SmithStone Board of Directors’ Meeting, January 31, 2007

Minutes

Members present were Jim Bailey, James Fisher, Tom Freeman, Dan Grimm, and Brian Rabalais.

Dan called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.

President’s Moment

Minutes of the December meeting were corrected as follows: Tom Freeman and Brian Rabalais were absent. The minutes were approved as corrected.

Community submitted issues

The Board will continue to keep residents apprised of its activities.

Open Forum

  • The Board continues to explore pool improvements and increasing the number of chairs.
  • The Board will ask Randy Baker to widen the entries on Smith Harbor Dr. because large trucks continually drive over the lawn.

New Business

  • Randy Baker has authority to approve all new home construction like the homes being built on Smith Harbor Dr. and Nautical Ct.

Old Business

  • Lake access construction has begun.
  • ParadiseGardens’ preliminary drawings of possible playgrounds, parks, walking trails are due to the Board by the end of the month.
  • The Board is exploring expanding the Storage Area by at least 20 spaces.
  • Two more pet waste stations will be installed by the end of the month: one in Mariner's Pointe and one on Green Point Dr.
  • The borders of Woodhill Cove need to be cleaned up. These areas are parts of easements. The Board will encourage all parties to the easements to help in the clean up or the cost of clean up.

Committee Reports

  • Architectural – The Committee has received requests for fence and deck approvals. James is researching the rules for deck set backs. He is working to insure that new construction is in compliance with the CC&R’s.
  • Social - The 2007 calendar will soon be published.
  • Landscape – Shrubs have been planted along sides of buildings in Mariner's Pointe. Dan will check fountain pumps and have the faulty pump repaired/replaced.
  • Communications – No report
  • General maintenance – Repairs are needed in the pool bathrooms. James will solicit bids for the work.

The next meeting will be February 28 at the Clubhouse at 6:30 PM.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Julia Williams