UNIVERSITY HILLS ASSOCIATION OF HOMEOWNERS

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2011

 

The meeting was called to order by the president, Arnold Martin at 11:26.

 

Board members present were: Arnold Martin, Charles Schmidt, Charles  Hosler, Esther Nachimson,  Jim Wells, Martin Kahn, Nell Anne Hunt, Barbara Hull, Anna Walther and Fred Odell.  Also present were Pat Andres and Katherine Pennington of TLCA.  Board members not present were: Garland Sherrod, Don McGee and Jennifer Davis.  Margeaux Black was not present.

 

The president motioned to approve the minutes of the board meeting for March, as corrected.  The motion passed unanimously.  As the minutes for February were not approved at the March board meeting, Arnold motioned to approve them as posted.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The treasurer, Charles Hosler, passed out copies of his report.  Arnold Martin asked the treasurer's report for March be approved.  The motion passed.

 

UHAOH representative, Katherine Pennington, distributed the lovely postcards to be mailed for  the Star-Gazing Party in Wingren Park on April 16th.  She said TLCA would provide the labels both for the Star-gazing event and the Spring-Fling. 

 

Katherine announced Sherry McIntosh of TLCA code enforcement is retiring and will be replaced by Nolan Meeks.   Properties in need of obvious care can be reported in a timely manner  Mr. Meeks.  Several properties were discussed and will be investigated.

 

Jim Wells said the directory is nearing completion and will be published and distributed on time.  We are short on advertizing monies at the present time.  He suggested using our Robo Calling service for the star-gazing party.  Fred Odell motioned that we purchase $100 worth of service for enough calling capability for both upcoming events.  Martin Kahn seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

 

Fred Odell reported plans for the Spring-Fling were on schedule and all the vendors are on line.  He had questions concerning:

     1.To whom cards for the Spring-Fling would be sent not on our regular mailing list.

2.The tax-exempt status of the UHAOH.  Several of the vendors needed official paper work in order to pass along tax savings to us.  Arnold said we are tax-exempt and Fred will be given the forms to be filled out for the vendors.

3.    Purchasing liability insurance for the event.  Martin Kahn said we definitly need the insurance and Barbara Hull stated that it can be purchased at a good rate on the internet.

 

Nell Anne Hunt praised Craig Boleman, a former UHAOH board member, for designing the beautiful cards for Sta-Gazing.  She also passed out her monthly report to the board regarding the real-estate status of University Hills properties.

 

 

Nell Anne said the plans for the 18th Great Flag Caper are right on target. She was happy to report that this yearly event is now a 5013C organization and any donations are tax-exempt. She is hoping that this new status will attract more donors, as the expenses have grown to more than $11,000. 

 

Charles Schmidt motioned for our UHAOH to contribute the same amount to the Great Flag Caper, as we have in the past, $1, 650.  Arnold Martin seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

As the 4th of July is on a Monday, the potluck party for the “flag planters,” will be on the second nite of the long holiday weekend, Saturday, at Nell Anne's home at 6:00.

 

The Sta-Gazing is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, in Wingren Park.  For precautionary measures, Fred asked that TLCA be sure and have the water turned off in the Park area. 

 

Our block captain chief, Anna Walther, reported the deputy chiefs are in dire need of block captains.

 

Pat Andres announced the Yard of the Month for April is at 100 Balboa Court, the home of Tom and Jan Hopwood.  Pat invited any board members wishing to attend the garden club tour of 5 selected homes in University Hills to meet at her home, 400 Balboa Court, at 12:45.

 

The next meeting for the UHAOH board will be at the Las Colinas Country Club on Tuesday, May 3, at 11:30 A.M.  Those wishing to have lunch during the meeting are asked to come at 11:00 o'clock to place their orders.

 

There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned at 1:18 P.M.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Esther Nachimson

Secretary