LHFD Annual meeting

Lake Hamilton Fire & Rescue Association

March 8th, 2015

New Board member:  Don Davis

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Agenda Meeting ~ Jan.15th, 2015

Board Members Present:

President Mary Pracht             Suzie Combs

Vice President Ken Benck       Joe Claflin

Treasurer John Porter

Secretary Diane Jones

General manager James Turner

Board Members Absent:

Larry Hibbs

Gordon Moore

The meeting began just after 7:pm with the announcement of the new DPOA Board memberà Sharon Carr.  Vice President Ken Benck led Sharon as she took the oath of office.  Congratulations Sharon!

This may be a good time to share the following Links:

• Financial Focus: Nonprofit board members have fiduciary ...
• Fiduciary Duty of - LawHelp.org
• Legal Duties and Avoiding Liability - A Nonprofit Board ...

New Sales Person:

The POA has recently hired Kara Matthews as a sales person to increase golf membership and ‘outside’ play / tournaments.

• Ms. Matthews will be receiving 10% commission as reimbursement.
• Past experience:  Developing Director of Mid America Science Museum
• Currently going back to school for Human Behavior Specialist.

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Town & Board Meetings for September 25, 2014

Board Members Present:

President Mary Pracht                Joe Claflin

Vice President Ken Benck         Diane Jones

Treasurer John Porter                 Suzie Combs

Secretary JoAnn Rhodes            Larry Hibbs

                                                   Gordon Moore

GM James Turner

Town Meeting began at 6:pm

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Agenda Meeting ~ April 16, 2014

Board members present:

President Mary Pracht                         Ken Benck

Vice President Joe Claflin                   John Cummings

                                                             Larry Hibbs

GM James Turner                                Suzie Combs

Board members absent:

Treasurer John Porter                           Diane Jones

Secretary Faye Taylor

ACC member Jack Watson presented a request for a change in the Architectural Committee’s Guide lines to include Metal structures.  This change will be place here when received:

PROPOSED ACC R&R’S REVISION

V.A.3. Aesthetic Value: The intent is to preserve the natural beauty, view, and general harmony of the Diamondhead community. Due to the irregular terrain of The Diamondhead Community, the height of a structure is ambiguous. Therefore, if in the opinion of the ACC, the height of a structure if objectionable, the plans may be disapproved.  Temporary carports or garages shall be for the duration of construction only. Metal prefabricated carports, as permanent structures, are not permitted.

Add the following item to article V.G RV Parking Areas:

3.  Any structure or carport facility will require a permit approved by the ACC. Materials shall be commercially available, of substantial material, and securely anchored in the ground or other foundation. It shall be in harmony with the residence and the surrounding area.  Metal prefabricated carports are allowed provided they are located on the same lot as the residence. This type of structure will not be considered as a permanent structure for lot consolidation purposes so as to reduce DPOA maintenance fees.

Agenda for next week’s Town meeting:

• LHFD President Wayne Roberts will be present to answer any Fire Dues questions
• Charlie Davis will be explaining Alcohol Beverage Control Board’s definition of “gambling statuts”.
• Update of Legal Issues
• Chambliss vs. Ensminger vs. DPOA
• Porterfield vs. DPOA Board
• General Manager Report
• Pool manager search
• Collection Policy / Delinquent Dues
• Youth Committee
• Marshal Arts ~ Jeff Gull
• Steve Hildebrand made a request for the use of the Tennis Court by removing the net and allowing the youth of our community to use this area for skates, skate boarding, bicycles, etc.  Steve explained the need for a safe / secure area for our children / youth.
• Gate Stickers will be available on Monday, April 21^st
• Purchase at the POA office for $10.00 per vehicle
• Take sticker to the Front Gate for application
• Verify address, license plate, # of pets, etc.

The May Agenda Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14^th

Notes provided by,

Diane Porterfield

adianerdh@att.net

Board Meeting ~ 3-27-14

All Board Members Present

President Mary Pracht made a valiant effort to start the Board meeting on time.

February Board minutes were approved unanimously.

Disc Golf was approved with Faye Taylor voting No, Ken Benck abstained

Board Resolutions:  Last year 5 motions were never turned into resolutions. Faye Taylor suggested these motions become resolutions.

o       Line of credit- Suzie Combs made a motion to extend the line of credit for $125.00 à approved unanimously

o       Fire Duesà A request will be presented to LHFD to speak to DH Community at a Town Meeting

o       Ballot Boxà is included in the new Nominating Committee Guidelines

o       Golf Carts à ???

o       Banner – posting of signs at the Front Gate à ???

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Treasurer John Porter presented the 2014-15 Budget for approval à passed unanimously.

John Cummings made a motion for H2 status for a property on Hail Court à passed unanimously.

Diane Jones moved the Nominating Committee Guidelines be accepted à  approved unanimously.

Back Hoe was approved unanimously for 60 months lease purchase. See Town Meeting Notes 

• John Porter expressed his concern that the Finance Committee needs to review this issue.
• Finance Committee members, Jack Watson & Mary Gage conveyed their approval of this 'lease/purchase'.
• Pending the outcome of concurrence with the Finance Committee... 

New Business

Dumpster Day is May 9th & 10th

Agenda meeting - April 17th

Town Meeting - April 24th @ 6:pm

Board Meeting - April 24th @ 7:pm

Lions Club is working on its new sign and should be ready by our Annual Fishing Derby.

Final Day to get your name & number in the Phone Book is April 10th

Meeting adjourned - total time 25minutes

Notes provided by,

Diane Porterfield

adianerdh@att.net 

Town Meeting ~ Thursday, March 27, 2014 ~ 6:pm

Board members Present:

President Mary Pracht                     Diane Jones

Vice President Joe Claflin               Suzie Combs

Secretary Faye Taylor                     Ken Benck

Treasurer John Porter                      Larry Hibbs

John Cummings

President Mary Pracht opened the meeting by introducing the various DH committees

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Lake Hamilton Fire Department Annual Meeting

Lake Hamilton Fire Department - Annual Meeting / March 10th 2013

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LHFD had six (6) graduates from its 'first ever firefighter one school'.  Three (3) of those graduates are Diamondhead members:  Leonard Andersen, Nathan Andersen, and Jennifer Lefevre.

Diamondhead member Mike Fikes was elected to the LHFD Board for a Non Firefighter position.
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8-24-13
Note:  The Fire Department was charging DPOA $55.00.  They 'did not realize (they) had neglected to raise dues for Diamondhead for several years'.
Please note, by viewing the fee schedule, there are many DH home owners who will be paying $65-75 dollars per year.  One of the areas discussed concerning this issue was the many Property Owners who failed to pay their annual dues.  This added to the burden of POA fire dues, since ALL homes had to be included.  The official records will show that I voted in favor of this Board action. [In hind-sight I see that this was a mistake]
Yes.  The Board failed to follow the Bylaws: Article VI, Sec. e  [in my opinion]
Diane
You may click on the Community Page ~ Lake Hamilton Fire Department for more information.

Board Meeting ~ Feb. 28, 2013



Board Members Present:

President Suzzi Combs                     Diane Jones

Vice President Rick Noffsinger          Joe Claflin
Treasurer Tom Moore                       Jack Watson
Secretary Faye Taylor                       Diane Porterfield
John Porter

General Manager:  Buddy Hudson

Meeting was opened with a statement from President Suzzi Combs:  GM Buddy Hudson will be in and out of the office due to his private business.  His salary has been altered to recognize this new status.  It was noted that department heads and Board members approve of the progress made in management due to Mr. Hudson’s position as general manager.

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Fire Chief Matt Simpson

Good News!
Matt Simpson has accepted a Full Time position as Fire Chief for Lake Hamilton area.

Please pray for Matt regarding health issues.