ELDORADO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Inc.
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
November 20, 2008
TIME AND PLACE: A Regular meeting of the ECIA Board of Directors was held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Community Center. The President, Ed Benrock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following Directors were present and constituted a quorum: Ed Benrock, (President), Kirsten Jasna (Vice-President), Su Anne Armstrong (Secretary), Ed Moreno (Treasurer), and Lisa Robles.
OPEN FORUM:
- Doug Stewart spoke regarding the status the Eldorado Gas & Oil Team
- Amy Bertelli spoke regarding conservation issues.
- Christy Ficke introduced herself as the new charter organizer for the Eldorado Chapter of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and asked for people to volunteer their time to help children.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
· Su Anne Armstrong announced that Santa Claus comes to Eldorado on December 6th at 2 pm, with the help of the ERA.
· The Eldorado Dog Club will be having a picture day with Santa and your favorite pet on Sunday, December 14th at 2 pm.
AGENDA: Kirsten Jasna moved to approve the agenda. The agenda was approved
MINUTES: Su Anne Armstrong moved to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 18, 2008.The minutes were accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer gave the Treasurers report. The report was accepted.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT: The General Manager presented the Staff Report and it was accepted, see attached.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Reports were given by the Board liaison for the Architectural, Conservation, Finance, Facilities and Grounds, Road and Stable Committees.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Su Anne Armstrong moved to appoint Pat Lavengood to the Board of Directors to a term that expires on May 3, 2010. Kirsten Jasna seconded motion #08-11-53 and it passed unanimously.
2. Lisa Robles moved to appoint Mary Ann Caldwell to the Board of Directors to a term that expires on May 3, 2010. Ed Moreno seconded motion #08-11-54 and it passed unanimously.
3. Ed Moreno moved to approve the 2009 Operating Budget (see attached). Su Anne Armstrong seconded motion #08-11-55 and it passed unanimously.
4. Lisa Robles moved to approve the Repairs and Replacement Reserve Budget for 2009 (see attached). Su Anne Armstrong seconded motion #08-11-56 and it passed unanimously.
5. Su Anne Armstrong moved to deny the variance request by Farber (5 Montana Court) because he has an existing covenant violation. In this case an accessory building was erected by the owner without having plans approved by the ECIA. The Board invites the resident to re-submit his plans after the covenant violation has been corrected. Ed Moreno seconded motion #08-11-57 and it passed unanimously.
6. Lisa Robles moved to approve the variance request by Lambden (3 Mago Road) to allow a screen wall to be erected next to the wing wall previously approved to allow for storage of a vehicle because there are characteristics and details of the site, specifically, the south Eldorado boundary line which will insure that the variance will not in any way be contrary to the purposes of the covenants. Kirsten Jasna seconded motion #08-11-58 and it passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Submitted by:
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Su Anne Armstrong, Secretary Date
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