Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA
BOARD MEETING
October 20, 2001
Trinidad State Junior College, Sullivan Room

Board Members Present:
Michael Hughes
Ed Hockett
Paul Miner
Bob Santoro
Mike Shelton
Harriet Vaugeois
Bill Wenstrom
Jerry Whitington
 
Board Members Absent:
Rick Johnson
Guests:
Barry Benware
Cheryl Benware
Jim Davis
Suzie Davis
Michelle Minion
Joanne Roundy
Vaughn Roundy
MaryJo Shelton
Fred Vaugeois
Betty Whitington
Also Present:
Bill Quigley
Gail Thomas
Tina Woods

  1. CALL TO ORDER – Bill Quigley called the meeting to order at 10:35 am.
  2. PROOF OF NOTICE – Bill Quigley gave proof of notice.
  3. INTRODUCTION AND ROLL CALL – Board Members present: Harriet Vaugeois, Bill Wenstrom, Michael Hughes, Mike Shelton, Paul Miner, Bob Santoro, Ed Hockett, and Jerry Whitington. Board Members absent: Rick Johnson. Guests present: Jim Davis, MaryJo Shelton, Joanne Roundy, Vaughn Roundy, Michelle Minion, Betty Whitington, Suzie Davis, Fred Vaugeois, Cheryl Benware, and Barry Benware. Also present: Bill Quigley, Tina Woods, and Gail Thomas.
  4. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM – With all board Members present except Rick Johnson, it was determined that there was a quorum present.
  5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
    1. PRESIDENT: Harriet Vaugeios is nominated by Rick Johnson via proxy. Rick Johnson was also nominated, however, he left written notice that he would decline this nomination. No other nominations. Bob Santoro moved to elect by acclimation to accept this nomination. Ed Hockett seconded. Motion passes.
    2. VICE-PRESIDENT: Mike Shelton is nominated. No other nominations. Harriet Vaugeois moved to elect by acclimation to accept this nomination. Bill Wenstrom seconded. Motion passes.
    3. TREASURER: Bill Wenstrom is nominated. No other nominations. Paul Miner moved to elect by acclimation to accept this nomination. Michael Hughes seconded. Motion passes.
    4. SECRETARY: Ed Hockett is nominated. Bob Santoro is nominated, but he declines the nomination. Bill Wenstrom is nominated, but that nomination is withdrawn. Paul Miner moved to elect by acclimation to accept the nomination of Ed Hockett. Bill Wenstrom seconded. Motion passes.
    5. ASSISTANT TREASURER: Ed Hockett is nominated. Paul Miner moved to elect by acclimation to accept this nomination. Bob Santoro seconded. Motion passes.

      The new Officers for the Santa Fe Trail Board of Directors are: Harriet Vaugeois, President; Mike Shelton, Vice-President; Bill Wenstrom, Treasurer; Ed Hockett , Secretary /Assistant Treasurer.

  6. 2002 BUDGET APPROVAL - Bill Wenstrom reported that approval can not be made at this time since he is waiting to get accurate numbers regarding improved and unimproved lots, CPI increases, and interest income. Discussion moved to the definition of improved versus unimproved lots. The definition adopted by the Board was any property with a driveway is considered improved, however, there are some cases where this is not applicable because the driveway was installed before the Board adopted this definition. Both Michael Hughes and Bob Santoro feel all members should pay the same dues regardless of status of their lots. Bill Wenstrom noted that a change in dues payments would require a vote from the members. Harriet Vaugeois wants the issue of improved/unimproved lots researched and assigned it to the Covenant and Budget Committees. Bill Wenstrom will put a statement together about what the action plan will be, what has been done so far, specific definitions, and other pertinent information regarding this issue. Bill Wenstrom discussed his findings regarding the low rate the interest bearing accounts are receiving at the present time. Mr. Wenstrom would like to research the other banks to find a better rate. Paul Miner moved to change interest bearing accounts to “best rate” institution. Mike Shelton seconded. No opposition. Motion passes.
  7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING – Bob Santoro moved to approve the minutes from the August 18, 2001 Board meeting. Jerry Whitington seconded. No opposition. Motion passes.
  8. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIALS - Paul Miner moved to approve the monthly financial statements. Mike Shelton seconded. No opposition. Motion passes.
  9. OLD BUSINESS
    1. Research on Revenue-Generating Ideas- It was determined that this issue will be an Action Item for the Budget Committee. Jim Davis did volunteer his time to pursue natural resources, such as forests and gas, as sources of revenue generation.
    2. Surplus Utility Funds Reallocation- It was determined that the Board can make the decision to reallocate surplus utility funds as long as the reallocation falls under the utility “umbrella”. Mike Shelton moved to make recommendation for money usage at the next Budget meeting. Jerry Whitington seconded. No opposition. Motion passes.
    3. Committee Report Updates - None at this time.
  10. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Committee Chairs- The new Committee Chairpersons are as follows: Common Area Committee: Michael Hughes Emergency Services Committee: Rick Johnson Covenant Committee: Bob Santoro Communications Committee: Harriet Vaugeois

      Bill Wenstom moved to approve the appointees. Ed Hockett seconded. Eight in favor. One opposed. Motion passes.

    2. Voting/ Proxy – Concluding Date- By-laws on this issue state that voting must close “in meeting.” Ed Hockett will look into this issue further and present a proposal to the Board at the December meeting.
    3. Meeting Dates for Upcoming Year - It was discussed by the Board to approve Board meeting dates only at this time. Budget meeting schedule will be discussed during the November work session for final discussion at the December Board meeting. Paul Miner moved to approve only the six Board Meetings for the 2002 meeting schedule. Mike Shelton seconded. No opposition. Motion passes.
    4. Annual Meeting Date - Bill Wenstrom stated to the Board that the SFTR Covenants clearly state that the Annual Meeting be held in October. Exact date to be determined at another time.
  11. FROM THE FLOOR - None.
  12. OTHER - Harriet Vaugeois called for a Board Work Session to be held on November 9, 2001 at 4:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the home of Michael Hughes. This meeting will give the Board an opportunity to set up action plans for the upcoming year.
  13. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETINGS - Budget Meeting will be held at Century Small Business Solutions, Nov. 17,2001 at 8:00am. Board Meeting will be held at TSJC, Sullivan Room, Dec. 15, 2001 at 9:00am.
  14. ADJOURNMENT - Bill Wenstrom moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:40 pm. Mike Shelton seconded. No opposition. Motion passes.

Reviewed by Ed Hockett
Mailed to Members 11/2/01