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DATE: MAY 14, 2012
TIME: 7:00 PM
NDHA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
GUESTS Cheryl Smith-Communications & Social Chair
LOCATIONBunten Road Park Activities Building
FACILITATOR Barry Smith
RECORDING
SECRETARYCheryl Smith for Yvonne Hunter-Cabell
BOARD MEMBERS
PRESENTRick Austin, Sam Carr, Mark Carter, Andy Miller, Barry
Smith, Bill Smith , Rob Welch
BOARD MEMBERS
ABSENTYvonne Cabel l, Susan Holland
Meeting called to order at 7:00PM by Barry Smith.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DISCUSSION Motion made to approve the minutes (copies previously
sent for review).
CONCLUSION Approved by majori ty vote.
TREASURERS REPORT
DISCUSSION No report available.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISCUSSION1. Andy Mi ller reported that the dam would be cut
tomorrow.2. Barry Smith asked that the path maintenance be added to
the lawn mowing list.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
DISCUSSION
1. Sam Carr said that he and Barry had visited the dam to
discuss the list to bring the dam intocompliance and he is getting
quotes for the fence repair.
2. Sam is also trying to get the status of the sign replacement
project. Andy Miller suggested thatsome of the worn posts also be
replaced. Mark Carter reported that one of the street lights wasout
and it was decided that the City of Duluth takes responsibility for
this.
DEVELOPMENT
DISCUSSION
1. Barry Smith announced that a permit has been secured from the
City of Duluth for a clearing,and grubbing and fill removal to make
a clear and wide footpath to the lake.
2. The gate now at the path entrance will be removed and
replaced with steel posts allowing lawnequipment in, and keeping
cars out of this area.
3. The board is taking quotes for a fence from the tennis courts
to the lake establishing ourproperty as strictly for Norman Downes
residents use. Bill Smith is in charge of this. Signs are
to be added later.4. Approximately 5 pine trees will be removed
from the foot path. The board is getting quotes for
that work also. Mark Carter offered the services of a civil
engineer friend at no chargeto advisethe board on debris disposal.
Any fill retrieved from the lake will be deposited in the
sunkenarea to the right of the path.
5. The fence at the top of the drive was discussed, including a
common code access to allamenities.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
DISCUSSION
Rick Austin reported that the site has been moved to a different
hosting company, Word Press andthat it is backed up every night.
There is new security and he is continuing to makeimprovements. The
covenants are now easy to access. Rick was asked to add easy access
to the
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community standards proposal also.
POOL
DISCUSSION
Rob Welch reported that the pressure washing is now completed.
He brought paint samples forthe deck for approval and asked Sam
Carr to put a final coat of paint on the doors as well as postthe
gender signs. The pool will be open Saturday the 19th of May and
Sunday the 20th. As of May24 th the pool will open full time. There
will be a Bunco Party at the pool this Thursday.
TENNIS
DISCUSSION
Bill Smith brought up the unattractive tennis furniture at the
courts. Mark Carter will arrange forsanding the benches and table
at the courts with Bill Smith. Cheryl Smith offered some paint
shehas in storage and help with the painting, if needed.
COMMUNICATIONS/SOCIAL
DISCUSSION
1. Cheryl Smith reported on previous event: Easter Egg Hunt
hosted by Suzette 15-20children in attendance; Neighborhood yard
sale 12 families participated; Yard of theMonth began in March.
2. Upcoming activities May 26th at noon Schools Out Pizza Party;
Social Tennis onFriday nights in May/June; Mens Alta team formed,
playing this summer; July 4th picnic.Cheryl asked the men on the
board to cook and will solicit other help from thecommunity.
3. 4 welcome baskets have been delivered to date and we have new
neighbors at thecorner of Bunten and Health to still deliver
to.
4. Next Norman New deadline is May 30 th5. Directory Updates are
ready and will be delivered with Normans News.6. Andy Miller
brought up the s ign board for the pool and Cheryl suggested that
Sam Carr
get the project to complete from Barry.
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
1. Proposed Community Standards are to be included in the next
newsletter.2. Andy Miller asked if the b ill for Humphreys shed
where Xmas dcor is s tored had been
submitted. Barry Smith will check.3. Barry Smith reported that
all the documents have been removed from Peter VanArsdale
and are in his basement. Barry has set up a scanner to start the
scanning process andsaid he had some cheap labor available
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
There was some discussion regarding the increasing number of
cars parked on the streetovernight making it a hazard for people
walking and drivers, particularly near the crestsof the hills. It
was decided an article be posted in Normans News regarding
theproblem. Letters will follow to those who are not in compliance
if the article does notsolve the problem. Also for tall grass
offenders. Rob Welch mentioned that 5 out of 7comply once issued a
letter.
MEETING ADJOURNED
CONCLUSION
Andy Mi ller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was seconded and approved bymajority vote.The meeting was adjourned
at 8:37PM by Barry Smith.
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NEXT MEETING: The next board meeting is scheduled for July 23
rd, 2012
