Minutes Index

Whispering Oaks Homeowners’ Association

Board Meeting Minutes

April 4, 2004
 

The meeting of the Board of the Whispering Oaks Homeowners’ Association was called to order at approximately 7:10 P.M.  Present at the meeting were President Bob Parker, Vice-President Bill Douglas, Treasurer Al Kenyon, Secretary Dorothy Ingram and Board Member Chris Wetjen.  Board Member Rich Dettra arrived late.

President Bob Parker stated that the purpose of this meeting was to discuss the issue of the common area property between lots 59 and 60 owned by Josephine Curtis and Dave Mullins respectively.  Secretary Dorothy Ingram had prepared a letter to be sent to homeowners for their vote on equally dividing deeding this property to the aforementioned lot owners.  The letter contained issues of concern discussed by the Board during the previous meeting including trespass, liability, tax issues, and maintenance.

After discussion on this matter, Board Member Chris Wetjen suggested that the Board obtain feedback from the community.  Vice-President Bill Douglas suggested that a letter be sent to Whispering Oaks lot owners asking for feedback regarding this issue.  Mr. Douglas stated that the letter should reflect the Board’s support of deeding the property as previously discussed.  Treasurer Al Kenyon made a motion to support the closing of the common ground at the end of Spanish Oak Court and divide the property between the adjacent lot owners.  With a second by Mr. Wetjen, the Board voted 5 to 1 in favor of this issue. (Douglas, Kenyon, Ingram, Wetjen, Dettra in favor; Parker opposed)

 Mr. Kenyon made a second motion to send a letter to Whispering Oaks lot owners to obtain feedback regarding the Board supported closing of the common area at the end of Spanish Oak Court and deeding the property which will be divided between the adjacent lot owners.  With a second by Mr. Douglas, the Board voted unanimously in favor of this issue.

WHISPERING OAKS CIRCLE SAFETY ISSUES

Mr. Parker provided a copy of a letter from homeowner Chet Mahon expressing his disapproval of the suggestion to make Whispering Oaks Circle a one-way street.  This letter was reviewed by each of the Board Members and will be attached to the minutes.  Other (positive and negative) feedback provided by lot owners was provided by Mr. Kenyon regarding this issue.  Mr. Kenyon stated that the Board should look into alternative options.  Mr. Douglas suggested that the Board research the possibility of reducing the size/height of the (paved) dunes on Whispering Oaks Circle.  Mr. Wetjen made a motion that the issue be tabled until the Board had received more feedback from the community.  With a second by Mr. Kenyon, the Board voted unanimously to table the issue until the next meeting.

WATER MANAGEMENT

Mr. Kenyon advised the Board that he met with Chip Nock, a developer in the Whispering Oaks condominium partnership.  Mr. Nock provided a map of the areas in question for water management. 

Mr. Wetjen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:45 P.M.  With a second by Mr. Kenyon, the meet