The Secret Woods July 11, 2005 Board Meeting was called to order by Board President Sallie Wnuk at 6:35 p.m. at the YMCA on Belfort Road.

The following members attended: Bill Bortzfield, Valerie Redmond,   Jim Thompson, Wayne Williams, and Sallie Wnuk. Residents Byron Delong and Denise Stevens also attended.

Sallie opened the meeting by asking Bill to read the 2005 Annual Homeowners Meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as corrected. 

Sallie then called on Valerie for the treasurer's report. As of June 30, 2005  the neighborhood had a balance of $41,580.31.  Two more homeowners have paid their annual dues since the statement date.  The late fees were included with the two payments.  A third payment was also received with the late fee waved for extenuating circumstances.

The following lots were listed as still unpaid as of July 12: 112, 97, 78, 76.  Registered letters have been sent out to the unpaid lot owners.  If payments are not received by August 5 the board plans to visit each lot owner personally and then report back to the full board at the August 15 board meeting.

Sallie then reported on bids to have the pump fountain at the front pond fixed.  Lake Fountain estimated the cost at $1,586.  The board is still waiting on the second bid.  The board authorized Sallie to go with the low bid or proceed with Lake Fountain if the other company fails to respond.

It was then noted that Jim replaced two burnt out lights at the pool which have since burned out again, raising the question of whether there may be an electrical problem involved.  Sallie will call All-Service Electric and have them check the fixtures.  Up to $500 was approved for any needed repair.

It was noted that Portofino Pools still hasn't patched the pool lip.  

New resident Denise Stevens presented the board with a plan to fence in her back yard.  The plan was approved.   Attention then turned to the new no fishing/no swimming sign that has been placed at the Secret Woods Drive pond.  Bill suggested the sign be moved to the street, pointing out it couldn't actually be seen until someone had already trespassed on the property.  He also pointed out that is detracted from the overall view of the pond.

Denise said she would not object if the sign was placed at the bottom of her new fence, which would still make it visible, but not as dominant an item to view.  The board agreed to the compromise.  Sallie agreed to have the contractor that is selected to replace the front pond's fountain pump move the sign during the same neighborhood call.

The board then discussed the suggestions from the annual meeting to raise the new homeowner initiation fee to $500 and wave the annual dues for board members.

The board decided rather than try to get the fee waived for all board members it would instead pursue the fee waiver for the president, treasurer and secretary, who it was felt handled a larger percentage of the neighborhood's day-to-day operations.  Sallie agreed to craft a cover letter and ballots that will be reviewed at the August board meeting.

The board then dealt with the question of an arbor that had been erected by a homeowner without approval.  The board agreed the structure violated  Covenant for Architectural Control, Article V.  An infraction letter is being sent to the homeowner.  The board is also checking with the city to determine if the structure meetings city requirements.

Tonight marked Jim Thompson's last meeting as a board member.  Jim is moving and is resigning his position.  He was thanked for his service and it was noted that the board would be actively be seeking a replacement to fill the remainder of his term.

The next meeting was set for August 15.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

Submitted by Bill Bortzfield on July 17, 2005