WHOA Board Meeting (April 25, 2023)

BOARD ATTENDEES: Mike Hajduk, Marsha McCleskey, Laurence Rooks, Heather Leiding, Kathy Wilemon

  1. Meeting called to order at 7:06 pm
  2. Treasurer’s report – Heather
    • See full report on our website at https://wendoverhoa.org
  3. North Bedford HOA Alliance
    • Mike met with an HOA board member from Morrow Green about forming a group of HOA reps to meet and discuss issues/resolutions for service or repair needs.
      • Some other local HOAs expressed interest in being a part of the group.
        • The group would pool resources including vendor contacts to build a list oftrusted vendors and other helpful information and contacts for the betterment of our properties.
  4. Insurance for the HOA and the board members – Kathy
    • Checked with 2 other insurance companies [Scarbrough & Medlin, Blue Lime] to compare cost and coverage with our current insurer, State Farm.
      • Both were priced considerably higher than State Farm for similar coverage. We will stay with State Farm. No significant premium savings for having a higher deductible.
  5. Fence and fence post issue update – Mike
    • Vendor will be hired to repair fence behind the Hill home-impacted by a recent storm.
    • Mike has received quotes for a full fence replacement of the HOA perimeter.
      • Cost of the fence could be covered with an assessment or bank loan.
        • Vendor is willing to do sections at a time.
          • Mike will also get quotes for maintenance staining of the fences going forward.
          • We have several brick posts on Cummings that are leaning and need repair.
            • The cost for the post repairs could come from our HOA fence escrow.
  6. Directory update
    • Update is almost complete & the majority of homeowners opted to be in the directory.
      • Directory will be password protected. Only homeowners will have access.
        • No names/information will be shared or sold.
  7. Annual meeting logistics and time and agenda assignments
    • Meeting will be held in the sanctuary at St. Timothy’s Church, 5/4/23, 7 pm.
    • Sign-in table will be available at entrance to sanctuary:
      • Marsha & Kathy-signage, tablecloth, water, sign-in sheets, name tags.
    • Power Point presentation-Mike.
  8. Events
    • Block party – June 3, Wendover Court
      • Heather will provide tents, Marsha-tables and Kathy-name tags, pens.
      • Yard of the Month
        • Heather will explore new award categories.
  9. New lawn maintenance company, C & T – feedback from the board
    • Consensus – they are doing a good job so far.
  10. Miscellaneous and general discussion
    • Signage – Mike had four temporary signs made to announce the upcoming annual meeting. He is still researching to find stronger, reusable and long-lasting signs.
    • Board Members – Current members will continue to serve. We will request nominations for additional ACC Committee & Board members at our annual meeting.
  11. Next board meeting date – Wednesday, 9/13/2023, at the McCleskey home.
  12. Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm.