Lakeside Crossing HOA

 

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.