Board Meeting Minutes (January 11, 2023)

BOARD ATTENDEES: Mike Hajduk, Shane Taylor, Marsha McCleskey, Laurence Rooks, Heather Leiding, Jenni Walthall, Kathy Wilemon

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.

1. TREASURER’S REPORT – Heather presented report for 2022.

  • Will be available on WHOA website: https://wendoverhoa.org/
  • Proposed 2023 budget-work is in progress.

2. LEANING POST REMEDIATION

  • Marsha will speak with home owner whose yard is causing the leaning posts.
  • A retaining wall is likely needed to resolve the issue.
  • We will table the post remediation discussion until the retaining wall issue is explored.

3. RENEWAL OF LAWN CARE CONTRACT

  • Castle Lawn [our current lawn/sprinkler care provider] has offered to hold their price at the 2022 level for 2023. Their monthly price is $1900.
  • Amy Sabol, Bedford Mayor Pro Tem, said C&T Landscaping comes highly recommended.
  • Mike met with C&T. Their fee is $1300/month. After discussion with the Board, a motion was made and seconded to sign with C&T. We will sign a one-year contract.
  • C&T also does fence repair, hedge trimming.
  • Mike has asked them for a fence repair quote and has also asked forquotes from a handy man service.

4. MODIFICATION TO CCR’s AND BY-LAWS

  • To reflect current technology ,i.e., solar panels.
  • Recently passed state laws may have impact on HOA By-Laws, CCRs.
  • Per law, HOAs cannot charge more than $75 for a resale certificate.
  • Per law, WHOA needs a management certificate which Mike will checkinto.
  • Our HOA processing fee for new homeowners will be $425.
  • New laws may necessitate having an attorney.
  • Mike suggested meeting with multiple HOAs to compare notes and get a consensus of what WHOA may need to change/update regarding CCRs and BY-LAWS to comply with new state laws.

5. INDEMNIFICATION of the Board and Insurance for the Board

  • Kathy is working to get 4 bids for both indemnification of the Board and basic coverage for the HOA.

6. DISCUSSION – Alleviating mud on sidewalks through adding plantings

  • Get quote for planting Mondo Grass or other type of plants to alleviate mud issues. i. Ask new landscaper to plant a small test area to see if it resolves the problem.

7. DIRECTORY DATA GATHERING ASSIGNMENTS

  • Board members will go door to door and gather information.
  • Ask if homeowners mind if their information is in a directory. If not, the information will be visible to only the Board for purposes of necessary contact.
  • Asking for one email and one phone contact.
  • Ask if they have any concerns or questions.
  • When emailing all homeowners, sender will use their email as the “from” and bcc all homeowners for privacy.

8. DISCUSSION – ANNUAL DUES INCREASE

  • Board voted on and passed an increase in dues to $450/year.

9. EVENT SIGNAGE

  • For notifications like block parties, Halloween, Holiday decoration contests, garage sales, meetings, etc.
  • The Board voted that we purchase and implement the signage.
  • There is a one-time cost of $1,000 for signs and materials.

10. OTHER

  • The Annual Meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Next board meeting set for Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 pm, at the McCleskey home, 3308 Wendover Court.