Cedar Bluff Park Association

Cedar Bluff Park Association Annual Meeting

July 4, 2009

1. The meeting was called to order at 10 AM by President MaryLynn Webster.
2. The minutes from the 2008 meeting were read by Secretary Patty Farmer and approved.
3. The Financial Statement was reviewed by President Webster
   1. It was noted that one cottage from 2007 has not paid dues.
   2. Two cottages from 2008 have not paid dues.
   3. Discussion pursed on how to handle collecting back dues and strategies were suggested for collecting from those delinquent cottages.
   4. Motion was made to approve the financial statement with noted discrepancy in the date by Joanne Koch.
4. Road Ownership Committee Report was presented by Joanne Koch. Joanne stated that based on research of tax records by Joanne’s personal attorney that Monty & Cheri Brenner do own Lake and Ben Streets.
5. Old Business
   • • • Roads: A discussion pursued regarding the condition of the roads. It was noted that it was time to add new loads of gravel and grade the roads. There was acknowledgement to Mr. Kasten for filling in the holes and bumps in the road during the winter months.
       • A motion was made and approved to obtain the necessary truck loads of gravel for grading and maintenance of Lake and Ben Streets. It was decided that President Webster with assistance of Bob Sherwood would take care of contacting and retaining same service used in prior years.
       • Speeders: Discussion regarding on-going problem with speeders. Ideas and suggestions were tossed around on how to enforce 5 MPH speed limit. It was decided that all would continue to be vigilant in communicating and enforcing 5 MPH speed limit to renters, owners’ children & grand children, workers, etc.
       • Stairs to beach: Stairs were treated by Ward Webster in 2008. Mr. Jim Tucker noted need for replacing lag bolt on steps and volunteered to do the job.
       • Beach Maintenance: It was noted that all beach toys, chairs, floats, etc. must be removed from bottom of stairs to the beach at the end of each summer season. All remaining will be disposed of after Labor Day.
       • Labor Day Party: Liga Greenfield and Carol Rice were thanked for their organization of the successful CBPA community party over ’08 Labor Day weekend. It was decided to have a party every other year and it was noted that the extra paper products were in the Webster cottage.

1. New Business
   • • • Ben Street issue regarding shared creek, drainage and road issues was brought up by Marilyn Shanahan. A discussion pursued .Following much discussion a motion was made for the issues to be resolved by the parties (Richard Cardamon, Marilyn Shanahan, MaryLu Maloney and Monty Brenner) involved rather than being further discussed at the meeting.
       • A motion to raise annual dues to $40/$60 was made. After a brief discussion a vote was taken and the motion was denied.
       • A motion was made and approved that donation by CBPA in honor of Jim Shanahan will be to charity of Marilyn Shanahan’s choice.  President Webster noted that a sympathy card had been sent from CBPA.
       • Need for updated membership roster was brought up. Contact information for all in attendance was taken and President Webster will prepare an updated roster and mail it out along with the meeting minutes.
       • Joanne Koch and Paula Newbold agreed to produce and have available zip drives containing the minutes of all past association meeting minutes for those members who would like a copy.
       • A motion to elect officers for the 2009-2011 term was brought to the floor. Since there were no prior nominees, volunteers were sought.  Jean Vanier volunteered to be President with an interest in creating a CBPA website to enhance communication among cottage owners/CBPA members. Cheri Brenner volunteered to be Secretary/Treasurer and noted this was the first time a Catt family member had been on the board. A vote was taken and the nominations were approved.
       • Cheri Brenner informed those in attendance that Casco County Township now has a property review board which will review property disputes. She also noted that Casco Township is conducting a new survey to ensure realistic property values.
       • Bob Sherwood made a motion to engage a lawn maintenance company (Roland Ruby) two times per season to clean out the tall grass and weeds between the mail boxes and Blue Star Hwy. Deborah Sylvester stated that she’d like to view the area prior to agreeing.  Joanne Koch said that she would contact Rolan Ruby. Marilyn Shanahan agreed to contact Mr. Nick Ferra, who owns the property, to get his permission.

1. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:20 AM.
   • • • At the end of the meeting Cheri Brenner passed out the water bills and announced that the rates would be raised from the current $135 annual to $210 in 2010.

Respectably submitted by

Patty Webster Farmer, Secretary

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