Sample Board Meeting Minutes
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Start 14-day free trialGREEN VALLEY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday, March 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 7:14 PM
Clubhouse Community Room, 1200 Green Valley Parkway, Suite A
Board Members Present
Absent: None
Guests: Patricia Langley (412 Oak Hollow Ln), Thomas Chen (287 Birchwood Ct)
Quorum Confirmed
All 6 board members present. Quorum established per Association Bylaws, Article IV, Section 4.2 (majority required).
I. Call to Order
President Alex Rivera called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes of the February 18, 2026 regular board meeting were reviewed. Vice President Lisa Anderson noted a correction: the landscaping contract term should read “two years with an option to renew for a third year,” not “three years.”
Motion
To approve the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes as amended.
III. Treasurer's Report
Operating Acct
$42,000
Reserve Fund
$68,500
Collection Rate
97%
Outstanding
3 units
Reserve fund study by Nelson & Associates identified an $18,400 shortfall over five years. Treasurer recommended a $15/month dues increase (from $285 to $300) effective January 2027. Board Member Robert Kim expressed concern about financial burden and suggested a phased approach. Vote tabled to April meeting pending one-page summary distribution to all 142 homeowners.
Motion
To accept the Treasurer's report as presented.
IV. Old Business — Pool Repair Project
Three bids received: AquaTech Solutions ($28,000), Blue Wave Pools ($31,500), Clearwater Aquatics ($34,200). AquaTech recommended as lowest qualified bidder with strong references. Work to begin April 15, contractual completion May 10 with penalty clause. Within the $30,000 capital improvement reserve budget.
Motion
To approve the AquaTech Solutions bid for pool filtration and deck repair at $28,000.
V. New Business
A. Annual Holiday Party
December 12, 2026 at the Clubhouse. Approximately 85 attendees expected. Bella's Kitchen catering with a new children's activity area. Total budget: $3,900.
Motion
To approve a $3,900 budget and appoint Lisa Anderson as planning committee chair.
B. Parking Enforcement
23 parking complaints in the past 90 days (up from 8 in the same period last year). Primary issues: overnight fire lane violations, commercial vans in visitor spots, weekend overflow blocking mailboxes. Plan: community-wide notice, two-week grace period, then active enforcement with towing.
Motion
To implement the parking enforcement plan as described.
VI. Homeowner Comment Period
Patricia Langley (412 Oak Hollow Lane) reported pathway lights out for over one month behind Buildings A and B, plus raised pavement from tree root intrusion. David Thompson committed to inspecting within five business days.
Thomas Chen(287 Birchwood Court) raised concerns about short-term rental activity in an adjacent unit. President Rivera reported the association's attorney is researching enforcement options, with a recommendation expected by the May meeting.
Compliance Flag
Dues increase vote was tabled without setting a definite date. Ensure the April meeting agenda includes the dues vote as a scheduled item to avoid indefinite deferral of a reserve funding shortfall.
VII. Action Items
| Action | Due |
|---|---|
| Prepare and distribute reserve fund summary to all 142 homeowners | March 29 |
| Execute pool repair contract with AquaTech Solutions ($28,000) | March 22 |
| Draft and distribute parking enforcement notice (email + physical) | March 22 |
| Inspect and repair pathway lighting behind Buildings A and B | March 22 |
| Assess pathway pavement damage near Building B (tree root intrusion) | March 22 |
| Prepare holiday party planning timeline | April 5 |
| Follow up with HOA attorney on short-term rental enforcement options | April 15 |
VIII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM. Next meeting: Saturday, April 19, 2026, 7:00 PM, Clubhouse Community Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Williams, Secretary
Approved: Alex Rivera, President
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Motions with votes
7
Action items tracked
1
Compliance flag raised
What happens between meetings
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Before the next meeting
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Overdue actions, deferred decisions, and recurring topics — assembled from prior minutes, not retyped by a secretary. The board knows where it left off before it sits down.
Open Action Items (4)
Deferred Decisions (1)
Recurring Topic
The board switched to AquaPro Services at $1,850/month, effective when the AquaCare contract expires in August. The decision closed a four-meeting thread:
- Initially raised in the Annual Budget Review (resident complaints about AquaCare).
- An RFP was authorized but responses came in slowly — David Romano flagged the delay as overdue.
- By the Insurance & Town Hall meeting, two bids were in (AquaPro and CleanWater Co.).
- Approved 7-0 at the Town Hall Recap meeting.
Sources
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