The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm in the Clubhouse. In attendance were:  Ed De Iulio, Rocco Cioffoletti, Steve Lapham, and Warren Adams.

Minutes for the last two meetings (October and November) were approved.  They will be forwarded from the secretary to the president for posting on the web.

Accomplishments during the past month.

•          Final settlement took place relative to the lawsuit with CESI Corporation, as mentioned in the letter to be sent to all homeowners.
•          The Clubhouse Committee decorated the Clubhouse for the holidays.

Treasurer Rocco Cioffoletti distributed an updated budget.  Main items of discussion were the following.

•          Member Dues are slightly over budget due to interest payments on late fees.  All other items over budget were discussed during earlier meetings.  157 lots were billed and paid fees.
•          A budget for 2008 was prepared and presented by Rocco.  Each line item was individually considered, with changes from the 2007 budget discussed.  Notable changes are as follows.  Bush Hogging Common Areas is a new line item because it was earlier placed in Landscape Maintenance.  The Accounting Bill CESI Case is no longer a line item since the suit was settled.  The Mulch budget is increased from $5600 to $7000.  A projected year-end balance is $20,063, which can be used for such expenses as tennis court improvements, pool maintenance, air conditioner/heating equipment costs, etc.
•          The 2008 budget received unanimous Board approval by the four members present, subject to minor modifications.
•          Discussions took place relative to improving the land adjacent to the pool.
•          A template of the invoices for the annual HOA fees for 2008 was prepared by Rocco.  The amount is $528, which is unchanged from last year.  The billing date is 12/15/07, with payment due on 1/30/08. Late fees calculated at the annual rate of 18% will be added, at the dates of 1/30/08, 2/28/08, and 3/30/08, with a property lien after three months.  The fees, unchanged from last year, received unanimous Board approval by the four members present.

Discussion of Old Business

•          Discussion concerning removal of the old privacy fence along highway 123 and construction of the new fence outside the walking trail took place.  The fence is to be 990 feet long, the same as the old fence.  Steve has spoken with 7 out of 9 property owners whose houses border the highway.  A concern that will be investigated is whether the old fence can remain in place until the new fence is constructed.  The fence will be either 9 or 10 feet in height, but will be at least the height of the old fence.  If boards come in lengths of 10 feet, the entire length will be used.  If the boards are 9 feet, then the fence will be 9 feet in height.
•          Steve has requested DOT permission to have access from 123 to construct the fence.  He has not yet received a response.
•          Steve will apply in Columbia for a yearly update of the subdivision nonprofit status.  Nonprofit organizations must file paperwork every year with the Secretary of State to maintain nonprofit status. Country Walk address will also change from 751 Berkeley Drive, Clemson, SC 29631 to P.O. Box 1005, Clemson, SC 29633.
•          Bill was not in attendance, so there is no news on the four No Trespassing signs.
•          Bill was not in attendance, so there is no news on repairs to the tennis courts.
•          An estimated cost of $39,000, preparation included, was reported to place asphalt in the width of 6 feet on the walking trail over all noncovered areas.  Also included is 200 feet of patching on the existing asphalt.  Questions arose as to the preparation of the base, the thickness of the asphalt, and the type of blacktop.  Steve, who has expertise in this area, will investigate.

Discussion of New Business

•          The sprinkler system is now set for irrigation once per week, due to the drought and change of seasons.
•          A letter from the Board to the homeowners association was prepared by Ed, approved by the Board, and planned for distribution on 12/15/07.  A statement of dues for 2008 will accompany this letter.

Committee Chairman Inputs

Social

•          A “Ladies Night Out” took place at the Blue Herron Restaurant.  Ten women were in attendance.
•          The annual family Christmas party will take place at the Clubhouse from 3:30 to 5:00 on 12/16/07. Sincere thanks go to Lisa May for coordinating this event, and to Bob Wigger for agreeing to play Santa Claus.  Subdivision flyers were distributed.
•          Committee feedback indicated that the police and parking arrangements for Halloween went well.

Landscaping

Provided budget inputs.  A special note is that Chem Lawn will no longer be handling lawn fertilization and weed killing.  These services are included in McCall’s fees.

Pool

Nothing to report.

ACC

No response.

Rules and Regulations Committee

No response.

Clubhouse

The Christmas decorations look great.

Web Page Committee

Nothing to report.

Legal Committee

Nothing to report.

The next Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for 7 pm on January 15, 2008 at the Clubhouse.

The meeting concluded at 9:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Warren P. Adams

Secretary, Country Walk Board