All members were present: John Arnold. Bill Beach, John Box, Mike Franchot,
Mary Lou Oppenheimer, Bob Rice, Bob Semisch, and Mary Carroll, representing
Marquis Management.
I. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President, John Arnold, at
the home of Bill Beach.
II. The minutes of the January 21, 2008 meeting were read and approved with
the following exceptions:
A. Item IV, A. was amended in part to read:
"Vice-President and Editor of Association Newsletter: Bob Semish"
"Member-at-Large, Coordinator of Landscaping: Mike Franchot"
III. The Treasurer's report was approved as presented by Bill Beach.
IV. Old Business
A. President John Arnold reported that the State of
Georgia has loosened water restrictions somewhat and that the Courtyards
swimming pool will be available for summer use by homeowners. Also, the
Courtyards common area landscaping plans will be placed on hold pending the
receipt of additional information from the state and local governments.
B. Bill Beach stated that in coordination with Association
attorney Michael Leavey, progress was made in reviewing the Association's
documents. The Board plans to provide rough drafts of the proposed
revisions to all homeowners for their review and input, with the ultimate goal
of formulating an updated, revised and simpler version of the Association's
Declaration and By-Laws.
C. Mary Carroll reported after determining that an
electric line has been cut, the Courtyard's entrance lighting has been repaired
and is working properly.
V. New Business
A. The landscaping committee will meet with the
NatureScapes representative on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, for the purpose of
reviewing the areas in the Courtyards that need improvement.
B. Regarding the leasing of homes within the Courtyards,
the board discussed the procedure to be followed by all participants:
Homeowners, leasers, lessees, and real estate agencies. The Courtyards
Board of Directors must give approval before any leasing arrangement is made.
C. The Board's liaison to the Vinings-area political and
social organizations, Mary Lou Oppenheimer, will report periodically to the
Board regarding current issues and activities of these groups. It is
expected that the Board will utilize this information in its future planning and
possible participation in certain activities.
D. Mary Carroll reported that the 2007 financial records
have been delivered to the CPA for tax preparation and annual compilation.
E. The nest meeting of the Board of Directors will be held
on Monday, April 21, 2008, at the home of John Box.
VI. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
