WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009, 7:00 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Board President Karen Graitge at 7:14 pm.
In attendance were a total of 69 owners; 19 in person and 50 proxies.
Karen made a motion to appoint Gary House as Chair of the meeting, 2nd by Mark Friedland, UA.
Proof of Notice was acknowledged unanimously and a quorum certified for the annual meeting.
A motion was made by Fred Best to approve the 2008 annual meeting minutes as submitted, 2nd by Judy Aidi and the motion was approved unanimously.
Al Delio was Treasurer of the Board for 2008 and gave a financial report for the previous year. He also justified the need for the small increase in dues for 2009. Also discussed were the currently suspended Orange County Sheriff patrols and why that was necessary and what the plan is to re-institute the patrols. Al also outlined the collection procedures for those who are delinquent and what actions have been taken. He also gave a report on foreclosures.
Karen Graitge gave a report on the Architectural Committee and the review and approval process. Fence restrictions in particular was discussed in accordance with the formal Amendments to the restrictions and how that impacts the committees decisions on fences.
Gary House then opened the floor to those in attendance to appoint themselves as candidates for the 2009 Board of Directors. The following owners are the candidates: Al Delio, Karen Graitge, John Anderson, Fred Best, Dan Rodriguez, Lynn Gallegos, Trisha Eckoff , Wolfgang Ploch, Judy Aidi and Mark Friedland. Gary explained to the membership they could elect as few as 3 Board members or as many as seven. A motion was made by Mark Friedland to have 7 Board members, 2nd by Karen, UA.
Gary then asked for the inspectors of the election who will physically count the ballots. The following owners were appointed: Russ Sollars and Vincent Panisset.
Each candidate was then asked to stand, introduce themselves to the membership attending and give a brief on their background and why they should be elected to the Board.
All ballots were cast and the following candidates were elected: Al Delio, Karen Graitge, John Anderson, Fred Best, Dan Rodriguez, Trisha Eckoff and Wolfgang Ploch. An announcement was made that an Organizational meeting would be held immediately following the annual meeting to elect the Board officers.
With no further business Al Delio made a motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by John Anderson, UA. Time was 8:45.