Directors Present:
President Mary Pracht Sharon Carr
Vice President Ken Benck Joe Claflin
Secretary Diane Jones Larry Hibbs
Treasurer John Porter Suzie Combs
Director Absent: Gordon Moore
First order of Business was the approval of the February Board minutes. passed unanimously.
The minutes from the March 9th Finance / Board Workshop was approved. Director Suzie Combs commented on the lack of DH members (2) in attendance. President Mary Pracht had requested that the Board be allowed to speak freely during their discussion. This reporter did not attend the workshop.
Next order of Business - 2015-16 Budget: Treasurer John Porter moved that the budget as discussed during the Board / Finance Committee Workshop be approved.
Changes to the budget were given to board members.
- 3% wage increase is included
- No pool fees to participants - discussion regarding last year's over budget expenses
- $100 assessment for home owners
- $15 assessment for lot owners
- It was clarified "Operation Budget" - not the "Wish List"/ Capital expenditures.
Diane Jones, Suzie Combs, Joe Claflin, Ken Benck, Larry Hibbs, & John Porter approved the Budget
Sharon Carr voted No. Motion carried.
Assessment:
Treasure John Porter moved that the Board approve the $100 / $15 assessment to be billed on May 1st, Larry Hibbs seconded. Diane Jones & Sharon Carr stated they would not vote for this assessment. Suzie Combs requested this issue be tabled to include Director Gordon Moore in this vote. Treasurer John Porter withdrew his motion.
Diane Jones suggested the possibility of borrowing (2) million dollars due to the 'neglected', 'shabby' condition of the common areas and overall appearance of Diamondhead.
John Porter agreed "if we keep the status quo, we're not doing anything but filling pot-holes and putting a Band-aid on problems".
Mary Pracht stated that it would be good to "document for the residence what this loan would pay for...".
Mary Pracht stated "we do not really need the money if (all departments) stay within their budget". "That is the manager's job."
Long Range Planning committee 'consists of GM James Turner & Gordon Moore'. This reporter has submitted her name to this committee, but has not, yet, been called.
ATV issue was tabled until next month for further information regarding the way ATVs are handled in Hot Springs Village.
Entergy Walking - Hiking - Biking Trail proposal was denied by the Board due to possible liability issues and the possible cost to DPOA for maintenance. Vote unanimous. Click Here for more information.
Straw Vote Ratified concerning a $6,080 culvert. Motion passed unanimously.
Straw Vote regarding payroll did not need to be ratified. (?)
Wheel Chair donation from the Questers & the Methodist church passed unanimously.
President Mary Pracht publicly thanked the employees for saving the community $8,000 by volunteering 1 day per pay period (4)
Removal of trees in the Disc Golf area was discussed.
Meeting adjourned
Notes provided by,
Diane Porterfield
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