Chesterfield Homeowners Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
May 6, 2003
at Messenger Library

Meeting called to order at 7:15 pm

Attendance:
President - Wally Sa'd
Vice President- Dan Taddei
2nd Vice President- Kevin Fatten
Treasurer- Mark Bozik
Secretary- Cari Podolak - absent

Minutes for April were reviewed and approved.

Treasurer’s Report

• Mark presented the treasurer's report. He noted that more than 50 residents have not paid their 2003 assessment.

• We still need to close our Bank One account. Dan and Wally will attempt to take care of this issue by our next meeting.

Old Business

• Lights on break wall: Kevin will purchase seven lights and replace them by this weekend.

• All issues with OAM have been addressed and resolved. Dan will function as the management company liaison.

• Questions have come up concerning the townhome association and a possible link to our web site or providing space on our web site for their information. Dan will attempt to contact a member of the townhome association about this issue.

• Trees and boat issues. Trees to be removed by April 15. Letters were sent April 2 by certified mail. These problems have been resolved.

• The board listened to concerns and comments from residents about the construction of a split-rail fence along the bike path on Stewart Ave. The board agreed not to go forward with plans, but appointed a committee of Stewart Ave. residents to develop a solution and present it at our next board meeting. Pat Kellen will chair the committee. Dan Taddei will be the board liaison with the committee. A letter of notification will be sent to the affected residents.

• The sprinkler system still requires maintenance. Mark will take action.

• Kevin is heading up the Activity Committee and is looking for volunteers. The committee will plan the community garage sale and the summer party.

• The web site has been effective in getting the word out about issues in the community. We will look into ways to improve it.

• Reviewed email from resident who did not receive mailing of annual meeting. Mark will review the database and send Dan the results to forward to resident.

New Business

• The board voted to open an account at Home Depot so Kevin can get the light bulbs for the front.

• The floor was open to comments from the residents present. The following concerns were expressed:

  • Use of single family dwellings as a place of business. Association bylaws and covenants expressly forbid the use of housing as a place of business. Several residents expressed concerns about an unlicensed day care center in operation. There are number of issues involved with this concern. It will be turned over to the village for appropriate action.

  • Rental properties. Homeowners who want to rent or lease their property must notify the homeowners association. If you are currently renting out your property, please contact us by email or letter, as we have not received any notifications to date. Homeowners and renters are jointly responsible for maintaining the property to acceptable standards.

  • There is also concern about the wide variety of fences that have been built. If the board has not approved your fence, it may have to be removed if it does not meet the specification of the bylaws and covenants. Please remember that even though your fence has been approved by the village, that does not mean it is okay with the association. Village standards are the minimum acceptable; association requirements may be more restrictive.

  • Pet control is another concern. You may have a maximum of two pets (any combination) in your home. You are responsible for your pets. If your pets bite someone or make excessive noise, you may be asked to remove them from your property. If you fail to take action, the association will.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. Next meeting is at Kevin's house on 3 June 2003.