Knights
Hill Association
Board
of Governors Meeting
Feb.
2, 2008
Board members in attendance: Vice President Phyllis Ginzler, Treasurer
Pam
Ambrose, Tom Tanner, Brian Douglass,
Peter Silva, Manager Fred Fortier, Recording Clerk Marilyn Salerno
Members In Attendance: Dan Weygandt, David Ginzler, Price
Hutchins
Vice President Phyllis Ginzler called the
meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
President Tom Kearns’ dad passed away and
the Board wrote a sympathy card to Tom and his family.
The Board received a thank you card from
the MacFarlands for the plant sent at theholidays.
The Board also received a note from Ray
Karounos stating that he waives all injury responsibility to KHA when he
removes the dead wood from around the pool area.
Secretary’s Report: The amended notes of
the January meeting were presented and no further discussion ensued. Pam
Ambrose made a motion to accept the amended minutes and Peter Silva seconded
it. The motion passed and the minutes will be posted on our KHA website.
Treasurer’s Report: Pam Ambrose presented the figures for
the month and our total cash on hand is $105,011.06. The Board reviewed the report
and Brian Douglass made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Tom Tanner
seconded it. The motion passed.
Building Committee: Dan Weygandt reported that an application
has been accepted for a garage and once the stakes are in properly the
application will be approved.
Manager’s Report: Fred Fortier thanked the Board for
their support and for the
opportunity to work here in Knights Hill.
The water report: Three wells are running
well and the pumps only run about seven hours each day. The system is more
efficient and we are using less electricity. Allover water usage is up because
of the excellent snow conditions. The houses are being used more often.
Two freeze-ups have been handled since
December. The small leak on Knights Hill Road is now fixed and there have been
fewer problems this winter.
Our utilities are about the same as last
year even though the rates are more and usage is higher. So we are conserving.
Some improvements have been made with the
phone bill and some cheaper plans have been found. There are some savings here
as well.
The pump house is cleaned up. New ceiling
tiles will be added and the Bullwinkle
Clubhouse ‘s interior will be painted.
Membership cards will be used again this
year. Two cards will be given out per
household. Guest/renter cards will be
given out upon request by the owner.
The Board now has blank note cards
stationary to be used for correspondence and in the new member packets Fred
will include a personal welcome card as well.
All member dues and assessments are
due on March 1, 2008. Those
members notpaid in full will be assessed finance charges, collection fees, and
loss of association privileges, including the use of the KHA boat docks
We have four leftover unpaid dues from
2007. We have collected 17.34% in association dues, 17.29% in pool dues, and
17.59 % in water dues. $43,949.78 in dues has arrived thus far.
Pam Ambrose asked about the exterior of
the Bullwinkle. She suggested that an
electrician inspect the outdoor wires to
see what can be hidden or improved.
Price Hutchins comments on Fred’s
friendly working atmosphere with the Board. He thanked Fred for creating such a
friendly working climate with the board.
Marilyn Salerno made a motion to accept
the Manager’s Report and Pam Ambrose seconded it. The motion passed.
Old Business: Pam Ambrose reported that the accountants
met with Fred. Their report has been completed and our taxes are ready to be
filed on time. Our bank has been given a financial package for a KHA line of
credit application.
KHA Signs: A committee of Tom Tanner,
Bill White, and Nancy Laurent has been set up to research a welcome sign for
KHA.
New Business: The August Lobster Bake
will be considered again due to the feedback on the Chicken and Ribs Barbeque
last summer. The board will look into other options as well in hopes of
improving the attendance for 2008. A committee was set up for this purpose with
Brian Douglass as chairperson. We will continue with the Annual cookout after
the Annual meeting.
The KHA Spring Newsletter will go out in
late April. Marilyn Salerno will work on a
Spring/Summer Activities Calendar to
present to the board at the March Board meeting.
We will continue the Annual Cookout after
the Annual meeting and the Fourth of July Ice Cream Social. Ice Cream Socials
will be ongoing throughout the summer.
At the treasurer’s suggestion, Phyllis
Ginzler suggested moving $4,000 from float status to the reserve account. The
board agreed and stated its desire to increase these reserve funds. We would
like to see the reserve account built up to a higher amount.
A recreation committee of Marilyn Salerno
and Peter Silva will look into the idea of having a 50’s Dance at the Pool one
weekend this summer and to organize a few tennis round robins.
Peter Silva made a motion to adjourn at
9:28 a.m. Pam Ambrose seconded it. Motionpassed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Marilyn Salerno, KHA Board of Governors
Recording Clerk
May 24th Annual Clean-Up at the Beach Area 8:00
a.m. Cook Out at noon at the beach.
May 25th Yard sale in the parking lot of the
Bullwinkle?????
July 4th Ice Cream Social 2 p.m. at the beach and
pool
July 12 Teen Tennis Round Robin from 9 to 12 ages 10 to 16
July 19th Annual Meeting of KHA 9:a.m. Bridgton
Lower Town Hall
6:00 p.m. Annual Cook-Out at the Beach.
Bring a salad or side dish to
share at your table. Hot dogs and
hamburgers and all the fixings will be
provided.
July 20th Adult Tennis Round Robin 9 to noon at the
tennis courts
August 16th Lobster Bake or something else Bullwinkle 6 p.m.