April 27, 2004

                                   Please note: approved at the May 25, 2004 meeting.

1.    Meeting called to order by Gary Brownwell, President at 6:38 PM.  

Board members present: Gary Brownwell, Kelly Brownwell, Jay Campbell, Kay Dean. Lou Tassone was unable to attend due to work conflict.

Sign in sheet:  Lydia Hammack, Maggie & Werner Hohn, Ed Diederich, Bill & Sheryl Holben, Art Nelson, Nichole Frens, Sherry Sampson, Peter Thomas, Joe & Norma Coppick, Rich & Janis Rudy, Dot & Bob Haga, John Ollson, Dale Ortman & Jaydene Haines, Ron & Adela Carrete. Guests: Alanah Woody & Joan Johnson; Commissioner Bob Kershaw & Kathy Kershaw, 

2.   Review and Approve Agenda for April 27, 2004: As amended adding under item 4. Road Closure issues.

                                        M – Kay    S – Kelly       V- Unanimous

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

a.)  Kelly reported that Phil McKenna wants us to be aware that there will be 3 buses from the Colorado Rockies Fire Department in the Highlands tomorrow to tour for fire safety.

b.)  The Park Committee needs a volunteer to represent the 10 acre POA.  A landscape architect would be best to help with fencing and design.

4. A) Alanah Woody and Joan Johnson with the Nevada Rock Art Foundation ( web site: http://www.NevadaRockArt.org ) first apologized for the recent article in the Reno paper.       She did not give them the directions that were printed.  Alanah gave the board a copy of a letter to the Reno Gazette explaining the foundations’ policy against publishing site locations and that it is surrounded by private property. The group has been keeping the Storey County Commissioners and the homeowner groups updated on their activities.  She then spoke about the need for residents to take stewardship of the site to slow down the vandalism.      Weekends are the highest activity times. Joan Johnson @ 847-9343 is the contact for volunteers to join in the Lagomarsino site stewardship program.  They will have their next work party on May 8, 9, 10, & 11^th coming into the site from the north.  The site consists of more than 5,000 panels and is one of the largest rock art sites in Nevada . Most motifs appear to be 4-5,000 years old, but some may be as old as 10,000 years. The site is protected by law and is monitored regularly by concerned local citizens and Storey County law enforcement. To learn more about rock art or want to help protect this special place, go to www.NevadaRockArt.org or call the Storey County Sheriff @ 775-847-0950

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4. B). Road Closure issues. The RGJ article that gave directions to the Petroglyphs site caused concern for all the groups in the highlands. A meeting was held including representatives from the HRPOA, VCHPOA, VRWPA, Let ‘em Run Foundation, Nevada Department of Arig, Sheriff Whitten and Commissioner Kershaw. The site is accessed via private roads and the Sheriff’s department has asked the Rock Art group to fill out forms before going to the site. The concern about the article was that people did not know it was accessed thru private property. The people attending the emergency meeting decided to have an informational road closure for the next weekend -April 24^th & 25^TH. Lousetown Rd north of Cartwright & Long Valley roads were manned by volunteers who handed out flyers explaining the private property status to those wishing access to the back country. No one was stopped from going in or out but the license plate numbers of non-residents or invited guests were recorded. No one in attendance tonight has a problem with closing the roads with conditions warrant. It was suggested we post more “ Private Road ” and “No Trespassing” signs at the entry points.

5.   Architectural review: 

Variance on lot #467 is still open. Mr. Ollson submitted letters he authored and received back that were signed by some property owners. The board said they needed to abide by the letters sent out by the Association. Mr. Ollson said if he could have his $500 fee back he would change to an approved material for his barn. The board explained the fee was for processing and mailing and it was non-refundable. Mr. Ollson said in that case he will wait for all the responses and the boards’ decision.

Architectural review:  Lot #296- house plans approved. Lot #271- garage plans approved. Lot #402 –plans received for detached garage. Lot #54- plans for pet pig house approved.

                                           M -Kelly     S - Jay       V- Unanimous 

a.)  Fine schedule survey reviewed and approved to be included in the annual mailing.

                                              M – Jay     S - Kelly       V- Unanimous                                                

6.   Review & Approve Minutes from March 30, 2004 meeting.

                                            M –Kelly     S – Kay        V- Unanimous                                                 

7. Review and Approve Treasurers Report for April 2004: Savings balance $104,272.20; Checking balance $9,855.04; Reserve fund $45,596.08. Total outstanding assessments $7,860.00.    Unpaid annual dues accounts are being forwarded to the attorney for action.

                                            M- Kay      S - Jay      V- Unanimous                                                

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8.    Road report: March 31^st – April 27^th 2004.  Buckeye received gravel. The grader needs major maintenance and repair or replacement. The funds are not available for purchase and this will be discussed at the annual meeting. Rich & Gary will compile a report on costs for different options which are: purchase used, lease or repair the grader we now own. 

a.) Formation of a road committee. Dale Ortman would like to see a written document put together stating how and when a particular road is to receive gravel and maintenance.     Motion made to establish an Ad-Hock committee to review road maintenance.   

                                                     M- Kelly      S - Kay      V- Unanimous 

9.   Review and approve materials for annual meeting & election- June 5^th at 10 am at the fire station. A work party to fold and stuff will be held at Maggie’s house on Sun May 2^nd at 1 pm.  Volunteers check with her after this meeting.

                                                        M- Kelly      S - Kay      V- Unanimous

10.   Review Correspondence:   NONE

11.   Next mtg. date is May 25, 2004 at 6:30 pm-- Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM

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