Old Members Present: Bruce Whitley - President (Retiring), Richard Hemingway - Secretary (Retiring), Mike DeChenne - Vice President, Greg Wilson - Treasurer, Jim Cunnane - Streets and Safety, Irene Gessling - Public Affairs, Nazzi Nazeri - Social Committee, Michelle Scales - Social Committee. New Members Present : Pat Moran, Sandy Sanderson, Cathleen Hoffman Manager Present: Brad Ward Absent: Steve Bartis - Pool Operations (Retiring)     

Minutes: Bruce Whitley called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm.

1. Officers were nominated or volunteered for and approved as follows: Greg Wilson – President (Nominated by Mike DeChenne), Mike DeChenne - Vice President, Sandy Sanderson - Treasurer, Cathleen Hoffman - Secretary, and Pat Moran - Pool Operations, Jim Cunnane - Streets and Safety, Irene Gessling - Public Affairs, Nazzi Nazeri - Social Committe, and Michelle Scales - Social Committee.
2. Gifts were given to the retiring members – Bruce Whitley, Richard Hemmingway, and Steve Bartis.
3. Flagpole addition to the Landscaping Project: Homeowner George Binczewski asked the board to consider adding a flagpole to the landscape project. He thought a flag should be displayed on holidays, during swim meets and regular pool hours. The flag could be managed by local boy scouts or guard staff. Cost estimated to be $150-200. The landscape committee agreed to review the costs and report back to the board at the next meeting.
4. Board Roster: Mike DeChenne agreed to update the board roster.
5. Meetings: Meetings will be scheduled on the 2^nd Monday of all months, but August. All board members need to host a meeting. Mike Dechenne will send an email with a link to an on-line calendar site for sign-ups.
6. Social: The following social events were approved. Spring Clean up - April 27, Neighborhood Potluck - May 17, Labor Day Picnic - Sept. 1, Halloween - Oct. 31, and the Annual HOA meeting - January 27, 2009.
7. Approval of Minutes – The minutes for the January 14, 2008 meeting were unanimously approved, subject to correction of a typo on item 4. Current guest fee = $100/child with $250 cap per family.
8. Financial Reports: Brad Ward reported that financial markets were affecting returns on the Schwab account. Thirty-two past due notices were sent. This is lower than the usual 40 notices sent in prior years. Dues – 50% means 50% billed. Mike DeChenne requested an additional column on the P&L report showing the percentage change from prior years so that the board can better analyze changes in revenue and expenses.
9. Operations: Brad Ward reported that he is proactively working on the algae problem we experienced last year. Cabana repairs needed – new cabinets, dry rot behind sheetrock, leaky roof. Mike DeChenne will research a claim for CHOA under a class action law suit filed against Cal-Shake. Brad will get bids on repairs and report back to the board. If items are not repaired by March, they may have to wait until fall.
10. Swim Team: Board discussed and approved changes to the Swim Team guest family rules. As requested by the Swim Team Board, the CHOA Board agreed to leave the policy regarding pool access for Swim Team guest families unchanged (the pool may only be used for Swim Team events). The fee paid by guest families to the CHOA for 2008 will be $150/child with a maximum fee of $300/family.  The Swim Team Board has promised to reinforce the restrictions on pool access.
11. Pool Temperature: Homeowner Henry Kramer asked the board to consider increasing the pool temperature from 79 to 82 degrees from mid-August until the pool is closed. Per Brad, the board does not have a policy on this issue. To determine an appropriate benchmark, Mike DeChenne offered to contact the Andrew Morris of the Soda Center to ask what temperature is maintained at this pool. He will report to the board at the next meeting.
12. Pool Landscaping: Bleachers are planned for the area behind the diving board. Board is invited to tour the pool and review the proposed plans with Jim Cunnane and Mike DeChenne on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 10:00 A.M. A pdf of plans is on the CHOA website, but they are not updated. Brad is working with the county over rules and regs.
13. CHOA Member Requested Items for 2008: Deferred until the March 2008 meeting.
14. Insurance: Mike DeChenne asked Brad if the CHOA has an insurance policy that covers the personal liability of the board members. Brad believes we have coverage, but will check with the insurance agent and report back to the board at the next meeting.
15. Parking on Streets near the High School: In an effort to reduce the number of parked cars on our streets, homeowner George Binczewski asked the board to consider action to convert the vacant lot located at the NWC of Moraga Road and Campolindo into a parking lot for students at the high school. No decision was made by the board concerning this issue.

Greg Wilson, newly elected president, closed the meeting at a 9:20 PM.