Highland Ranches Property Owners Association

P.O. Box 1039 Virginia City, Nevada 89440 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES

May 28, 2002

Please note:  Approved at June 25, 2002 meeting

 

                           1.    Meeting called to order by Gary Brownwell, President, at 6:41 P.M.

Board members present:  Gary Brownwell, Kelly Morris & Jim Russell.

Sign in sheet:  Jay Campbell, Lydia Hammack, Jim Dakin,

Nicole Frens, Sherry Sampson, Mr. & Mrs. McCoy.

 

                                             2.  Review and Approve Agenda for May 28, 2002

M – Kelly     S – Jim     V – Unanimous

 

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

 Lydia Hammack said that Stovepipe Rd wash-boarded only 2 weeks after being graded. Before grading the road was hard packed and now it isn’t. Gary said we need a water-truck and roller to go over some roads after grading.

 Jim Russell said fire trucks are going too fast coming back in from calls.

Gary suggested he call fire chief.

Mr. McCoy read off some of the C.C.& R.’s and questioned the legality of the Architectural guidelines that were put in place. A lengthy discussion ensued and Mr. McCoy was asked to put his concerns in writing so an attorney could answer them.

Jay Campbell said he needed to put an ornamental gate at his driveway to keep unwanted visitors out. The Board approved.

                                             4.     Architectural review of submitted plans.

                                                        Kelly gave architectural report.

Jim Dakin- Lot 266 had questions about a fence he wants. He’ll do a sketch for approval and also wants to build a shed for his well pump. He’ll check with Rick McDowell for building permit needs and get back to the committee with plans.

Lot 485 approved with wood.

Lot 428 – house approved.

Lot 30- approved shed.

Lot 332- Dome home –not approved yet. Waiting for further response from one property owner who objected to it.

Lot 206 – To Variance process.

                               5.    Review & Approve Minutes from April 30, 2002 meeting.

                                                        M – Jim     S – Kelly   V - Unanimous

 

                                 6.    Review & Approve Treasurers Report for May, 2002.

                                                              Kelly gave report and balances. 

M – Kelly     S – Jim     V – Unanimous

                                                              7.   Road Report.

  Gary gave report. See Attached. Over budget for this year.

Only grading being done now.

Jay Campbell suggested Gary keep the new snowplow truck at his house instead of the Highlands yard to prevent vandalism.

Jim Dakin thanked the board for grading Lousetown Rd.

 

                                                              8.    Reserve Fund Study.

                                                                                In progress.

 

                                                       9.   Paving of 2nd mile of Cartwright Rd.

Discussion of available funds. Per financial report there is $23,000 in savings not earmarked for current years budget. This does not include the $31,000 in the CD reserve fund. All residents in attendance said Cartwright Road was in very poor shape and if it could be fixed for under $20,000, for the 10 acres share, to do it.

                           Motion to approve repaving of 2nd mile of Cartwright Rd.

  M – Jim      S – Kelly      V – Unanimous

     

                                         10.      Finalize details for Annual Meeting.

Lydia reported that Olga Pratt and Sherry Sampson will help count the ballots.

Gary Hames & Pat Whitten will be there. Marlene isn’t available so Nancy Judson will be asked. Someone from the VRWPA will give a report.

No answer from the County Commissioners, they have been called twice.

The Delta needs a check for the amount of $214.50 for the coffee and goodies set-up.

The room is free. Everyone working to be there by 9:30 AM

 

                                                       11.     Review Correspondence.

          None

 12.       Next meeting set for June 25, 2002.  Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM