MINUTES

KCPOA Board of Directors Meeting

November 20, 2010 - 9:00 AM

 

 

ATTENDEES:    Henry Oertel, Fred Monroe, Martha Oxford, Barbara Womble, Mike Hellmann, Jim Porterfield

 

ABSENT:          David Phillips

 

1.                   Meeting was called to order by President, Henry Oertel.  A quorum was present.

 

2.                   Minutes from October 18, 2010 meeting were presented by Martha Oxford.

 

Motion made by Mike Hellmann and seconded by Fred Monroe to accept the minutes.  All approved.

 

3.                   Treasurer’s Report was presented by Dwayne Fikes.

 

Membership Income – received $26,648 which is roughly what we received last year in October as we start the 4th quarter.  We also received $2150 in prior years delinquent dues, $2,000 of this came about because of a lot sale that we had a lien on.  YTD income is $308,089 which is a little lower than last year but on track budget wise.  Expenses – Land Management shows the greatest increase.  This was mostly due to the legal expenses involved with the sale of 8 lots in the constable’s sale next month.  Total expenses were $15,226 for the month compared to $12,106 a year ago.  YTD expenses are $149,653 which is $5,153 better than last year this time.  Assets remain strong with $166,367 in cash compared to $180,166 last year.  Fixed assets increased with the completed storage facility at Jim Stewart Park for $3,300 for a total of $6,600 for the facility.  We have added $146,659 in fixed assets for the year.  Overall we are in good shape and on budget. 

 

We have moved our liability insurance (includes everything except worker’s comp) to a new carrier for a savings of $4,500 annually.  However, the new premium had to be paid in full to get that rate.  So expenses vs budget will look skewed until the new budget in adopted in January.

 

Motion made by Martha Oxford and seconded by Jim Porterfield to accept the treasurer’s report as presented.  All approved.

 

4.                   Committee and Staff Reports

 

a.       Communications............................................................................................... Martha Oxford

1)       Survey results were discussed.  Some good suggestions were made that we will be looking at.  A copy of the survey results can be obtained at the clubhouse.  Overall, it was a good survey.  It’s great to see what people are thinking when they think of King’s Country.

 

b.       Maintenance/Security........................................................................................ Jim Porterfield

1)       Maintenance crew is spending most of their time picking up the wood left behind by SWEPCO’s trim and cut project.  Pine is being hauled to the chip mill and hardwood will be cut into firewood and sold for $100/cord (split, delivered and stacked).  The rest will be hauled off and burned.  Proceeds will be used to buy trees to plant where needed.

2)       A report was made to the Sheriff’s Office about the soliciting being done inside King’s Country for a local Fire Department.  This solicitation was not authorized by the Fire Department in question and is being investigated further.

 

c.       Roads/Dams....................................................................................................... Fred Monroe

1)       We have evaluated roads needing repairs next year and will present a budget proposal at the workshop in Dec. 11.

2)       The entrance into King’s Country from FM 115 was striped with white striping paint in an effort to make the inbound lane more visible at night.

 

d.       Architectural Control/Variance............................................................................... Henry Oertel

1)       There are 12 active permits – 2 new homes, 3 remodels,1 retaining wall, 4 miscellaneous and 2 boathouses.  We’ve collected $11,141 in 2010 ($127.50 in October).  $6,400 building permit deposits has been refunded. 

2)       Committee meeting was held to discuss possibility of instituting a minimum building code inspection on new construction inside King’s Country. Attending were Henry Oertel, John Stacy, Randy Helleson, Chuck Oliver and Dwayne Fikes.

 

e.       Land Management......................................................................................... Barbara Womble

1)       Will sell 8 lots at Constable’s Sale on 12/7/10 at 10am on the Courthouse steps in Mt. Vernon.  These are 8 lots that we have obtained judgments against for non-payment of dues.  The announcement was published in the Mt. Vernon Optic-Herald, posted on our website and on the bulletin board in the foyer.

2)       We sold 1 lot in Section III to the adjoining lot owner for $500 putting this lot back into good dues producing status.

3)       Continuing talks with Mr. Firebaugh for the sale of 31 lots adjacent to Double S ranch.  Trying to complete by the end of the year.

 

f.         Boat Stalls/Parks/Public Areas.......................................................................... Mike Hellmann

 

1)       Construction has been completed on the storage facility at Jim Stewart Park.  Needs to be stained and painted.  We will be adding lighting for the interior of the building.

2)       The old bus stop shelter at the playground has been torn down and removed.

 

g.       Property Manager.............................................................................................. Dwayne Fikes

1)       Dues Collections:  In 2010, we’ve invoiced $331,881 and received $293,243 leaving a balance due of $38,638.  There is still a balance due of $6637 from 2009.  .

2)       Years prior to 2009 – we have collected $12,377 in 2010.

3)       Talked to property owners at corner of King George & King Lake regarding the dwarf crepe myrtles that obstruct vision for drivers.  They have agreed to transplant them elsewhere this winter (which is the best time to transplant).

4)       SWEPCO is on schedule and should be done in 2-3 weeks.

5)       Fred Monroe and I have revised our insurance policies by going with a new company.  By doing so we saved $4500 for the 2011 policy.  The only drawback was that we had to pay all costs upfront instead of in monthly payments.  The reflects poorly on the insurance budget for 2010 but will correct in 2011.

6)       3 of the quarterly boat stall lessees gave up their leases.  I am in the process of filling them up again.  There will be no problem filling them but people are a little reluctant right now to start a new lease in the winter.

7)       Budget workshop is Dec. 11 at 9am.  I am almost ready with all the information we need to produce the 2011 budget..

8)       Will be taking 2 weeks vacation between now and December.

 

OLD BUSINESS

5.  

 

NEW BUSINESS

6.    

 

PROPERTY OWNERS

7.  

 

ADJOURN

....... Motion to adjourn made by Martha Oxford and seconded by Jim Porterfield.  All approved. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Martha Oxford,

Secretary, King’s Country Board of Directors