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April 18, 2014

Privacy Fences

Starting April 21, 2014, there will be construction workers in the community.  They will be wearing orange vests which will identify them as workers on the  privacy fencing.  The construction workers will start on the south side of the 1300 block.  They will work their way around the units, replacing the old fencing as they go.  If you have questions about this construction, please email the HOA Board:  leawoodhoa97402@gmail.com 

April 17, 2014

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FOR RESIDENTS/OWNERS


April 17, 2014


Residents,

It has come to our attention that there are some serious tree issues in our community.  We have enlisted the services of James Cummings Tree Service to help us find the most serious problems.  In an effort to prevent further damage and increase safety, we will be removing a few trees soon. 

The trees that are set for removal are:

           Cherry tree near unit 1333
           Silver maple tree near unit 1331
           Red maple tree near unit 1259
                           Silver maple tree near unit 1359

These trees are the most serious of the trees with issues.  There are others that are also out-growing their space and causing damage and safety concerns, but we will assess those as time and money allow.

While we do not like to see any trees removed, we know that it is essential when the tree starts to encroach on water, sewer, pathways, and driveways.  And, when the tree limbs could be a safety hazard during severe weather.

Also, we wish to notify you that we will be changing our land care company in mid-May.  This change is because of poor service by our existing provider.  We are hopeful that the new company will fit our needs much better.

The Board hopes you all have a great spring. 

Thank you,

Noland Whaley, President
Lea Wood Home Owners’ Association Board

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Privacy Fences:

The Board has voted to replace old, existing privacy fences with new ones.  We will notify those units involved when this is scheduled, and how it will proceed.

Thank you~

The meeting of the LEA WOOD HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Noland Whaley, President.

Present

Noland Whaley
Marie Hinds
Dick Jessup
Udie Bauer
Diane Rivo
Joe Harris
Greg Smith
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Dan Reese, Guest Landscaper
Carol Poole – Secretary/Assistant to President

·         Guest Speaker – Dan Reese—Landscaper (brought by Greg)
o   In business for 30 years
o   Runs 3 – 2 man crews
o   60 plus commercial and residentials
o   Does the work for New Hope College
o   Does irrigation, cleans sprinkler heads
o   Tree limbs back from units
o   Gutter cleaning and pressure washing
o   Fertilizer is included
o   Mulch is extra
o   Noland requested a quote on gutters cleaned for November
o   Dan said they do not use spray on weed killer, they actually weed and rake the flower beds
o   Noland recommends board look at New Hope College grounds. To check walk through.

Minutes from last two meetings, January 21, 2014 and February 18, 2014— need to be reviewed, and approved
·         January minutes approved, able to post
·         February minutes- Noland was concerned about posting any actual $ amounts, no questions—
·         February minutes approved, able to post
·         Financials—went over financials for February’s meeting.  Financials Approved

Budget meeting, needed before next meeting – within next couple of weeks
o   Noland requests financial planning – Rick Kerr
o   Udie, Greg, and Joe volunteered to prioritize/estimate
o   Need for tree cutting
o   Fencing
o   Painting
o   Need to talk to Eric, bookkeeper
o   Some units 1307, 1365 came back as dry rot
§  Udie will have Sebring contractor look at
o   They have others that can come recommend for financial management

Old Business


·         Insurance:  Scanned current insurance coverage, available for Board to receive as a PDF
o   Motion made to leave with Farmers – approved

·         Storage unit/Sprinkler Room Clean-up

·         Replaced 1300 block video sign – discussion during financials

·         Privacy Fences:  Repair/replace
o   There is an estimate for the fences:  2 estimates were given
§  One for removing and replacing
§  Other is for just staining them after they are put up
§  Estimate came in at $8300.00.  They will match newer fences
§  20 fences need to be removed and replaced
o   It is the Board’s responsibility to pay for all of it.
o   Noland would like to table the fences for next meeting
o   Udie recommended adding it to the Budget Meeting.

 

New Business


·         Tree inspection report – walk through contractor
o   1359 huge tree, big problem
o   Risk management report
o   High cost of leaving trees vs the price of removing the tree
§  Need prioritized list of trees to remove
§  Need something realistic
§  Also estimate for pruning the trees
§  Water/sewer issue
§  Driveway and sidewalk
§  Getting rid of worse trees first, as budget entails
§  Dick brought up the concrete needs to be replaced after the trees are removed

·         Email new business requests 1 week prior to meeting
o   Request if you have new business to email HOA gmail account a week before.

·         Discuss new landscaper,
o   Udie submitted an email from Ron, Ron called the company.
o   Inappropriate email to Udie.
o   Udie would like to existing landscapers a chance.
o   Greg recommended that Udie, Noland, Greg and Dan Reese do another walk through.

·         Diane noted that there is erosion by the new concrete and it is causing issues with water.
o   Ground cover is brought up – Mulch, dirt/berms, back fill.

·         Diane mentioned that there is an issue with the mail box, people throwing trash and resident mail in the box by the mail box.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned by Noland Whaley, President, at 7:15 p.m.
           The next general meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on April 15, 2014


Minutes submitted for Diane Rivo by:  Carol Poole