Hidden Ridge Homeowner’s Community Association

Meeting Minutes

09 March 2009

I.      Call to order

President Marc Sanders called to order the regular meeting of the Hidden Ridge Homeowner’s Community Association at 7:01 pm on 09 Mar 2009 at 336 Ternwing Drive, Arnold, MD, which lies within the confines of Hidden Ridge.

II.      Roll call

President conducted a roll call. The following members were present:
Paul Lee, Jennifer Carberry

III.      Approval of minutes from last meeting

President read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.

IV.      Open issues

a)      Review of overdue Homeowner Dues – 7 past due, 3 more than one year.
-  Marc collected from 5 owners, contacted all but two of remaining.
- Homeowner's Dues update: 6 still owe for 2008, 3 still owe for 2007.
Paid since last meeting: 
- 261 Overleaf - Sroka - also paid for 2009
- 263 Overleaf - Barbour - also paid for 2009
- 321 Ternwing - Khan 
- 334 Ternwing - Carrasco
- 299 Overleaf Ct - Hernandez - foreclosed, Kirby Real Estate contacted 2/22, check received 
Still outstanding:
 
- 1130 Silverleaf Dr - Kort - contacted via phn 2/22 - promised to pay by check in couple weeks
- 292 Overleaf Ct - Dashiell - contact number disconnected, rental, no one hom e 2/22. need to follow up.
- 294 Overleaf Ct - Bruce - 2 yrs - contacted via phn 2/22 - promised to pay by check in couple weeks
- 295 Overleaf Ct - Miller - not home, left vx mail msg 2/22
- 298 Overleaf Ct - Selzer/Abrams - 2 yrs - contacted in person 2/22 - promised to pay by check in couple weeks
- 316 Ternwing - Van Meter - 2 yrs - contacted via phn 2/22 - promised to pay by check in couple weeks

b)      Front entrance electric circuit –circuit board backing still needs replacing. Marc and Vic to follow up. Pends.

c)      369 Ternwing Drive was evicted, removed from property w/o incident.  House quickly put on market, maybe already sold. 

d)      289 Overleaf Drive (Trammel) is on the market and 299 (Hernandez) is going on the market.

e)      Marc will follow up with Matt Divens on fence line survey and remediation.

f)        There was some discussion of approaching Jamestown to see if there is the possibility of mutual exchange on access to the park and access to the dock.  Pends.   No reply to phone message.

g)      Middle park entrance path is having some erosion.  Need to plan some work to fix this summer.  - Park Entrance (by Divens) - someone put down dirt, Tx!  

h)      Marc will forward on email about recycling.  And will post links at hiddenridgeonline.com.  Posted.  Closed.

i)        Easter Egg hunt dates: 5 April with rain day 11 April.  3 pm.  3 age groups. 0-4, 5-9, 10 and up.  Need some good ideas for gifts for 10 and up.  Flier.  (Laura Becker)

V.      New business

 

a)      Rec Area / Common Area maintenance/cutting estimate - Weis Lawn care, same prices as last year, need to add the small strip by 369 T.  Approved.

b)      Treasurer - Still need one, Dues season coming up

c)      Stagnant Pond at bottom of Rec Area 'A' - some concerns and resistance about trying to drain it.  Marc will look into.  Pends.

d)      Storm Drains for park - Marc checked inside, they're fine, just need to keep debris from jamming surface level water flow. Closed

e)      Feb Bonfire follow up – Board approved payout for drinks provided. Closed.

f)        Easter Egg Hunt Preps - need volunteers/assignments for candy filling, event handling, 6 April coming quick.  Jen will help.  Marc will canvass the usual helpers, too. Pends.

g)      Frog Ride in park – will attempt repair. Pends.

h)      Diven's Fence - still waiting for lot survey by Matt. Pends.

i)        Jamestown - no call back from their HOA (access to boat dock, joint bills, park access). Pends.

j)        Any feedback on HOA emailing or Web postings? 

k)      Spread word about Community group on Facebook.

l)        Campaign for emial/Web distribution (vice printed flyers, newletters)

m)    Need board positions filled - V Pres, Treasurer, etc.  Step up.  Commit a year.  I will not continue to do this by myself forever.

n)      Motion to look into mulching the playground area.  Jen to look into mulch.  Marc offered to pick up using his truck.  Pends.

o)      Marc will send email to Hidden Ridge Distribution regarding use of email/website as primary distribution of info and dues notices.  Pends

 

p)      Next Meeting – Monday, 13 April 2009

VI.      Adjournment

President adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm.

Minutes submitted by:  Marc F. Sanders

Minutes approved by:  President Marc F. Sanders