Minutes
Avocet HOA
Board of Directors Meeting
August 7, 2000

The monthly meeting of the Avocet Board of Directors was called to order at 6:00PM on Monday, August 7th, 2000, at the Avocet Clubhouse with Andrew Goodspeed presiding, Lara Foreman and Frank Boduch present.

 Minutes of the 7/10/2000 Board meeting were read and accepted on the motion of Lara.  Seconded by Andrew.

COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

- No one present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Sports Committee - Bids have been received for tennis court repairs & maintenance.  e.g., fences, windscreens, surfaces and lighting.  The Tennis Committee has been requested to make their recommendations to the BOD.    Andrew to follow-up.

Pool Committee - 

• Don Hart will purchase new umbrellas for the pool area.  The BOD previously approved $500 for purchase of four umbrellas.

• Agreed to seek an assessment from the Pool Committee as to the performance and value of the lifeguard.  Noted that Sears requires a lot of follow-up on lifeguard issues.  Eg.. At the time of this BOD meeting, no lifeguard was on duty.

Finance Committee - Bob Elliott still working on long-term capital forecast and year 2001 operating budget.  Frank is assisting. 

Information Committee - Wayne Foreman continues to improve the Avocet website and usage by the community is growing.  This committee is still in need of additional help.

Architecture Committee - Karen Elliott has assumed the role of Chairperson.  Pat Minucci is co-chair.

• Signs are being purchased reading "ACC Approved" for yards where projects have been reviewed and approved.   Waiting for year 2001 budget input from this committee.

Kids Club Committee - Waiting for details and budget to cover the cost of this year's Halloween party.

Security Committee - 

• A meeting of Block Captains was held on Wednesday, July 19^th, at the clubhouse.  The meeting served to assured that the ongoing COPS program is maintaining it's effectiveness.  Block Captains were asked to solicit new members to serve as Block Captains and Liaisons.

• A request was made to revise the mapping of Block Captain assignments so as to get a more appropriate alignment of homes assigned.  

• Security Committee has requested a budget of $150 for year 2001 to cover the costs of flyers and mailings.

 Landscape Committee -         

• Approved an award of $50 for outstanding of homeowner property.  Nominations were considered and approved.

• Need to consider a trench drain around clubhouse to alleviate water seepage.  Sue Juliano will discuss with landscaping company.

Social Committee - No current activities are currently planned.  Next event would be the annual Holiday party in December.  Authorized $60 for a thorough cleaning of the clubhouse.

Covenants Committee - New covenants and bi-laws are in the hands of attorney for review and comments.  Working to reschedule review meeting between committee and attorney.  Will try to schedule for August 21 or 22.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The term of office for the current BOD is scheduled to end in September.  Need to prepare for announcement letter, submission of nominations for new officers and mailing of approved budget.  Andrew to notify Sue Juliano.  

The next meeting of the Avocet BOD was scheduled for Monday, August 28th, 2000, starting at 6:00PM at the Avocet Clubhouse.

The motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Andrew and seconded by Lara.  Meeting ended at 7:45PM.

Frank C. Boduch  
Secretary/Treasurer  
Avocet Homeowners Association