THE RIVER OAKS PLACE COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009

MINUTES

 

 

The Board of Directors meeting for The River Oaks Place Council of Co-Owners, Inc. was called to order at 7:08 p.m.  Those present were Neil Koenig, Kay Lawler, Ruth Simmons, Sandra Stettler and Lindsey Word. Jackie Wright represented the managing agent.

 

A motion was made, seconded and carried, to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2008 Board of Directors meeting and Executive Session as amended.

 

The Financial Report and Management Review were reviewed and accepted as presented.  Management answered questions from the Board regarding Project Facelift expenses, a coding error under exterminating which has now been corrected, other various expenses, as well as questions regarding the reserve funds and money market account(s). 

 

HOMEOWNER FORUM

 

Tom Fox of unit 219 and Wilson Barbee of unit 132 were present.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Kay Lawler, board president has now received the bid from Ideal Commercial Contracting for Phase V of Project Facelift. It will be e-mailed to all board members for review and approval.  It was agreed that the leaning brick fence from unit 133 to the carports will be further investigated after completion of Phase V. 

 

The Board briefly discussed the order in which Larry is completing the lower patio siding replacements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

River Oaks Place

Minutes

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The Board discussed the drainage issue and engineering report.  Larry will be removing decorative stones in certain areas in an attempt to improve drainage.  Management will contact the City of Houston to investigate the capacity of the storm sewer as mentioned in the engineerÕs inspection report.  It was also reported that some sprinklers on the Weingarten property may be contributing to drainage problems in certain areas. Management will contact them to investigate.

 

It was noted that Comcast has offered to be at the community to distribute new digital converter boxes and assist residents in resolving over-charges on their accounts. This will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2009, weather permitting.  A sign will be posted on the property notifying the residents.

 


NEW BUSINESS

 

The Board reported that Treescapes is currently in the process of completing the approved tree trimming and removal project. 

 

Chem-Tech Pest Control recommended adding additional bait stations for rodent control and was given approval by the board to proceed.

 

Motion was made, seconded and carried for the following board terms and positions:

 

Kay Lawler – President – One year term

Neil Koenig – Vice President – Two Year Term

Sandra Stettler – Vice President – One Year Term

Ruth Simmons – Treasurer – One Year Term

Lindsey Word – Secretary – Two Year Term

 

There was discussion regarding a recent trip and fall incident which occurred on the property.  The city inspector who fell was not injured.

 

 

 

River Oaks Place

Minutes

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It was noted that Neil Koenig has set up a note page on the AssociationÕs Yahoo account for communication with the Board.  When a vote is required via email, the board president will tally the votes and then forward a summary to Management for record keeping purposes. 

 

It was reported that complaints have been received regarding fire wall issues which Comcast and/or the Association and will need to address.  There was also discussion regarding loose or hanging cable lines that need to be secured or properly installed.

 

Management will ask Larry to hold off on razor wire installation. The board feels that a contractor who specializes in this kind of work should be contacted.  The Board reported a couple of additional locations where the razor wire is needed. The wire ÒwarningÓ signage should also be looked at.

 

Management was requested to have a cracked brick pillar repaired by Larry, if possible. 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session.

 

 

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