GLACIER VIEW MEADOWS ROAD AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION

                 GLACIER VIEW MEADOWS WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION

                                                           

Rough Draft                                       JOINT MEETING

 08/30/01                                          AUGUST 29th, 2001

 

ATTENDANCE:

        Road and Recreation                       Water and Sewer

        Peggy Bahus-President                    Jerry Eubanks-Vice President

        Jack Reynolds-Vice President        Gene Watt – Treasurer                 

       Chuck Huddelson-Secretary            Alinea Coy- Director

                                                                Keith Weeks-Secretary

 

ABSENT:

        Gary Stanton – Treasurer                 Jerry Ryan – Vice President

         Merle Niehaus – Asst. Treasurer                        

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

        Jerry Eubanks called to order a special meeting of Water & Sewer at 7:11pm.  Quorum was established.  Gene Watt gave a budget presentation (see enclosed) that stated after financial research 001 needed a dues increase: $110 to $140 improved and $55 to $70 unimproved.

002 rated a reduction: $350 to $320 unimproved and $700 to $640 improved.

003 12th filing no change.

Keith Weeks moved to approve the 01-02 Water & Sewer Budget as presented.  Unanimous.

Jerry Eubanks moved to adjourn.  Unanimous.

 

CALL TO ORDER

            Jerry Eubanks called the Joint Meeting to order at 7:20 pm. Quorum was established. The Agenda was modified to include item 9) Personnel Issues, and a special session of Road and Recreation added as 11) R&R COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES:

        Keith Weeks moved to accept the minutes of the Joint Meeting June 13th, 2001 as written. Unanimous W&S, all members of R&R abstained, reasoning was none were in attendance. Discussion was held as to procedure to approve prior Board Meetings, tabled.

 

Treasurers Report

Tabled to individual board meetings.

 

Managers Report

Fishing Derby Sat. Sept. 1st at 9am.  Mgr. proposed desire to extend snow removal service, plow private driveways for a fee.  Manager was instructed to research liabilities, costs, and revenue flow.  Discussion was held on a resident who has disturbed the structure of Gordon Creek.  Manager instructed to contact Army Corp of Engineers as to damage implications, recourse to restore creek bed.  Keith Weeks moved to pursue action against the resident if damages occurred.  Motion Died.  Utility costs relative to the community building will increase due to water installation.  G.V.M. has been cancelled by the current D & O carrier, currently searching for alternate coverage. Manager stated the budget line item had been doubled in anticipation of a risk rating, but feared this amount now insufficient.

The manager stated he felt the audit for R&R has been influenced and directed by R&R president Peggy Bahus. The auditor, Scott Rulon informed the Manager he had discussion with Ms. Bahus and stated some confusion as to the type, scope, and extent of the audit proposal. He also stated he requested the name and number of the associations attorney and was furnished with the attorney representing the group know as the Forum, and the past litigation against G.V.M., in which Ms. Bahus is a plaintiff. The auditor also stated he was informed $70,000.00 was missing, but has since been “found”. The Manager stated he wished the audit to be unbiased, though, and requested all representations to the auditor be of a factual nature only.

Ms. Bahus denied submitting such and the manager offered to apologize if he was incorrect, but stated he was relaying only what the auditor expressed.

 

Committee Reports

Jim Chisholm spoke on the Rules Committee; first meeting was held Monday, Aug. 27th and the charter and membership was approved by both boards.  Goldberg’s rules edition 1.1 will be used; separate addendum will be used for board & general association meetings.  Objectives are to self-train & calibrate rules & guidelines.  A copy of Goldbergs 1.1 available at G.V.M. office.  A parliamentarian will be available if needed/wanted for board meetings. A confidential addendum was presented by Jim Chisholm, (see enclosed) protesting action by Jack Reynolds questioning the validity of the Rules Committee, and if the meeting scheduled was premature.  Mr. Reynolds stated he felt the matter had been resolved, requested discussion, and offered a public apology if in fact the committee had been authorized by both boards.  It had according to the minutes. It was stated no motion was required to accept committee reports unless action is required.  Chuck Huddelson moved to appoint the Nominating Committee (enclosed) as submitted.  Unanimous.  Chuck Huddelson moved to appoint the Past Presidents Advisory Committee (enclosed) as submitted. Unanimous. Mary Chisholm has resigned as Chair of the Records & Information Committee. Manager was instructed to post for more volunteers.  When the Committee meets the Boards requested they draft charter and state design, methods, goals, etc.

 

Old Business

The current Viewpoint editor Linda Goble will continue as such only as long as the issue continues to remain quarterly, her format can continue, and any & all direction comes from the G.V.M. office.  Peggy Bahus moved to form a Viewpoint task force to study alternate formats and frequency.  Unanimous.  Alinea Coy abstained.

Discussion was held as to methods/medium to pole the public for feedback on same, web site would be most economical.  Manager instructed to post volunteer sign up sheet for View Point Task Force volunteers. Copier purchase has been committed to the Cannon; delivery is expected the 1st week of September.

 

New Business

Water & Sewer has purchased a Backhoe, lease arrangement will reverse, lease out to R&R, same arrangement, $50.00 P.H.  At this time. A rate increase in due to rising fuel, wage and maintenance costs was tabled for future discussion.

The next Joint meeting scheduled for Oct. 20th, 2001 at 9am.

The Joint Boards requested all Committees submit a written report one day prior to meeting date, if applicable a verbal report will be given and questions answered.

Jack Reynolds moved to form a Joint Personnel Committee consisting of 2 members each Board.  Purpose stated to address issues of employment, set standards, guidelines and bring recommendations back to the boards. Chuck Huddelson voiced concern the manager should be part of this committee acting as ex-officio, Jack Reynolds voiced disagreement, after discussion the point was dropped. Motion passed, all for but Alinea Coy against.

Jack Reynolds moved to adjourn to executive session at 9:20pm.

 

Jack Reynolds readjourn at 9:37pm No decisions were made in executive.

Jerry Eubanks moved to adjourn.  Unanimous.

 

 

                                                        R&R Special Session

Present

All present except for Merle and Gary.

 

Peggy Bahus called to order at 9:40pm Quorum was established.

 

Jack Reynolds moved to approve all submitted Committees (enclosed) Unanimous.

     Budget

     Ecology

     Recreation

     Trails

     Fishing

Jack Reynolds moved to adjourn.  Unanimous.