2/26/2011
Comunity Standards Committee
Standards Committee Meeting – Feb. 25, 2011
Members Present:
Rick Noffsinger - Chairman Diane Jones
Diane Porterfield - Secretary Faye Taylor
Teresa Davis Charles Smith
Rene Sparrow Debbie Clement
Barbara Sloan Jack Watson – Liaison
Meeting began by introducing ourselves and expressing our love for Diamondhead Community. We each explained our personal interest as to the focus of the Community Standards.
Members Present:
Rick Noffsinger - Chairman Diane Jones
Diane Porterfield - Secretary Faye Taylor
Teresa Davis Charles Smith
Rene Sparrow Debbie Clement
Barbara Sloan Jack Watson – Liaison
Meeting began by introducing ourselves and expressing our love for Diamondhead Community. We each explained our personal interest as to the focus of the Community Standards.
2/25/2011
Board Meeting - February 25, 2011
Members Present:
President Ray Massey Terry Shipp
Vice President Jim Hannon Mary Pracht
Treasurer Tom Lockette Betts Winsor
Secretary Jack Watson Charles Wood
Doc Norwood
Meeting was opened in prayer.
January Board Minutes were approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report – Tom Lockette: Please see Financial HighLights posted on Feb.18th.
“We are having a pretty decent year, break even year cash wise. ….total almost 24 thousand dollar loss for the year. A bit lower than last year due to lower collection on lots.”
President Ray Massey Terry Shipp
Vice President Jim Hannon Mary Pracht
Treasurer Tom Lockette Betts Winsor
Secretary Jack Watson Charles Wood
Doc Norwood
Meeting was opened in prayer.
January Board Minutes were approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report – Tom Lockette: Please see Financial HighLights posted on Feb.18th.
“We are having a pretty decent year, break even year cash wise. ….total almost 24 thousand dollar loss for the year. A bit lower than last year due to lower collection on lots.”
Chief of Police - Pat Mahoney
This is a letter of resignation from our Chief of Police- Pat Mahoney.
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Jan. Board Minutes - Approved
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| DPOA Board Minutes Jan. 2011 page 1 |
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| DPOA Board Minutes Jan. 2011 page 2 |
2/20/2011
Water Treatment Plant
I'm sending this because it could effect Diamondhead. The public utilities has spent $4,000,000.00 for a study to determine a new location of fresh water for the Hot Springs water system. The selected site was not approved by the state health department but the Utilities Dept. insists on building a water plant there.Just FYI
Jerry MacAnear
2/18/2011
Town Meeting - February 17th, 2011
Changes have been made to these notes in an effort to correct errors, omissions, and add new information.
Board Members present:
President Ray Massey Mary Pracht
Vice President Jim Hannon Betts Winsor
Secretary Jack Watson Charles Wood
Treasure Tom Lockette Doc Norwood
Board Member absent:
Terry Shipp
Board Members present:
President Ray Massey Mary Pracht
Vice President Jim Hannon Betts Winsor
Secretary Jack Watson Charles Wood
Treasure Tom Lockette Doc Norwood
Board Member absent:
Terry Shipp
Bill of Assurance - area of concern
GM Eric Markle asked me to post a copy of
Diamondhead's Bill of Assurance, page 2, section 5. Nuisance.
I have underlined the immediate area of concern, as per our GM.
Please click on the picture to enlarge.
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| Diamondhead's Bill of Assurance Page 2, Section 5. Nuisance |
Diamondhead's Bill of Assurance, page 2, section 5. Nuisance.
I have underlined the immediate area of concern, as per our GM.
Please click on the picture to enlarge.
POA Taxes
President Massey announced during the Town Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 17th, that Diamondhead POA is preparing for a court hearing regarding unpaid taxes.
According to the Department of Finance & Administration, Diamondhead has not paid the taxes based on GR-11 Sales of Tickets, Dues, or Fees: Section B
Section C indicates this code relates to "a private club". Diamondhead does have a liquor permit, but we are not a private club.
Our Attorney Jonathan Jones has recommended the POA contact a tax attorney. Christopher Brockett has been suggested.
This page is found by going to: www.dfa.arkansas.gov/pages/default.aspx
Scroll down to Features --> Revenue Rules --> Excise Tax --> 2009-3 Gross Receipts Tax Rules
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According to the Department of Finance & Administration, Diamondhead has not paid the taxes based on GR-11 Sales of Tickets, Dues, or Fees: Section B
Section C indicates this code relates to "a private club". Diamondhead does have a liquor permit, but we are not a private club.
Our Attorney Jonathan Jones has recommended the POA contact a tax attorney. Christopher Brockett has been suggested.
This page is found by going to: www.dfa.arkansas.gov/pages/default.aspx
Scroll down to Features --> Revenue Rules --> Excise Tax --> 2009-3 Gross Receipts Tax Rules
2/11/2011
"Do the Right Thing" by Rick Noffsinger
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"I have decided to run for the Board this year. I have turned in my name. You heard it first from me." Rick
Agenda Meeting
The Agenda Meeting scheduled for Feb. 10th (yesterday) was not held due to the snow & ice. I spoke with Secretary Jack Watson regarding the agenda for the up-coming Town Meeting. The main discussion for next Thursday's Town Meeting will be enforcing the Community Standards.
2/09/2011
Snow Angle !!!!!!
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| "Here I am making snow angels in my pajamas..........Can you think of anything better to do on a snowy day?" This picture was sent by Karen Honold. I don't know who is making the snow angle! |
DRC Website
This morning I sent a message to Suzzi Combs regarding the "Members Only" section of the DRC website. I was hoping she would explain how to access this section. Here is her response.
That part of the website was not received well by the residents and has been disabled. As we go forward with the new combined site, a new directory will be accessible by all. We hope people will be comfortable listing their phone numbers, email addresses and maybe even cell numbers. It will allow our local phone directory to remain more up to date than the semi annual Lions Club directory.
Suzzi Combs
Blue Moon Bay,
Builders of the Most Energy Efficient Homes In Arkansas!
Diamondhead Resort Community
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-282-1016 cell
501-262-9310 office
Arkansas REALTOR
That part of the website was not received well by the residents and has been disabled. As we go forward with the new combined site, a new directory will be accessible by all. We hope people will be comfortable listing their phone numbers, email addresses and maybe even cell numbers. It will allow our local phone directory to remain more up to date than the semi annual Lions Club directory.
Suzzi Combs
Blue Moon Bay,
Builders of the Most Energy Efficient Homes In Arkansas!
Diamondhead Resort Community
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-282-1016 cell
501-262-9310 office
Arkansas REALTOR
2/07/2011
Friday's accident on 171 -- Safety Alert !
I just read Diane’s comments concerning the bad road conditions during last week’s snow event. The roads in Hot Spring and Garland counties became very bad in a very short period of time. As one of three Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office employees with county provided four-wheel drive trucks, I am very busy during such bad weather. During the first good snow storm this year, I spent over twelve hours on Interstate 30 alone.
2/04/2011
Dangerous Roads
The Snow is beautiful .....But the roads are very dangerous! I drove into Marlvern for work this morning, and started back just after 9:am.
The few cars were creeping along at about 30 miles per hour along 171. A dark colored Jeep was in front of me and we were doing just fine until we came to a slight downward bend in the road. I watched the Jeep veer over to the Right side and disappear over the embankment, just as I noticed the accident he must have been trying to avoid right in the middle of the road about 100 yards ahead me. I started gently pumping the brakes on my car, praying I would not run into the mess directly in front of me.
The few cars were creeping along at about 30 miles per hour along 171. A dark colored Jeep was in front of me and we were doing just fine until we came to a slight downward bend in the road. I watched the Jeep veer over to the Right side and disappear over the embankment, just as I noticed the accident he must have been trying to avoid right in the middle of the road about 100 yards ahead me. I started gently pumping the brakes on my car, praying I would not run into the mess directly in front of me.