The 2013 annual meeting for the TPOA was held this evening (December 3, 2013) at our clubhouse. There was a quorum present with proxy’s turned in prior to the meeting and members in attendance which numbered approximately 60 people.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS:
Of the candidates running for office the following were elected to fill the 4 slots that are open for the coming year:
Marty Bartlett
Karen O’Neill
Doug Eberle
Craig Zenner
Marty Bartlett commented he did not intend to remain President but rather a board member going forward and that elections would be held among the board members to determine the new president for the coming year.
Approximately 250 total property owner votes were cast.
There was a meal prepared for those in attendance with a chef behind the kitchen counter preparing custom orders of some of the meal components. Beer and wine were made available as well as an assortment of soft drinks and other beverages.
Our Fire Commissioner, John Kirk, was in attendance and provided a brief comment about an upcoming opportunity for the new Chief of the Bulverde Station to attend the next HOA meeting scheduled for February, 2014 as an option to provide new communication with the neighborhood. He thanked the all volunteer fire department for the great job they do covering 47 square miles in our area.
Property owner comments included:
A comment was made about the drainage ditches and flooding. Property owners asked that neighbors not place their brush and debris in the drainage ditches causing flooding problems for those downstream when heavy rains occur in the neighborhood.
A comment was made, while not citing anything specifically related to this board, about the board needing to be cautious in whether it is overreaching its authority when it comes to the management of the development. A reminder was provided that we all legally live by our deed restrictions and nothing further can be enforced even if property owners would like to see that happen in some instances. A reminder was made to remember the history of the development and how it was originally constructed and developed. Further, a comment to remember what is actually legally enforceable under our deed restrictions was made.
A comment was made regarding the board using it’s power through our management company, in the newsletter, etc. to lobby the neighborhood with regards to a recent election item….specifically the Comal ISD School Bond. The comment included the fact that it was felt inappropriate for the board to take a specific stance on political/electoral matters and rather that it was important to focus on the neighborhood business in lieu of political matters of any type whether a bond election, political election, etc.
There were thanks for the job the board has done thus far since turnover to revitalize Timberwood Park.
The board discussed improving the newsletter and appointing one of the board members to steer that process to provide more information and articles. Any article suggestions a property owner might have should be forwarded to timberwoodnews@gmail.com for consideration and inclusion in upcoming issues.
There was a treasurer’s report with our financial status brought up to date.
A 5-year plan was provided via a power point slide show which included projects which have been planned and scheduled as well as what the future may hold. The presentation included a look at what could potentially be the future of our 30-acre park. A copy of the entire plan can be found at www.timberwoodparksa.org by clicking on “local news” and then clicking on the TPOA 5 year plan document located at the top of the page.
A suggestion to provide property owners with this plan via an e-blast was brought by a property owner in attendance.
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Take care and enjoy your Christmas and holiday season!
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