LAKESIDE CROSSING HOA ANNUAL MEETING,
resumed
JULY 21, 2022
The meeting
was called to order by Steve Hodges at 7:05 p.m.
25 HOA property owners were present and
sufficient proxies held to establish a quorum.
First
Order of Business, Accessory Buildings or Sheds.
The movement
by some homeowners to change the covenants allowing accessory buildings, or
sheds, was reported on by President Hodges.
The attorney engaged by the Board to assist in preparation of an
amendment to assure compliance with the bylaws confirmed we still must have 90%
of the homeowners agree to change covenants.
At the annual meeting in June, when a quorum was not established, the
proxies in hand objecting to such an amendment, exceeded the number required to
defeat any vote, which is 10% of homeowners, automatically defeating any
amendment, at 12 No’s. Since no
amendment will carry the proposal is abandoned.
There were no questions and no further discussion.
Minutes
from 2021.
Melissa
Strohl read minutes from 2021 meeting. Motion
to accept by Kevin Myers. Motion
carried.
Financial:
Melissa
Strohl, treasurer, reviewed the 2021 budget reviewed, noted a deficit requiring
the 2022 budget increase to $13,723.95.
This proposed amount covers a deficit from 2021 for mowing which
increased over twice as much as 2021, ½ which has been paid and the remainder
owed. The deficit is 2,623.95.
Additionally,
the Board as received and paid one legal bill in the amount of $412.50 and
another is expected, amount unknown.
Balance of
funds in the checking account as of June 2022 is $8,102.89. The CD value is $31,600.93. Total funds:
$39,703.82.
President
Hodges explained the budget deficit is due to legal expenses required to
explore the amendment, increased mowing expenses, and pond fountain damage due
to wild animal damage.
Motion by
Kevin Myers to accept proposed budget, carried.
Officer
Election
President: Steve Hodges, unchallenged, elected
Secretary: Claire Fuller, 2421 Lakeshore Ct., volunteered
for position, elected
At-large
members volunteered, nominated, elected:
Kevin Myers, 2222 Sierra Dr., David Wright, 2415 Lakeshore Ct., Dodie Nance,
2420 Shorewood Ct.
General
Discussion
Homeowners
access to pond questioned and is the easement off Anderson Lane as well as
access along shore on easement on each pond property.
Late Fee
discussed. One homeowner from 2021
refusing to pay. There are ten
consistently and regular late payers. Those
people increase the expense and time required to collect dues that are owed.
Speed limit
signs on backorder. Paving of certain
streets delayed by city.
Block party
last year will again be held this year.
A committee has been established with Sept. 17 as the tentative
date. Options for locations
discussed. Committee assigned task of
discussing Prestwick as location for party and obtaining permission of each
property owners.
Open
Items:
Heather
Shepherd: A way to reach all residents
as easy access for all to vote. Josh
Strohl suggested FB page as discussion group, will set up group. Neighborhood
Watch organization and informal social gatherings was suggested as notice on
the FB page.
Josh Strohl
will serve as website contact and update.
Josh should be contacted for postings when FB page established.
** Please visit our new Facebook page Lakeside Crossing-Lebanon IN
Melissa
Strohl identified neighborhood app, Next Door.
Abbie McNaab discussed all established ways to contact Board and Melissa
Strohl confirmed the website is stated on all annual invoices.
Dodie Nance
discussed pond issues including murkiness and trash.
Ann
Thomlinson complained of snow removal.
City covers drive and mailbox.
HOA does not remove snow.
Tree and
brush removal issues with neighbors discussed by Heather Shepherd.
Motion made
by Heather Shepherd to hold Next Year’s Annual Meeting: May 11, 2023.
Motion tabled due to tie vote. Meeting
will be announced.
Adjournment: 8:10 p.m.
Prepared
by: Diana Wann, vice president.
