May 15, 2008 Board Meeting

 

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Brittany Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc. (?Association?) was held on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Creek Clubhouse located at 4751 League City Parkway, League City, Texas 77573.

Linda Lorch, Eli Mark, John Vance and Todd Edwards were present as the Board of Directors, which constituted a quorum of Board Members. Michelle Nickel was not present. Also in attendance were Janet Sakach, CMCA, PCAM representing Planned Community Management, Inc. (“PCMI”), Toni Randal, candidate for Mayor was present for the first few minutes of the meeting and Owner Members, Sherry Schindler, Len Langan and Clayton Moore.

A quorum of Board of Directors was present. President, Linda Lorch called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and officiated at the meeting.

First, the Board heard from Toni Randal, candidate for Mayor of League City. Then, Clayton Moore gave a video presentation to voice concerns about the community. He suggested more legal action should be taken against homeowners, increasing maintenance fees and getting more involvement from homeowners. Next, Len Langan, who uses a motorized wheelchair, made a request to have some kind of ramp installed on the inside of the swing area at the main play ground located at 2112 Brittany Lakes Drive so he could get out of this area with his wheelchair.

Then, the Board reviewed the minutes from the April 17, 2008 Board meeting. A motion was made, second and carried. The motion was:

RESOLVED: to approve the minutes from Board meetings held on April 17, 2008.

Afterwards, the financial statement from the end of April 2008 were reviewed and discussed.

Next, an update was given to the Board on the wind and hail insurance coverage. Janet Sakach reported that the invoice for this coverage has been processed and an engineer will be inspecting the items covered for certification.

Then, the Board reviewed the bids to replace the pump at the large lake located near Brittany Lakes Drive and Brittany Colony. Todd Edwards volunteered to contact David Washington of Carroll Childress Company to clarify the reason to replace the pump and other issues and report back to the Board at the next meeting.

Next, the PCMI renewal contract was reviewed. The Board requested a ninety (90) days to compare services and prices.

After this, it was reported to the Board that the Landing Ditch pipe that supplies water for irrigation and the lake at the recreation center was reconnected.

Then, a letter from the Association?s attorney was presented to the Board regarding maintenance and repair of perimeter fences in the community. The attorney concluded that the fences belong to the homeowners.

Later, the Board reviewed a proposal from C. L. Sports, the company that services the tennis courts, to replace two wind screens. A motion was made, second and carried. The motion was:

RESOLVED: to approve the proposal from C. L. Sports to replace two wind screens in the amount of $878.40.

Next, the Board reviewed the proposal from Jones & Carter, Inc., an engineering, planning and surveyor firm, to evaluate the drill sites drainage and lake edge issues to provide recommendations for modification and repair. A motion was made, second and carried. The motion was:

RESOLVED: to approve the proposal from Jones & Carter, Inc. for an estimated amount of $2,500.00.

The next Board meeting was scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 6:30 pm. at the same location.

At 9:40 pm., the Board adjourned the regular session of the Board meeting and the Board went into Executive Session.

Upon the conclusion of the Executive session, the Board officially adjourned at 10:21 p.m.

BRITTANY LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

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Michelle Nickel, Secretary