MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
LAGO VISTA PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 8, 2010 

The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lago Vista Property Owners’ Association was held at the Activity Center, 2601 American Drive in the Bluebonnet Room on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Board members present were President Dave Freeman, Vice president Dave Shafford, Treasurer Nancy Oliver, Secretary Jo Anne Molloy and Director Gary Gates. The Directors present are authorized Directors constituting a quorum for transacting business. General Manager Deborah Sorchevich was also in attendance. 

CALL TO ORDER 

 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dave Freeman.  Fifty-three (53) members were in attendance. 

1. OPEN FORUM

 President Freeman reads, aloud, a document entitled “LagoPalooza @ Cody Park, July 8^th – 10^th”.  (Attached to original hardcopy of transcript) The document highlights the process the Board applied in reaching its decision to approve the Chamber of Commerce’s request to have limited use of Cody Park during the Aquapalooza event on Lake Travis.  Director Gates reiterated the Chamber’s responsibility for insurance coverage, increased security, increased trash collection and management of vendors and general parking during the event. President Freeman also points out that LVPOA Rangers will provide maps to non-POA members directing them to area public boat ramps and stated that POA boat ramps will not be opened to the public. (At this time President Freeman opens the floor to the members. 7:10pm)

            Don Zschoche addresses the Board concerning a potential date conflict between two groups requesting the same facility for 2011. President Freeman states the topic can be discussed in Item # 10.

            Members speaking in support of Local Area Businesses during this LagoPalooza event were: Ginger Halsted, Chuck Wills and Bud Oglesby. These POA members shared their opinions on the following: the offensive nature of the advertisement placed in the LOG encouraging the boycotting of area business wanting to participate in the LagoPalooza event, the lack of understanding that Lago Vista is growing, the fact that Aquapalooza will only be a one-time event and encouraging those with opposing views about the current Board’s decision to place their names as candidates in the next election. Mr. Wills speaks to the Chamber’s responsibility to maintain order and being aware of the potential for unsightly garbage.

            Members speaking in opposition of the Board’s decision to approve the Chamber’s LagoPalooza event were: Brad Waite, Tracy Alexander, Roy Reinarz, Karen Wallace, Frederick Falk, Garrell Bottoms, George (Bill) White, Jr., Richard Jones and Sybil Arnold. These POA members shared their opinions on the following: public vs. private parks, cost burdens of opening the park to the pubic, opposing the Aquapalooza event altogether, not recognizing LagoPalooza in the same category as other events open to the public, such as July 4^th, Pirates on Lake Travis, etc., inadequate notification of event by Board to members, desiring Bylaw changes by 60% of resident POA members only, POA should not be in the business of supporting local area businesses, POA Articles of Incorporation not supporting commercial activities, lack of planning by City of LV should not constitute an obligation on the part of the POA, concerns that Aquapalooza is not a family-friendly event and requests that the Board approves only those that are, and concerns about the amount of garbage left on the roadways throughout the city. Additional comments from a member concerned Arrowhead Park’s use by non-members, trash not being disposed of and boats beaching from the lakeside.

            President Freeman reads, aloud, a letter written to the City of LV from the LVPOA, requesting a town hall meeting to discuss the City’s vision and planning for providing some sort of civic facilities/parks for its taxpayers, so that the burden does not always rest on the shoulders of the LVPOA. Mr. Freeman encourages all present to attend. Notification about this meeting will be placed in the LOG and also on the POA’s website. 

2. MINUTES (MOLLOY)(8:08pm)

Secretary Jo Anne Molloy presented the June 2010 Monthly Minutes for review. Motion to approve was made by Director Gates and seconded by VP Shafford.  All in favor; the
Minutes are approved as presented.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT (OLIVER)(8:09pm) 

 Treasurer Oliver presents the financial report for June 2010. Ms. Oliver reports that the overall expenses are still coming in under budget, but has asked for managers to have an awareness of our gasoline consumption. No questions or comments arose from the Board of Directors concerning the Financials. Director Gates makes a motion to approve the June 2010 Financials. The motion is seconded by VP Shafford. All in favor; financials are approved as presented.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT (SORCHEVICH)(8:10pm)

4. Aquapalooza Update: Previously discussed in Open Forum.
5. Parks Update: Violations in our Parks continue, including; tailgating, guests of property owners not displaying proper vehicle identification and launching from shorelines. Please help us by notifying Rangers when witnessing a violation.

6. Ramp Update: At this time, three POA boat ramps are open to members and their accompanied guests.

7. Marina Update: Some electrical repairs have been made on the marinas. Currently, two available marina slips are in the process of being leased.

8. Security Update: The POA Ranger staff is working with Lago Vista PD concerning a recent theft of personal property in the Campgrounds.

9. Vista Villas Update:  A letter agreement has been drafted concerning the Buy-in Fee process with Vista Villas (attached to original hard copy of transcript).  Vista Villas will now consult with their legal counsel in order to finalize the letter agreement. President Freeman briefs the members on those areas within the LV City limits which are not currently within the LVPOA platted areas. Vista Villas is one of those non-platted areas. President Freeman asks for a motion to accept the letter agreement as written.  Director Gates makes a motion to accept. VP Shafford seconds. All in favor and the motion passes. 

ITEMS TO BE VOTED ON (FREEMAN)(8:17pm)

10. 2011 Event Requests: President Freeman reads, aloud, the schedule of 2011 Events to be considered for approval. Secretary Molloy makes a motion to approve the 2011 Event Requests. Treasurer Oliver seconds. All in favor and the motion is approved.

11. Commercial use of Facilities/Parks 2011: This topic has been tabled at this time.

12. Use of Properties by Short-term Renters 2011: President Freeman briefs the members on the issues concerning those members owning short-term rental properties and problems it causes our Ranger staff. These members often violate the Park rules, by giving access to non-members into our Parks, most times without proper identification and in quantity. The GM has obtained a list of these short-term rentals from the City of Lago Vista. Beginning in 2011, the POA will charge the owners of these properties a $100.00 fee, in addition to their normal annual assessments. The owner will waive their rights of enjoyment on the property and only one access card and one guest pass will be issued. Owners will be required to notify the POA when access cards are not returned. President Freeman asks for a motion to accept the new Policy regarding Short-term rentals. Treasurer Oliver makes a motion to accept. Secretary Molloy seconds. All in favor and the motion passes.

13. Request for Reconsideration of Suspension:  The Board reviewed this request at their Work Session meeting. President Freeman asks for a motion to accept the request, as written, for reconsideration. VP Shafford makes a motion to accept as written. Director Gates seconds. All in favor and the motion passes.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Treasurer Oliver, as Chairman of the Nominating Committee, announces the members interested in running for the Board of Directors as follows: 

                         Tony Mireles

                        Karen Wallace

                        Jim Messerole

                        Blaine Standiford

                        Jeff Seiferman

 Candidate Bios must be turned in by 5:00pm on August 13^th, 2010. Meet the Candidates Night will be Monday, September 20^th, 2010 at the K-Oaks Clubhouse.

 The next meeting Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors will be Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Bluebonnet Room of the Activity Center located at 2601 American Drive.

 ADJOURNMENT

 There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Gates to adjourn. VP Shafford seconds. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

 
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Jo Anne Molloy, Secretary

Lago Vista Property Owners’ Association, Inc.