Directors Present: Ray D, Ray M, Scott C, Pam S, John N, Jeff L, Costica G, Von K(voted in during meeting)
Directors Absent:  Pam V, (John D term expired)
Homeowners Present: Fred Farris, Monty T

Homeowner Comments

Monty:  Asked why the minutes were not being posted.  Von offered to help keep the website up to date.  Reported hole in fence near Hilton Estates where apparently Russian kids are getting through and causing trouble.

Fred Farris:  Expressed concerns about hemlock tree at last meeting.  He believes the tree is right on the line.  Reporting that he took tree down two weeks ago.  Request we consider cost for removing tree.  Total was $408.38.  Half is $204.19.

Von: 

Ray D will find out cost of fence.

Pam S and Ray M will talk to parents.

MOTION: Approve 8/7 minutes.
Made by Pam S, Seconded by Jeff L, PASSED

Treasurer's report:  given, check book is balanced.

John Dickey is no longer a board member because of the three meeting rule.

MOTION: Nominate Von Kelly to the board of directors.
Made by Pam S, Seconded by Jeff L, PASSED

Earthworks update:  We have a new signed contract for 2008 (jan - dec) at the same price we are currently paying.

Since tractor that Rob Marks donated to the HOA is not being used anymore, first offer it back to Rob for free, then offer it for sale or post it to Craigslist for $500 OBO.

MOTION: Pay $204.19 to Fred Farris for half of his tree removal expense. (After 7 minutes of discussion.)
Made by Ray M, Seconded by Pam S, FAILED unanimously

MOTION: Approve $560 for work party expenses (money was not found in budget)
Made by Pam S, Seconded by Ray D, PASSED

MOTION: Nominate Von chairman of the nominating committee.
Made by Ray D, Seconded by Jonn Nist, PASSED

Costica will go with Pam S to visit the attorney about how to change CCRs.

MOTION: End the meeting 8:15
Made by Ray D, Seconded by Ray M, PASSED