Minutes for 2024 General Meeting
HOA General Meeting Recap and Minutes
Date: May 28, 2024
Location: Community Clubhouse
Attendees:
Community Members: Approximately 35
Registration/Sign-in:
Meeting commenced at 7:12 PM
Welcome:
Nicolette Seckeler, the 2023 HOA President, welcomed everyone and provided an overview of the night's agenda.
2023 Board Member Introductions:
Nicolette Seckeler (President)
Callie Turnbull (Vice President)
Marianne Knue (Treasurer)
Laurie Seder (Secretary)
Laura Logue (Board Member)
Ingrid Patsch (Board Member)
Becky Senf (Board Member)
Virag Shah (Board Member)
Leslie Sult (Board Member)
Rick Colt (Board Member)
Larry Alemoni (Board Member, not present)
2023 Community Survey Results:
Laura Logue provided an overview of the survey results, which are available on the website: santacatalina.net.
2023-24 Board Accomplishments:
Callie Turnbull provided an overview of the board's accomplishments by committee:
Survey Committee:
Conducted to gather community feedback.
Enforcement Committee:
Sought legal counsel and developed a systematic approach with an independent inspector for annual inspections. Enforcement protocol, including a flowchart, is posted on the website.
Concealment Committee:
Created a Concealment Policy, available under Architecture on the website.
Architecture Committee:
Refined processes, created an online form for requests and inquiries, and developed templates for requests. Introduced new shed and solar policies.
Website Committee:
Launched a new website, revised and reorganized content.
Roads Committee:
Addressing speeding and road conditions in collaboration with Pima County. Information on reporting issues is on the website.
Social Committee:
Established to build community connections, providing welcome baskets to new homeowners.
2023 Events:
Hosted a fall party, yard sale, dumpsters (thanks to those who hosted), a canned food drive at Thanksgiving, and a Neighborhood Watch picnic. Area leaders are Marianne Knue, Lori Pemberton, and Abby Shepard. More information is available on the website.
Board Member Elections:
Voting for 13 HOA board members, with four elected as officers. Voting was conducted with a quorum of 27 memberships.
Officers (Unanimous Votes):
President: Nicolette Seckeler
Vice President: Callie Turnbull
Treasurer: Marianne Knue
Secretary: Laurie Seder
Board Members (Yes Vote Counts):
Larry Aleamoni (26)
Rick Colt (26)
Nancy Grayson (22)
Marianne Knue (27)
Murray Levine (25)
Laura Logue (26)
Ingrid Patsch (24)
Nicolette Seckeler (25)
Laurie Seder (26)
Becky Senf (25)
Virag Shah (25)
Leslie Sult (25)
Callie Turnbull (24)
A digital file of votes will be stored on the HOA Google Drive.
Treasurer’s Report:
The treasurer’s report is attached and available on the HOA Website. Current 2024 expenses include $5400 for dumpsters and $600 for CPA fees for filing 2022 and 2023 taxes. A comparison column for annual expenses will be added next year.
Volunteer Opportunity Announcement:
Interested in joining? Contact Nicolette Seckeler (presidentscehoa@gmail.com) or Laurie Seder (secretaryscehoa@gmail.com). Opportunities available for Website, Newsletter, Blog writers, Architecture Committee members, CC&R Enforcement members, Social Committee members, Roads Committee members, and Audit Committee members.
Q&A with the Board:
By-law Changes: Yes, with a 32-day written notice prior to the General Meeting.
Fraud Presentation: Callie Turnbull will research and attempt to set up a seminar.
Architectural Requests: Shared in monthly HOA board minutes on the website.
Legal Situations with CC&R Violations: No court cases, procedures aligned with CC&Rs. Enforcement issues and letters are listed in monthly minutes on the website.
2023 Legal Fees: Higher due to a deep dive into CC&Rs for policy creation, expected to decrease in 2024.
Neighborhood Problems: Addressed in monthly board meetings, posted on the website. Top requests include solar panels and walls/fences.
Rentals: Permitted per CC&Rs section 4.201,
Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM.