L.M.P.O.A. Meeting Minutes

LAKE MONTEZUMA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

 

DATE OF MEETING 5-04-2009

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:  5:10 pm

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Sharon Brooks, Janet Aniol, Steve Sprinz, Carole Penfield-Krowne, Karin Krippene, Maggie Holt.

 

OTHER RESIDENTS PRESENT:  5

 

                       

I. MINUTES: The minutes from April 6, 2009 were approved as amended.

 

II. FINANCIAL REPORT; Maggie reported LMPOA has $5418.36 in the general checking account.  She transferred the Red Rock Development's money from that account to an interest bearing business CD, which as of May 4^th had $12,006.79 financials. The other accounts are status quo.

 

Maggie sent Chip Davis her "best estimate" of ongoing expenses for Rollins Park. It is $3730.00 annually, and does not include the initial cost of the improvements to the landscaping currently done by Vista Lawn Care.

 

Karin and Janet submitted invoices for the newsletter mailing costs.  A motion was passed to accept the invoices for reimbursement.

 

III. PUBLIC INPUT

            Bill Larson expressed concern about kids on the bridge.  He said several years ago there was a tragic death at that spot due to a drunken driver. Janet explained the actions that have been taken to date, but so far the County has not approved any safety changes.  It is very frustrating for all residents.  Bill suggested a petition drive and the Board expressed its support.  Bill and Janet will meet to discuss further action.

 

IV. GUEST SPEAKERS

            A. Virginia Bartlett lives on Beaver Vista Rd. and has been trying since 1993 to do something about the sediment and rocks accumulating in the creek which excacerbates flooding.  She is a hydrologic technician and consultant and she understands the dynamics of stream flows. With each water event, the rock bar continues to pile up.  She has approached Ken Spedding in a public meeting but other than cutting down a few trees, the County has done nothing about this problem.  Virginia said there is not enough creek bed to accommodate the debris jam which hangs up under the bridge.  The rock bar has risen dramatically since 1993 (5-6 feet). The County and the Army Corp of Engineers keep pointing the finger at each other.

 

            The next flood could cause the bridge to go under and we would have no access or ingress to Lake Montezuma.  As a public safety issue, we need a grass roots effort to get action.

 

            A motion was passed by the Board to add an item under New Business next month to determine the next steps to get the attention of the County regarding the rock bar problem, for mitigation of the bridge area and beyond.

 

            B.  Gloria Woods gave a presentation to the board regarding the Verde Valley Community Hospice.  It is privately owned by two firemen, and differs from other local hospices in that it is not nationally corporate-owned. She passed out brochures.

 

V.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

A. Transportation.  Janet provided a written report. (See May 2009 Transportation Report), attachment A to the minutes.   It includes the April report with three updates.  1] The Van Grant. LMPOA application ranked #2 out of 20 applicants from our 4 state region.  Awaiting notification in early June.

 

2] Montezuma Lake Rd Switchbacks and Pedestrian Bridge.  Supervisor Davis said the County does not have funds to pursue the Transportation Enhancement Grant.   Janet will send follow-up letter asking for reconsideration since this is a reimbursable grant with small costs to the County.

 

3] Economic Recovery Fund Projects.  No stimulus funds for unincorporated areas.

 

B. Water.  No report

 

C. Park Developments  A discussion was held about the invoice from Vista Lawn Care for the upgrades, tree trimming and fertilizer.  Vista was given verbal authorization to perform up to 26 hours of labor and $100 for materials.  The invoice was substantially higher.  A motion was made for Maggie to prepare a check to Vista per the authorized amount and to hand the check to Alex only if he produces an itemized bill. The vote was 5 in favor and 1 opposed.  The motion carried.

 

D.  Community Plan.  Sharon reports it is moving along and the target date is still September, 2009. The Land Use portion is complete.

 

E. Planning and Zoning.  The Board discussed zoning ordinance amendment H9031.  The mini-storage business has been sold. After further discussion, a motion was made that LMPOA object to the requested zoning change and rescind its earlier approval of expansion of the use permit, based on the fact that it is not in accord with the draft Community Plan for Land Use.

 

The second issue was the fact that the Planning and Zoning Commission does not have a single member who resides in the Beaver Creek area, who can look out for our interests. 

 

A motion was passed for Sharon to draft a letter to the Board of Supervisors asking to appoint at least 2 members on the P&Z review commission who live in the Beaver Creek community.

 

F. Publicity.  No report

 

V  OLD BUSINESS.  Due to the late hour, all remaining items except for the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation were tabled.

 

A motion was passed approving two minor amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.

 

V  ADJOURNMENT

            The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted

 

Carole Penfield-Krowne

Secretary