June HOA Board Meeting Highlights

• Treasurer’s report was given and stated that the cash balance in checking as of 5-31-13 was $12,265.94 and the business saving account balance as of 5-31-13 was $2,203.04.  We received no payments in May.  May expenses were $58.00 to GA power and $1, 020.00 to Maloney’s for landscaping which included our monthly fee, spring plantings, pine straw, and fertilizer.
• The board discussed all AR violations and how to proceed with each situation.
• Liens on two properties for non payment of homeowners dues were still continued.
• Final plans and budget were approved for the 4th of July parade and social.
• The board agreed that the homeowners' statements will be mailed out the last week of September.
• The Annual meeting date was set for October 13, at 4:00 PM.  

July HOA Board Meeting- no meeting

August HOA Board Meeting- no meeting

May HOA Board Meeting Highlights

• The treasurer’s report stated that the cash balance in checking as of 4-30-13 was $13,343.94 and the business saving account balance as of 4-30-13 was $2,203.04.  We received no payments in April.  April expenses were a $30.00 Corporation Fee, $20.00 Corporation Tax, and $58.28 to GA power, $285.00 Maloney’s Landscaping, $50.00 Irrigation Fees, and $225.00 Lighting Maintenance.
• Liens were placed on two properties for non payment of homeowners dues.
• Members of the Board met with our HOA Attorney about matters concerning our covenants and how to better serve our community and proceed with violations.
• The new directory will be complete by Friday, May 31st.
• The county extension service will be coming out to check the health of the trees in "The Park" area.
• We will be purchasing 4-5 signs for the front entrance for announcements of events.
• Our next social event will be on June 29th.  We will be having a 4th of July Parade and Ice Cream Social.  Time will be announced at a later time.

April HOA Board Meeting Highlights

• We currently have 29 homeowners that have returned their forms for the new directory.
• We have 14 residents that have signed up to get automatic alerts from the website.
• Mac’s Landscape and lighting replaced 8 bulbs at the front entrance and repaired a cut wire. 
• The Architectural committee reported that we still have one homeowner in violation of the covenants and after a discussion by the board it was decided to turn the matter over to our attorney.
• The board voted to place a lien on two properties because of nonpayment of dues.
• The board discussed ideas for neighborhood events for the summer and fall.  Ideas for an ice-cream social, 4th of July kids & pets parade, and a pumpkin patch were some of the ideas discussed.
• A board member will research the prices for purchasing signs for the front entrance for events and announcements.
• A board will call the extension service to come out and check the trees in the "park" area to make sure that they are healthy.
• A request was made for articles for the website.  If anyone is interested in sharing something on the website, please email it to thesettlementonwilmington@gmail.com.
• The treasurer's report stated that the cash balance in checking as of 3-31-13 was $14,012.22 and the money market account balance as of 3-31-13 was $2,203.04. March expenses were $54.96 to GA power, Maloney’s $235.00, and office expenses of $113.25.  This included paying $60.00 for our PO Box and supply reimbursements.  A website expense line was added to the budget and reflects as zero since it had not previously been an item in the budget.  The cost per year is $9.16 for one year.  The 2012 Federal Taxes were mailed on March 12, 2013, no balance due. The corporation was renewed on March 26, 2013, and the fee of $30 will be noted in the April report as the payment had to be made by credit card and the reimbursement check for the payment will be cut during April.

Other Announcements

If anyone lost a garage door opener, please contact Jean Soucy.

If you have something that you would like to put in the announcements, please contact a board member or email us at thesettlementonwilmington@gmail.com

Have a great week!