NCCIA Board Report

Nottingham Country Community Improvement Association, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Pursuant to Article V, Section One, of the First Restated By-Laws of Nottingham Country Community Improvement Association, Inc., the Board of Directors meeting was duly called and held on January 11, 2007 at the Mason Creek Community Center, located at 20201 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77450.  Director Hudson called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.  Quorum was established.  The agenda was reviewed and approved after a motion from Director Mach and a second from Director Wills.   All were in favor.

ATTENDING

Ron Hudson President

 

Don Mach Vice President  
Bob Wills,

Treasurer        

 
Ken Gentile Secretary

Absent

Carol Neef-Brown,

Director

Absent

Bruce Hamelin

Director

 
Shanon Hole Director  
Kim Svetlik Director

 

     

 IN ATTENDANCE    (SCS Management Services Representatives:)

Nancy Callaway

SCS Management Services

   
   

Guests:

Sgt. John Bennett Pct. 5
Sgt. Debbie Potter Pct. 5
Bob Pyle President, Windsor Park Estates HOA
John and Teri Foster Residents
Dan and Andrea Cook Residents

HOMEOWNERS OR GUEST ADDRESSES TO THE BOARD:

*Sgt. John Bennett presented a brief crime analysis report for the month of December.  He indicated that there were marked improvements from the 2005 Christmas Holiday. He also introduced Sgt. Debbie Potter and reported that it would be 5 or 6 weeks until the change would be made to the new sergeant.

*Bob Pyle, President of Windsor Park Estates HOA, addressed the agreement for shared patrol services with Nottingham Country CIA.  A question and answer session was conducted.

*John and Teri Foster of the 400 block of Candover Ct. addressed the Board regarding an appeal of denial of their ACC application for an 8’ fence constructed without prior approval.  They advised the Board that there were several incidents of vandalism, break-ins, fence damage, etc. to their property. A question and answer session was conducted.  Director Hamlin advised that the Board would address their appeal and a response would be mailed as to the Board’s decision.

*Dan and Andrea Cook of the 200 block of Leydon Ct. addressed the Board regarding their perception of lack of deed restriction enforcement at six properties.  They presented pictures for the review and consideration of the Board and SCS.  A picture of the cul-e-sac was also presented.  Director Wills reported that the association would be re-sodding the cul-de-sac in the spring.

BOARD BUSINESS:

*Director Hudson called for the election of officers.  A motion was made by Director Wills and seconded by Director Hole to elect the following officers of Nottingham Country Community Improvement Association, Inc.:

Ron Hudson, President

Don Mach, Vice President

Kenneth Gentile, Secretary

Bob Wills, Treasurer

Carol Neef Brown, Director

Bruce Hamelin, Director

Shanon Hole, Director

Kim Svetlik, Director

All were in favor.

*Director Hudson called for the appointment of Committee Chairman.  A motion was made by Director Wills and seconded by Director Hole to appoint the following Committee Chairman:

Bruce Hamelin, Architectural Review

Kenneth Gentile, Contract Deputy Patrol 

Shanon Hole, Community Relations/Social

Bruce Hamelin, Deed Restrictions – Carol Neef Brown and Shanon Hole, Assistants                                       

Ron Hudson, Environmental

Bob Wills, Finance and Audit

Kim Svetlik, Landscape

Don Mach, Legal and Web Site

All were in favor.

 

WEBSITE UPDATE:

The Board reviewed the NCCIA Web Site Report for the month of December from Sam Cresap, Web Master.  Director Mach addressed a homeowner e-mail message indicating that the park flags should be flown at half-mast for Gerald Ford for 30 days.  Director Svetlik agreed to coordinate.  Director Mach also addressed a link on the web site to sexual predator information.  General discussion took place.  It was agreed that a newsletter article advising homeowners of web sites regarding this information might be beneficial.  Director Mach agreed to write a newsletter article.

MINUTES:

The minutes of the General Meeting of the Board held on November 9, 2006 were reviewed and approved by the Board after a motion from Director Mach and a second from Director Hole.  All were in favor.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Landscape Committee Report

The following Landscape Committee Report was presented:

*Director Wills reported that Custom Cutters is servicing on a limited mowing schedule at this time of year.

*A damaged light was reported at one of the entrances.  The Board requested SCS to provide service to repair/replace.

*Director Hamelin reported that the monument at Dominion still needs some work.

*SCS was requested to solicit a proposal for Christmas Decorations for 2007 from Komp Horticulture.  Mrs. Callaway agreed to ask if the Christmas Decorations bought by the association in 2006 could be used.

Treasurer’s Report

Director Wills presented a brief update on the final 2005 annual audit.  The December 31, 2006 Financial Report was not available at this time.  Once all bank statements are received, the report will be completed and forwarded to the Board.  He advised that he would finalize the 2007 budget after tonight’s Board Meeting.

Architectural Control Committee

Director Hamelin presented the ACC Report.  He reported that processing was slow during the holidays with just a few routine applications presented for review.

Environmental Committee

There was no report presented.

Community Relation Report:

Director Hole presented the following report:

*The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 7th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

*The Board agreed to hold the Pool Party under the same plans as last year.  Proposed plans will be addressed at a future Board meeting.

Contract Deputy Patrol Report

There was no report available

Legal Liaison Report

The Board reviewed a Subordination Agreement drafted by Michael Gainer, Association Attorney.  Director Mach gave a brief explanation regarding Sections 1 & 2 having no language referencing lien subordination.  He also recommended revising the draft to include secondary lien holders.  A motion was made by Director Mach and seconded by Director Hamelin to adopt the Subordination Agreement for first and second lien holders.  All were in favor.  General discussion took place regarding SCS service charges.  Mrs. Callaway indicated that SCS does not provide this service to any associations.  Director Mach agreed to schedule a meeting with Terri Sigmund of SCS Management Services to address Subordination Agreement and Board collection letter costs.

MANAGEMENT REPORTS:

The Management Report was presented in written form to the Board for review and consideration.

CAMI

The Board reviewed the Common Area Maintenance Inspection Report for the month of January.  Director Hudson reported that a light at the park at the flagpole needs repaired/replaced.  SCS was requested to repair/replace the light fixture once Director Hudson first checks with the Mason Creek UD.

Action Item Report

Director Hudson addressed the pending items on the Action Item Report as follows:

Bill Calagari No update.

Rennie Park Drainage – Director Hudson distributed 3 proposals from Mason Creek UD for construction of a storm drain at Rennie Park.  A motion was made by Director Hole and seconded by Director Hamelin to approve the proposal from Trimm Construction at a shared cost of $64,210.00 for Nottingham Country CIA and $20,140.00 for Mason Creek UD with haul off, if required, in the amount of $5,550.00.  The motion passed 5-1.  The construction is proposed for the enhancement of the Rennie Park and to help resolve health issue caused by drainage issues.  

Entrance Master Plan – Director Hole recommended monument improvements at Cranfield.  She agreed to coordinate plans with Director Svetlik to present to the Board.

Storm Sewer Cleaning and TV Project.  - Director Hudson addressed the final report from Source Point Solutions.  The Board reviewed the proposal for sectional relining of 10 sections at a cost of $68,360.00.  A long-range 5-year plan was addressed.  A motion was made by Director Mach and seconded by Director Hamelin to table the discussion on the storm sewers and request that Michael Gainer, Association Attorney, send a letter to Mason Creek UD to inquire as to whether this project can be turned over to the water district.  The motion passed with Director Hudson abstaining from the vote.  Director Hudson agreed to ask the Engineer for MCUD to submit a proposal to the Association on what it would cost to develop a long range program for repairing the defects found in the survey.

Welcome Packet – No report.

Barbara Gatlin Requests – The Board reviewed the letter dated December 14, 2006 from Michael Gainer, Association Attorney, to Ms. Gatlin.  Mrs. Callaway reported that there has been no response to date.

OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business addressed.

NEW BUSINESS:

*The Board reviewed a letter from Comcast Cable Communications informing the association that effective December 16, 2006, the Time Warner Cable location at 8590 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77040 has been sold to Comcast Cable Communications.  SCS was requested to send a letter to Comcast regarding the fees paid to Nottingham Country CIA.

*The Board reviewed the 2007 mosquito control service agreement renewal from Cypress Creek Pest Control.  A motion was made by Director Hamelin and seconded by Director Wills to approve the renewal at a cost of $180.00 per trip to include one trip per week beginning April 1 and ending October 31 unless otherwise notified to add additional trips as deemed necessary by the Board.  All were in favor.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Board, the General Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. by motion from Director Hamelin and second from Director Wills. All were in favor.

 

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Secretary or Authorized Officer                    President or Authorized Officer

 

 

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