The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Jeff Stillman.  He noted that the meeting was being recorded and that a quorum was present.

Directors present were Jason Alban, Amy Busler, Judi Carter, Jim Davidson, Lee Powell, Mike Robinson and Jeff Stillman.  Rob Collins and Mark Smith were absent.

6 Association members were in attendance.

President Stillman noted there were some names on the Members Forum list.  The 2010 assessment was the only agenda item.

MEMBERS FORUM
Rex Stevens passed out a document that he had developed showing the long term financial impact to the Association if the assessment is raised less than 5%.  He requested that the Board consider his idea for a “rebate” under certain conditions.

Jerry Sickbert was present in order to speak with the Board about a yard shed he wanted to build.  The plan had been approved by the Board but had been started in the wrong location on his lot.  The Board disapproved a variance with Jerry holding that this was the only place the shed could go.  President Stillman noted this constituted an appeal to the Board.  The Directors were invited to review the job site.  A decision on the appeal would be made at the November meeting.

Steve Lee stated that he knew a difficult decision was pending for the Directors.  Financial times were difficult, but we don’t want to cut back on the quality of the Village.  He suggested that some sort of rebate/credit might be prudent.  Further, he commended the Board for the way it had handled the budget this year.

2010 ASSESSMENT
President Stillman noted that the early pay rebate was a twist on a suggestion he had recently made.  He likes the idea of some sort of compromise as it shows that the Board cares and listens.

Lee Powell stated that we cannot afford to miss a beat and must raise the assessment the full 5% in order to take care of the Village properly.

There was lengthy discussion on various points of view regarding the amount of any increase, the future of the Village, the economic conditions, demographics of the Village, delinquencies, rebates, and time windows.

After this discussion, President Stillman stated he would entertain a motion.

With that, Lee Powell moved to increase the 2010 assessment the full 5%.  Jim Davidson seconded the motion which passed with “yes” votes from Jason Alban, Judi Carter, Jim Davidson, and Lee Powell.

Amy Busler, Mike Robinson, and Jeff Stillman voted against the motion.

The meeting adjourned at 6:35 on a motion by Jason Alban and a second by Lee Powell.