MOUNTAIN VIEW IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting
October 14, 2014
MINUTES
*Due to the fact that only 15 households were
represented, all issues voted on will need to receive additional votes by
ballot to complete the business. Homeowners not in attendance are receiving
a ballot included with these Minutes to vote.
Called to order at 7:08 p.m. in a conference room at the Homewood
Suites on Challis Road, Brighton. Present: Board members - Don Merckling,
Bruce Everett & Rick Thomas. Members – Sheila Czornij, Steve and Mary Ann
Essenmacher, Sandra Everett, Mike and Renee Green, Dan Kashian, Bud
Longfellow, Carl and Jeanette Mauch, Judy Merckling, Sherry Smith, Mike
Hamlin, Trish Petrat and Rick Zahler, Justin and Michele Mannooch, Ken
Moilanen, Susan Rosebrough, Sherry Smith.
Welcome: Don/Rick welcomed everyone in attendance. Pizza and pop
available for members.
Financial statement: Rick gave a summary of the financial statement.
Motion made by Don Merckling; seconded by Dan Kashian to approve the
financial statement. Vote taken by show of hands, results: 15 in favor, 0
against.
Dues: Payable in the amount of $30 to “MVIA” and due by November 30,
2014. Send to Rick at 6531 Catalpa Drive, Brighton, MI 48116-9420 or put in
his newspaper bin.
Vacant home: Rick provided update on status of the Lee home (6427
Grand Circle). Home has now been foreclosed by bank (Fannie Mae). Some
renovation has been observed and it is expected that it will eventually be
put on the market for sale. MVIA paid for two lawn cuttings over the summer,
but house now seems to be getting periodic maintenance to lawn, although
landscaping is still overgrown. MVIA will monitor progress as much as we
can.
Other areas of concern: Update on multiple deed restriction
violations on a specific MVIA residence. In the past spring/summer, the
residence was inspected by Livingston County Building Department
investigating county building code violations. Owner removed temporary
structure attached to rear of home and County Inspector advised MVIA that
the residence was now in county compliance. However, a temporary tent
structure is now in the backyard, along various construction materials, at
least one motorcycle and other debris. Landscaping is also being allowed to
over grow. Resident has not responded to any letters from MVIA over several
years, and has never paid association dues. This issue is of MVIA Board
priority and we will seek next steps from MVIA legal counsel.
Neighborhood directory: Rick asked for any updated information for
the directory. Once it is updated it will be emailed to all residents with
email addresses on record, and mailed to balance of residents (approx.
nine).
Nominations for new board members: Nominations were requested for the
MVIA Board as Rick and Bruce will be stepping down. Mary Ann Essenmacher
nominated Ken Moilanen, seconded by Trish Petrat. Sara Thomas nominated Mary
Ann, seconded by Rick. Trish nominated Don Merckling, seconded by Bruce
Everett. Private voting with paper ballots occurred and were handed to
Rick to tabulate. The results: 15 in favor of Don, Ken and Mary Ann serving
on the board; 0 against.
Other business:
Sherry Smith expressed concern about poor county snow plowing and terrible
road conditions in the subdivision last winter, and asked if MVIA should
investigate commercial snow plowing. Discussion ensued about viability of
contacting LCRC about better service and/or contracting with private
commercial service to plow streets on a demand basis when snow fall becomes
problematic and response from LCRC is a concern.
Motion made by Sherri; seconded by Carl Mauch to create a committee
consisting of Sherry Smith and Mary Ann Essenmacher to investigate
Livingston County Road Commission response to Mountain View snow plowing
this winter, and, if necessary, to obtain 2-3 quotes from commercial snow
removal services to plow Catalpa Dr. and Grand Circle Dr. on a demand basis.
Committee to report findings/options to MVIA Board for review. No funding
for such services was authorized at this time. Vote taken by show of
hands to create Snow Removal Committee (one per residence), results: 13 in
favor, 1 against, 1 abstain.
Discussion of possible holiday event for MVIA residents. Board would
consider funding at least some expenses if someone steps forward to
volunteer to organize event. Most past attempts have not been fruitful. No
further action at this time.
Adjournment - Motion made by Don Merckling; seconded by Dan Kashian
to adjourn the meeting at
8:10 pm. Motion passed.
After adjournment, remarks and Q&A session by Steve LaCommare, The Kizer Law
Firm and MVIA legal counsel.
Submitted by:
Rick Thomas
Secretary/Treasurer
Mountain View Improvement Association
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