Oak Ridge Homeowners Association
General Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2009
Aromas Grange Hall
President John Webster called the meeting to order at 11:18 a.m.Present at the meeting were:
Christine and Joe Bowes
Mike Livermore
Mary Dezelle
John Webster
Marc Sagal and Margaret Keith
Andrew Zumaran
Judi Taylor and Shirley Brown
Richard Hartford and Beth Donnely
Bruce Weinstein and Ginny Arguello
Anthony Chasco
Heidi Thomas
Jon Hubbard
I. Welcome
John W. welcomed those attending the meeting and formally thanked the board members from the previous year.
II. Approval of Minutes
John W. asked for a motion that the minutes from the last general meeting, Dec. 9, 2008, be approved. Andy Z. made the motion, seconded by Joe B. The motion was approved.
III. Old Business
- Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Andy Z. reported that the HOA currently has $32,698.62 in its account. The MWC has a CD with a balance of $24,742.27 and a checking account with a balance of $2,130.79.
2. Granite Ridge
Secretary Terry B. reported on the Granite Ridge Project, specifically that a public meeting will be held on Feb. 3 at the NorthMontereyCountyHigh School. A flyer was distributed announcing the meeting and Terry B. also said that the flyer would be sent out in a general mailing to all HOA members so that those not attending this meeting would have notice.
Terry B. has been attending Granite Ridge Committee meetings; when he could not, Ginny A. took his place. Terry B. reports that Sunny Pajaro-Mesa, through its attorney, has made several objections to the project. One is the nature of the 218 assessment ballot and the other was the concerned with the possibility that Granite Ridge could jeopardize S P-M’s ability to draw water from its own sources. County officials seem frustrated and are reluctant to move to a vote if the perception exists that the project will wind up in court if the assessment is approved. Terry B. is hopeful that some progress has been made since the last meeting and looks forward to hearing about the current state of the project at the Feb. 3 public forum
There was general discussion about the state of the Oak Ridge MWC and the prospects for Granite Ridge. Ginny A. reported on the board’s application for state grant funds to help pay for connection to Granite Ridge should it be built. Judy T. made the point that especially during summer the current wells don’t always keep up with demand, which necessitates that water be trucked in.
3. Road Repair
Judy T. reported on road repair estimates for the upper road. Rather than a new layer of asphalt, contractors are recommended a new process of slurry and fog seal, which would cost around $40,000. New asphalt would be in the neighborhood of $90,000.
General discussion about the state of the road followed Judy’s report. John W. felt that it would be a waste of funds to repair the road if we needed to tear up portions later to connect to Granite Ridge. Judy T. feels something needs to be done right away. At the request of Richard H., Judy will do further research to find out about the life of the slurry repair.
Mary D. brought up the issue of repairing and reinforcing the culvert at the base of the road; this discussion led also to a discussion of what might be done to discourage trucks and other vehicles from using Oak Ridge as a turn-around and adding further wear to the road. Judy T. will talk with contractors about these issues when she inquires into the slurry seal.
Mary D. also pointed out that a public meeting on the proposed San Juan overpass will take place at the Aromas School Gymnasium in February and that the Dezell’s would sell their property to the state if that project goes forward. As part of this discussion, Mary D. surfaced the possibility of checking with the state about the possibility of purchasing the well on the Dezell property for the use of the MWC.
IV. New Business
Mary D. read a letter (a copy of which is filed with these minutes) detailing some of her objections to past board practices. Discussion about the legal status of the HOA and MWC followed. Terry B. will work with Mary D. to explore the possibility of incorporation for these entities and also ask if other HOA members would like to work on the project. Andy Z. agreed to produce an updated Profit and Loss statement and Terry B. will mail copies to the HOA members along with the Granite Ridge flyer.
Mike L. reminded the members of his need to find a water source for his property and urged the HOA to continue to explore possibilities for expanding the MWC resources.
Beth D. expressed specific concern about the state of the upper tank. Andy Z. will work with Salinas Pump to assess the tank and with Beth D. and possibly other volunteers look into how that tank might be repaired or retired.
V. Elections
Terry B. handed out ballots and a new board was elected for the coming year. The membership elected the current board to another one year term:
John Webster, President
Anthony Chasco, Vice President
Terry Beers, Secretary
Andrew Zumarin, Treasurer
Ginny Arguello, Director
Scott Crane, Director
Judy Taylor, Director
VI. Adjourn
John W. adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m. A buffet lunch—prepared by Ginny A. and Bruce Weinstein—was enjoyed after the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Beers
Secretary