The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board members present: Kelly Vange, Dorick Sauvageau, Brandon Foster, and Elizabeth Kelly. Kim Center also attended.
Housekeeping
Budget review – A review of
the current year balance sheet shows ~$4k accounts receivable as many dues are
past due > 90 days. Kim will begin enforcing late fees; fees >60 days
overdue are assessed a $25 fine. Dues for the coming year will be mailed on
July 1. Kim will email a reminders notice. A review of the profit & loss statements
for the past two years indicates mowing & weed control and snow removal continue
to be the most significant expenses. Kim will research the difference in snow
removal cost over the last two years. Kelly suggested a reserve be created for
repairs & maintenance. Brandon suggested increasing the liability insurance
policy. Kelly suggested a dues increase could be based on 4-year projection
surplus. Dues will not increase this year.
Boulevard trees
– Bridger Creek HOA covenants indicate there are
requirements for boulevard trees. Kim indicated the City of Bozeman offers a
cost sharing program for trees. Elizabeth will draft an email for the board to
review that will be sent to homeowners regarding requirements for and related information
about boulevard trees.
Stormwater pond clean-out –
Kelly noted that this pond acts as a wildlife
refuge. Morrison Maierle advised that vegetation overgrowth does not affect
pipe capacity and recommend leaving it alone. The Board is in agreement.
Meeting minutes – Elizabeth
will post all board meeting minutes to the Bridger Creek HOA webpage.
Correspondence – Kim will continue
respond to realtor and title company questions related to dues, etc.
Banking – Kim noted
that Tom Wilson and Diane Bottcher are account signers at Opportunity Bank on Oak
Street. Brandon will contact Tom regarding changing signers to Brandon, Kelly,
and Phil.
New Business
There was no new business.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Our next meeting is
scheduled for September 2025.
Submitted
by Elizabeth Kelly 6/27/25
