Highland Ranches Property Owners Association

P.O. Box 1039 Virginia City, Nevada 89440 

                             BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES                                  

October 30, 2001

Please note:  Approved at the January 29, 2002 meeting

      1. Meeting called to order by Gary Brownwell, President, at 6:40 P.M.

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

Sign in sheet:  Lydia Hammack, Fred and Sherry Sampson,

Iris & Jay Campbell, Nancy Judson, Jeff Wilkes, John Scherscel,

 

      2. Review and Approve Agenda for October 30, 2001

M – Lou     S – Kay     V – Unanimous

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

No comments.

 

4. Appoint Jim Russell as New Board Member to fill Vice-President Vacancy

M – Kelly     S – Kay     V – Unanimous (w/o Jim)

 

      5. Firesafe Highlands – Bulletin Boards

Firesafe representative Nancy Judson is willing to fund a 4’ x 8’ board at each shed.       Lengthy discussion as to placement.  Gary felt and Lou agreed that we need to stick with the original plan in put in cement pad in between sheds.  Jay Campbell added he would donate bulletin board.  Kelly suggested we have Wally Corey develop plan, which can be put out to bid.

      M – Kelly     S – Kay     V – Unanimous  

5a.  Reno Gazette Journal Delivery

Newspaper delivery to residents on dirt roads will be discontinued.

Nancy talked about tubes for paper delivery at old shed at front entry.

John Scherscel suggested going to RGJ and just have a better idea,

 Such as a machine at front and at fire station.  Thank you, Nancy.

 

6. Hiring for Mailbox Cleanup and Upkeep

Gary talked about Ed’s job description as per Kelly’s note.

One acre’s approved $50 per month total.  To split 60/40 with Ten’s (our cost $20).

M – Kay     S – Lou     V – Unanimous

      7. Architectural review of submitted plans

Kay talked to Building Dept. and was advised must have house plans also.

John S. wants to build a metal building on Lot #485, has no house plans yet.

Lydia explained that for quite some time we represented that house and shed plans must be submitted together.

Kelly has plans for Lot #47.  Is a four story A-frame.

Awaiting samples before approving.

 

      8.  Review & Approve Minutes from September 25, 2001 meeting

      M – Lou     S – Kay     V - Unanimous

 

      9. Review & Approve Treasurers Report for October, 2001

Lou gave report.  Discussion of 21 delinquent accounts.

Attorney holding checks on six; to forward to us.

M – Kelly     S – Kay     V – Unanimous

 

      10. Approve 2002 Budget (as Amended) and 2002 Dues

Need to add $300 for Mail shed maintenance and reduce Legal $300

M – Kelly     S – Lou     V – Unanimous

2002 Dues to stay the same.

M – Kelly     S – Lou     V – Unanimous

      11. Annual Dues Mailing

      Content approved (as revised).  Presidents Letter to be signed.

M – Kay     S – Jim     V – Unanimous

     12. Road Report

Gary gave report.  To continue road grading.  Report approved.

M – Kay     S – Jim     V – Unanimous

      13.  Reserve Fund Study - to be continued

      M – Kelly     S – Jim     V – Unanimous

 

      14. Review Correspondence: Attorney/Property Owners/CC&R’s

None addressed

15.  Next meeting set for January 29, 2002.  Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM