Mill Creek South Homeowners Association

May 4, 2004—Board Meeting Minutes

Called to order at 7:40pm.  Last meeting’s minutes were approved after two changes:  (1) Under Treasurer’s report - the name from Daniel Cooper was changed to Daniel Greene.  (2) Under attendees - Joe Gottlieb was present at the meeting.

Plant Identification Tour in MCS:  Coming soon to our neighborhood…Flyer will be distributed soon.

Grounds and Maintenance:  We need a volunteer to replace Joe(Grounds and Maintenance), PLEASE, or we will have to          hire a company $$$$(annual dues will rise).

(1) Tree Removal - there is letter outstanding soliciting bids to 4 contractors, bids are due May 7th.

(2) Beaver Removal – the beavers continue to obstruct the overflow from the pond, thus endangering the structure of the dam.  The USDA (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture) representative was the lowest bid - $700.  Motion passed for removal.

(3) Grass mowing in common areas – operations resumed, rates increased slightly from last year.

(4) Roads – we continue to ask VDOT to repair cracks and potholes in our streets, we are also asking them to sweep away the remaining sand and gravel from the winter.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Printed on back of the minutes.  We will change to BB&T bank within the next couple of months.

Social Report:  The yard sale was a success.  Another yard sale may be planned for the fall, along with other events.

Homeowners’ Covenants on CD: 

Currently when a homeowner sells their property they are required to provide a copy of the covenants to the purchaser.  This costs $25.  A motion was made to place the accords on CD and provide a signature page, thus dramatically reducing the cost.  The motion passed.  Don Lepsch will work on this issue.

Fishing in the Pond:

A proposal was made to stock the pond with fish.  This could reduce the mosquito population, reduce the algae burden, and provide a fun place for young kids (and old kids) in the neighborhood to fish.  This motion will be discussed further at the next meeting.

 

New Development Adjacent to MCS – Southern Border:

16 houses + 43 townhomes – there is an Albemarle County planning commission meeting on May 25th (6PM Rm 241 in County Office Building…call 296 5823 for item time) to discuss rezoning (from R1 to R6) to allow this development to progress.  Sally Mank and Nini Almy will attend – thanks to both for their hard work in trying to protect the boundaries of our community and the traffic pattern on Avon street.  As a reminder, this development will be located on the land immediately adjacent to the common area behind the houses on the left hand side of Stoney Creek Drive as you enter MCS.  For more information call Sally, Nini or Don.  Thanks to Sally and Nini for their dedication to the community.

Land Adjacent to MCS – Western Border:

The land that borders MCS to the west (~1000 acres) is currently zoned as a Rural Area and owned by the Forest Lodge Land Trust.  Evidently this land was formerly owned by an individual who was dedicated to preserving rural areas, but has been passed on.  While there are no known plans on record for developing this property, the land is currently being surveyed.  This property runs behind Stoney Creek and Hidden Ridge Roads.  The hiking trails that many of us enjoy behind these roads are NOT owned by MCS - most of them owned by the Forest Lodge Land Trust.  MCS resident Mark Haefele has been kind enough to investigate this issue, and to see if we have options for preserving these trails and preventing development.  Proposals discussed were:  (1) asking the Land Trust to donate some land to increase the MCS common area, and (2) Consulting the Nature Conservancy program.  Thanks very much to Mark for his hard work on this issue.

 

Committee Reports:

1.  Architectural Review – no new business.  As always, please obtain applications prior to building.

2.  Website—www.avenue.org/mcsha/home.html.  Don Lepsch will be taking over the care of the web site.

 

Reminders:

 

Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 6, 7:30 p.m.  at Don and Priscilla Lepsch’s, 432 Hidden Ridge Road.  All are welcome.

 

Directors:  *present                                                                                                                         Homeowners Present:

Don Lepsch*                   President                  295-3648         dlepsch@netzero.net                                       Mark Haefele

Christina Cavaliere*         Vice President          923-0366         rccavalieres@yahoo.com                         Nini Almy

Nicole Lepsch*                        Secretary                  296-4359         nicole_brenneman@hotmail.com                  John and Elaine McGrath

Farrell Vangelopoulos*        Treasurer                 984-4990         ivyinn@adelphia.net                                       Pat Vance

Joe Gottlieb*                    Grounds & Maint       984-1275         jove2575@aol.com                                 Bennett Alford

Mark Lepsch                    Social                       296-4359         lepsch@virginia.edu                                        Paul Rust

David Webb                     At-Large Member                                                                                  

Rachel Rust                      At-Large Member   923-3740         rachel.rust@tremblaysmith.com