WHOA Annual Meeting 1-18-23 (rescheduled from December 2022)
Board Members Present: Geri Olson, Joyce Rossi, Star Butterton, Wayne Lovett, DeAnna Salmon. ACC Members Present: Jim Schutt, Robert Butterton
Members Present: See sign-in sheet
● Introductions of Board and ACC members.
● Call for volunteers.
● Review of the budget.
● Noting the insurance went down while landscaping went up. There were also some one-time legal expenses related to one homeowner not abiding by the single-family residence code.
● Discussion that the bus stop continues to need some repair. WHOA members were reminded that anyone can volunteer to spruce up the bus stop. There is money set aside for covering costs. The roof estimate was too high ($6000) and a second estimate was needed. There was some discussion that this bus stop has been used for some type of drug use by old or young people no one knows. The members discussed whether putting some type of lighting might be a deterrent. It would need to be solar since no electricity goes to the bus stop. Robert Butterton volunteered to spearhead a work group and allow use of his tools. He asked volunteers to reach out to him.
● The WHOA continues to ask for volunteers to form a maintenance committee and Board/ACC members.
● Proposals were made for two potential future changes to the language in the CC&Rs. Each proposal is separate and would have separate voting ballots. One proposed change is to increase the fine structure from $50 monthly to $100 monthly; then doubling after three months up to two times if the problem isn’t corrected. The goal is to increase the motivation to fix the violation rather than just pay the $50 and let it continue. This change will be scheduled for a future vote.
● The second change is to increase the specificity of the language for a single-family home. The language being considered would be based on the county’s definition of a single-family home as that was what was implied and intended when the CC&Rs were initially developed: a single-family, not multiple families, duplexes, or apartments.
● A member suggested making sure that when homes are for sale that the WHOA reaches out to the buyer to make the CC&R’s clear. The board does reach out to realtors. Buyers are required to sign documents that they read and understand the CC&R’s before purchasing a home.
● A thank you to Kevin and Monica Scruggs for maintaining the front signage area this past year. This is another opportunity for volunteers.
● A member reminded us that any community member can enforce the CC&R’s.
● There have been some reports of crime. Westridge has had a long-standing problem with mail theft. Recently a home was broken into while the owner was away. This is a reminder to use situational awareness and keep an eye out for each other.
● A member is planning on putting solar panels on the roof. There is not current language in the CC&Rs regarding solar panels. However this likely falls under architectural review as it is a change to the outside of your home. The panels cannot be refused by federal initiatives according to one member. However, the panels should be placed in a way that is aesthetically pleasing.
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