Agenda & Town Meeting – September 17, 2015

Board members present:

President Larry Hibbs                       Suzie Combs

Vice President Chris Wasson           Sharon Carr

Secretary Diane Jones                     John Coleman

Gordon Moore                                  Jim Ott

Board member absent:

Treasurer John Porter

Monday, Sept. 14^th, James Turner resigned his position as Diamondhead’s general manager.  His stated reason for this resignation: ‘…tired of verbal abuse on social media and personal verbal assaults.’  A Search has begun for a new GM.

     *List of General managers since 2010:
Todd Beltz 2009-10/10
Eric Markle Oct. 2010 --> June-2011,
Todd Beltz 6-2011- resigned 9/11
Sara Dawson -appointed GM 9/11 - resigned 8-15-12,

2012 president, Suzie Combs, acted as general manager.

Buddy Hudson- 10/22/12 - 'severed ties' 8-30-13
James Turner - Jan. 2014 - resigned 9-14-15.
_____________________TOTAL= 7 general managers in the last 6 years.


Later in the evening, POA office manager, Angela Coldewey, expressed her extreme displeasure with similar verbal assaults received from POA members regarding the increased dues and assessments.  The membership’s disgruntled attitude regarding these Board approved revenue assessments is displayed in negative terms to the office personnel.  At times, this attitude / behavior is brought into the POA office with physical demonstrations of anger.  One such incidence was described in detail.

     *Note:  A particular individual was trying to purchase the new gate sticker when it was explained that stickers were not permitted for those delinquent on their annual dues.  This individual was currently making monthly payments.

DH Member – Cliff Rush expressed his concern regarding negative comments on “Diamondhead” facebook site.

Lock Box

President Larry Hibbs explained the need for a ‘Lock Box’ to be available at the Front Entrance Gate to allow Emergency personnel access to the community.  This box has been installed.  The Board will approve this expenditure - $2,175.00 – at next week’s Board meeting.

Lift Arm Gate

The Lift Arm gates are “95% functional”.  President Larry Hibbs explained that only 100% functional will be accepted.  An additional meter may need to be installed.  The time allowed for each vehicle will be increased to permit trailers to pass through unhindered.  All vehicles must be prepared to STOP before entering the lift gate behind another vehicle.  This entrance is monitored by cameras.  Any vehicle that comes into contact with a Lift Arm gate will be asked to pay for damages. 

    

South Side Gate

The Iron Gate in the South Side is not functioning due to a lightening strike which burned out the modem.  Since this gate is ‘obsolete’, it is difficult to purchase a new modem.

Volunteers Needed

The Beautification Committee, Youth Committee & the Long Range Planning Committee are looking for additional volunteers.  Please contact the POA office to share your talents with our community.  262-4470

Financial Report

Finance Committee Chairman Tom Moore read the Financial Highlights for Aug. 31, 2015.  Tom noted the golf revenue is down 20%.  Golf management plans to offer a special rate to increase course usage & revenue.  Adds should appear October 3^rd or 4^th.  It was also suggested by the Finance Committee that all Financial Highlights appear on the "Focus" and the Official Diamondhead website.

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Public Relations Committee – Jim Ott described the ideas for advertising Diamondhead as presented by the committee.

Wild Life Committee – Chris Wasson shared that 18 members complete this committee.  They plan to donate funds to support the Youth committee’s plan to resurface the Tennis courts.  Pickle Ball courts were also described as a fun project.

Lions Club – Bingo

Allan Magee announced Wine & Cheese Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 3^rd @ 3:30-> 5:30 before BINGO begins.  All Diamondhead members invited ! J

President Hibbs made a request for adjournment to Executive Session.  Board members excused themselves and moved to the Library.

DH members waited for the Board to return.

The Board members did not return to the meeting.

    

Notes provided by,

Diane Porterfield

adianerdh@att.net

620-3167