to allow one vote per assessment payment.
b. Each director can recommend to vote yes or no, with reasons
c. Curtis propose details for Bylaws/ Articles. Similar to what we discussed in Mar 2023 board meeting. Include some language about voice vote or any
member call for a “division of the house”.
7. Water system updates - Curtis
a. Big Springs Water Company LLC acquired Island Park Water per 20 Sep mail from Dustin Parkinson
b. Boil order was lifted 19 Dec per email from Kelsey Carter.
c. Any changes to rates, quality, billing practices? Rate unchanged
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Aspen Ridge Property Owner’s Association
Directors Meeting Agenda and Minutes
17 Aug 2023
Attendees: _X_Richelle Heldwein, _X_Jennie Likes, _X_John Scott, _X_Ronald Carr, _X_Neal Humphrey, _X_Curtis Page
Discussion Topics and Minutes:
1. Legal documents
a. Member-agreed Bylaws changes were notarized and mailed to county recorder.
b. Annual report was submitted to the secretary of state (changed directors and agent)
c. Curtis send both to Richelle to post on website after recording. Send member meeting minutes and directors meeting post-members meeting. 2. Additional website content
a. Board members. Jennie Likes Secretary. Neal Humphrey Director. No other changes
b. Promote good citizenship and acting like good neighbors - trailers, private property, garbage, no camping, bear danger, stay away from animals, noise (motorbikes, music), etc. Encourage owners to add content to their renter information/ book (Curtis to propose)
c. Service providers, agencies
i. Some members requested to add Dad’s cleaning, garbage and constr.
ii. Curtis requests to add:
1. Cleaning services: Mountain High Hospitality, Colleen Erickson, 208.317.4827
2. Garbage collection: Two Rivers Services (TRS), Casey Hoskin, 208.360.4254
d. ‘Thank You for Your Service’ to outgoing board members Steven Packham and Joel Christophersen
3. Water system updates and next steps for the board
a. DEQ has requested letters of intent from anyone interested in serving the Receivership role for the water system.
b. They'll likely also solicit LOIs soon from anyone interested in acquiring the water system or parts of it (ie, the Aspen Ridge system)
c. All agree to not pursue at this time. If there’s some material change, we can revisit
4. Member request to consider changes so members get one vote per assessment payment (Bylaws already require assessment payment for each developed property)
a. Put to member vote yes/ no for a change to allow one vote per assessment payment.
b. Some directors can recommend to vote no, and mention the difficulty tabulating, and that votes have never been close. One director knows a case where investors bought enough properties, then dissolved the HOA and treated residents poorly.
c. Other directors can recommend yes. One person owns property in several HOAs where each property gets a vote.
d. Curtis propose details for Bylaws/ Articles. Similar to what we discussed in Mar 2023 board meeting. Include some language about voice vote or any member call for a “division of the house”.
5. Ron Carr's proposal to bring snow removal responsibility into the POA a. Review current process (Ron)
i. Base fee $75 for 1 – 7 days, $125 for 14+, more for rentals
ii. Withholds 20% for main loop
iii. If depleted, asks for more money
iv. Maintains main roads all year, and side roads ‘as requested’. No driveways.
b. Alternative approaches such as flat-rate for all, and any other ideas i. Richelle: could ask for a small amount like $50 annually from all members, enough for main roads. May get some pushback, but may be enough for main roads. Could persuade with safety points like firetruck access.
c. Ron: Leave as-is for now. Others: Potentially revisit in later meeting 6. Signage: Jennie noticed some signs have fallen
a. Curtis ask handyman to fix asap. Could be a small cost. Richelle may have some extra speed limit signs, will follow up.
7. Roads:
a. Fir still needs some work.
b. John to ask Gary please schedule for this summer
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Aspen Ridge Property Owner’s Association
Directors Meeting Minutes
22 July 2023
Directors in Attendance: Curtis Page, Jennie Likes, Neal Humphrey, Ron Carr, John Scott
Discussion Topics and Minutes:
1. Secretary position
a. Curtis nominated Jennie Likes. John seconded
b. All voted in favor
c. (Richelle also agreed via text message later in the day)
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Aspen Ridge Property Owner’s Association
Annual Member’s Meeting Agenda and Minutes
22 July 2023
Directors for 2022 - 2023:
President: Curtis Page
Vice President: John Scott
Treasurer: Richelle Heldwein
Secretary: Joel Christophersen
Director: Jennie Likes
Director: Steven Packham
Website:
www.aspenridgepropertyownersassociation.com
Board E-mail:
aspenridgeislandpark@gmail.com
Member Attendees:
(In-Person) Curtis Page, Steve Packham, Wayne Winder, Scott Diamond, John & Pat Scott, Melvin Wagoner & Teresa Tuma, Lane & Robyn Steel, Ceila Ulis & Carolyn Wertz, Randy & Melanie Orullian, Bart & Janie Brower, Nathan & Delang Nalder, Joel Christophersen, Lisa McAlister, Neal & Chris Humphrey, Ryan Smith, Ron Carr, Richard & Jennie Likes, Warren Bergholz (19 Members; 27 total)
(via Zoom) Michelle Badger, Charlotte Shearer, Keith Zollinger, Kathleen & Garth Nelson, Richelle Heldwein, Ron Hanson, Julie Hill, Daniel Fitzpatrick (8 members; 9 total)
Discussion Topics and Minutes:
1. Financial report (Richelle)
a. See attached annual report, which was shared with attendees
b. Planning to leave assessment at $200/ year
c. Potentially decrease next year if high proportion of members continue paying
2. Website tour and updates (Richelle)
a. See above for website address/ url
b. Will continue adding information about roads as well as other topics for which the POA is not directly responsible (snow removal, water, etc) 3. Road status (John)
a. Board sent for bids in the spring, and stayed with Mountain Valley Construction. Cost was very close to competitor, and Gary has been doing a good job for years
b. Graveled, graded all roads in mid-June, including steep and narrow ones c. Two members mentioned Pinion didn’t get graded. John check to get it done later this summer
d. Some noted they were pleased with the road condition – particularly the main roads which get extra traffic
e. Some were concerned about snowmobile trailers parked on roads, and on neighbor’s property in winter, with potential safety issues. Board to add ‘good neighbor/ good citizenship’ guidelines in communications to members such as website.
4. Garbage (Curtis)
a. Reminder to please use only bear-proof containers
b. No loose trash!
c. Encourage owners to tell visitors and renters about rules and risks in communications to members such as website
5. Water system (Curtis)
a. Actually out of scope for the POA and directors. However, a couple of us went ‘above and beyond’
b. Helped with communication (email list), status updates, follow ups with water company and regulators for timely resolution
c. Researched feasibility, costs and benefits of ARPOA potentially acquiring the wells and water distribution system in the subdivision. On hold as of meeting date.
d. Q&A with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Public Utilities Commission PUC) representatives. Key points follow:
i. All cabins in the subdivision are under a ‘boil order’ until further notice from DEQ
ii. PUC issued an order with several concerns for Island Park Water Company (IPWC). For each concern, IPWC could avoid fine by correcting the issue.
iii. Otherwise, the water system could go into receivership, where the state and an operator take over until transition to a final owner(s) iv. IPWC has appealed the PUC order
v. Members and directors requested that the DEQ and PUC please keep us informed
vi. Annual water tariffs/ rates have been and will be requested by the water system owner, and approved by PUC. The current rates are very low, around the second-lowest in the state
vii. Agency measures are in place to ensure the water system will not be simply turned off
viii. The Aspen Ridge system had 16 ‘significant findings’ in the Oct 2022 Sanitary Survey. As of 30Jun, only two had been addressed. ix. DEQ and PUC have websites and places for customer complaints x. Boil order will stay in-place until two consecutive days of DEQ supervised non-contaminated samples
6. Director vacancies (Curtis)
a. Joel Christophersen’s and Steven Packham’s terms are ending. The board and members wish to thank Joel and Steven for their service! b. Discussed responsibilities and time commitment
c. Nominate and vote for two replacement directors
i. Steve Packham nominated Ron Carr. Todd Bohn seconded the motion. Nomination was APPROVED with unanimous vote
ii. Jennie Likes nominated Neal Humphrey. Melanie Orullian seconded the motion. Nomination was APPROVED with unanimous vote
7. Bylaws change for voting and assessment payments (Curtis).
a. Formalize current practice, where owners are asked to pay assessment for each developed lot.
b. Rationale: Current practice. Assessments are needed for road maintenance. Non-developed lots cause no road traffic, whereas developed lots do cause traffic.
c. Detailed Bylaws changes
i. Add to existing Art II, ‘Voting’: “The voting status of a voting member of the Association will be dependent on full payment of the assessed fees as established by the Board of Directors.”
ii. Add Article X, ‘Assessments’: “Annual assessments shall be paid by owners for each Developed Property. For this purpose, Developed Property means each property having one or more inhabitable building(s) on it. Therefore, owners with more than one developed property shall pay more than one assessment. County records such as total assessed value and photographs may be used to determine this status.”
iii. Curtis Page motioned to approve the change. John Scott seconded the motion. Bylaws change was APPROVED with near-unanimous vote (well over the required 2/3 of attendees)
8. Other business
a. Lisa McCalister motioned to consider another change to governing documents so that members who pay more than one assessment would also have more than one vote (one vote per assessment). Steve Packham seconded the motion. Members approved (well over 2/3 of attendees). Board will present a recommendation(s) to Members next year
b. Snow removal
i. Currently out-of-scope for ARPOA and board.
ii. Ronald Carr is managing snow removal.
iii. Current balance is about $3000.
iv. Ron encouraged owners to pay their fair share for snow removal v. Steven Packham motioned to consider bringing snow removal and fees within the responsibility of ARPOA and the board. Lisa McCallister seconded the motion. Members approved (one opposed). Board will present a recommendation(s) to Members next year.
9. Curtis Page motioned to adjourn. Jennie Likes seconded. Members approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.
ATTACHMENTS:
2023Annual Finance ReporttoMembership.xlsx.pdf
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ARPOA Board Meeting
27 June 2023
Attendees:
_x_Richelle Heldwein, _x_Jennie Likes, _x_Steven Packham, _x_Joel Christophersen,_x_John Scott, _x_Curtis Page
Discussion:
Summer road maintenance
Gary of Mountain View and HB Construction recommended a couple more loads of gravel. Approved. Adds $800.
Finished last week. Looks great.
Still a low spot between flyshop and US20. Maybe county road. John will contact the county.
Water system
Kelsey Carter of DEQ will come to Owners Meeting, ‘to answer any questions’.
Jon of PUC has not responded about coming to the meeting. Curtis will ask one more time, and clarify they could join by Zoom. Also ask again if he could address owners’ concerns about Dorothy pulling the plug.
Aspen Ridge still under boil order.
Curtis and others did investigate the possibility and feasibility of the POA acquiring the Aspen Ridge wells and distribution system. We did a lot of research, talked to several people. Placed it on hold for various reasons (see separate email).
- It would require a lot of directors’ work and POA money, for attorney’s fees, member meetings for bylaws votes and iterations, backlog water testing, PUC transfer
- One or two established water companies appear very interested in acquiring the system, and they'll probably do a better job than the POA
- Cost of urgent repairs is uncertain
- Although we could probably obtain financing (loans and possibly grants), we'd have to get some of the documents in place first and that would cost money
- There was a proposal to change the classification to 'recreational' or similar, to somehow reduce the requirements. But DEQ's recent re-classification (non-community, non-transient), appears to be accurate and appropriate and there's no legitimate way to re-classify.
Please plan for a directors meeting, a couple hours after owner’s meeting
Summer Members meeting
Postcard and email
Email was sent earlier with calendar email. Can email again with agenda
Two board seats avail – open for nominations. Mention in postcard.
Muffins, refreshments will not be planned due to complications with unknown attendance, etc.
Agenda for meeting – See separate document
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ARPOA Board Meeting
25 May 2023
Attendees:
_x_Richelle Heldwein, _x_Jennie Likes, _x _Steven Packham (recapped after Zoom meeting), _x_Joel Christophersen, _x_John Scott, _x_Curtis Page
Discussion:
Summer road maintenance
Reviewed bids from Gary of Mountain View and HB Construction
Equivalent in scope. Nearly same price. All agree stay with Mountain Valley, who’s been doing it a while. John to contact with go-ahead and scheduling (soon, but after the Balsam water line work). Also loop back with Kevin of HB Construction.
Water system
Curtis proposed to investigate taking over the water system in Aspen Ridge. Would keep it ‘no obligations and no cost commitment’. Prepare for owner vote in the summer meeting. No objections.
Key points and concerns: Hire accountant (no directors would have enough time with the extra workload.)
Jennie: 60 to 70 connections
Curtis: Generally local control is better. And non-profit would cost less all things equal. Potentially qualify for low- or zero-interest loans.
PUC decision may affect our options. So we may want to wait for that.
Summer Members meeting
Muffins, refreshments? All agree. Richelle coordinate.
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ARPOA Board Meeting Minutes
10-11-22
Board Members in Attendance:
John Scott
Steve Packham
Jennie Likes
Richelle Heldwein
Finances: the finances were reviewed.
Checking Balance:$12,666.94
Profit/Loss YTD: $2963.76
Outstanding Dues Balance:$22,438
Collected since invoice mailing: $8575.00
Annual Finances prepared for 2018-2022 and will present at next member meeting
Discussed the need to have 2 years worth of expenses on hand prior to payment of annual road work and this should be accomplished with the 2023 dues invoices going out in January.
Website:
Added Finance tab, Directory tab, and Minutes tab to the website
Roadwork:
John Scott talked to Mountain Valley Construction on the prior years work and the process for assessing road needs. It is discussed that some roads are difficult to get big equipment on, but does the best he can. Later this year due to Blackfoot work in the area. Also It was discussed that it would be a good idea for the board to meet with Mountain Valley Construction prior to Spring work and put together a large map of work to take to the next member's meeting for input and plan for the following year.
Number of Votes
Steve requested that at the next member meeting that we discuss the number of votes that people get. Suggested that the board propose that each owner only get one vote, not one vote per property. Still ok to assess dues for each property as the more properties one owns the more wear and tear on the roads, so the dues being assessed on each developed property makes sense, but still only one vote per owner no matter the number of properties.
Discussion of Snow Plowing Fees
Noted that Ron Carr handles the snow plowing fee. There is a $75 annual fee for firing up the snowplow and then additional fees for each property that has their driveways plowed. Richelle commented that she didn't know about the $75 fee and has been paying Michaelson's directly for driveway service. Ron has a list of past due fees for owners. We can have Ron present that at the members meeting as well.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.
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