Towns County Homeowners Association
Board of Directors Meeting, February 19, 2008
TCHA Board and Representatives in Attendance:
Charley Kraus, Pres; Tony Branan, Treas; Diane Baggett, Dir; Bob Keys, Dir; Bob Crawford, Dir; Mike Brock, Dir; Janet McCallen, Hidden Fields HOA.
Treasurer's Report:
Balance on Hand (2-08) $2,082.47; Deposits $91.75; Disbursements $17.06; Balance on Hand (3-08) $2157.16. CD’s $2,062.73. Total Cash Assets (3-08) $4269.89.
Two new members joined the association during the past month. Friendship HOA has announced their decision to join as an associate member.
Old Business and Activity Reports:
Minutes of the Feb. 19 BOD meeting were reviewed and approved.
Hiawassee City Council heard a presentation from an environmental firm seeking work for water supply, treatment, and environmental issues. The Mayor reported $6,680 was expended on water equipment. Another $10,870 for additional water equipment was approved. High water usage surtax was removed from agenda.
Nothing of significance was reported from the Young Harris City Council meeting.
There are no updates to report from the County Commissioner’s meeting.
The Bell mountain communications tower for first responder use is currently under construction. Re-mapping project for 911 uses is currently underway. Communication and command for county responders are being coordinated and agencies are comfortable with current situation.
The Beach project, coordinated by Bob Keys is completed. Installation of new playground mats is next.
The re-introduction of the Neighborhood Watch Program is well underway, with six neighborhoods requesting to participate. Material is being distributed and signs are being installed by county road crews. Mike Brock will do a follow up piece in the papers in a couple weeks.
A decision was made by the BOD not to continue the Adopt A Highway initiative at this time. Questions concerning member participation drove this decision.
The County Planning Commission did not meet this month.
New Business:
Charley reported the Mountain Conservation Council will investigate questionable development sites and report to the County Commissioner.
The Stop I-3 Coalition is currently expanding in the Augusta, Athens area. It appears the feasibility study will continue. Efforts to halt, or change the study by technical amendments have been unsuccessful to this point.
A General Membership meeting has been scheduled for May 13th in the Senior Center. Frank Riley will present on the fire prevention initiative currently underway, and Mitch Floyd will be there as well. Tony Branan will coordinate.
The TCHA Annual Meeting for election of officers will be held June 24th in the Senior Center in Hiawassee.
Charley appointed a Nominating Committee. Wes Lerdon will chair. Bob Crawford and Diane Baggett are also on the committee.
Tony Branan’s Mountain Reservoir Land Management Plan comments were reviewed and approved for submission by Charley.
The 288 campground Forest Service letter has been submitted and receipt confirmed. According to Commissioner Kendal, the first phase of the project, supported by TCHA, will proceed. No decision on the remainder of the project has been made. TCHA will continue to oppose the boat ramp and beach development component of this project.
Diane Baggett will continue to represent TCHA on the pandemic flu group.
Next meeting of BOD scheduled April 15th at Prudential Real Estate office at 9:00 am.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am.
Respectfully submitted by Mike Brock
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