Oaks of Avent Ferry Condominium Board of Directors Meeting March 3, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

Board Members present: Cindy Geurin, B Dodson, Laura Lamkin, Bonnie Latham, Bill Loftin, Jo Nerhood. Jeb Black, Management.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00.

Homeowners Forum: none present.

Manager's Report - J. Black
  • Began legal actions to collect past due assessments.
  • Submitted M&M Monthly Landscape Work schedule for review.  Board will compile comments for April meeting. Board directed Management to invite M&M to attend April meeting.
  • Chimney caps have not been routinely replaced and are wearing out. Replacement cost estimated at $200 per cap. 
  • Board directed Management to inspect chimney caps at the same time gutters are being inspected for replacement from this time forward.  Management will not charge for inspection when a ladder is not needed.  Mgmt will give the cost at April meeting for inspections that require a ladder.
  • Reported $5,000 discount granted by Nationwide due to being “claim-free” for 3 years.   
  • Submitted $17,847 insurance quote from State Farm.  Nationwide premiums are currently  $17,617 with a $5K discount for a total of $12,517 for 2005.

Treasurers Report – B. Loftin
  • 4243-51 Siding replacement and repaint will begin in April.

Committee Reports –
  • Grounds - Board members to meet Saturday 3/5 to look at grounds improvements.
  • Newsletter  - Board request notice to HOs that they can dispose of bins; Notice to identify in writing wood not to be removed.

Unfinished Business –
  • Arch. Recommendations – Board began discussion with agreement to continue discussion at next meeting.
  • Board requests Management acquire bids to remove bins and install pavers for new carts.
  • Approved Motion by B Latham, second C Geurin to grant 4109’s request to retain storage bin.

New Business –
  • Election of Officers:  Board elected Laura Lamkin President; Dan Madding, Vice-President; Bill Loftin, Treasurer; Bonnie Latham, Secretary.

Other Business –  none.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Submitted: Bonnie Latham