BCSCA Board Minutes Oct 20, 2010

BCSCA Minutes from October 20, 2010

 

Present-

Erik Stekmest, President, Carolyn Hopper, Secretary, Joan Michlin, Treasurer, and Dave Andreassi, Design Review

 

Board member note: Bill Ranard is no longer a member of the Board

 

Dave reported on the Love's fence. No further action will be taken at this time. The Loves

said they will landscape more in the spring.

 

Dave addressed Joan Michlin's request to build a shed. The request was denied.

 

There is a drainage possible problem with a new house in phase 3 that will be inspected.

 

Erik mentioned that the removal of the 4 BCA signs was approved last July. They have yet

to be removed. They are in awful condition and do not contribute to the attractiveness

of our neighborhood .

 

Carolyn will draft a letter to be sent to Association members regarding some "housekeeping"

around the neighborhood.

 

The next regular meeting of the Board is January 12, 2011 at the Bozeman Library,.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30

 

Sincerely,

Carolyn Hopper

Secretary

 

 

Minutes of Special Meeting Aug 18, 2010

SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2010 OF THE BOARD OF THE BCSCA

 

Present:Erik Stekmest, Joan Michlin, Carolyn Hopper guest: Stuart Jennings

 

Purpose: to discuss the building of a trail connecting Phase 2 to Phase 3

 

Stuart presented the history of the trail outline – what had been planned

He would like the Board's permission to begin building the trail

 

IT SHOULD BE NOTED HERE: At the May 21, 2008 (over 2 years ago) there was Board

approval for this project and it was labeled a Priority 1 project.

 

Joan raised the following issues for consideration:

1)For what liability issues could the Association be held responsible.

2)What responsibilities would the Association have for maintenance

3)What can we expect regarding the cost of maintenance for the trail

 

Joan also asked that Stuart check with GVLT about possible responsibilities

 

Stuart read from the MCA 70-16-302 which is concerned with restricted liability.

 

We adjourned at 9:00 P.M . without taking a vote to proceed. We will wait for the

information that Stuart will obtain and then meet to vote on this issue

 

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn Hopper

Board Meeting Minutes July 14, 2010

MINUTES OF JULY 14 2010 of BOARD of Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association

The meeting was called to order at 6:30. Present: Erik Steckmest, Bill Ranard, Carolyn Hopper, Joan Michlin, Dorick Sauvageau, Stuart Jennings Guests: Sharyn Anhalt Mark Holiday of Great Northern Golf

Annual Meeting minutes approved

Minutes of meeting after Annual Meeting approved

Treasurer's report – approved

Joan Michlin will go to U.S. Bank to make sure that bank statements are sent to

our P.O. Box.

We raised the question – should leftover money not spent on maintenance go into a new trails fund.

Mark Holiday spoke to the plan for a new trail connecting Phase 2 and 3. He said that there

should not be a trail between hole 13 and 14 due to safety concerns. There was discussion about the safety of pedestrians if a trail is built in accordance with the plat signed off on with the City. A trail can be perceived as an invitation for a place to walk vs. a public road. Dorick doesn't feel that the BCSCA should fund the from Phase 2 to Phase 3 for the reason of concerns of safety of pedestrians.

 

Erik's proposed schedule for Board meetings was approved

David Anderassi has accepted Design Committee Chair.

Bill Ranard will talk with Les Fisher about storing past minutes and documents for the Association

4 Association signs will be removed.

 

Stuart Jennnings presented his ideas regarding the placement of a trail connecting

Phase 2 and 3. Bill Ranard explained the concerns of Great Northern Golf and Board with a trail.

Stuart reminded the Board that BCSCA was annexed into the City about 1995 and there are

requirements that go with that annexation – water, sewer, etc.

The Board discussed what we are required to do as an Association

Stuart said we have an obligation to build a trail

There was discussion about the spirit of the requirement as well as any legal requirement

Carolyn raised the suggestion that President Obama has a Great America Outdoors Initiative

and that the building of a trail would help the residents of the Phases of our Association

connect better with the outdoors as travel along the road is not safe due to speed of cars, etc.

 

Carolyn moved and Bill Ranard seconded a motion to have special meeting to specifically discuss how the Association should approach the idea of funding any part of the building of a trail. Each member of the Board will gather information on different aspects of the building and the Association's part in it.

 

Board members are asked to forward to Carolyn any thoughts they have on the different aspects.

The meeting will be held in the latter part of August.

 

We discussed Mr. Beebee's letter and the best way to answer his concerns relayed as well

by his attorney. It was decided that Sharyn will draft a short letter and run it by the Board.

 

The Board then discussed the subject of fences as referenced by the building of a fence by

the Love's without prior approval by the Design Committee. No definitive decision was reached

at this point.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45.

Our next regular meeting will be held the Second Wednesday of October.

Respectfully submitted

Carolyn Hopper, Secretary.

Minutes from Special Board Meeting

Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association

Special Board Meeting

Minutes– May 3, 2010

 
 

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 PM at the Hope Lutheran Church. Continuing and newly elected directors, Erik Steckmest, Bill Ranard, Dorick Sauvageau, Joan Michlin and Carolyn Hopper were present.

 

Election of officers took place as follows:

President – Erik Steckmest

Vice President – Bill Ranard

Secretary – Carolyn Hopper

Treasurer – Joan Michlin

 
 

The meeting adjourned at 9:10pm.

Annual Membership Meeting Minutes

Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association

Annual Membership Meeting

Minutes of Meeting – May 3, 2010

 
 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Hope Lutheran Church. 150 members were present in person or by proxy, representing a quorum.

 
 

Park & Trails Committee Report

Stuart Jennings, Park & Trail Committee Chair, reported that a Bur Oak tree has been planted in the phase 2 park, in honor of Jim Chandler for his many years of volunteer service in maintaining that park.

 

Stuart, along with Ted Lange of GVLT and a group of MSU Engineering students, presented plans for continuing the trails project along McIlhattan from Augusta Dr east to Story Mill. That section of trail presents many challenges, and the engineering students have addressed alternatives as part of a class project. The first section of trail, from Augusta west to phase 3, has been designed and should be constructed in the next few months.

 

Design Committee Report

Les Fischer, Design Committee Chair, reviewed the building projects that have been improved over the past year. A few questions about covenants were presented from the membership. Les will be stepping down from the committee, and volunteers are needed to serve on this committee. Current committee members are Dorick Sauvageau and Will Callahan.

 

Treasurer's Report

The budget for the next fiscal year July 2010-June 2011 was presented by bookkeeper, Sharyn Anhalt. A motion to accept the budget was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

 

Election of Directors

Joan Michlin (phase 1) and Carolyn Hopper (phase 2) were nominated and elected unanimously to the two open director positions. Bill Ranard was appointed to serve out the remaining 1 year term on the remaining open board position.

 

Beverly Adams volunteered to serve on the Park & Trail Committee. There were no volunteers for the Design Committee. The Board asked the membership if there was any interest in reviving the Covenants Committee; there was not. The membership also thanked Jerry Nelson and Les Fischer for their years of service.
 

New Business:

Carolyn Hopper asked the group for input on dogs-at-large in the phase 2 neighborhood. Dorick shared his experience in dealing with this same issue in phase 1. The only recourse is to call Bozeman Animal Control and report the problem. Animal control will tell the neighbors who reported them, and as a result Dorick reported that he had become very unpopular with the neighborhood dog owners.  The board asks that all members practice responsible dog ownership – clean up after your pet, and walk your pets on a leash.

 
 

The meeting adjourned at 9pm.

Board Meeting Minutes January 11, 2010

The 1/11/10 Board of Directors meeting of the Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association was called to order by Jerry Nelson, President. In attendance were Bill Ranard, Dorick Sauvageau, Jerry Nelson and Mitch Godfrey which constituted a quorum. Les Fischer, Design review committee chairman was present. Eric Steckmest was unable to attend. Also attending was Sturart Jennings of the park and trail committee and a representative of Gallatin Valley Land Trust. 

 
 

Dorick made a motion to approve the minutes of the 9/14/09 Board meeting which was seconded and approved. 

 
 

Sturart discussed upcoming and planned trail improvement east and west from Augusta Drive along McIIhatten Road. He also stated the need to have GVLT involved as a major partner to facilitate the project. GVLT is willing to donate time and capital to the project. Dorick will discuss the project with Golf Course Partners and report back to the Board. The Board was supportive of the project, but determined more discussion will be needed on the details including funding alternatives, right of way issues and walking bridge placement. 

 
 

It was noted several members will be rotating off the Board at the annual meeting.

 
 

The Board received a complaint from a homeowner concerning parking of cars on Boylan Road while the drivers were skiing. All Skiers are asked to park at the club house. It was noted that parking situation and dog control is improving, but additional work was needed.  Sturart will work on additional signs explaining that skiing on Bridger Creek golf course is a privilege and can be rescinded if it is not controlled. 

 
 

Les reported that he is working on two new house plans in Phase 3. Because of some design issues, he is spending extra time and effort to insure they are in compliance.

 
 

Mitch pointed out the need to enforce weed control on empty lots and snow plowing