UNIVERSITY HILLS ASSOCIATION OF HOMEOWNERS
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 A.M by the president, Arnold Martin.
Board members present were: Arnold Martin, Charles Schmidt, Charles Hosler, Esther Nachimson, Garland Sherrod, Jim Wells, Martin Kahn, Nell Anne Hunt, Barbara Hull, John De Marco, Anna Walther, Jennifer Davis, and Fred Odell. Committee Chair Pat Andres and Deputy Block Chief Al Taylor were present. Mr. Rick Bidney, President of The Las Colinas Association, attended and provided a review of current affairs. Board member Don McGee was not present. Committee Chair Margeaux Black was not present.
Arnold asked for a motion from the floor to approve the minutes of the August meeting, as posted on the UHAOH website. Al Taylor motioned to accept the minutes as posted on the website. Chuck Hosler seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Chuck Hosler, Treasurer, passed out copies of the monthly report and called attention to several entries. He noted that the invoices for two ads in our 2010 UH Directory had not paid.
Jim Wells asked that the names of these two businesses be recorded so that these entities will not be approached in future.)
The report stated that Minuteman Press was granted $100 worth of advertizing in exchange for work done for UHAOH yearbook.
John DeMarco motioned to approve the purchase of the desktop computer for use by the UH Web Master in amount $400. Al Taylor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
The Treasurer forecast a deficit of $1,400 for the year. The report did not reflect $100 for the booth at Farine for their festival. Overall, we are $24,000 solvent. Chuck motioned that the report be accepted as presented. Al Taylor seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Rick Bidney gave an extensive review of happenings and events in Las Colinas.
TLCA and Irving City code enforcement are working hand in hand in a manner that is very gratifying to both parties. It was mentioned that minor entry points have not been maintained well. Trash needs to be picked up and matter needs to be called to the attention of code enforcement.
There is an increase in the number of large semi truck-trailers being seen driving on Rochelle and Northgate. The names and numbers of these vehicles need to be recorded and reported to the police.
Mr. Bidney called special attention to TLC Annual Meeting at the Omni Mandalay Hotel, October 4, at 4:00 PM. All are invited. It is particularly important to have a great turnout. Immediately following the meeting will be a farewell reception for Heinz Simon who is retiring from TLCA board of directors, after many years of faithful service to our community.
Charles Schmidt reported our grant request to the City of Irving had been turned in. The Boy Scout curb painting should be completed within the week.
Arnold suggested that we should participate in the city program “Adopt a Spot” for Wingren Road from Hwy 183 to Rochelle. This area will be the entry into UH from the east for several years. It is looking seedy.
Nell Anne thanked Chuck for his hard work organizing our participation at the Farine Fund Fest. John volunteered to help.
National Night Out has been put on hold for another year.
Jen Davis is putting the final touches to the President’s Letter to go out to all UH residents.
Nell Ann Hunt passed out the report on home sales in UH. She explained and discussed the “short sale” of properties and the advantage to the distressed homeowner.
Barbara Hull will purchase a reindeer display for our Festival of Lights in December. The $1,100 is in the budget.
Pat Andres announced the Yard of the Month, 308 Tampico, owned by Rocky and Sandra Rosellini. She said so many yards suffered from the unusually high heat, it was difficult to find a yard that had not been damaged.
The next UHAOH board meeting will be on Tuesday, October 5, at 11:30 A.M. Those wishing to eat should arrive at 11:00 A.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:14 P. M.
Respectively submitted,
Esther Nachimson,
Secretary