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Minutes of Annual Meeting
Homeowner’s Association of Spalding Green
November 3, 2003
On Monday, November 3, 2003 at the appointed time as set forth in the Notice properly sent and delivered to the membership in accordance with the Bylaws of the Association, the 2002 annual meeting was called to order at approximately 7:40pm. Attendance, including proxies, exceeded the 30% required pursuant to the Bylaws to constitute a quorum.
The first order of business was a recital by Secretary Jonathan Ginsberg of the minutes of the May, 2002 Special Board Meeting and the annual 2002 meeting. Following the presentation of the 2002 minutes a motion was made and seconded to approve said minutes. The 2002 minutes were thereafter adopted unanimously by voice vote.
President Don Besch asked ACC member Sheron Barnaby for a report about the activities of the ACC. Sheron reported that most of the homeowners have been compliant with the neighborhood covenants and that those notified of violations have been cooperative in fixing problems. The ACC has developed a form to use for future notices, which should lend some uniformity to the activities of the ACC. Approximately 21 notices have been sent out. Sheron requested that homeowners remember to pick up after their dogs and to avoid blowing leaves into the storm drains.
President Besch then called upon Mike King to report on the status of the property adjacent to the neighborhood at Peeler and Dunwoody Club. Mike reported that the current owner is Danny Chapman and that his future plans appear to be for the development of $650,000 houses with no direct access to the Spalding Green neighborhood.
President Besch then reviewed treasurer Elaine Brash’s budget, which shows a small cushion. The membership then discussed the current dues rate of $225 per family and by voice vote agreed to keep dues at this level. Don also noted that our water expenses were down in 2003 for an unknown reason. Motion was made to approve the report of the treasurer, which was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Next, President Besch called for nominations to elect a new board of directors. Don thanked the current board members and encouraged the membership to get involved in Board activities. Several homeowners spoke in praise of Don’s hard work and diligence. Don then asked for nominations.
For the position of President, Sheron Barnaby was nominated and she accepted the nomination. Mark Light was also nominated but declined the nomination. By voice vote, Sheron Barnaby was elected the new president of the homeowner’s association.
For the position of Vice-President, which had been empty since the resignation of Michael Feldman, Charlene Galanti was nominated and she accepted the nomination. By voice vote, Charlene was elected Vice-President.
For the position of Secretary, Jonathan Ginsberg was nominated to serve a second term, and he accepted the nomination. Jonathan was re-elected by voice vote.
For the position of Treasurer, which had been ably handled by Elaine Brasch, David Warren was nominated and he accepted the nomination. By voice vote, David was elected Treasurer.
For the position of Parliamentarian, Diana Yogus was nominated and she accepted the nomination. Diana was elected Treasurer by voice vote.
In his last official act as President, Don Besch opened the floor for new business. Alan Rothenberg suggested to the membership that they consider the community purchase of sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Alan noted that all new subdivisions have sidewalks and this investment would pay for itself in increased property values in just a few years. Mike King noted that a practical problem would be both the cost and the taking of front yard space. After a brief discussion, the membership agreed to table this discussion until next year.
A motion from the floor was made to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded and approved by voice vote, and the meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted Approved:
Jonathan Ginsberg Don Besch
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