Bradford Farms Homeowners Association
General Homeowner’s Meeting
November 13, 2007 - 7:00 PM
The meeting was held at the Madison Assembly of God Church.
Board Members Present: Paul Hurst, Bob Richardson, Phyllis Goldberg, David Seitz, Jerry Lyons
Absent: Mark Wilson, Kay Engelhardt
Property Manager Present: Lois Brown
Community Members present: 3
Visitors: Mr and Mrs Bob Wagner
COUNCILMAN BOB WAGNER – prior to our meeting, Bob gave us a brief update on the current happenings in and around Madison, focusing primarily on future planned road work. You can refer to the City of Madison website www.ci.madison.al.us for more information about Madison.
MINUTES FROM 10-16-07
A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes as written. They will be posted on the website.
Treasurer’s Report: Lois Brown
Total Income 09/18/07 – 10/15/07 $ 120.00
Property Manager’s Report: Lois Brown
Total expenses: $ 1,096.19
Checking Account balance: $ 13,011.66
6 month CD: $ 14,426.44
There are currently 14 delinquent homeowners, with liens having been filed on all of them.
Landscaping/Maintenance Committee: Dick Clem
All regular work was completed as usual.
Welcome Committee: Tony Ponder (for Kim)
Visits/gifts to new community members – 0
Pending visits/gifts - 0
House Info - 8 homes and 1 lot for sale, 0 home sold, 1 homes rented, 0 home for rent
Realtors Contacted – 4
Questionable Change of status – 0
New/continuing Construction - 2
Architectural Committee: Ed Ditto/Lorraine Stephens
No new activity.
1. Easement Research – Paul continues to work on easement issues. STATUS: in progress
2. New sod on medians – Dick Clem is working on getting bids to re-sod the median areas along the beginning of Bradford Farms Drive. Doing this will greatly improve the appearance of our subdivision. STATUS: in progress
3. Property and home maintenance - please protect your investment and that of all Bradford Farms residents by making sure that home and property repairs, maintenance and upkeep are ongoing within our subdivision. Such work includes repair of broken chimneys, cracked siding, damaged fences, etc. In order to retain the prestige that our subdivision enjoys in Madison, each of us must take pride in our homes and do what is necessary to make sure their outward appearance is impeccable. If extenuating circumstances prevent anyone from being able to do this, please contact someone on the Board and we can try to work something out. Any property owner in non-compliance will be contacted with a certified letter. STATUS: ongoing
4. Dick Clem made the following two proposals:
a. Put a beige 3-rail fence (similar to fences at a horse farm) across the center median behind the existing low brick wall. This will build on the “farm” theme of Bradford Farms and at the same time significantly upgrade the look of our entrance median. STATUS: Dick reported that the best inclusive price was Madison Fence at $375 installed. It was moved, seconded and passed to hire Madison Fence, and Dick will handle this.
b. Replace a few of the bushes near the “Bradford Farms” entrance walls with bushes that are more attractive and hardier. Again, this will enhance the visual appearance of the whole subdivision. STATUS: in progress
5. Budget for 2008 – see separate section below.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Christmas Decorations – several members of the Board will put up the entrance area decorations at the beginning of December
2008 BUDGET DISCUSSION
The Board went over each line item in the budget and, based upon 2007’s expenditures, made some modifications and came up with reasonable amounts for 2008. After this, the budget was unanimously approved. In December as usual, all homeowners will be mailed a summary of the new budget, along with a detailed explanatory letter from Paul. After the information is mailed, it will also be posted on the website.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM