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MAPLE HILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
2008 ANNUAL MEETING
October 13, 2008
7:00 P.M. at Horizon Elementary School

Introduction of Board Members Present by Pat Strand:
Pat Strand, President; Margaret Storrs, Treasurer; Sharon Kerr, Secretary; Teresa Owen Common Area Director; Russ Storrs, Non-voting Member-at-large; Andrea Willig, resigning Member-at-large.


There were homeowners represented including homeowners present and proxies.

Nominations and election of new and renewing board members for 2008:

Call for a vote to accept board nominees:
Sharon Kerr nominated Pat Strand to be re-elected President. Dick Patrick seconded the motion. She was approved by a unanimous voice vote. Tresa Somers nominated Rosemary Wimberly as an at-large board member. Teresa Owen seconded the motion. She was approved by a unanimous voice vote. Pat Strand nominated Teresa Owen as Common Area Director. Kitty Roberts seconded the motion. She was approved by a unanimous voice vote.

Architectural report was given by Director, Leland Cantrell. There was some discussion about the CC&R’s and the approval process for making property modifications.

Common Area report was given by Director, Teresa Owen. She explained why the pond is necessary. Planning & zoning requires it for storm water drainage. She reviewed the process of re-landscaping the common area. She also talked about the money that needed to be spent to replace the broken control valve, control box of the sprinkler system, and a vent in the pump house. She then reviewed the process of choosing a lawn care company to maintain the common area. Brower Lawn was awarded the contract. She then explained the changes in the common area.

The Budget was reviewed and the financial report was given by Treasurer, Margaret Storrs.
Kelly Davis asked whether the membership needs to approve the budget. The board is actually responsible for setting and abiding by the budget, and it does not need membership approval.

Questions and Comments:
Jane Tanakuni asked . Rich Gitson suggested that a few homeowners volunteer to stain the Maple Hill sign. Kathleen Bennett asked if we’re doing any landscaping that saves on water and maintenance. Pat Drilling is concerned about the gate to the Nampa Meridian Irrigation and the way the irrigation district maintains it. Nancy Ceriale wonders if the subdivision is going to have another neighborhood yard sale. We will not have them in the near future. Anyone is welcome to take on that task. She also asked if there is any more that can be done to get the homeowners that are in arrears to pay their bill. Dennis Tanakuni asked for further clarification about the trees and bushes that are being removed. Paula Dennis suggested that we have the payments in two installments, rather than payment once a year. Rosemary Wimberly suggested that we publicize the phases of relandscaping the common area. Donna Stoddard asked for an explanation of the gunnite in the streambeds. Patrice Dinkle asked about the orange trim that has been recently painted on one home. Leland stated that it is actually the original color. Rick Forrester stated that he has had problems e-mailing board members.

The motion was made by Dick Patrick and seconded by Richard to adjourn the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.


Secretary, Sharon Kerr