Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
May board meeting
Meeting Minutes – 5.3.2022
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, Josh Gavrich, Kevin Quick, Khristina Powell, Mike Brumbach, Steve Shroeder, Randy Flynn
 
Board Members Absent:  Dave Nachand, Jonathan Chapman
 
Homeowners Present: Dave Blank, Kyle Hildebrant
 
Guests: None
 
Call to Order:  7:05pm by President, Neil Gavrich
 
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting April 5th, 2022
A motion was made by the president to approve the April 2022 meeting minutes, all board members present approved.
 
Homeowners Concerns: 

• Kyle – Just checking in with the HOA board
• Dave B – Noted that the march minutes had not been posted yet
  • Josh to follow up with Thomas when posting up the April minutes

 
BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
President: Neil Gavrich

• Dues letters
  • Neil to follow up with John to check progress on the letters
• Flashing stop sign update
  • Going to make some flyers and/or write letters to inform neighbors around the stop signs of the proposal

  
Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Issues with vehicles on the road [stop sign runners, speeding in school zones]
  • Discussion about submitting info online to sheriffs department (mention in the newsletter and online [website/FB])

 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Not present

 
Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• No report this meeting

 
Architectural:  Kevin

• Tree removals approved recently due to damage from storm
  • House with three cherry trees that have health issues
  • Tree removed by the county on King way (came down during storm, blocking road)

 
Covenants:  Mike Brumbach

• Complaints on 93rd Ct regarding parking issue
  • Truck parked on street and limits view when approaching top of Ct.
  • Vehicle moves throughout day (not abandoned) so HOA cannot enforce through any rules
• Complaint on 93rd Ct regarding front / back yard debris
  • Will investigate further

 
Safety: Steve Schroeder

• Discussion about easement issues west of Stevens Way (area was pretty torn up by a homeowner using heavy equipment)
  • Some neighbors frustrated by the inconsiderate actions and lack of cleanup

 
Board Member at Large: Randy Flynn

• Still have issues with receiving emails.
  • Following up with Thomas about the email issue

 
Environmental: Dave Nachand

• Not present

 
General Discussion:
 
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich at 7:29pm
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  Jun 7th, 2022 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions at normal meeting location. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.
 
Notes taken by Josh Gavrich

Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
April board meeting
Meeting Minutes – 4.5.2022
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, Josh Gavrich, Jonathan Chapman, Kevin Quick, Khristina Powell, Mike Brumbach, Dave Nachand
 
Board Members Absent:  Steve Shroeder, Randy Flynn
 
Homeowners Present: Dave Blank
 
Guests: None
 
Call to Order:  7:02pm by President, Neil Gavrich
 
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting March 1st, 2022
Clarification on minutes regarding a board member speaking with Chuck Zwick
A motion was made by the president to approve the March 2022 meeting minutes (with changes as noted above), all board members present approved.
 
Homeowners Concerns: 

• None from homeowners present

 
BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
President: Neil Gavrich

• Flashing stop sign update
  • Going to make some flyers and/or write letters to inform neighbors around the stop signs of the proposal
    • County wants to make sure they have homeowner buy in before installing and fielding complaints of flashing lights.
• Block party planning
  • Homeowners who helped plan in years past are not available to support. Looking for homeowner support. To be put in newsletter and on FB page
• Barking dog complaints on 100th Dr
  • Neil to follow up with homeowner

 
Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Update regarding welcome committee
  • Only 1 new homeowner in past 30 days
• Discussion about newsletter items
  • Natural playground area in wood behind King Way
  • Yard waste bins – push to weekend after Mother’s Day

 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Proposed budget of $110 annual dues, based on financials and the approved reserve study
• Working on getting some asphalt repair quotes
  • Last quotes were rather significant to repair whole paths, but spot repairs were ~60% of cost of full path repave
• Motion to approve the budget with $110 dues for 2022
  • All board members present approved

 
Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• No report this meeting

 
Architectural:  Kevin

• Tree removals approved recently due to damage from storm

 
Covenants:  Mike Brumbach

• Letters written in the past month
  • 10807 SE Stacy Ct – rubbish in driveway
  • 10749 SE 99th – yard debris on common path
  • Car reported on 94th for “a long time”
    • Josh went by prior to meeting, no cars parked in street so it’s a non-issue
• 10437 99th requesting to have a POD at their property for “a while” for remodel materials
  • Board needs to know the length of time in place before approving

            
Environmental: Dave Nachand

• Will send out list of yard bin locations
  • Normally set during weekend of Mother’s Day, but pushing to the weekend after

 
General Discussion:
 
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich at 7:52pm
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  May 3rd, 2022 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions at normal meeting location. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.
  
Notes taken by Josh Gavrich

​Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
March board meeting
Meeting Minutes – 3.1.2022
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Josh Gavrich, Jonathan Chapman, Kevin Quick, Steve Schroeder, Khristina Powell, Randy Flynn
 
Board Members Absent:  Neil Gavrich, Mike Brumbach, Dave Nachand
 
Homeowners Present: Dave Blank, Thomas Spathas
 
Guests: None
 
Call to Order:  7:04pm by Vice President, Khristina Powell
 
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting Feb 1st, 2022
A motion was made by Khristina Powell to approve the Feb 2022 meeting minutes, all board members present approved.
 
Homeowners Concerns: 

• Dave Blank wanted to know if he could receive a copy of the reserve study
  • Not yet approved by the board, but would be available after approval

 
BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
President: Neil Gavrich

• Not present

 
Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Discussion about newsletter items
  • Natural playground area in wood behind King Way
    • Minimal change to insurance cost
    • Mention in the newsletter about concept and see what community thinks of the idea
    • Need to check covenants (section 6.1) for compliance; speak with neighbors in the area about the idea.

 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Reserve study sent to board members for review prior to meeting.
  • John available to answer any questions, but wants to vote on approving the study if possible
• With the newsletter coming up, we should be seeking new board members
• Working on getting together some asphalt repair bids
  • Steve had some from the past that we could review as well.

 
Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• No report this meeting

 
Architectural:  Kevin

• Only 1 architectural request recently
  • Homeowner with sick tree that they want to review. Kevin reviewing and likely to approve

Safety:  Steve Schroeder

• Updates regarding safe routes to schools
  • Working with Clack County Trans Engineer
    • Proposal for moving flashing school zone up
    • Working on a grant for sidewalks to be installed                 

Board member: Randy Flynn

• Issues with access to emails continues
  • Thomas worked on a bug recently that should have fixed the issue

 
General Discussion:

• THANK YOU to Michael Brumbach for repairing / rebuilding the wooden bench in the woods between 99th and King
  • Fallen tree had caused catastrophic damage to the original bench
• Chuck Zwick may be interested in joining the board [discussion with Kevin outside of normal meeting]
• Reserve study review / approval
  • Reserve study items reviewed by board members outside of meeting
  • Khristina motioned to approve the study, all board members in favor of approval.

 
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Khristina Powell at 8:00pm
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  April 5th, 2022 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions at normal meeting location. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.
 
 
Notes taken by Josh Gavrich

Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
February board meeting
Meeting Minutes – 2.1.2022
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, Josh Gavrich, Jonathan Chapman, Kevin Quick, Steve Schroeder, Khristina Powell, Mike Brumbach, Dave Nachand, Randy Flynn
 
Board Members Absent: 
 
Homeowners Present: Ben Derr, Dave Gilman, Dave Blank
 
Guests: None
 
Call to Order:  7:06pm by President, Neil Gavrich
 
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting Jan 4th, 2022
A motion was made by Neil Gavrich to approve the Jan 2022 meeting minutes, all board members approved.
 
Homeowners Concerns: 

• Ben Derr wondering about update regarding road on Stevens
  • Speed limit radar signs, we are on the list (but 18 month waiting period)
  • Steve is following up regarding safe routes to schools; follow up with County personnel
  • Flashing stop signs – Neil following up about potential install
  • Khristina will be including details in the newsletter about managing ourselves (as it is potentially folks in the neighborhood speeding and running stop signs)
• Dave Gilman brought up concerns about trees in green space that had recently fallen
  • Some of the trees had already been addressed, but some of concern to be brought up to Neil and Dave to see about addressing with a vendor
• Dave Blank had a few concerns about OR state rules not being followed
  • Regarding minutes/agenda to be published before meeting IAW 94.650 section 7c – verbiage says “as needed to participate” in regards to voting. Only applicable at the annual meeting
  • Annual meeting quorum requirements – do not meet them (and have not for decades according to review) – caveat in OR law (94.655) says that the voting members present can elect to proceed with meeting without meeting quorum numbers.
  • Balance information being included on the meeting minutes – from June 2020-Oct 2021 no balance info included. Last included in Feb 2020 (last in person meeting). Dave is looking for a quarterly or annual publishing of funds.
  • Dave requested to know when definition of “professional sign” was adopted – based on over 10 years of board actions and/or inaction (precedent)

 
BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
President: Neil Gavrich

• Nothing else to note (other than addressed above)

 
Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Discussion about homeowner engagement (improving)
  • Potential idea for discount on homeowners dues for attending meetings
  • Idea of having a natural play area installed in the woods between King and Stevens
    • Budget or insurance concerns?
    • Is it worth the install given proximity to school playground

 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Reserve study sent to board members for review prior to meeting.
• Sent financial data to our insurance agent

 
Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• No report this meeting

 
Architectural:  Kevin

• No architectural requests recently
• Tree fell in central woods and damaged the wooden bench
  • Board members voted on repair, $250 budget approved for Mike B to repair

 
Safety:  Steve Schroeder

• Concerns about the amount of projects we need to undertake as a volunteer board
  • Agenda item for March meeting, to list out and prioritize projects
  • April meeting to plan out projects
  • May meeting to align budget with projects
    • Budget allows for dues to reflect funds needed for projects

Board member: Randy Flynn

• Issues with access to emails – not all coming through (to resolve with Neil and Thomas)
• Tree in central woods – rounds cut up
  • Homeowner (Kevin) has been splitting some rounds and will continue to work on it. Large trunk left in woods to break down
• HOA property encroachment near Champagne Ln
• Possibility of stimulus money for any of our projects
  • Money available for a “chipper” for forest clearing projects, but wood chips not recommended as they are just fuel during wildfire season (per Clackamas Fire District reps)

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich at 8:00pm
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  March 1st, 2022 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.

Notes taken by Josh Gavrich

Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
October board meeting and Annual homeowners meeting
Meeting Minutes – 1.4.2022
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, Josh Gavrich, Jonathan Chapman, Kevin Quick, Steve Schroeder, Khristina Powell
 
Board Members Absent:  Randy Flynn, David Nachand, Mike Brumbach
 
Homeowners Present: Kevin Azorr, Anjuli Chen
 
Guests: None
 
Call to Order:  7:20pm by President, Neil Gavrich
 
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting Nov 2nd, 2021
A motion was made by Neil Gavrich to approve the Nov 2021 meeting minutes, all board members approved.
 
Survey Results discussion:

• 49 paper surveys came back and 23 online
• Priorities as seen by homeowners: increased safety/security, better maintenance of common areas, be stricter for covenant violations
• Suggestions: Numerous written in ideas, Khristina to compile all so we can assess
  • Possibility to hire a security firm, Neil to look into old quote

 
Homeowners Concerns: 

• New homeowner welcome packages
  • Anjuli wants to be involved and help, but needs info from John on new owners
  • Suggestion to have a card, a bundt cake and handout about closest stores and resources
  • Budget proposed for $400 to make welcome packages; approved by board members present
• Clackamas County Public Info Officer (Vanessa spoke with) recommended to reach out to neighborhood watch liaison for additional resources.

 
Board Nominations:

• Nominations for president: Neil and Khristina
• Nomination for VP: Khristina
• Nomination for Treasurer: John Chapman
• Nomination for Secretary: Josh
  • All board members present voted, board members to retain current roles

 
BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
President: Neil Gavrich

• Board nominations
• Safety concerns on neighborhood streets

 
Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Discussion about survey results
  • Will continue working on data consolidation
• Gift cards for “holiday lights” winners
  • 6 qty for $50 a piece
  • John to pickup up and work with Khristina to get to homeowners

 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Working on a reserve study and to be ready to present around the February meeting

 
Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• No report this meeting

 
Architectural:  Kevin

• No report this meeting

 
Safety:  Steve Schroeder

• Working with Vanessa to discuss with county about road safety in the area.
  • Steve to follow up about safe routes to schools along Stevens Way (pushing school zone further back)
  • Possibility of flashing stop signs on 99th
  • Setting up radar sign on 99th (18 month wait list)
    • Neil to make sure we are on the list and keep working on other issues

 
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich at 8:27pm
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  February 1st, 2022 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.
 
Notes taken by Josh Gavrich

Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
October board meeting and Annual homeowners meeting
Meeting Minutes – 11.2.2021
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, Josh Gavrich, Jonathan Chapman, Kevin Quick, Steve Schroeder, Mike Brumbach, Khristina Powell
 
Board Members Absent:  Thomas Spathas, David Nachand, Mike Brumbach
 
Homeowners Present: Dave Blank, Sara Flynn, Ben Derr, Tracey Kebede-Bernahu
 
Guests: None
 
Call to Order:  7:00pm by President, Neil Gavrich
 
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting Oct 5th, 2021
A motion was made by Neil Gavrich to approve the Oct 2021 meeting minutes (with corrections as noted via email), all board members approved.
 
Homeowners Concerns:

• Ben Derr questioned about possibility of speed bumps on Stevens due to high traffic/speed
  • Steve S talked about Safe Routes to Schools and how he was trying to engage with the liaison and county again based on previous report.
  • Neil talked about possibility of flashing stop signs, but that the county had not approved install of one.
• Dave Blank asked about political sign definition
  • Was approved by board in October and included in the minutes. Was reviewed at meeting as well. 
• Tracey Kebede-Bernahu asked about involvement with the Mt Scott PTO/PTA
  • Neil is also a board member there and Steve’s wife too
• Dave Blank mentioned, in regards to financial audits, that OR 94.550-770 may supersede requirements of the bylaws.
• Dave Blank recommended reaching out to Sheriff's department in regards to speeders, as they could post a car for a day or two to write up infractions
  • HOA members looking for a more long-term solutions that will reduce speed in the area.

 
BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
President: Neil Gavrich

• Discussion about stop signs. HOA to continue to pursue

 
Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Has not ordered new signs from Fast Signs yet
• Homeowner survey - going out later this week
  • Online form available as well
  • Collecting entries until end of November, then will compile some data
• Wants to post reminder about prowler in the area on website and FB to keep up visibility
  • Post about issues reported to keep neighborhood aware

 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Template for reserve report found, will be working on a rough draft
• Check cleared for OR state treasury (was not showing paid online previously)
• Audit of financial books is no longer required by the insurance carrier for the HOA
  • Was in the past, wanted to make sure we were not out of compliance
  • Need to ensure compliance with bylaws, even if not required by Ins agency

 
Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• Digital document database in progress (scanning old documents and looking into possible storage solutions)
• Received a copy of the Articles of Incorporation from the state, will include in scans

 
Architectural:  Kevin

• A house on 95th was repainted without prior approval, looking into it

 
Safety:  Steve Schroeder

• Will follow up regarding safe routes to schools since schools are back in full time again
• Light posts 4 & 10 flashing
  • Unsure of lights in upper green space
  • Seems that the light issues start to occur when the weather turns colder

 
Board member elections coming in January meeting
 
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich at 8:00pm
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  January 4th, 2022 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.
 
Notes taken by Josh Gavrich

Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
October board meeting and Annual homeowners meeting

Meeting Minutes – 10.5.2021
Location:  Virtual meeting  
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, Josh Gavrich, Jonathan Chapman, , Kevin Quick, Steve Schroeder, Mike Brumbach, Khristina Powell
Board Members Absent:  Thomas Spathas, David Nachand 
Homeowners Present: Dave Blank, Shannon Chedester, Dave Gilman, Randy Flynn
Guests: None
Call to Order:  7:00pm by President, Neil Gavrich
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting Sep 7th, 2021
A motion was made by Neil Gavrich to approve the Sep 2021 meeting minutes (with corrections as noted via email), 6 board members present approved, one board member against. Meeting minutes approved based on majority rules.
Homeowners Concerns:

• Covenant enforcement
• Concern about inconsistent enforcement of covenants (from Dave B)
• Recommends having log of past issues and resolution to show consistency
• Dave B requested a more formal definition of “political signs” be defined by the HOA as the rules and fines section is very open to interpretation
  
• Board to discuss post meeting and formalize to adopt at a later meeting
• Dave B had expressed concerns (via email) regarding legality of bylaw changes adopted in 2007 and has a copy of those bylaws (posted on website)
• Josh stated that the bylaws of 1979 had the same verbiage regarding how to make changes to bylaws [in the future] and changes were adopted properly  
• Dave B requested original bylaws be sent to him
• Josh to send 1979 bylaws to Dave B

BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS 
President: Neil Gavrich

• The president motioned to vote for board members via electronic/voice vote (due to Covid restrictions in place).
• 6 board members in favor of motion, 1 board member against
• Motion passed
• Review of board member elections

Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Newsletters went out
• Prowler in the area
• Usually seen between 11pm-12am riding a bicycle
• Recommends adding details to the website and FB page to alert homeowners to keep eyes out for suspicious activity

Treasurer: John Chapman

• Roughly 86% of homeowner dues have been received so far, similar to previous years
• Homeowners >2 years in arrears will be followed up on
• Roughly $73k in the bank account
• Some of those funds will be used for larger projects in the green spaces

Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• Digital document database in progress (scanning old documents and looking into possible storage solutions)

Architectural:  Kevin

• A few small projects approved recently    
• 3 house paintings
• 1 window replacement project
• 1 retractable awning
• House remodel on Nancy Ct
• Still trying to work with Clay’s Tree service on evaluation of tree health

Safety:  Steve Schroeder

• Will follow up regarding safe routes to schools since schools are back in full time again
• New principal at Mount Scott may be more open to helping push the plan along
• His garage was recently broken into and bicycles were stolen (sometime in the night)

Covenants: Mike Brumbach

• Stolen mail was found discarded
• Letters sent out to houses with chickens and signs out of compliance 
• Follow up on chickens due to one homeowner responding they did not have any
• Need to follow up on the BMW with expired plates.
• Recommended having an in person meeting (outdoors) to hear concerns of neighbors
• Discussion to be continued after meeting about potential plans and/or a survey

Discussion about treasury and annual reporting:

• Mike B asked if the HOA files taxes (based on past experience with a non-profit)?
• Treasurer stated that the HOA does not file taxes nor does it pay property tax on the green spaces.
• Dave B stated he believes that is not in compliance with financial reporting of 94.550
• Dave G stated that the organization HAD paid taxes in/around 2007 time frame as some of the funds were held in high interest bearing CDs.
• Discussion between board members and HOA members about becoming compliant with financial reporting
• Possibility to hire outside CPA firm to assist 
• Would need to find out how much it would cost
• Steve stated he has concerns about the time needed to review laws and such to ensure compliance (and that board members are not CPAs)
• Khristina stated we should assess where the HOA is (compliant or not) and then move forward with an action plan to address issues
• Randy asked what are the consequences of non-compliance
• No one in attendance is knowledgeable about consequences
• Neil motioned to approve a subcommittee to study the potential concerns
• Motion seconded; all board members approved

Board member elections:

• 3 open positions (VP, Environmental, General board member)
• Neil nominated Khristina for a second three year term
• Neil nominated David N for a second three year term
• Neil nominated Randy Flynn for first 3 year term
• All nominations approved via electronic / voice vote [due to virtual meeting]
• Board member positions to be voted on during January meeting

Political signs definition:

• Per homeowner request the board discussed, outside the meeting via email, what makes a sign a political sign for purposes of covenant enforcement. Definition for political sign included below.

​

• A sign which:
• Includes the name or likeness of a candidate for office in a federal, state or local election, or
• Includes the number, title, or reference to a ballot measure in a federal, state or local election, or
• Includes a campaign slogan or logo of a candidate for office or ballot measure in a federal, state or local election, or
• Includes a name, campaign slogan, or logo of a political party, or
• References a specific political election, by year, candidate, position, slogan, or party, or
• Is clearly intended to promote voting in a specific manner in any federal, state or local elections.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich at 8:01pm
Next Regular Board Meeting:  November 2nd, 2021 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.
Notes taken by Josh Gavrich

Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
Meeting Minutes – 7.6.2021
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, , Jonathan Chapman, , Kevin Quick, Steve Schroeder, Mike Brumbach
Board Members Absent:  Josh Gavrich, Khristina Powell, Thomas Spathas, David Nachand
Homeowners Present: None
Guests: None

Call to Order:  7:03pm by President, Neil Gavrich

Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting June 1st, 2021

• A motion was made by Neil Gavrich to approve the June 2021 meeting minutes, all board members present approved.

Homeowners Concerns:

• None

BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
President: Neil Gavrich

• Recent call from house on 93rd, Two houses (one on 93rd, one on Stevens Dr.) to be looked at for potential yard maintenance letters. Neil to investigate and report to the board.
• Van was stolen on Stevens Ct. Info posted to HOA Facebook page and emailed to board members for awareness.
• Realtor reached out with compliments on usefulness of HOA website and realtor info packet.
• Neil asked the Fire department about community room use for September meeting.

 
Vice President: Khristina Powell
Not Present.
 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Dues payments are tracking with prior years receipts. Two houses which were 2+ years behind recently brought their balance current,
• John to research vendors for green space fuels reduction.
• John to send letter to house on 96th with election sign reminding them of covenants and asking sign to be removed.

Secretary: Josh Gavrich
Absent. Josh provided minutes of June board meeting for review via email ahead of meeting

Architectural:  Kevin

• 3 Tree removal requests, 1 approved, 2 pending follow-up info from home owners
• 4 repainting requests, all approved

Safety:  Steve Schroeder

• Fire inspection report looks good and all present agreed it was accurate to the visit with fire department. Contacted Tony Pranger, from prior Elkhorn report work, no availability to quote effort until fall. Contacted state forest service for referrals, awaiting feedback. John to assist looking for vendors.

Covenants: Mike Brumbach

• No major actions recently. Will contact house on 100th about dead fir tree again.

           
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich with consent of all present
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  September 7th, 2021 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.

Scott Mountain Homeowners Association
Meeting Minutes – 6.1.2021
 
Location:  Virtual meeting 
 
Board Members Present:  Neil Gavrich, Josh Gavrich, Jonathan Chapman, Kevin Quick, Steve Schroeder, Khristina Powell
Board Members Absent:  Thomas Spathas, David Nachand, Mike Brumbach,
Homeowners Present: Chuck Zwick, Chris Duffin
Guests: None

Call to Order:  7:01pm by President, Neil Gavrich

Approval of Meeting Minutes: Board Meeting May 4th, 2021

• A motion was made by Neil Gavrich to approve the May 2021 meeting minutes (with previously emailed corrections); all board members present approved.

Homeowners Concerns:

• Chris: Large improvement / Remodel (plans submitted early May to the board). Discussion about vehicle lift being installed in lower garage portion (to be used for personal use, not commercial). Discussion about timeline of construction. Chris hoping to finish this year, but still waiting on permits to begin moving forward on parts of the project. Board approved tentative design. Will continue to keep in touch with Architecture chair during process
• Chuck: Issues with lights being damaged - video sent to board of one instance of person walking through his property. Wanting to install a black chain link fence to keep people out of his yard. Board approved install of fence

 
BOARD OFFICERS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
President: Neil Gavrich

• Not enough time to report

 
Vice President: Khristina Powell

• Not enough time to report

 
Treasurer: John Chapman

• Roughly $19k in dues paid so far (better than previous years)

 
Secretary: Josh Gavrich

• Path lights to be replaced this week (Josh to follow up and make sure)

 
Architectural: Kevin
Multiple requests since past meeting:

• 7 cherry trees requested to be removed on house on 99th. Homeowner does intend to replace “some” trees, but wants to remove “non-native” ones

 
Safety:  Steve Schroeder

• Meeting with Fire Department about green spaces. Fire department assessment is that our green spaces are predominantly well positioned if a fire exists in the area. Tree limbs <10 ft from ground should be removed. Cleanup of ground cover looks good, but picking up broken branches and leaves would help to suppress fires. Ferns (which we are abundant with) are great due to fire resistant nature. Worst area is SW end of east woods (very overgrown). Steve to look into some companies for helping us clear out the area (limbs, ground cover, etc). Steve to write up a blurb to communicate on the website and facebook about the fire department assessment.
• Discussion about a flashing stop sign. Neil to do some more research and find ones that Happy Valley uses so we can match those.

 
Covenants:

• Not present

           
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Neil Gavrich with consent of all present at 7:40pm
 
Next Regular Board Meeting:  July 6th, 2021 7:00PM, likely to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Normal meetings at the Fire Station to be conducted the first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December when there will be no meeting.