Highland Ranches Property Owners Association

P.O. Box 1039 Virginia City, Nevada 89440 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES

October 29, 2002

Please note:  not approved until January 28, 2003 meeting

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

Sign in sheet:  Maggie and Werner Hohn, Keith and Nancy Judson, Sherry Sampson, Nicole Frens, Iris Campbell, Scotty Chanslor, Lydia Hammack, Mary and John Thompson, Jim Dakin, Jo Marie Moore, Angela Moran

   M – Kay     S – Kelly     V – Unanimous

    a)  A realtor had contacted Gary regarding the possible sale of the house on top of Castle Peak.  The people would want to bus people in for a home theater on Friday and Saturday nites.  The board was opposed and recommended that he contact the Planning Commission.

    b)  Nancy Russell had called concerned about the brightness of the lights at the mailboxes.  Jim Dakin will check it out this week.  

    c)   Jo Moore talked about rocks that are being placed on a horse trail that is on private property that is not hers.  She is concerned that someone will be injured, especially on a dirt bike.  The board did not feel that they should get involved and recommended that she contact the property owner of the situation.  Documentation from Jo Marie attached.

    d)   Nancy Judson asked the board if they would be interested in helping with the Pine Beetle problem up here, in possibly contacting the owners who have dead trees.  The board said yes and to keep us posted.  Jay mentioned an insecticide that has positive results when used at the right time.  Kay is to be the contact person for the 10 acre board, as she is a master gardener.

                                    M – Kay  S – Lou  V - Unanimous

                      Approve payment of donations to VRWPA and VFD

M – Lou     S – Kay     V – Unanimous

Continue correspondence with Ombudsman’s office regarding # of units.  Kelly moved to not pay until matter is resolved.

M – Kelly   S – Lou  V - Unanimous

Sunday the 8^th of December would be a good day to close the roads.  Keith will bring it up at the 1 acre meeting in November.  Possibly 7 am to 4 pm

General Maintenance of Roads – see George’s time card  

M – Kay  S – Lou  V - Unanimous

                                    7.   Architectural Report

Plans submitted for Lot 457 on Tybo

Lot 77 McCoys – Jay wants a new set of plans that shows correct proportions of stucco vs. other materials.  Second variance letter was sent and responses are due by November 11^th.

Lot 66 on Panamint – Jay to check color of house that a previous board had approved

Discussion regarding survey.  To be mailed with annual mailing.

M- Kelly  S – Jay  V - Unanimous

Keith gave a summary of the Reserve Study.  Thanks to Keith; he did a great job.  Thanks to Gary and Kelly for the use of their bobcat, instead of paying a hefty fee for the survey.

M – Kelly  S – Jay  V - Unanimous

 Dues to be raised to $180.00 to cover expenses incurred to comply with NRS.116

M – Kelly  S- Jay  V – Kay voted no (wanted dues to be raised more)

Motion carried.

Budget was reworked for 2003 with the dues raised to $180 per lot. 

M – Lou  S – Jay  V – Unanimous

To be ratified at January 2003 meeting.

9A.  As soon as letter is ready for mailing, it will be faxed to board members for approval.  Motion to approve content.

M – Kay  S – Kelly  V - Unanimous

Insurance is being cancelled.  Working with agent to obtain new insurance prior to old insurance being cancelled.

11.  Next meeting date January 28, 2003 at 6:30 pm.  Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.