ROCK CREEK HILLS CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF MAY 13, 1998 MEETING

Keith Emery, Association President called the meeting to order at 7:40

Old Business

1. First item was an update by Tom Sisti on the traffic issues. He and John Robinson have been involved in meetings with the Town of Kensington on the request by the residents of Wake Dr. to make changes/alterations to curb cut-through traffic on Wake Dr. The town in willing and anxious to work with us to address the overall traffic in the area so that changes aren't made that would move traffic from one street to the next. At this time the town is reviewing several options and suggestions on traffic and pedestrian safety along Wake Dr.

2. Tom Sisti also updated the attendees on the status of the Beltway Sound Study. The study was conducted prior to the leaves on the trees and we are currently waiting for the information to be compiled and presented.

3. Tom Sisti gave an update on the Covenants Committee. The committee has written letters to the owner of the property at 9624 Old Spring which is violation of the covenants. The committee is working with the owners on the best alternative for placement of the shed. The committee is also working with the property owners about the fence in question on Calvend Lane.

4. Tom Sisti raised the issue of the board having approval to pursue legal action on a covenants enforcement between meetings. This would allow the board to pursue legal action in a timely manner rather than wait for the next scheduled meeting should the need arise.

Motion - Give the board approval to seek legal action on covenants matters without seeking the approval of the members at a regularly scheduled meeting.

In favor......................................13

Opposed......................................2

Jaqui Stevens added that requests made and approvals given for covenants enforcement should be put in the newsletter so that the members would know what has transpired and can then ask question or make comments on covenants matters.

5. Keith introduced the new Treasurer, Howard Morin. Howard has lived in RCH for 25 years. He is retired from his career with the SEC and is currently working as a Real Estate Agent with Pardoe Real Estate.

 

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6. Howard gave the Treasurers Report for the period from 1-1-98 to 3-31-98

Beginning balance 5,734.99

Income 4,015.00

Expenses 2,777.72

Ending balance 7,327.71

New Business

1. MaryAnn Chandler raised the question to change or add a plaque to the McNeely Triangle to recognize Simon McNeely who passed away on May 1, 1998. Sy has been very involved in the RCHCA and was a past president. There was some debate since the original plaque was for his wife Lee and it was felt that the McNeely children and Sy's wife Susan should be consulted.

Motion - With the approval of the McNeely family add more azaleas, a dogwood and a plaque to the McNeely triangle in memory of Simon McNeely.

The motion passed unanimously.

2. Dotty Luce's daughter made a request concerning a memorial triangle for her mother at the corner of Littledale and Haverhill. There was much discussion about the ideas for the triangle but no plans had been completed to be presented to the membership and board. The plantings would be low maintenance and require little or no work of the RCHCA membership. The Luce family would be financially responsible for any cost for maintenance of the triangle.

Motion - A vote be taken to get a sense of the membership on whether or not to pursue the idea. When the Luce family has more concrete plans they will present them to the board and the covenants committee for final approval.

The motion was passed unanimously.

3. Keith Emery then surrendered the chair to Howard Morin.

Jaqui Stevens opened a debate about absentee votes for members who are unable to attend the meeting. This issue was addressed at the May 14, 1997 meeting. The issue of the logistics of allowing absentee voting where raised again. The motion that was made at the May 14, 1997 meeting was reintroduced

 

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Motion - The Executive Committee of the RCHCA will appoint a committee to

identify options for voting by non present members and present a report to the RCHCA.

In favor.......................................4

Opposed......................................6

Abstention...................................1

4. Tom Sisti raised the question about income and dues to the RCHCA. Ms. Malone suggested that an editorial be placed in the newsletter about how the money is spent. Tom agreed to write the article for the next newsletter. There was also discussion about notifying Realtors/buyers that there are covenants governing the properties in Rock Creek Hills.

Motion - Put notification in next newsletter to amend the by-laws to increase the dues from $15 to$ 25 .

In favor......................................17

Opposed......................................1

No new business was discussed and the meeting was adjourned

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