February 24, 2004

                                   Please note: approved as amended* on March 30, 2004 meeting.

1.    Meeting called to order by Gary Brownwell, President at 6:35 PM.  

Board members present: Gary Brownwell, Kelly Brownwell, Jay Campbell , Kay Dean & Lou Tassone.

Sign in sheet:  Maggie & Werner Hohn, Jim Dakin, Stan Robertson, Lillian Henry, Commissioner Bob Kershaw & Kathy Kershaw, Lydia Hammack, Nichole Frens, Joe Coppick, Mike McDonough, Sherry O'Mahony, Dale Ortman, Jayedene Haines, Iris Campbell & Ed Diederich.

2.     Review and Approve Agenda for February 24, 2004

                                        M -Kay      S - Kelly       V- Unanimous

3.    Property Owner/Homeowner Comment/Members Forum Per NRS 116: 

  a.)  The water application for 326,000 gallons a day from the springs near  the Lagomarsino Canyon Petroglyphs was discussed. Commissioner Kershaw said the county found out about the application via the VRWPA and their contacts with the state wildlife department. He said the use was applied for by an existing quarry operation a few miles west of the spring area. The owner of the land is Storey County Limited Liability Company and not connected with the County. Much discussion about how this could impact our area. Kershaw said the county is fighting this application and use. It was noted that overusing the springs would hurt wildlife and could hurt firefighting efforts in the back country. The time to officially protest the application was last November but the state will still take input as a decision hasn't been made.     It was suggested that the HRPOA write a letter supporting the county in its efforts to stop this application.

   b.) Lillian Henry wanted to discuss reimbursement for owners who have done road work and (* amended to remove “then”) asked for payment from the HRPOA. She said allowing this kind of payment could open the door for owners to force the HRPOA to pay for work that isn't in their budget. Mike McDonough suggested that the board ask all lot owners of undeveloped lots to notify the board if they are planning to build in the next season so their roads can be budgeted for gravel. Ed Diederich added that at plan approval owners can advise the board when they are going to start building.

4.   Architectural review:  Plans approved for houses on Lots 88, 467 & 256. Mailed variance for metal storage building for lot 467. One month objection period is up on March 19th.

                                       M -Kay     S - Kelly       V- Unanimous 

a.) Kay would like to hold the first meeting to determine the new fine schedule on March 13th at the fire station at 10 AM. Lydia will do a flyer for the website and for posting at the mailboxes.

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5.   Review & Approve Minutes from January 27, 2004 meeting 

                                            M –Kelly           S – Lou        V-  Unanimous                                                    

6.   Motion to release funds for the annual contribution to the Volunteer Fire Department and the VRWPA.                                  M- Kelly      S - Kay      V- Unanimous

Review and Approve Treasurers Report for February 2004 Savings balance  -$92,752.95; Checking balance $17,970.12; Reserve fund $45,596.08. Total outstanding assessments $15,220.00. 

                                                 M- Kay     S - Kelly     V- Unanimous 

Discussion about funds for mailbox maintenance. The one's (VCHPOA) don't have the funds to continue their 60% share.  It was noted that the HRPOA pays for the electric for the whole new mailbox area and the VCHPOA pays for the old area. Question was asked if the electric was still working at the old location. This will be looked into. After discussion about what should be done and by whom, Kelly suggested that cleanup and repair work be done as needed and billed to the HRPOA by Ed D. by the hour.         Ed agreed to $10.00 an hour.  Discussion about how much per month this could cost the HRPOA.

Motion to pay $10.00 per hour but not to exceed $50.00 a month.

                                             M- Kelly      S - Kay      V- Unanimous 

7.    Road report:  February 2004.  Roads that needed grading were done.

                                                    M-Kay     S- Kelly    V- Unanimous 

a)  Discussion about a thank you gift  for the deputies who helped with the road closure on 2-15-04.      Decided on a $75 dinner certificate for the Gold Hill restaurant.

                                       M- Kay     S - Lou      V- Kay, Kelly, Lou & Gary/ Jay Abstained

8.     Review Correspondence:   

Complaint on dirt bikes- board sent a letter to parents of riders. 

Phone call about dead trees at the summit. The owners of the lot are upset all their trees died.      Nicole said that the crew contracted with Fire Safe Highlands had done the trimming around the house. The Fire Safe group is concerned that the cutting during Pine Bark season caused the die-off.   A crew will be sent to remove all the dead trees as soon as new grant money becomes available.  They will also chip the pile by the fire station.

 9. Next mtg. date is March 30, 2004 at 6:30 pm-- Meeting adjourned at 7:40PM

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