Meeting called to order 7:10pm. In attendance were: Jason Scott, Sharon McDermott, Jim Overturf, Ken Bickel . Henry Ford and Owen Parry.
Old business:
Tilted lamp globes have been report for repair to LG&E by Henry Ford. Crime watch sign designs were presented by Ken Bickel and voted upon for cost and design by the attending members: Yes per Jason Scott, Sharon McDermott, Ken Bickel, Henry Ford, Jim Overturf and Owen Parry for the less costly of the two designs.
Absent: Lonnie Wright and vote by proxy for the less costly design was cast by Ken for Karen Bickel.
Jason followed up that there have been no more complaints regarding unrestrained dogs, probably due to weather. Sharon McDermott reports a problem with a neighbor allowing their cat to roam free is still continuing. Cat is causing property damage. Letter will be sent to neighbor in contempt.
No Holiday trim at Entrance due to an electrical problem at the site. Jason is to have the situation investigated and repaired.
New business:
Projects of Speed Humps is still on table and moving forward. Must contact new Councilman Robin Engel to confirm that we have the backing for the city to pay half of the fee and our membership to pay the remaining half. Since Jason had cleared this with the former Councilman, he is going to contact our new District 22 Councilman Robin Engel. The estimated cost for our part is $6000.
Plants at the entrance will need some investigation due to constant lights, Ken knows someone who can give some insight into what plants should be used and then pass the information to the landscape people.
All members present agreed that the By-laws and Covenant needs revised due to the dated wording and the changes in technology for today’s world. Jim has started working on this, but all members agree to meet April 7 to work as a team for agreement of the new wording. There are sections that prohibit dishes for television and this is not practical in the communication options of present times.
The Winter Newsletter for the neighbors was discussed for ideas to publish for the community. Sharon McDermott took the notes of the information and will present to Ken for formatting. News Letter to be mailed as soon as possible.
Dues amount and bill payment/due date were reconfirmed, mail out Feb.1st deadline March 15th. Same amount as last year: $150.
Date for General Meeting was established as April 11, 2013 at 7pm and to be held at Promised Land Community Church, 7710 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40291. This information will be published in the News Letter.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Sharon McDermott, Secretary Glenmary East Section I&II