Board of
Directors Meeting
November 13, 2004
The Board Meeting was held at the home of Bonny English, 23156 Gulf Drive. Doug Eibsen called the meeting to order at 9:40. A quorum was established.
Members
Present:
Doug Eibsen Kim Saxon
John Ringrose Bob Majewski
Bonny English Sylvia Sullivan
Members
Absent:
Wanda Greer Bob Bowe
Diane O’Neall Stan Krupa
Cindy Rice
Guests:
Lloyd Pepper
Bill Sullivan
Kim Saxon made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2004 board meeting. Bonny English seconded the motion and the minutes were approved.
Marina:
The gate and lock to the marina area were discussed. It was decided that the chain and lock would be put back on the gate because the gate can now be pushed open without unlocking it.
Treasurer’s
Report:
John Ringrose gave the treasurer’s report. John did an estimated budget for planning purposes that took into account projected income and expenses. This was done to determine how much is left over each year for capital expenditures. It is estimated that in a normal year that there would be $25,000 left after regular expected expenses. The board in planning for the future discussed having a “set-aside” each year for expenses such as channel dredging and beach renourishment. There is currently over $90,000 in savings.
Vacant
Lot Mowing:
The board discussed raising the fee for the mowing of vacant lots. We are going to get a good accounting of how many vacant lots there are and what the actually costs comes out to be per lot. Terramar currently charges $25.00 per year per lot for mowing three or four times. John Ringrose agreed to get some additional information concerning this.
Architectural
Control Committee:
The board discussed the lack of communication between the architectural committee and the board members/section directors since there is so much recent and ongoing construction in Terramar. The board has asked for better communication for several months. Sylvia Sullivan made a motion to relieve the current Architectural Control Committee of their duties and appoint a new committee. John Ringrose seconded the motion and the motion passed. The new committee will consist of Lloyd Pepper, Doug Eibsen, and Bill Sullivan.
There was a lengthy discussion concerning proposed construction on lot 6, section 3 which is located in the main channel and boat basin. The lot owner submitted a request to put a boatlift extending 12 feet beyond his bulkhead. Board members referred to the original letter dated December 6, 2003 to the previous lot from Doug Eibsen stating that the board would not approve a boathouse in the main channel, the Galveston CAD property information illustrating that the boat basin belongs to the state, a Terramar WWTP site vicinity map and the recorded deed restrictions for section 3 which state “a rear and/or side lot line which adjoins the bulkhead of the designated future or proposed boat basin or main boat channel shall not be construed to have the same aforementioned rights of egress as designated in the event the rear boundary lot line adjoins a canal bulkhead. No temporary or permanent obstruction shall be placed or constructed within the limits of the future or proposed boat basin or main boat channel without the approval and consent of the Architectural Control Committee.” Bob Majewski made a motion to deny the request to construction of a boat house/lift in the main channel. The motion was seconded by John Ringrose and the motion passed. The lot owner would be allowed to cut into his lot for a boatlift as other lot owners along the main channel have done.
Pool:
There was discussion concerning the condition of the pool plumbing and valves. This will be reviewed further.
Pavilion
Committee:
Doug said he would check into fire and general liability insurance for the pavilion. An email from Lynn King was read concerning a homeowner wishing to donate treated lumber and build tables for the pavilion area. The board thought this would be fine.
Drainage
Easement:
The new attorney for Galveston (Barbara Toby Baruch) has agreed to review proposed easement. This easement is being granted to the city of Galveston to allow them to maintain and mow the drainage ditch running from Obra to the marina area. Kim Saxon will get Doug Eibsen the legal description from the last survey to fully describe the area.
Sewage
Treatment Plant:
The city is still working on getting permission from Isla Del Sol to get permission to put a road from FM3005 for access to treatment for construction access so the roads in Terramar do not have to be used.
WGIPOA:
The next meeting will be held November 20, 2004 at the Galveston Country Club. Brandon Wade is expected to speak. The board again agreed that Terramar would continue to participate in this organization.
City
Managers Meeting:
Bonny English went to the last city managers meeting. The new sewer plant was discussed and converting from septic to city sewer. There is a possibility that Centex would donate the land for a police substation on the west end.
Southwestern
Bell:
Doug reported that Cindy Rice was continuing to work with Southwestern Bell and the Public Utilities Commission in addressing the maintenance of the buildings.
Section
6:
Bill Sullivan suggested that Terramar Beach notify all public entities such as the General Land Office and the Corps of Engineers that Terramar will not be responsible for maintaining the channel that runs parallel to Chiquita. Kim Saxon said that she would find the board’s reference to this in past minutes and letters and send it to Doug Eibsen.
Sylvia Sullivan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:40. Bonny English seconded the motion and the motion passed. The next meeting will be at the home of Kim Saxon, 22804 Lunes on January 8th, 2005.