Northlake Neighborhood Association


Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors

Monday, October 17, 2005
Old Sauk Rd, Madison Public Library

Board Members Present: Chuck Nahn, Mandla Tshabalala, Dave Kalshoven, Dave Halberslaben, Ron Scheinin, Steve Hill and Steve Globerman

Board Members Absent: None

Other Association Members Present: General membership - 5

Nahn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Review and approval of September 2005 minutes – the minutes were unanimously approved

Old Business

Architectural Control Committee:
The BOD reiterated the call for new volunteers to serve on this committee. Candidates for the impending vacancies on this committee will be considered at the November NNA Meeting.
Pool/Fence issue:
Nahn distributed a draft copy of guidelines for installation of fences/pools. The final guidelines will be published at a later date after thorough review by the Board of Directors.
Covenant Review Task Force:
The BOD reiterated the call for volunteers to serve on the task force for review of the Covenants. At the time of the meeting only one person was known to have volunteered. Those NNA members that are interested in serving on this Task Force were again encouraged to submit their names to the Secretary of the NNA BOD. The slate of volunteers will be announced at the November NNA Meeting.

New Business - Committee Reports

Finance Committee:
Three property owners had not yet paid their 2005 dues. The Treasurer was encouraged to vigorously pursue those in default.

Safety Committee:
Nahn was encouraged to solicit cost estimates for finishing the Drainage Work along Teal Court.

Communications Committee:
It was duly noted that the Neighborhood mailing list needs to be updated. The Treasurer would work with UPS to update the mailing list

Maintenance Committee:
There was a discussion about upkeep of sidewalks along out lot spaces. Estimates of the cost of maintaining these areas will be solicited.

There was also a discussion about use of the neighborhood green space. One or two neighbors felt that people should be encouraged to use the recreation spaces in Orchid Heights Park as a matter of first choice. However, the BOD did not take any formal position on this matter. One BOD member suggested that when people desire to use the neighborhood green space for occasional events, such as wedding or graduation parties, they should notify the Board in advance. Northlake residents who use the green space for everyday recreational activities such as soccer, baseball, kite-flying etc are urged to remove their equipment (baseball nets, soccer goals etc) at the end of the day. The green spaces are to be kept in neat condition, free of clutter and/or trash.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.


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