MINUTES OF MEETING OF BELLE MEADE CONDOMINIUMS14725
BEDFORDPLAZAOMAHA,NEBRASKA68116NOVEMBER 15, 2009A meeting of the Homeowners of Belle Meade Condominiums, Omaha, Nebraska, was convened in open session at on November 15, 2009.Present were the following : Board of Directors: Mike Terrell, Alex McPherson & Alyce Bruzek.Managers: Steve Clouse & Vicki Frost.Condominium owners:Sharon Abel, Myrna Grumer, Gary & Bernie Stava, Andrea Stava, Darlene Waters, Jim & Char Bennett, Don McMichael, Cindy Garner,Robert & Chantel Black, Jaci O’Brien, Lorrie Rusk,Kevin Hughes, Jeanne Effrein, Michael Erftmier, Myra Harris, Stephanie & Dan Burgess, Katie & Nic Thompson, Clay & Joan Janney,Kyle Contini, Joe Dinarte, Barbara Binns, George Paterode, Brian Pickering, Jim Christensen, Polly Chandler, Jeff Ross, Donna Wildsmith, Mike Kruger, Tony & Brooke Mixan, William McColgan, Joe Barfield, Kevin & April Spracklin, Jim & Dee Kizlin.Notice of the meeting was posted in advance in each Condo building entrance and on the condo web site.The meeting was presented by Steve Clouse.The meeting was called to order by Steve Clouse at .The meeting agenda was passed out as everyone arrived and signed in.Topics of discussion on the agenda:1.Recycling:The homeowners were notified that recycling would start at the complex at or on December 1, 2009.Our current trash hauler,Dale’s, would start recycling.Our monthly bill would drop by $ 15.00 per month.A recycle bin will be placed on the northwest side of the property.Recycling will be picked up once a week, and trash will be picked up 3 times a week.Recycling will include tin, aluminum, plastic, paper & cardboard. Forbidden will be glass, styrofoam, and any paper products with food on them.2.Grounds:The cost of landscaping was discussed.As well as the cost of keeping the properties grounds maintained.3.Past Due Accounts:The five past due accounts were discussed with a past due account balance of $ 9,414.00.All have been turned over to attorneys for collection.We received a judgment on one, but have 24 other judgments ahead of us on it.The other 4 are in process of being processed.4.Budget:There was a very lengthy discussion of the budget and the proposed budget for 2010,Each area of the budget was discussed and analysed.It was noted there would be a $13,000.00 shortfall in 2010 with the current HOA dues rate as is.5.HOA Increase:There was much discussion, heated at times, concerning the 15 cent assessment of the dues by the Board of Directors.The dues went from 10.5 cents to 15 cents, a 42 % increase due to a budget shortfall for 2010.It was noted that a reserve was needed to offset future expenses.A presentationofHOA duesat other properties around Omaha was presented. It was decided that a committee would be formed to review expenses, the budget and looking into areas for cost cutting expenditures.Eleven people signed up to be on the committee.They are homeowners:Jim Christensen, Mike Kruger, Joe Barfield, Myrna Grumer, Brian Pickering, Cindy Garner, Jaci O’Brien, Dee Kizlin, Jim Kizlin, Lorrie Rusk and Brian Jackson.It was moved and seconded to lower the dues from 15 cents a square foot to 13 cents a square foot beginning January 1, 2010.It was noted the budget could be operated at 13 cents with the current rising costs and expenditures.The meeting was adjourned at .The meat and cheese tray was donated by Mike & Deb Terrell.
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 