Members Present: Mark Casey, Danny Creech, Louis Clark, Hugh Kennedy, Mike Truelove, Karen Watson, Penny Witherington
Members Absent: None
Managing Agent Present: Tracy McKee
Meeting called to order at 4:45 pm by Louis.
Election of Officers:
- President: Louis Clark nominated by Mike, second by Mark. Unanimous approval
- Vice Pres: Mike Truelove nominated by Hugh, second by Mark. Unanimous approval
- Treasurer: Penny Witherington nominated by Karen Watson, second by Louise. Unanimous approval.
- Secretary: Karen Watson nominated by Mark, second by Mike. Unanimous approval
Minutes
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Road Maintenance Discussion and How to Fund
- Predicted roads in the complex will need repair and repaving in 3-5 years. Lynn Everett with Everett Grading presented information at the annual June 6 meeting. Cost estimates $400,000-$450,000 with the costs rising each year.
- Previous road maintenance: per the Jan 31, 2015, and June 6, 2015, BOD and Homeowners meeting minutes cutting, patching, and resealing the roads were in progress by Onslow Paving.
- The BOD recently reduced HOA dues from $1800 to $1300 a year beginning in 2026 due to taxes now being the responsibility of the homeowner and not HOA. Suggestion from a homeowner at the annual HOA meeting to raise the HOA dues $100 or more a year and put the extra in a road maintenance fund.
- BOD discussed the pros and cons of raising HOA dues back to $18000, compromising with an amount in between $1300-$1800 vs accessing homeowners a $3000 or more fee when the time for repairs arrives. If dues were raised it was agreed these should be put in a fund earmarked for Road Repairs.
- Several homeowners have spoken to the Managing Agent and board members and expressed their preference in paying a little more each year and others have expressed they do not want to pay higher dues.
- If dues are raised several homeowners have asked for prior notice to budget accordingly.
- All agreed the water drainage issues need to be repaired prior to any road work beginning.
- Consensus of BOD to gather quotes, a plan for what is needed, predicted costs, time frame project would be anticipated to start, how to pay and communicate the information to homeowners for their input.
Water Drainage Issue
- Areas on Goose Creek Blvd and Blue Goose Lane consistently have drainage issues.
- Water cannot drain into Goose Creek. Water is to drain in the wooded wetland area at the end of Blue Goose Lane to the left of the waterfront and doublewides by the shelter.
- Quotes are needed for this work.
- Remember all companies hired for work in GCL must have liability insurance.
Action Item(s):
- Tracy to obtain quotes for drainage work from Corbett Clearing and Demolition, Sunland Builders and Garrison Grading and will ensure each company is shown the trouble areas throughout the park.
- Mark to obtain quote from Mikey Lancaster and ensure he is shown the trouble areas throughout the park.
- The BOD will reconvene to discuss when the quotes are received.
Road Clearance
- The roads are common areas in the complex. To prevent damage to boat tops and vehicles, homeowners should keep trees trimmed so they are not hanging over or protruding into the roads.
Adjournment
Motion by Mark to adjourn at 5:53
Second to motion by Karen
Minutes prepared by Karen Watson