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Lake Tahoe Park AssociationAnnual Property Owners Meeting, July 2, 2005The meeting was opened at 11:00 a.m.. Bob Thomas, President, introduced the Board of Directors: Pete Hutchins, Greg Gilbert, Milt Hyams, Nancy Morse, Jim Davisson and himself plus Richard Wilson, the General Manager. Bob Thomas gave special thanks to Donna Lerch for her efforts as Beach Manager over the last three years and then asked Jim Davisson, the new Beach Manager, to introduce his staff that was hired for the summer. Jim introduced Molly Osborn, returning assistant manager, Victor Plascencia, our grounds manager for over 18 years, Jose Plascencia also with us for many years, and several first year employees. Bob Thomas took over the meeting and gave the membership an overview of what has been happening over the last year. He has answered all letters to the Board, appreciated all comments from the membership, and is working to improve communications through the website. We are continuing to review our insurance policies and coverage, completing the permit requirements for the restrooms, working with boat owners to change the deadline date for buoy applications to March 31, with our annual drawing for buoys set to be on the first Saturday of April, and has made great progress with installing new playground facilities. The Cameron Wolfe family has made a large contribution toward the construction of a new playground. Beverly Hipnil had done a great job volunteering her time to research playground equipment and requirements and made several proposals for Board consideration on the options available. Richard Wilson reviewed the financial statements with the membership. Financial statements are provided on our website and are mailed to individual members on request. He reviewed the statements and summarized his commentary, which is posted on the website under Financial Statements. The main points covered the fact that our cash reserves were $20,000 lower because of expenses associated with the new Restroom. In order to access the park, each property owner has to pay their annual assessment. The special fee for new members of a one-time $1,000 fee is working well and is generating over $30,000 per year. Our buoy income was less than expected due to lower water levels and the loss of use of the front row of buoys. Our buoy maintenance expense was high due to replacement of eight concrete blocks. Insurance cost is up do in part, to a new federal workers' compensation policy for workers associated with navigational waters activities. Bob Thomas introduced the next speaker. Greg Gilbert, who is by profession a Certified Public Accountant, always presents the amount of the annual assessment to the membership. Greg announced that the annual assessment for the year of 2006 would be raised from $205 to $225 per year. The raise was based on normal increase in costs and the need to repair the retaining walls, our fence, perform general maintenance in the park and help build up our general cash reserves. Richard Wilson, the General Manager, discussed the operating policies with the membership. He pointed out that the operating policies are posted on our Aassocation Website. He stressed that it is very important that boaters are on the constant alert for swimmers and that swimmers should stay in the designated swimming areas. Picnic tables are in high demand on holidays and weekends. In order to reserve a table for July 4th, members must call the beach telephone number no earlier than June 4. Reservations for July 4th cannot be made at the beach. If a table cannot be reserved, we always provide tables and chairs on a first come, first served basis for the 4th of July. For days other than July 4, individuals may make reservations for tables up to 30 days in advance at the beach or by calling the beach office. Access to the park requires a key and it is important that members bring their key with them. Please use the entry gate for access and the exit gate to leave. Bob Thomas, President, summarized a few issues with the membership. He is working on new systems for members to access the Board with new ideas or suggestions through E-mail. He also pointed out that we are in the final stages to get a final on the restrooms. We need two international signs indicating the restroom sides, to complete required landscaping, and gravel our walkways. For anyone who has not noticed, we have a nice changing room in the middle of the restroom building. The next item on the agenda was an open opportunity for the membership to have a general discussion on any Association controlled issues. One question was if we could use the gas station lot for parking. Bob responded that we are looking into various options for use of the site. Parking is one option, but as with all proposed options, issues arise about liability, control, limits on who has access to use, and how that is administered. A second comment suggested that we install new bear proof garbage cans to prevent problems and the presence of bears on site. They also suggested that the minutes of all Board of Directors meetings be placed on our website for review by the membership. General discussion was closed and the meeting was opened for nomination for new directors. There were four openings, three of the existing directors wanted to run for re-election. One director had left the area and their seat needed to be filled. Bob reminded the membership that directors meet at least four times per year and if you choose to run for the Board, you should commit to be at each meeting. Bob Thomas nominated Margaret Pinter, with a second from the floor. There were no other nominations, therefore all the directors up for re-election and Margaret Pinter were elected to the Board without contest. The meeting adjourned at about 12:15 p.m. in favor of hot dogs and drinks. Contact Lake Tahoe Park AssociationPhysical Address E-mail: Management - Jim Davisson Association Mailing Address E-mail: The Board
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