PONDEROSA BOARD MEETING
APRIL 14, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Melanie Green, Other Board members present were Judy Toenyan, Jack Bartleson and Roy Daggett.
The minutes of the March Board meeting were read and approved.
Melanie reported that the only social event would be the quilters on the 21st of April. It is all day and includes a potluck.
Secretary report: Judy reported that the ballots were in the mail. A big thank you to Ann Blanchard, Nancy Melson, Judy Drexler, Reida Wegman, and Bob Melson for helping. The Needler will be out next week and Sharyl may be calling volunteers for help. We need 3 more volunteers to count ballots at the Annual Meeting in May. Report accepted.
M & O: Bob Melson reported that our current concerns will be the pool maintenance and repairing the stairs-approximately $1,200 to fix. Paul is busy turning water on and off and filing reports for the water system. This is all very time consuming. Road grader-we are currently renting on a per hour basis from Mr Hawkins. He has offered to sell it to the Ponderosa for $8,500. If we were to rent one, it would cost approx $6,000/month. This is a much needed piece of equipment to maintain our roads. The Board asked the finance chair to help with finding a creative way to finance the equipment. His answer “why was it not put in last years budget?” didn’t make any sense as it was obvious that the Board did not know that this would be available for purchase. Mary Bunney asked who will run the grader? Roy responded that only Paul would be allowed. Another member made mention of their disappointment with the snow plowing this past winter. Suggested shuting down the pool for summer and use the excess money for more important items. Once again, the Board asked the finance chair for any suggestions. His refusal suggested that it was not an important issue. Pam Nicklas mentioned that she is happy with Saddle street as is and she would prefer that money be used for other expenses. Bob’s report accepted.
Treasurer’s Report: Jack is still waiting for Webb Accounting to give us an accounting of 2005 and 2006. The budget this year through March is on target. Webb put some items in the wrong category, which they have been told to correct. Bob stated that it appears that the work they were doing for us was put on the back burner for awhile. Also, from the information we have received from them and the figures provided by Reida Wegman and verified by Bob, the 2006 was not overbudget as stated by the finance committee, but approximately $17,000 to the good. Bob stated that he has met only 1 time with Dennis Webb, who has been in-consistent with showing up for meetings. Mary Bunney feels that Webb should be given a deadline to get our work done. The Board moved and seconded for LeMasters and Daniels to do our taxes. Jack’s reported accepted.
New business: The Ponderosa has been sued by Jeff Myers. There are two abandoned vehicles in the community, one of which belongs to Mr Myers.
Building/Grounds: Nancy’s report stated that the committee is ordering new signs for the playground. Some clean-up needs to be done and sand added.
She expressed dis-appointment that work was done on the caretaker’s home without her knowledge and now her budget is spent. In answer to a question from the room, electrical work was done. Report accepted.
Sharyl reported that there will be a ground breaking ceremony on Bridle where Habitat for Humanity will be building a new home on April 29th. This is open to everyone.
Board moved and seconded to take care of the Verizon bill from Maintenance and Reserve. The Finance chair agreed. This is for damages done this past winter.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Judy Toenyan, Secretary
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Leavenworth, WA 98826