Kings Contrivance Board Meeting Minutes s1

KINGS CONTRIVANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012

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The regular board meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Barb Seely. Board members Brian Dunn, Marguerite Walsh, Fred Niziol, and Phillip Gilbert were present. Council Representative Shari Zaret, Operations Coordinator Jill Bartos, Covenant Advisor Stevi Moore, and Events and Information Coordinator Dawn Linthicum were present. One resident also attended. Board member Pete Maheridis was absent.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES As there were no conflicts of interest, the revised agenda was approved unanimously, with the addition of the AC Appeal. The minutes of the November 7, 2012 board meeting were approved unanimously. The minutes of the November 28, 2012 Architectural Appeal were approved unanimously.

RESIDENT SPEAK OUT Resident Roy Appletree was in attendance to discuss CB 36 re: Community Enhancement Floating (CEF) District. He sent an email to county council members encouraging them to table CB 36, or minimally adopt Amendment 3 regarding 5 acre minimum other than Route 40 and Route 1. Although a good idea, this is a major change that should have been discussed in more detail during the General Plan process. Roy thinks that more community involvement is needed, and that Columbia Village Associations are not aware of the CEF. Mr. Appletree lives next to a potential CEF property. Jen Terassa is aware and involved. Barb agreed that the Board and residents must have input since it affects all of Howard County. She asked that Jen Terassa be invited to the next board meeting to discuss CB 36 and get an idea of what position the board should take, if any.

ARCHITECTURAL ISSUES: 15 DAY VIOLATIONS 10190 Cape Ann Drive – After discussing cars with expired tags and house and yard needing maintenance, Fred made a motion seconded by Marguerite to send a 15 day violation notice to the owner, Phil abstained. 9541 Clocktower Lane – after discussion, Fred made a motion seconded by Brian to send a 15 day violation notice to the owner. The motion passed unanimously. 9715 Early Spring Way – since the front door has been painted, Fred made a motion seconded by Marguerite to table this case. The motion passed unanimously. 9787 Early Spring Way - resident needs to apply for all of the changes that have already been made. Fred made a motion seconded by Phil to send a 15 day violation notice to the owner. The motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF 2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Marguerite made a motion, seconded by Brian, to approve the 2013 Holiday Schedule. The motion passed unanimously.

BOARD MEMBER SPEAK OUT Phil asked about the special Executive Session of all of the village boards to consult with legal counsel on legal matters. The meeting is going to be held next Thursday, December 13 at Hickory Ridge. Barb suggested that everyone from the board attend.

Brian reported that his neighborhood is experiencing thefts, including cars being vandalized, and packages being stolen. Barb read a thank you letter from Anne Brinker.

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT Shari reported on recent CA Board meetings (file copy attached):  CA Board voted to table discussion of HOA legislation until January, pending response from the village  The Board voted to table discussion of policy development regarding capital infrastructure investment until the next meeting of the Board Operations Committee. In the meantime, staff will respond via email to any questions board members may have.  Discussed revised President’s Goals and Objectives for FY13  Presentation for public, Hawthorn Center, Hickory Ridge re: Splashdown options and pool enclosure options  Feedback session with Phil Nelson re: accomplishments and project progress

Upcoming topics: There will be a PSC Work Session on December 13 on the conditional FY14 budget. Columbia’s 50 th Birthday Celebration and creation of 501C3 and public survey will also to be discussed on December 13.

On January 10 there will be a final report from the consultant re: Splashdown and pool recommendations. There will be a second deliberation on conditional FY14 Budget, also on January 10.

CHAIR’S REPORT Barb read a letter from Children’s Time Preschool. New MSDE regulations require that their dishes be sanitized in a dishwasher. They are requesting a portable dishwasher to be purchased for $350. Fred made a motion, seconded by Marguerite, to ask CA for funds for dishwasher, and possibly add it to the village budget requests. The motion passed unanimously.

MANAGER’S REPORT The manager’s report (file copy attached) was submitted in writing.

ADJOURNMENT At 8:45 p.m., a motion was made by Fred and seconded by Marguerite to adjourn the board meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Linthicum Events and Information Coordinator