Town Meeting ~ April 24, 2014

New DH Official Web-site  Click on this link to view the new & improved "Highlights" & "Calendar of Events"


Board Members Present:

President Mary Pracht                Diane Jones

Vice President Joe Claflin          Suzi Combs

Treasurer John Porter                 Ken Benck

Secretary Faye Taylor                John Cummings

GM James Turner

Board Member Absent:

Larry Hibbs

The meeting began with an introduction to Lake Hamilton Fire & Rescue Board President Wayne Roberts.  Mr. Roberts explained the definition of ISO / Insurance Ratings, the present rating of ‘5’, with the desire to go down to a ‘4’.  The lower the rating the better equipped the fire department.  This means:

• Access to a ready water source
• Ladder trucks ($1 million each)
• Man Power

Currently the fire department maintains 3 people on duty during day time hours

The fire that took place last Sunday, April 13^th on Independence Drive would have cost the homeowner $8-9,000.00 for the service provided by LHFD if they had not paid their fire dues this year.

• According the LHFD records, out of the 612 home owners in Diamondhead – 69 did not pay their fire dues in 2013 – 105 did not pay their fire dues in 2014
• Lake Hamilton Fire Dues Increase click on this link to view history of events
• Lake Hamilton Fire Protection Association By-Laws and updated minutes
• By-Laws Article VI e addresses this issue.  See DPOA By-Laws

The next Guest speaker was Mr. Charlie Davis from Alcohol Beverage & Control Board (ABC).  Charlie is a resident & property owner in Diamondhead.  Due to the 19^th Hole’s liquor license, these are the pertinent statements:

Alcohol:

• No open or unopened alcoholic beverage may be brought into the 19^th Hole or Club House building / facility
• No open alcoholic beverage may be taken outside the building / facility or gated patio area.
• A minimum of 3 beers may be purchased and taken from the facility – unopened.
• It is allowed to bring beer / alcohol onto the golf course

Gambling:

• No Gambling of any kind is allowed in the 19^th Hole / Club House Building / facility.  ‘Game of chance’.
• Gambling is allowed on the golf course & outside the Club House Building / Facility
• It is allowed to ‘settle-up’ bets in the 19^th Hole / Club House Building / Facility

ACC – Jack Watson: 

• Jack presented the Architectural Control Committee’s proposal to include ‘metal structures’ into the Rules & Regulations.  Click on Proposal to enlarge:
  
• This proposal was adopted by the Board.
• Medina Drive permit / variance accepted

Beautification Committee Report by Gail Porter:  Click here

 

Community Standards ~ Ken Benck:

• Letters have been sent out to ‘a few’ residents regarding the appearance of their properties.
• Dog Complaints have been received:  Barking, Loose / without leash = will institute at $400.00 fine to the owners.

Public Safety Committee Allan Magee:  Considering the implementation of an ‘inclement whether’ announcement for those DH residents interested in receiving this message by phone.

Youth Committee ~ Kathy DeVilbiss:

• Community Yard Sale proceeds: $2500.00
• Disk Golf à still in the planning stages
• Lion’s Club / Fishing Derby 4-26-14
• Marshall Arts / Jeff Gull hopes to provide lessons to teens (12-17) at no cost.
• Tennis Courts / Steven Hildebrand made a proposal to the board to take down the net and allow children to use / play in this level, safe, gated area.  No cost to residents or community.  Simply remove the Tennis net.

Pool Manager Sherry Renaud was announced.

Police Report Click to enlarge --> Gate Cards are ready to be obtained from the POA Office.  All vehicles must have a sticker by May 1st.

Nominating Committee ~ Bob Jones:  Close of applications for the 2014 Board Election is Wednesday, April 30th

Finance / Treasurer's Report ~ John Porter:

"$13,000 to the good"

"$31,000 in the Black"

General Manager's Report ~ James Turner:  

Lawsuit Update ~ President Mary Pracht:

• Ensminger vs. Chambliss/Nelson vs.  DPOA Trial date: October 1-3, 2014
• Porterfield vs. DPOA Board of Directors Hearing rescheduled for Wednesday, April 30^th @ 11:am
• Mary Pracht:  “…Spending more of YOUR money”
• Click here to view Legal Information

Announcements ~ Mary Pracht:

• Dumpster Day à May 9^th + 10^th
• Agenda Meeting for May will be Wednesday, Mary 14^th @ 7:pm
• Lions Club Fishing Derby à Friday, April 25, 2014 ß 40 years!

Meeting adjourned for a 10 minute break.  Board Meeting to follow.

Notes provided by,

Diane Porterfield

adianerdh@att.net