Bill Aimone, vice-chair called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. in the absence of president Ronnie Herrington.  The meeting was held at 22914 Lunes.  A quorum was established.
 

New Business

Dredging Project
Bill gave an overview of the meeting that he, Stan Krupa and John Pacinda attended on November 7, 2000.  The meeting was with the City of Galveston, Planning Department, GLO, local officials and the engineering firm hired by the state of Texas.  Project name CEPRA.

CEPRA plan includes:

1.	CEPRA would pay 75% and Terramar 25% of dredging project cost.
2.	The plan would dredge approximately 25% more sand than we budgeted to remove from the channel.
3.	Sand would be piped directly to the beach under FM 3005.
4.	Startup in February 2001 and completion by April 2001 (State funding requirements include project completion no later than August 1, 2001).

The dredging permit for Terramar from GLO has yet to be received.  The CEPRA plan would not provide for dunes to be built on the beach.  CEPRA would take care of all permits required.

Bill made the motion authorizing he and Stan to proceed with negotiations with CEPRA to dredge the channel.  These negotiations are to proceed with the understanding that the state will pay 75% and Terramar 25% of the expenses.  Sand would be piped directly to the beach.  If the project does not appear to be feasible,  he and Stan are given the authority to stop negotiations.  Bob Bowe seconded and motion carried.

Approval of Minutes
Sharron stated the association has approximately $3,600 in checking account, not $36,000 as stated in the September 16, 2000 minutes.  John made the motion to accept minutes as corrected.  Sharron seconded and motion carried.

Treasurer's Report
Sharron was unable to give a report because she had been out of town and the statements have been mailed to all property owners.  Since the funds restricted to the dredging project have not been expended, maintenance fees have not been increased for 2001.  Tom Baird seconded and motion carried.
 

Old Business

Swimming Pool
John reported the concrete ramp would be constructed leading to the pool.  When completed the pool will be more accessible.

911 Telephone - Ima Lee Ross
We are required to have a telephone at the swimming pool for 911 calls.  Ima Lee contacted SWB to obtain cost.  They would charge an installation fee of $155.00.  ADT Security would install phone with 911 capabilities only for $149.00 and no monthly fee.  A weatherproof enclosure can be obtained for $40-$50 at Home Depot.  Since the pool is closed for winter months the item was postponed until next meeting.

Deed Restriction Violations
Texas Court of Appeals has upheld Terramar's deed restrictions.  We have had many complaints on several properties.

A motion was made to have our attorney send a letter to a homeowner for a building voliation.

Sharon requested we find out how much our attorney will charge for writing a letter.  Eleanor will contact Charles Doughty.

Eleanor reported that Mr. Rutherford has appealed the decision of the appeals court.

Meeting adjourned 11:30 a.m.  Next meeting January 13, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at 22914 Lunes.
 

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