Members Present: Greg Wilson - President, Mike DeChenne - Vice President, Irene Gessling - Public Affairs, Cathleen Hoffman - Secretary, Pat Moran - Pool Operations, Nazzi Nazeri - Social Committee, Sandy Sanderson - Treasurer, Michelle Scales - Social Committee

Manager Present: Brad Ward

Absent: Jim Cunnane – Streets and Safety    

Minutes: Greg Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm.

 

1)     The minutes for the February 2008 meeting were approved unanimously, subject to the correction that Mike DeChenne nominated Greg Wilson for President.

2)     Financial Operations: 13 homeowners are delinquent. This is low when compared to prior years. Brad will make efforts to collect the remaining dues.

3)     Pool Operations:

a)     Brad discussed landscaping plans with Jim Cunnane.

b)     PGE project was done without notice to HOA.

c)     Fence needs to be replaced before other landscaping work begins. Brad has one bid at $9,500 for 400 feet of fence. He needs to get two more bids since the work exceeds $1,500, per HOA rules.

d)     Dry rot needs to be repaired in Cabana Club. Brad has one bid at $20,300 to replace cabinets and drywall. Work can be done in one week. He called Dan Wood for a bid, but Dan did not respond. Two more bids are needed.

e)     Roof needs to be replaced. Greg Wilson suggested that Brad get bids for a steel roof and one cheaper alternative with similar look. Brad requested email with names of roofers before he solicits bids.

f)      Brad is also getting bids from electrical contractors on the cost to move the light pole at the diving board end of the pool and the pole at the entrance.

g)     Pat Moran moved that the board approve the swim team’s request to buy a sliding top freezer and enclosure for installation at the pool. The Swim Team will purchase the freezer and pay for all installation and operating costs. The motion was unanimously approved.

4)     Insurance: HOA has professional liability coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 plus $2,000,000 excess that covers board members, Brad, Laura, employees, and volunteers.

5)     Flag Pole: Mike DeChenne and Irene Gessling will research the cost of various flag poles and report back to the board at the next meeting.

6)     Pool Temperature: Mike Dechenne reported that an appropriate pool temperature is 78-82 degrees F, depending upon the time of year, lighting, use, etc. Mike DeChenne moved that Greg Wilson write a letter to homeowner Henry Kramer indicating that the board considered recommendations and will defer to pool staff concerning the temperature. Staff will consider raising the lap pool temperature after the completion of the Swim Team season in mid-August.

7)     CHOA Member Requested Items for 2008: To be reviewed by various board members (noted below) for discussion at the next meeting.

a)     Can the bicycle lane on Moraga road be used for parking during special events? (Irene)

b)     Talk to the Town about street lights on Campolindo Drive by the High School. (Irene)

c)     Talk to the High School about dangerous Monterey Pines at the end of Campolindo Drive. (Pat)

d)     Consider increasing late fees on delinquent dues. (Brad)

e)     Contact Town about cell phone connections on Campolindo. Can an additional cell tower be allowed? (Michelle)

f)      Put Landscape plan on Web site. (Jim)

g)     Talk to Town about road repair. Can this be done after the Moraga Road work is completed? ( Sandy)

h)     Complete overall landscape plan and start to implement in 2008. Will need 5-10 years. (Mike and Jim)

i)       Talk to town about what can be done about the water coming through the road at the base of Campolindo Drive. (Sandy)

8)     Intersection of Calle La Montana and Campolindo Drive: Homeowner Richard Hemmingway asked the board to consider working with the town to install a mirror or stop sign to reduce hazards at this intersection. Jim Cunnane will research the issue and report back to the board.

Greg Wilson closed the meeting at 8:35 PM.