Town Meeting – April 23, 2015
Board Members
Present:
President Mary Pracht Larry Hibbs
Vice President Ken Benck Joe Claflin
Secretary Diane Jones Gordon Moore
Treasurer John Porter Sharon Carr
Suzie Combs
Announcements:
New Gate Hours: 6:am à 8:pm
Sundays: 8:am à
8:pm
Keep gate card/keys & clickers in car and available due
to possible gate closure when officer is called away.
* Last week’s road closures by police was due to a suicide
in DH.
Committee Reports:
ACC – Sharon Carr:
8 open permits
Standards – Debbie Clement :
4 completed complaints, 9 still open
To issue a
complaint, contact the POA office:
262-4470
Nominating – Official Report on DH Website
Safety – Ken Benck:
New gate system is being researched / Slide gate vs. Lift Arm system. The first bid for a slide gate is $27,000 /
includes full options that may not be needed. Committee is waiting for a 2nd
bid to come in.
Youth – Diane Jones: Yard Sale à
Saturday, April 25 @ 8:am
Set-up
begins Friday April 24th (TODAY) @ noon in the Club House. Bring your contributions at this time. Thanks !
Finance – John Porter read the Financial Highlights
- Click
on the picture to view
Legal Issue:
Ensminger Case has been
dismissed. Jerry Chambliss & Cindy
Nelson have one year to re-file.
Police Report:
Collections: POA office has collected $15,500 from DRC and
$2,850 from Carlton
collection agency since January 1st à present.
OLD BUSINESS
Rabies Clinic – Diane Jones: Last Saturday was the first annual Rabies Clinic for Diamondhead. Thank you to Dave Smith /All
Creatures Animal
Hospital
Rabies Clinic – Diane Jones: Last Saturday was the first annual Rabies Clinic for Diamondhead. Thank you to Dave Smith /
- 42 cats & dogs received their vaccine
- 30 received a full vet check
- Next Annual Event: March 11th, 2016
ATVs: No ATVs
allowed in DH due to the adoption of the Arkansas Traffic Rules
Lions Club
Presentation / Hiking Trails: DH
does not own the ‘right of way’ under the Power Lines. Hiking trails are no longer an issue for
discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
Storage Room: The Youth, Social & Beautification
committees have been given permission to begins plans for the use of a storage
area near the golf carts.
POS System upgrade: The Board has approved the purchase of a POS Window’s
upgrade.
Golf Course
Irrigation: $8,472 approved
Golf Fee Increase:
An increase in Membership fees as approved during the Board meeting. Family membership went up $100.00, Single
membership went up $50.00.
19th Hole: Grease trap problem has not, yet, been
resolved.
Golf Marshall -
volunteers requested … will receive 9 holes of free golf.
18th Hole
Culver: This recently replaced culvert is sinking due to excessive rain. Discussion involved the possibility of
turning this expense of $6-8,000.00 into a New Hazard for the course.
Special Assessment: The 2015-16 Budget was approved with the
increase of revenue of $80,000 expected.
This assessment was approved during the Board meeting.
- $100 assessment for homeowners
- $15 assessment for lot owners
- Director Sharon Carr voted against this motion
Foreclosures: Foreclosures have begun on Delinquent Home
Owners. Click on the picture to view
those who are delinquent in their annual dues: This list has been removed - see this link.
Fishing Derby
– May 1st
Dumpster Day – May 1à3
Party on the Patio – May 9th
Meeting adjourned
Board meeting followed after a short break.
Board Meeting:
Board Meeting:
- Golf Cart storage fees unanimously approved -
- Gas carts increase of $25.00
- Electic carts increase of $50.00
- COLA Index increase in golf memberhip dues -
- approved with Larry Hibbs voting NO.
- Special Assessment:
- $100 for homeowners
- $15 for lot owners
- Option to pay $50 on July 1st and $50 on October 1st
- Approved, with Sharon Carr voting NO.
- Golf Greens Discussion: Many questions and answers ...
- The Board made no action
Notes submitted by,
Diane Porterfield
620-3167
