Board Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2015

Tuscany HOA Board Meeting

August 17, 2015

Meeting was called to order 6:35 p.m. at the home of Sandra Wilt (1630 Victoria Way)

Board Member Attendees: Sandra Wilt, Lori Jones, Robert Walker, Donna Horsley, Mike Pastor

Board Member Absentees: Rick Uhlman

Resident Attendees: Terry Oubre, Troy Knight, Bernie Gontko

Proof of Meeting Notice (Front Entrance Sign Notice)

Quorum affirmed.

Minutes of June & July Meetings will be distributed for review and publication.

Treasurer's report presented by Lori

  • Checking account balance is $4,369.87
  • Savings account balance is $43,419.56
  • Notices continue to be sent to the two residents that have not yet paid their dues.

Landscape Report (Presented by Donna Horsley and Sandra Wilt)

  1. Electricians are being contacted for quotes to repair the lights, including front entry lights that stay on 24/7, Tuscany sign lights and pond lights
  2. A new landscaping company was hired that agreed to maintain the common areas for the same price as the previous company. The previous company was not as thorough at each visit and was not as prompt in addressing issues/concerns when raised.

Old Business:

  1. CC&R Revisions -- Amendments filed & recorded by Orange County Clerk of Courts effective 6/5/15. A discussion was held as to the process to amend the CC&Rs. If a decision were to ever be made to bring in a management company, that would require a vote of the homeowners to approve.
  2. CC&R Violations -- Most of the violations have been remedied. A reminder of will be included in the upcoming Summer issue of the Tuscany Times newsletter.
  3. Summer issue of the Tuscany Times will be distributed shortly
  4. Security Camera quotes/appointments -- 4 different providers have appointments to meet and determine requirements next week and we expect quotes/proposals thereafter
  5. Surety Bond coverage/policy -- for check signers to be determined.
  6. Liability for any injuries/deaths in or around retention pond -- yes, our insurance policy covers that.
  7. Sheds have been postponed for a future amendment to the CC&Rs due to significant and greatly appreciated homeowner comments and feedback for consideration.
  8. Checking account to require 2nd signature.
  9. Fine Schedule drafted for consideration.

New Business:

  1. Dates of upcoming events: Picnic in the Park -- Sunday, Nov 1st
  2. Yard of the Month -- Nominees for September were submitted for consideration.

Next Board Meeting  Monday, September 21st at 6:30 PM at Donna Horsley's home (1679 Victoria Way)  All homeowners are welcome to attend.

Meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm.

The mission of the Tuscany Homeowners Association is: To institute and enforce rules, regulations and legal restrictions designed to ensure that the Tuscany neighborhood is a safe, attractive and desirable community where property values and resident satisfaction are maximized.