Minutes of the Meeting

FOREST LAKES OWNERS ASSOCIATION

March 18, 2000

THOSE PRESENT: Frank Astemborski, President; Ralph Springer, Vice-President; Edna McKnight, Secretary; Virgilee Scholl, Jack Greenleaf, Bill Henry

ABSENT:  Jack Cartwright, Irene Evans, Jane Weathersby There were 13 residents in attendance.

President Astemborski called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. and led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the February 19, 2000 Forest Lakes Owners Association meeting were read by the secretary. Corrections made regarding the inclusion of Keith Scholl as reporting at the February Meeting on the web site was incorrect. Also, there were 40 residents at the February meeting and the spelling of Dobrinski was corrected, again. There being no further corrections or additions, and,

ON A MOTION DULY MADE BY Ralph Springer and seconded by Bill Henry, the minutes were accepted as amended.

Treasurer’s Report: In the absence of Irene Evans, her husband, Dick Evans gave the Treasurer’s Report through February 29, 2000. Expenses $2,705.68; checking account balance less expenses totaled $25,859.02. CD balances were not available.

ON A MOTION DULY MADE BY Jack Greenleaf and seconded by Edna McKnight, the treasurer’s report was accepted.

Burn Pit: Frank has been in contact with John Dobrinski regarding the burn pit. He read a letter from Mr. Dobrinski stating that once the property the burn pit is located on has been purchased by Coconino County, the running of the burn pit will remain with the Owners’ Association. We are going to try to keep the fee at the burn pit at its present rate.

Discussion was held regarding the price increase at the compactor.

Web Site: Virgilee reported 12 to 15 hits responding to the weather report. This is proving to be the only reliable weather report available for Forest Lakes. Web site is being improved and updated.

Current membership is at 535. There are 11 businesses with outstanding fees. Current membership list is being completed.

community Roads: Jack Greenleaf spoke with Dan Garcia about the roads. Mr. Garcia has canceled his being here for the May meeting. Jack received a letter from Mr. Garcia regarding the road work that will be done this summer and in the future. The plan runs through 2010.

The upcoming construction on highway 260 was also reported on. The approximate starting time is between mid-June and mid-July for Preacher Canyon this year. The other phases are projected to begin mid—June 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, these phases, when completed, would tie in at the bottom of the rim. After these are completed, it is projected that the work through Forest Lakes would begin.

Discussion was held on possibility of having speakers regarding the highway and road work come to future meetings.

Community Building: Ralph Springer reported that the bill we have been waiting has left committee and is now scheduled to go to the full Senate for a vote where it should pass before going back to the House and from there to the President for signing.

Information for the next newsletter is due as soon after April 1 as possible.

Fire Department Auxiliary membership forms are in newsletter and everyone is urged to join and support the fire department.

Elmer Hess brought attention to the fire protection section in the newsletter and the letter from Mr. Carpenter to the editor and suggested everyone read it.

Burn permits will be available from the fire department effective April 1.

Jan Walls reported on the acquisition of the new mid-size school bus.

Discussion was held regarding the census packets that were being left at properties and the incorrect addresses. The fire board school board were asked to check on this as it will affect our financial benefits from the government.

There being no further business, and

ON A MOTION DULY MADE BY Ralph Springer and seconded by Virgilee Scholl, the meeting was adjourned at 1:37.