Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Time: 7PM
Location: Zoom
Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Eric Leonheart, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick, Lisa Martinez, Larry Barlow
Those absent: Rod Martinez
President: Ken Schiewetz
Ken called the meeting to order at 7PM.
Ken shared that there is no new information to share on the lawsuit.
Vice President: Eric Leonheart No issue.
Treasurer: Gary Mesick
Balances: As of 1 April, the Operating Fund had a balance of $30,153.37, and the Reserve Fund (savings) has a balance of $36,202.57. The Community had received $ in dues, including one prepayment of 2023 dues, leaving $37095 in dues and late fees still outstanding.
Dues: As of today, 62 households have paid their 2022 dues in full, with two household paying in installments, and 5 households still to pay. Note that assessments were due by 1 April, and late fees and interest will accrue beginning 15 April. Dues are $720, payable to Mar Cheri Community Club, and they must be paid for a household to be in good standing.
Operations: The Community has paid an additional $1535.41 in legal fees. As of 1 April, the Community has paid $6138.89 in legal fees since the start of the year. As reported last month, all of these fees have been submitted to our insurance for reimbursement. Reimbursement seems likely, as the insurance company has recognized our claim and has taken over representation of the community. This should also reduce future legal fees in connection with the lawsuit.
Because of the broken pipes at the pool in January, the community filed a claim and has received a check for $3278.69. The insurance company will pay an additional $285.27 when they receive verification that the work has been completed. Any additional repair costs not covered by insurance will be paid for from the Reserve, as the plumbing and the pool house are within the scope of the Reserve (we can spend Reserve funds to maintain them).
We have worked with Lakehaven Water to get an adjustment to our bill because of the leak. In the end, we will owe about $400 for that month (instead of the $2800 originally billed).
Our current insurer has notified us that they will not renew our policy for the coming year (effective June). Our broker is helping us find new coverage.
Reserve: The community spent $1833.98 for new pool furniture. The work to repair the pool house plumbing is complete, and the bill for $4400 will be paid in April (so it is not reflected in the March reports). This will come from Reserve as well. The quarterly reserve payment of $4000 has not been made. The Community is delaying making its Reserve payment until the ongoing legal matter is resolved.
Secretary: Anne Mesick No issue.
At Large: Larry Barlow No issue.
Maintenance/Pool: Rod Martinez
Rod’s report was given by Lisa Martinez.
Rod reported that part of the work is not completed at the pool house, and that we are waiting for the contractor to be available so the work can be finished.
Rod also shared that it may not be possible for us to have a work party this year. He will have a list of the tasks that need doing and you can contact him at: maintenace@marcheri.org in order to Learn what needs doing and see how you might help. Again, thank you for helping your community by volunteering to serve in this way. This really provides a huge savings to the neighborhood.
Architecture: Lisa Martinez No issue.
Recreation Hospitality: Anne Mesick No issue.
New Business:
Lisa reported that there was one new request made of the architectural committee: they are looking into the matter.
Anne asked that if your contact information ( your email address and or your phone number,) has changed that you please remember to pass those changes on to the community. We are relying more and more on email communication as it saves the community a lot of money. You may send those changes to: secretary@marcheri.org
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 7 PM via Zoom. There being no other business, the meeting was closed at 7:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Mesick Secretary