Minutes

Avocet HOA

Board of Directors Meeting

April 3, 2000

The monthly meeting of the Avocet Board of Directors was called to order at 6:00PM on Monday, April 3^rd, 2000, at the Avocet Clubhouse with Andrew Goodspeed presiding, Lara Foreman and Frank Boduch present.

Minutes of the 3/6/2000 Board meeting were read and accepted on the motion of Lara Foreman. Seconded by Andrew.

COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

- No one present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Sports Committee

• Waiting for proposals fore repairs/modifications: i.e., Tennis Courts, windscreens, basketball courts, etc.  Andrew to follow-up.

Pool Committee

• Awaiting completion of fence and gates.  Andrew to follow-up.

Finance Committee

• Bob Elliott has accepted the position of chairperson replacing Brian D’Souza.

Information Committee

• A written version of the community newsletter is in the process of being composed and published.

• The Avocet website continues to go through ongoing new development and is gaining acceptance.

Architecture Committee

• A few fence requests are currently under examination for approval.

Kids Club Committee

• The Bike Rodeo conducted by the Gwinnett Police Department was a good success.

• The annual egg hunt is in the planning process for April.

Security Committee

• Plans are being made for a meeting in April of Block Captains to strengthen the COPS program.

Landscape Committee

• This committee will assist in monitoring the community to insure homeowners maintain reasonable care of their yards.  A “How To Maintain…” list of guidelines is under consideration and a flyer will be designed for circulation within the community.

• The Board nominated Greg and Paul for special recognition of their outstanding efforts to care for the entrance to the Avocet subdivision.  A $50 gift certificate was recommended, motioned by Lara and seconded by Andrew.

Social Committee

• Heather Viera has accepted responsibility for managing Clubhouse rentals.

• The Board has requested that Rules and Regulations for use of the Clubhouse be drafted.

• The Summer Splash party is in the planning stage for May 28^th.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Long-term capital budget.  Andrew to discuss with Bob Elliott and move to completion.

• Bob Elliott to review and advise on how to best invest capital reserve funds.

• Scott Fisk is handling the replacement of Plexiglas on the tennis sign-up board.

• Approved installation of a Coke machine in the pool area.

• Satellite TV: Barry Sharp has someone that can complete the installation of cable wiring.

• Discussed improvements for Clubhouse bathrooms, plumbing, lighting, painting, etc. and need for a licensed contractor.

• Final warning to be issued to a home on Avocet Drive that has not been maintaining landscaping; fines to commence if no response.

NEW BUSINESS

• McCrea-Stoltz property: Sue Juliano to follow-up on maintenance of this lot, or otherwise the potential for donation to the community.  Andrew to also follow-up.

• Home with paint color not approved by Architecture Committee: Make sure that repaint enforcement letter is noted in Seller’s Disclosure Statement.

• Recommendation to repaint fencing along Clubhouse Drive: Will make part of next community workday.  To be handled by the Landscaping Committee.  Lara to follow-up.

• Discussed expansion of associate membership for persons living outside the Avocet community:

• Agreed to continue current program for Tennis team players.  Agreed not to extend to use of the pool, which is already too small for a community the size of Avocet.

The next meeting of the Avocet BOD was scheduled for Monday, May 1^st, 2000, starting at 7:00PM at the Avocet Clubhouse.

The motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Andrew and seconded by Lara.  Meeting ended at 7:15PM.

Frank C. Boduch
Secretary/Treasurer
Avocet Homeowners Association