Meeting minutes:

A meeting of the Board of Directors for the Nowland Homeowners Association was held on June 12th at 7:30pm. In attendance were Karen Linnen, Laura McGhee, Soraya Nowland, Rob Garzaniti, John Sloininski, Dan Sugg. Randy Pelky was absent.

The following items were discussed:

Sprinklers
Dan met with Master Sprinkler to turn on the sprinkler systems. The Palmer system has damage to 7 rotors and 2 mist heads. The estimated cost to fix is $290. Dan will get a 2nd estimate. The Palmer sprinkler system has been function (minus the damaged heads) since June 14th.

The Sheldon system is to be turned on pending a resolution from the township regarding the pink box that houses the water meter. Although the township had permitted the box to be place in front of Lot A., the now wish to move or bury it. This will be done at the township's expense.

Subdivision Directory
John reported that less than half the homeowners sent back the subdivision directory attachment from last month's newsletter. It will be included again this month.

Summertime Reminders
Karen received a few calls regarding the many cars that are being parked in the streets. The board would like to ask, if possible, that you park your car in the driveway during the summer months. The thought is for safety reasons as it would be easier for a motorist to see the children (and not have them run out from behind a parked car).

Mowing
Based on feedback from a number of residents, John has instructed Bill's Outdoor Care to mow all entrances, berms, islands and detention pond weekly.

Dues
Dan will draft another letter to the one remaining homeowner who has not paid their association dues in full.

Stone Markers
Soraya will try to clean the stains on the stone marker on Palmer. If successful, she will try to clean the other markers.

Landscaping
Soraya has not received a landscape drawing fro Sherr Development. She will try to get a copy from Rick French, one of the engineers of the subdivision. She will review the plan against what was done and tell Sherr Development what we expect to be done and/or replaced.

There was some discussion regarding having landscape rocks placed at the bottom of the detention ponds. A decision will be made at the next board meeting.

Subdivision Cleanup
The cleanup was held on Saturday June 7th and was considered a success. Karen was able to get a dumpster from the township, and by lunchtime it was filled with debris that had been collected from the common areas in the subdivision. Many homeowners participated in weeding, planting flowers and shrubs, and fertilizing (weed and feed) the commons areas.

An attempt was made to weed and feed the retention pond behind the 3 homes on Palmer and behind the west side of Nowland Court. The board was told that the maintenance of this land was the Association's responsibility. However, one of the homeowners claimed that they are maintaining the area. They are in contact with Stuart Sherr regarding insufficient landscaping and told us that we should not be trespassing on their property. It was decided for the time being to let the homeowner continue to maintain the property until we are notified otherwise.

A reminder to all homeowners:
That retention pond area is an easement owned by the 3 Palmer Road homeowners, and is not for public use.

Directors Insurance
Karen reported the lowest quote for Homeowners Directors and Officers liability insurance has been $395.00 per year. She will try to get a few more quotes.

Management Group Presentation
It was decided to wait until the Fall as to whether to ask a homeowners association management group to make a presentation to the board.

Signs
Dan will ask his father if he could make 3 signs for subdivision garage sales, meetings, special events, etc. Dan's father would donate his time and be reimbursed for the cost of the materials.

Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions
There was some discussion regarding adding amendments for keeping metal swing sets in good condition, mailbox materials, basketball poles, and allowing 18" satellite dishes. It will be decided at the next meeting whether amendments will be drafted. If any homeowner has any input they would like brought up at the next board meeting regarding amendments, you can contact any board member.

Soraya will call Stuart Sherr regarding the baskeball pole issue. Some board members remember seeing or hearing that stationary poles are not allowed.

There was a mistake made in last month's newsletter in paraphrasing the Article VI, Section 9 regarding animals. It should have pointed out that landscaping is required in front of any pens or dog runs so that they are less visible from the street.

Soraya will draft a Covenant violation letter to be reviewed next meeting. It is the intent of the Board to being issuing letters of violation later this summer.

Budget
Laura will prepare a budget for 1997 based on past spending. Soraya will call Stuart Sherr to contest 2 bills paid in 1996 with Association funds. One is for sewer cleaning, and the other is a water bill that is out of line with other water bills.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.