Present:  Bill Schmidt, Jim Collins, Julia Finegan, Rose Arp, Walt Parker, Charles Finegan, Sharon Walker, Walt Magness, Bob Dabney, Randy Phipps, John Sander, Tom Aldridge, Billy Burke, Rooster Bassett and Ann Bagley.

 

Walt Parker established a quorum was present and the meeting had been properly called.

 

The minutes from the February 8, 2008 meeting were read by Secretary Julia Finegan.  Walt Parker motioned to accept the minutes as read.  John Sander seconded the motion - motion carried.  Julia then read the minutes from the February 26, 2008 Special Meeting.  Walt Parker motioned to accept the minutes as read.  Sharon Walker seconded the motion - motion carried.

 

The Financial Report was given by Treasurer Rose Arp.  Walt Magness motioned to accept the Financial Report as given.  Walt Parker seconded the motion - motion carried.

 

Bill Schmidt gives a budget report showing that we are actually ahead of the projected budget.  AMA's billed January 1 through February 29, 2008 total is $9,230.00.  We collected $7,271.90 which leaves $1,958.10 not collected or 79% collected over the past 2 months.  We had four back AMA accounts paid up.  Boat Ramp donations since October 31 total $13,787.48.  This has been received from 164 individuals making the average donation $84.07, but we have had donations of over $1,000.00 and as small as $1.00.  Each amount is appreciated.

 

Baord member Reports:

Tom Aldridge reports a refrigerator was still on the front porch of a home on St. Charles but Charles had turned it around.

 

Walt Parker reports the Water Board states their attorney advised them not to divulge the customer list with addresses.  Walt Parker, Bill Schmidt, Bob Dabney and John Sander will go to the Water Board meeting Saturday, March 15, 2008.

 

Charles Finegan reports the common aeas have been mowed and are okay.

 

Sharon Walker reports she needs information on the pool and Raffle/Fish Fry for the newsletter. 

 

Walt Magness questions if anything has been done on junky yards.

 

Bob Dabney reports we need a new safety pole for the pool.  The telescope one we have is not used anymore and is illegal.  Bob reports that Wingard Pools will pick one up in Corpus Christi for us.  Bob also read a complaint letter from a resident with concerns about contractors leaving new construction sites with construction litter only for it to blow all over the neighborhood.  Examples were given, one on Shady Oak and the other aross from the swimming pool on St. Charles.  She also states there are also some established homes with a lot of vehicles, boats, etc. in front of them. 

 

Rooster Bassett reports there is a new slab with a cover and new picnic table at (Rooster) Kayak Park.  Rooster has also been nailing down loose planks on the Fishing Pier.

 

John Sander reports that he will be following up on the septic system on new construction with Mr. Jackson at the Environmental Health Department.

 

Billy Burke reports he is checking out complaints.  The small trailer on Post Oak has no one living in it and the St. Charles East travel trailer is hooked up and has been there for 3-4 years.  There is some confusion with the Holiday Beach Water Board on the lot at 175 Grapevine needing another water tap.

 

Randy Phipps reports people are using both sides of the new Boat Ramp and everything works fine.

 

The AMA Amnesty Program has been delayed due to numerous problems.

 

Pier Repairs:  Rooster has been nailing some boards on the fishing pier but not all of them.  There is a board missing.  Bill appoints Randy Phipps and Billy Burke for pier repair.  Bob Dabney suggest asking Max Groom the number of poles needed for the pier repair.  The Ladies Club donated $500.00 toward the repair of the Pier Gate.  HBPOA will pay the rest.

 

Rose Arp reports the raffle tickets are selling well for the stained glass redfish and a new incentive to sell more tickets has been added.  A smaller stained glass hummingbird will be given to whoever sells the most tickets.  Andy Dear has donated a custom rod also for the raffle.  A different raffle ticket will be sold for this item when he completes building it.  The Fish Fry Menu will consist of Catfish, French fries, Cole slaw, Baked beans, tea, soda, beer and possibly a baked goods and cookie sale.  The time will be 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm.  Ann Bagley motioned to suspend the No Alcoholic Beverage policy at the pool for one day (May 24, 2008).  Billy Burke seconded the motion.  Julia abstains.  Motion carried.

 

The Board reviewed the draft of the proposed New Bylaws.  Suggestions and changes were made.  The Newsletter will inform property owners about the voting date for these proposed New Bylaws.  In Section 11 of these new bylaws it had been suggested that the percentage of members to remove a Board Member be changed from 10% to 5%.  Walt Parker suggest we also add "with approval of the Board" to removal of a Board Member.  Walt Magness adds each person should have a hearing.  Billy Burke motioned to leave the 10% of members.  Sharon Walker seconded the motion - motion carried.  On the same section it was suggested to add after "Lack of confidence" phrase, "such as violation of Bylaws or deed restrictions."  Bob Dabney motioned to add this phrase.  John Sander seconded the motion.  Walt Magness opposed.  Motion carried.

In the 1993 revision, sections were omitted that are covered in this rendition.  A new number of board members is recommended in Article V.  Billy Burke motioned to have two members at large.  Randy Phipps seconded the motion.  Walt Magness opposed.  Motion carried.

 

Sharon Walker is working on the Newsletter.  Cost of mail out will be less than $600.00 and should be mailed out the first week of April.  Julia made a motion to mail out the newsletter.  John Sander seconded the motion - motion carried.

 

It was suggested we print a letter for violation notification to be placed on vehicles without proper ID at the Pier and Boat Ramps.  Ann Bagley motioned to print this letter.  Walt Parker seconded the motion - motion carried.

 

The Board recessed to executive session to discuss legal matters concerning Coastal Shoring at 8:24 pm.

 

At 8:30 pm the regular session of the meeting reconvened.

 

Billy Burke motioned to accept the settlement offer by Coastal Shoring.  Tom Aldridge seconded the motion - motion carried.

 

Good of the Order was called for.  There was nothing to report.

 

Walt Parker motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Randy Phipps seconded the motion - motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.

 

Respectively Submitted,

 

Julia Finegan, Secretary