South
Ridge HOA Annual Meeting April 7th, 2014
The meeting was called to order by the current President
Steve Tronnes at 6:30 pm at Excel Baptist Church.
We were honored to be joined by Montgomery County
Sheriff John Fuson and Montgomery County Criminal Investigator Sgt. Steve
Heise.
1. The floor was opened to a discussion of safety and
security in South Ridge. The discussion was about ways to help prevent illegal
activity such as: trespassing, vandalism, speeding, theft, non-street legal vehicles, and parking in the
street. When illegal or suspicious activity occurs, it should be reported as
soon as possible by calling 911. The enhanced 911 system can capture more
information and save the operator typing time and questions, even if the problem is not a life
threatening emergency. Report the illegal or suspicious activity to the 911 operator
and if you want to remain anonymous, let the operator know you don’t want a
patrol car to show up in your driveway. They will contact you for more
information as needed. The more details you can provide will help investigators
do their job.
2. Introduction of Officers for 2012 – 2014
- Steve
Tronnes, President/ Treasurer
- Kent
Marhol, Vice President
- Sharrock
Cobb, Secretary
- Pete
Materia, Treasurer
3. Old Business:
- Approval
of minutes from last year’s meeting. A motion was made and seconded to
approve last year’s minutes. A vote was made and passed to approve the
minutes.
- Summary
of activities / improvements from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014
1. Neighborhood
yard sales
2. Outdoor
movie nights
3. Yard
of the Month program
4. Santa
Visits Southridge
5. Front
entrance improvements (landscaping)
6. Mosquito
spraying
7. Cul-de-sac
improvements on South Ridge Trail
- Summary
of income and expenses for last year and where the money goes:
1. Street
Light Repair and misc. electrical
2. Landscaping
/ Mowing (including 2 abandoned properties)
3. Utilities
(CEMC, watering, etc.)
4. Activities
– Movies, Santa visits, etc.
5. Mosquito
spraying
New Business:
- Discussion
of volunteer opportunities
1. Welcoming
Committee
2. Beautification
Committee- Neighborhood improvement projects
3. Activities
Committee- Members needed to help coordinate activities
Signup
sheets were available for the different volunteer opportunities
1. TN
Wastewater costs decreased by 22% in 2013
2. There
are no increases scheduled for 2014 as of 4/7/14
3. There
was a discussion on continued ways to lower costs
- Elections
for 2014 – 2016 term officers for the Board of Directors was held and no
one was willing at the time to volunteer for President, Vice President, or
Secretary. By the HOA Bylaws, the 2 offices that are required to be filled
at a minimum are the President and Secretary. For the meantime, the
current President, Steve Tronnes, will stay in place and appoint a
successor when available. The Treasurer, Pete Materia, will also hold the
office of Secretary for the purposes of carrying out liens for properties
that are not up to date on dues and signing documents. Successors will be appointed for
President, Vice President, and Secretary when they become available.
Chris Pittman led a
discussion on the importance of maintaining the HOA and gave several examples
of HOA’s that had not been able to keep up their neighborhoods due to no
volunteers.
The current President, Steve Tronnes, is
confident that there are individuals in the neighborhood that will be willing
to volunteer for open positions and will help volunteers in any position they
would like to help out with.
Meeting Closed - A motion was made and seconded at 7:35
pm to end the official meeting.
