Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Special Board Meeting Oct 5 2012


Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Held in Executive Session
Friday, October 5, 2012 

The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm at 1075 Boylan Road (Karin Jennings’ home). 

This meeting was held in Executive Session due to the confidential nature of the discussions.  Executive Session is limited to Board members and is allowed, per Robert’s Rules, which this Association is governed by. 

Board Members present were Sharyn Anhalt, Erik Steckmest, Dorick Sauvageau, and Karin Jennings; Board members absent was Tim Russell. 

Bring Clarity to the Debacle of the October 1 Board Meeting

Sharyn acknowledged that she takes responsibility for failing in maintaining control of the last Board meeting, held on October 1. Proper meeting procedures were generally discussed. Sharyn made a motion to implement better structure for meetings that Board meetings are open to all members except where the agenda requires Executive Session; members may attend and observe during the open portion of meetings, but members may not participate in the Board discussions unless invited to speak by the Chair; members may submit additional Agenda items to the Secretary at least two (2) days before a meeting, and such requested additional Agenda items shall be considered by the Board during the approval for the Agenda at the opening of each meeting.  Dorick seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.   

Discuss Sharyn’s Offer of Resignation as Bookkeeper and Plan for Transition if Accepted

Sharyn formally submitted to the Board her written resignation as bookkeeper and administrator to the Association.  She also expressed that she is willing to remain in this capacity if requested by the Board.  Sharyn has been working for the Association and reporting to Association Boards in this capacity since 2009 (as captured in the Minutes of the Special Meeting dated July 27, 2009, posted to the web site in August 2009). Sharyn provided a summary list of her services, which were reviewed and generally discussed, also providing clarification of why she is paid as an independent contractor through Kidstock Inc.  This summary list of services is attached to these minutes for Association records.  Summary of Bookkeeping & Admin Services 

Sharyn then recused herself so the remaining Board members could discuss her offer of resignation.  Dorick made a motion to not accept Sharyn’s resignation as bookkeeper and administrator to the Association and to continue with the current arrangements for this position.  Erik seconded the motion and it passed by majority, with Sharyn abstaining due to conflict of interest. 

Further, Karin made a motion that the Board issue a Resolution that the Board is confident in Sharyn’s performance as the Association’s bookkeeper and administrator, and that the procedures that are in place [specifically the Treasurer picks up the mail and therefore monitors incoming bills, the Treasurer and Secretary are the only Board members having signing authority, and therefore a second Board member (not Sharyn) always reviews bills for accuracy and authorizes their payment by signing the check] provide proper checks and balances for appropriate control of Association assets. Dorick seconded the motion and it passed by majority, with Sharyn abstaining due to conflict of interest. 

Address Tim’s Request for Additional Information Relating to the Executive Board Committee, including Insurance Policy

Sharyn collected and brought the information requested by Tim to the meeting to provide and discuss with him.  Due to Tim’s absence she will provide them through alternate means.  No action was taken. 

Discuss Board Responsibilities and Confidentiality
General discussion on this topic; no action was taken. 

New Business
Dorick reported that Sharyn forwarded a message she received from a member on North Boylan Road regarding concern about golf cart crossings and traffic.  Dorick will discuss this issue with the golf course (Great Northern Golf).  Sharyn will follow up with the member reporting concern. 

Karin requested that the next regularly scheduled Board meeting, set for November 5 during the May meeting be changed due to a time conflict.  It was rescheduled for Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm.  Sharyn will contact the Masonic Temple to cancel November 5 and determine availability for November 13.  The membership will be notified of the meeting location after availability is confirmed. 

Dorick informed the Board that Golf Course Partners (GCP) will be holding a Board meeting next Thursday, and that they will be discussing whether to move forward with additional construction near the Links Condos.  Sharyn reminded him that even if they use the same plans as for  previous units, GCP will need to submit to the Design Review Committee, and that an outside member would be involved with review since Dave heads the committee and Dorick serves on it.  Dorick acknowledged. 

Karin requested that Dorick inform GCP that she plans to work with Dorick to follow up on outstanding ownership transfers from GCP to the Association (discussed during the October 1 Board Meeting), but that it is on hold pending resolution of the Association’s entity status.  

The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm. 

The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm.  The location will likely be the Masonic Temple (14 S. Tracy Avenue), but needs to be confirmed and will be announced.  Note that this is a change from Monday, November 5.