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April 26, 2012 Amended Board Meeting Minutes
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5/30/2012
Riviera / Lake Catherine Waterworks ~ purchase completed
Last Thursday, May 24, 2012, the purchase of Riviera Utility by the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board of Garland County was completed. A $1.9M bond was issued and the money has been appropriately distributed. Jack plumlee is still the manager along with the other employees. Customers should see no difference in receiving monthly bills and paying at the same office.
This Utility will continue to be called 'Riviera' ~ "Customers will not see a change in service."
John Cummings
John Cummings
5/29/2012
5/28/2012
5/26/2012
DPOA Insurance Company wants out !
Harleysville Worchester Insurance Company vs DPOA, et al
Jerrie " (Grady / Paine)
"I thought you might find this interesting….Jerry and Cindy have been served with a federal lawsuit filed by the insurance company that provided coverage for DPOA asking the Court to “reform” the insurance policy to exclude law enforcement activities. Basically, the insurance company is trying to get off the hook and leave DPOA uninsured for the claims filed by my clients.
The people of Diamondhead might want to know that information.Jerrie " (Grady / Paine)
This is a copy of pages 4&5 of the lawsuit that was entered against the DPOA on May 24, 2012.
5/25/2012
Board Meeting 5-24-12
Board Members Present:
PresidentRick Noffsinger Faye Taylor
Vice President Dan Munroe Ray Massey
SecretaryJack Watson Doc Norwood
Treasurer John Porter Keith Harrison
Board Member absent:
Joe Claflin
Meeting was opened in prayer by Faye Taylor.
Blue print indicates corrections to these notes:
Ray Massey's statement has been added - 5-25-12
Clairification for recommendation of auditors added - 5-26-12
Dan Munroe resigned as Nominating Committee Chairman - 5-26-12
Treasurer John Porter submitted his correction to these notes - 5-28-12
President
Vice President Dan Munroe Ray Massey
Secretary
Treasurer John Porter Keith Harrison
Board Member absent:
Joe Claflin
Meeting was opened in prayer by Faye Taylor.
Blue print indicates corrections to these notes:
Ray Massey's statement has been added - 5-25-12
Clairification for recommendation of auditors added - 5-26-12
Dan Munroe resigned as Nominating Committee Chairman - 5-26-12
Treasurer John Porter submitted his correction to these notes - 5-28-12
5/24/2012
Member in Good Standing ~
5-25-12 Special Note to Candidates:
Candidates running for the Board can send out letters to DPOA members to support them on the ballot, but phone calls and knocking on the doors is against our policies. No soliciting is allowed in our gated community. President Rick Noffsinger
Resolution 2008-01-01 has been add to the By-Laws Page:
Candidates running for the Board can send out letters to DPOA members to support them on the ballot, but phone calls and knocking on the doors is against our policies. No soliciting is allowed in our gated community. President Rick Noffsinger
Resolution 2008-01-01 has been add to the By-Laws Page:
5/23/2012
Couples Golf
Thank you, Donnie Donihue
5/22/2012
Statistics from President Rick Noffsinger
These stats were presented at the Town Meeting of 5-17-12 ~
Advertisement for the Diamondhead Golf Course:
Sarah advertises in the “Catherines’s Landing”
Lake Catherine State Park hand outs
The Malvern paper
Currently working on an article for the Hot Springs paper.
Golf membership:
April of 2008 132 members
April of 2009 120 members
April of 2010 115 members
April of 2011 99 members
April of 2012 104 + we have possible 4 more to join soon. Our goal is to shoot for 110 by end of summer. Depending on success of Belvadere we could have the potential to pick-up several memberships by end of year.
Golf (Department 30) expenditures from Jan. 2011 to April 30, 2011: $107,076.18
Jan. 2012 to April 30, 2012: $58,990.43
Incoming revenue golf course. (“Greens fees”) Our numbers written down for this year’s green fees are not correct. The figures tell us this:
These figures are from Jan. to end of April:
2011 $8,925.63
2012 $12,262.62
Department 30 wage comparison, (golf/pro-shop) :
Jan. 2011 to end of April: $96,635.42
Jan. 2012 to end of April: $85,286.02 and this is with additional increases in insurance, taxes and unemployment claims we currently pay out. Wages only, without the unemployment claims for Jan.2012 to April 2012 : $67,886.46
Advertisement for the Diamondhead Golf Course:
Sarah advertises in the “Catherines’s Landing”
Lake Catherine State Park hand outs
The Malvern paper
Currently working on an article for the Hot Springs paper.
Golf membership:
April of 2008 132 members
April of 2009 120 members
April of 2010 115 members
April of 2011 99 members
April of 2012 104 + we have possible 4 more to join soon. Our goal is to shoot for 110 by end of summer. Depending on success of Belvadere we could have the potential to pick-up several memberships by end of year.
Golf (Department 30) expenditures from Jan. 2011 to April 30, 2011: $107,076.18
Jan. 2012 to April 30, 2012: $58,990.43
Incoming revenue golf course. (“Greens fees”) Our numbers written down for this year’s green fees are not correct. The figures tell us this:
These figures are from Jan. to end of April:
2011 $8,925.63
2012 $12,262.62
Department 30 wage comparison, (golf/pro-shop) :
Jan. 2011 to end of April: $96,635.42
Jan. 2012 to end of April: $85,286.02 and this is with additional increases in insurance, taxes and unemployment claims we currently pay out. Wages only, without the unemployment claims for Jan.2012 to April 2012 : $67,886.46
New Phone Books are Here!!!
The Lions Club has completed the Diamondhead Phone Books ~They are being deliever this week.
If you do not recieve your phone book by Friday, please go by the front office to pick up your copy.There will be extra copies this year. So, if you need one for your car, they are available at the front office. But not while you are driving! :-)
Jeanne Zdziarski
Lions Club
5/20/2012
Question #3 for the Diamondhead Candidates
From: Diane [mailto:Diane@porterfieldsite.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:30 PM
To: Claflin, Joe; 'Combs, Suzie'; Dan Munroe; Diane Jones ; 'Diane Porterfield'; John Porter; Katherine Denow ; Kevin Roth; Larry Hibbs ; McAnear, Jerry; Moore, Tom; Sharon Perisho
Subject: Question #3
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:30 PM
To: Claflin, Joe; 'Combs, Suzie'; Dan Munroe; Diane Jones ; 'Diane Porterfield'; John Porter; Katherine Denow ; Kevin Roth; Larry Hibbs ; McAnear, Jerry; Moore, Tom; Sharon Perisho
Subject: Question #3
To ALL the candidates running for the Diamondhead Board of Directors
Here is Question #3
How do you think a Board of Directors should function?
Go to Candidates Comments to 'hear' their response.
http://diamondheadcommitteereport.blogspot.com/p/candidates-for-board.html
http://diamondheadcommitteereport.blogspot.com/p/candidates-for-board.html
5/18/2012
Candidates Comments
Don't forget to check out the Candidates Comments Page!
Candidates Night will be June 21st ~ That will be your only chance to meet & speak with the candidates as a group. Please plan to join us that evening at 7:pm in the Banquet Room of the Club House.
Until then ... I am providing an opportunity for the candidates to express their thoughts and opinions on a page in the section of this Report called "Committee & Community Pages". This section is found on the Right Side Column. Simply scroll down until you find it. There is a lot being said in answer to questions, as well as extra comments expressed. Please let me know if you have any question you would like proposed.
Ballots will go out the first of July.
Candidates Night will be June 21st ~ That will be your only chance to meet & speak with the candidates as a group. Please plan to join us that evening at 7:pm in the Banquet Room of the Club House.
Until then ... I am providing an opportunity for the candidates to express their thoughts and opinions on a page in the section of this Report called "Committee & Community Pages". This section is found on the Right Side Column. Simply scroll down until you find it. There is a lot being said in answer to questions, as well as extra comments expressed. Please let me know if you have any question you would like proposed.
Ballots will go out the first of July.
Town Meeting 5-17-12
Board Members Present:
President Rick Noffsinger Joe Claflin
Vice President Dan Munroe Ray Massey
Secretary Jack Watson DocNorwood
Treasurer John Porter Keith Harrison
Faye Taylor
The meeting was opened with the Committee Reports:
5-20-12 - added the Standards Committee Report
President Rick Noffsinger Joe Claflin
Vice President Dan Munroe Ray Massey
Secretary Jack Watson Doc
Treasurer John Porter Keith Harrison
Faye Taylor
The meeting was opened with the Committee Reports:
5-20-12 - added the Standards Committee Report
5/15/2012
Arkansas Blood Drive ~ June 25th
Blood Drive
Monday, June 25
8:30 am to 12:00 noon
Banquet room of the clubhouse.
Bob Woodall
Arkansas Blood Institute
Blood Program Consultant
1635 Higdon Ferry Road Suite J
501-624-0666 Office
501-282-6072 Cell
bwoodall@obi.org
5/14/2012
Daffodil Golf Tournament ~
DIAMONDHEAD BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 WHERE: AT THE FOUNTAIN-MEDIAN AREA
An informal meeting was held to discuss mulching bids for the median. The mulching will be done on Monday, May 14. There was a profit of $1200 from the Pancake Breakfast fund raiser. A Diagram of the Median electrical project was reviewed with Mr. Dean, and a copy will be given to the POA office for future reference.
Members and friends finished the weeding project that started the previous Thursday, May 3. Plantings were also placed in the median and around the fountain. The fountain water was turned on & filled up by Mr. D. Hartwell. Members present: Judy Thye, Char Donnelly, Kelly Kendrick, Kerry Crowe, Gail Porter, Sue Pelt, Kelly Yeager, and Martha.
Planning for the Daffodil Golf Tournament is at full speed. Betts Winsor is heading this project and request that the beautification committee members each bring a salad type dish or a vegetable type casserole dish for the tournament meal. Non members usually bring plenty of desserts which we are counting on also. Meat will be provided using Committee funds. Sign up for this Golf Four Person Scramble tournament at the Pro Shop. The cost is $30 per ticket and includes lots of food, fun, and prizes. Thanks to all who participate. See you there!!!!
Daffodil Golf Tournament-4 Person Scramble ( DH Beautification Committee Fund Raiser)
Golf, Food,Prizes, and lots of FUN /Sign up at the Pro Shop
Sunday, May 20, 2012 with shot gun start @ 1:30 pm.
Notes submitted by Gail Porter, Secretary
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 WHERE: AT THE FOUNTAIN-MEDIAN AREA
An informal meeting was held to discuss mulching bids for the median. The mulching will be done on Monday, May 14. There was a profit of $1200 from the Pancake Breakfast fund raiser. A Diagram of the Median electrical project was reviewed with Mr. Dean, and a copy will be given to the POA office for future reference.
Members and friends finished the weeding project that started the previous Thursday, May 3. Plantings were also placed in the median and around the fountain. The fountain water was turned on & filled up by Mr. D. Hartwell. Members present: Judy Thye, Char Donnelly, Kelly Kendrick, Kerry Crowe, Gail Porter, Sue Pelt, Kelly Yeager, and Martha.
Planning for the Daffodil Golf Tournament is at full speed. Betts Winsor is heading this project and request that the beautification committee members each bring a salad type dish or a vegetable type casserole dish for the tournament meal. Non members usually bring plenty of desserts which we are counting on also. Meat will be provided using Committee funds. Sign up for this Golf Four Person Scramble tournament at the Pro Shop. The cost is $30 per ticket and includes lots of food, fun, and prizes. Thanks to all who participate. See you there!!!!
Daffodil Golf Tournament-4 Person Scramble ( DH Beautification Committee Fund Raiser)
Golf, Food,Prizes, and lots of FUN /Sign up at the Pro Shop
Sunday, May 20, 2012 with shot gun start @ 1:30 pm.
Notes submitted by Gail Porter, Secretary
5/11/2012
Agenda Meeting 5-10-12
All Board members present except Doc Norwood
adianerdh@att.net
Subjects to be discussed at next week’s Town Meeting – May 17th
- Sprinkler System ~ The system has been finished in the Banquet Room. The contractors are working around the events / activities of DH members.
- ACC Amendments ~ A new manual will be presented to the Board for approval at the Town meeting.
- Capital Improvement Fund Proposal will be presented by Treasurer John Porter. This is a ‘revamp’ of a resolution passed in 2000.
- Golf Committee Request will be made by Golf Committee Chairman DeOtis Cotton. Dan Munroe explained the need for funds to be set aside for ‘Green Replacement’. An increase of the golf dues by $100.00 is also being requested. The need for a golf operations manager was explained. “Presently there is no one doing this job.” Good discussion followed with contrary opinions and ideas passed around. Agreement was reached regarding the need for marketing of our golf course.
- Loitering ~ President
- Update on ponds – member sign in ~ It is being asked that residents inform the Front Gate of their intention to fish in the front ponds each day. This will aid the security personnel in regulating the use by non-residents. Signs will be posted with this information: “Private Property / No Trespassing”. Game & Fish Commission demand all those fishing in the ponds have a fishing license or will be fined over $300.00.
- Fire Department has increased its yearly dues; each home will be paying $70.00.
- Roads Committee ~ Bob Jones ~ a straw vote was taken to approve the expenditure of $47,000 for the roads this year.
- Landscape Maintenance~John Porter ~ requested a Board approval for the Landscape / Contract Labor since the project cost exceeds $1,500.00. Motion was approved with John Porter & Jack Watson decenting.
Notes submitted by
Diane Porterfieldadianerdh@att.net
5/08/2012
Second Question for the Candidates
----Original Message-----
From: Diane
To:Claflin, Joe Diane Jones djgacc@gmail.com Diane Porterfield adianerdh@att.net John Porter johnathsar@hotmail.com Katherine Denow denow7@aol.com Kevin Roth krothmn@yahoo.com Larry Hibbs jhibbs88@yahoo.com McAnear, Jerry mcan01@aol.com Tom tom@hsjwck.com Sharon Perisho RJPerisho@hotmail.com
Sent: Wed, May 9, 2012 1:43 am
Subject: Question #2 for the DPOA Board Candidates
The email message is posted here to show the 'fair & equal' approach that is being taken with regards to this "Q & A" program. The email address for each candidate is available for the voting member to ask a private question of the candidate.
From: Diane
To:
Sent: Wed, May 9, 2012 1:43 am
Subject: Question #2 for the DPOA Board Candidates
Question #2 for the DPOA Board Candidates:
_________________________
The second question for the Board Candidates has been posted on "Candidates Comments". Go to the Right Side Column - scroll down to Committee & Community Pages. Or... Click here:
http://diamondheadcommitteereport.blogspot.com/p/candidates-for-board.htmlIn these trying economic times, what priorities would you set for Diamondhead operations?
Note: This question is being asked to all 12 candidates running for the Diamondhead Board of Directors. Your response is completely optional.
Diane Porterfield
adianerdh@att.net _________________________
The second question for the Board Candidates has been posted on "Candidates Comments". Go to the Right Side Column - scroll down to Committee & Community Pages. Or... Click here:
The email message is posted here to show the 'fair & equal' approach that is being taken with regards to this "Q & A" program. The email address for each candidate is available for the voting member to ask a private question of the candidate.
5/01/2012
Family Fun Center Contract - VOID
Dear Rick, Sarah, the Board, and Whom it may Concern,
I am forwarding you a copy of my March 19th email re: the "legality" of the Family Fun Center and any/all contractual agreement(s) pertaining thereto. Therein, I wish to reiterate the following point due to your request:
" As to the Fun Center contract, I did not draft the document, but did review it prior to execution. Technically, no Board action is required as the contract is void by definition under Arkansas due to default of the developer. "
This interpretation of Arkansas law is valid and I remain firm in my opinion that no further action by the DPOA is necessary or required to protect its interests.
Regards,
JONATHAN D. JONES
Attorney at Law, P.A.
424 Ouachita Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
I am forwarding you a copy of my March 19th email re: the "legality" of the Family Fun Center and any/all contractual agreement(s) pertaining thereto. Therein, I wish to reiterate the following point due to your request:
" As to the Fun Center contract, I did not draft the document, but did review it prior to execution. Technically, no Board action is required as the contract is void by definition under Arkansas due to default of the developer. "
This interpretation of Arkansas law is valid and I remain firm in my opinion that no further action by the DPOA is necessary or required to protect its interests.
Regards,
JONATHAN D. JONES
Attorney at Law, P.A.
424 Ouachita Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
BINGO
Lions Club will not have Bingo on the 5th of May. Our next Bingo will be May 19th. Only one Bingo night in May. Jackpot will be $650.
JoAnn Rhodes
JoAnn Rhodes