The Turtle Rock Broadmoor Homeowner's Association

The Official Newsletter


December 6, 1999

Directors present:  Paul Jones, Earl Luff, Omar Kadaster, Carol Shaver.
Others present: Yasemin and Orkide Kadaster, D.R & Constance Riebe, Antonio Esporma, Dirck Harchol, Charlie Oliver, Lewis Shaver, Mike Barber, Jason and Stephanie Cleveland of Association Services.

THe meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by the President, Paul Jones, at the TurtleRock Community Park, 1 Sunny Hill, Irvine.  The minutes of the November 1 1999 were approved as submitted.

HOMEOWNER'S FORUM
TRBM member  #51  reported that a man was seen urinating in the Grossmont Park.  In addition, the member reported taht the monthly newsletter was delivered late to their home and placed on the sidewalk insted of by the front door.

TRBM member  #52 brought tot he board's attention that several homeowners have been concerned about his front wall.  The newly constructred wall is not in compliance with the city of Irvine's building code.  The member stated that he has contacted the City and is applying for a variance for the location and height of the wall.

TRBM member  #94 expressed concern over the expansion of Culver by UCI, with regards to the noise, amount of time and traffic  that thiw will cause.  The member asked if the association could help and voice the community concerns.

TRBM member  #51  <ed: both members were there -this is a lot number> inquired why in the minutes does the association use the person's ID number instead of their name.  Management and Mr. Jones informed the member that it was recommended by legal council to protect the privacy of homeowners.

MANAGER'S REPORT
The manager's report dated 12/06/99 was previously provided.  The following points were discussed.

Swing set:  management brought to the board's attention that the request to install a new swing set at the Emporia park is not currently feasible.  In order to meet health and safety codes there needs to be a six foot buffer zone around the entire swing set, this amount of space is not available. It was suggested the health and safety codes could be met if a portiond of the existingwalkwas was removed  The Board directed management to obtain a quote for the project and will be placing the cost in the newsletter.  Management was instructed to contact the homeowner that thas requested a new swing set be installed.

Walls:  Management recommended tahat a wall survey be done to the whole complex, which would chart the areas in need of repair and in what order.  The last survey done was in 1997. The Board unanimously approved to use the wall survey from 1997 to fix the walls.

Managment asked for the Board's approval to fix two walls which are in need of repair immediately.  Management will be obtaining three bid to fix the two walls in question.  In addition, management will contract ron Riegling of Riegling Construction for a written statement regarding the wall he surveyed.

Lights.  Mr lUff inquired as to what can be d one to make the lamppost more stable.  Managment informed the Board that the post comes in three pieces and will sway a little bit.  The electrician will be adding two additional support bolts to strengthen the lamppost.  Another option would be to use a steeel galvanized post.

Mr. Luff moved to approve the installation of the lights for a total of severn and the electrical repair/replacement of the wiring at a cost of $31500 + 5% for any unsen repairs.  The Association may purchase 3 additional lights and keep them stored for future repairs.

FINANCIALS
Me. Luff moved to apporve the Financial Report for November 1999 as submitted.  Mrs. Shaver seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

ARCHITECTURAL:
There were no architectural approval submitted at the meeting.

LANDSCCAPING:
Mrs Shaver asked for the Board's approval to repair landscaping at the entryways.  The Boards unanimously approved to have the landscaping done at a cost not to exceed $150.00

Mr. Jones inquired to whether or not winter rye has been planted.  Management informed the Board that Sea Crest Landscaping has not planted the seed because the parks have not "browned out" like they typically do.  The Board moved not to plant winter rye this year.  The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Jones reported that due to personal and work reasons Mr. Jim Gibbons has resigned from the Board of Directors effectively immediately.  Mr. Jones introduced Mr. Dick Harchol as a possible replacement.  Mr. Harched introduced himself and gave a brief history of himself.  After a brief discussion, the BOard moved to appoint him as the replacmend Board Member.  Mrs Shaver seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. HOnes informed the Board that they needed to appoint their Election of Officers.  After a brief discussion, the following positions were appointed:
President Paul Jones
VP/Treasurer: Earl Luff
Architectural Control - Remodeling- Paul Jones
                                   Painting        Dick Harchol
                                    Roof            Omar Kadaster
                                    Landscaping    Carol Shaver

CC&R's
Severazl months prior to the election Managment and the Board of Directors were in the process of reviewing the CC&Rs.  The CC&$'s are in need of reviewing and revising to bring them up to date.  Mr. Jones presented the idea of forming a committte to assist in the process before it goes to the attorney for review and finalization.  Mr. Luff has volunteered to be the chairperson for the project.  Mr. Jones has spoken with several homeowners whoe hte Board feels could help with the revision process. Invitations will be issued to the following peole inviting them to assist:
Fumiko Takemura, Leo Presiado, Elmer BIeggerstaff and Charlie Oliver.

Management suggested a timeline in reviewing the CC&Rs.  A rough draft should take approximately 4-6 months to review and give to the Attorney for his review and a final approval should take approximately 6-8 months to complete.
Management informed the Board that the cost for a complete re-write of the By-Laws and CC&R's would cost approx. $5000.  By using a committee the Association could reduce the total cost by several thousand dollars.  A time line will be discussed at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 8:15PM.  The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 3, 2000 at the TurtleRock Community Park, 1 Sunny Hill, Irvine at 7:00PM.

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