Board Meeting – July 28th, 2011

Board Members Present – Murali Sitaraman, Scott Templeton and Stephanie O’Brien
The Board met with the Landscape Committee from 6-7pm. The Landscape Committee Recommendation Packet was reviewed in detail as the group toured the area from the CW clubhouse to the front entrance. The Board thanked the Committee for their hard work.

The Board held an open discussion period regarding the Clemson Elementary Bridge Project from 7-7:30pm. Ed De Iulio was the only resident in attendance.
Mr. De Iulio had several concerns regarding the projects impact on his property (Lot#153). His concerns are-
Drainage
Landscape on the bank – preserving existing mature tress, choosing and maintaining new plants/shrubs
Placement of the Bridge
Being involved in the discussion with the City of Clemson since his property and that of Lot # 104 owned by Mr. Watson are the only two to be greatly affected by the project
The Board discussed recent meeting with the city. Landscape was addressed – CW has requested “wells” to preserve existing mature trees, SC D.O.T. will be responsible for the maintenance of the landscape once the project is complete. Discussed requesting an additional pipe to assist with drainage concerns.

President Murali Sitaraman called the Board Meeting to order at 7:30pm in the Country Walk Clubhouse.
Scott Templeton presented the 2011 Account Balances and Year-to-Date Income and Expenditures as of July 28, 2011.
New Business-
The Board reviewed the Country Walk Landscape Committee. Recommendations Packet page by page with great detail. The Board approved most committee recommendations. (See attached summary)
The Board requests that landscapers make every effort to preserve and or transplant all healthy plants and shrubs that are slated to be removed.
The Board would like clarification regarding the irrigation repairs needed for the soccer field. Agreed that soccer field should be repaired. However additional irrigation should not be added to the area at this time.
Board approved the Irrigation Bid from James Bevis of Legacy Landscape excluding new valves for the soccer field.
The Board would like a detailed “removal “ bid from James Bevis of Legacy Landscape that includes all of the approved tree/shrub removals in phase one of the CW landscape project.
Board would also like an additional Irrigation Bid that includes the CW entrance area, Clubhouse area, Sidewalk area along the entrance to CW and the parkway along the entrance.
Landscape Committee will need to procure three bids for the sod and plantings for phase I
Motion was made to purchase improvements for the tennis court area. Motion was approved by the Board.
Board discussed the Clemson Elementary Bridge Project and passed the following motion: CW HOA Board grants the City of Clemson temporary easement over CW property for the proposed Clemson Elementary Bridge project contingent upon the Board being allowed to review and consent to the landscaping plans in the affected areas (both temporary easement areas and areas where the city already has easement) regarding the following three issues-
Drainage/run-off affecting Country Walk common land and affected homeowner lots;
Protection for a few existing mature trees in the affected areas (e.g., by building wells) and working around other mature trees where possible; and
Appropriate landscaping and long-term landscape maintenance plans for the affected areas.

President Murali Sitaraman thanked individuals who had assisted with the care and maintenance of the Country Walk Subdivision-
New Pool chairs- Rocco Cioffoletti
Clubhouse flooring- Scott Templeton and Cindy Oseff
Window films- Susan Zhang
A/C repair- Susan Sitaraman
Country Walk Facebook Page- Tommi Jones
Directory distribution- Janet Klodowski and Marie Carter
Landscaping bids, etc- Landscape committee (Tommi Jones, Susan Kelly, Susan Sitaraman, Pat Guerra Marconde and Stephanie O’Brien-Finneran)

President Murali Sitaraman adjourned the meeting at 11:00pm due to the late hour.

These meeting notes were complied by Stephanie O’Brien-Finneran, CW HOA Board

Board Meeting – July 28, 2011

Country Walk Homeowner’s Association Meeting on July 28, 2011

Board Members Present – Murali Sitaraman, Scott Templeton and Stephanie O’Brien

The Board met with the Landscape Committee from 6-7pm. The Landscape Committee Recommendation Packet was reviewed in detail as the group toured the area from the CW clubhouse to the front entrance. The Board thanked the Committee for their hard work.
The Board held an open discussion period regarding the Clemson Elementary Bridge Project from 7-7:30pm. Ed De Iulio was the only resident in attendance.
Mr. De Iulio had several concerns regarding the projects impact on his property (Lot#153). His concerns are-
  1. Drainage
  2. Landscape on the bank – preserving existing mature tress, choosing and maintaining new plants/shrubs
  3. Placement of the Bridge
  4. Being involved in the discussion with the City of Clemson since his property and that of Lot # 104 owned by Mr. Watson are the only two to be greatly affected by the project
The Board discussed recent meeting with the city. Landscape was addressed – CW has requested “wells” to preserve existing mature trees, SC D.O.T. will be responsible for the maintenance of the landscape once the project is complete. Discussed requesting an additional pipe to assist with drainage concerns.
President Murali Sitaraman called the Board Meeting to order at 7:30pm in the Country Walk Clubhouse.
  • Scott Templeton presented the 2011 Account Balances and Year-to-Date Income and Expenditures as of July 28, 2011.
New Business-
  • The Board reviewed the Country Walk Landscape Committee. Recommendations Packet page by page with great detail.   The Board approved most committee recommendations. (See attached summary)
  • The Board requests that landscapers make every effort to preserve and or transplant all healthy plants and shrubs that are slated to be removed.
  • The Board would like clarification regarding the irrigation repairs needed for the soccer field. Agreed that soccer field should be repaired.  However additional irrigation should not be added to the area at this time.
  • Board approved the Irrigation Bid from James Bevis of Legacy Landscape excluding new valves for the soccer field.
  • The Board would like a detailed “removal “ bid from James Bevis of Legacy Landscape that includes all of the approved tree/shrub removals in phase one of the CW landscape project.
  • Board would also like an additional Irrigation Bid that includes the CW entrance area, Clubhouse area, Sidewalk area along the entrance to CW and the parkway along the entrance.
  • Landscape Committee will need to procure three bids for the sod and plantings for phase I
  • Motion was made to purchase improvements for the tennis court area. Motion was approved by the Board.
  •  Board discussed the Clemson Elementary Bridge Project and passed the following motion: CW HOA Board grants the City of Clemson temporary easement over CW property for the proposed Clemson Elementary Bridge project contingent upon the Board being allowed to review and consent to the landscaping plans in the affected areas (both temporary easement areas and areas where the city already has easement) regarding the following three issues-
    •  Drainage/run-off affecting Country Walk common land and affected homeowner lots;
    • Protection for a few existing mature trees in the affected areas (e.g., by building wells) and working around other mature trees where possible; and
    • Appropriate landscaping and long-term landscape maintenance plans for the affected areas.

 

President Murali Sitaraman thanked individuals who had assisted with the care and maintenance of the Country Walk Subdivision-

New Pool chairs- Rocco Cioffoletti
Clubhouse flooring- Scott Templeton and Cindy Oseff
Window films- Susan Zhang
A/C repair- Susan Sitaraman
Country Walk Facebook Page- Tommi Jones
Directory distribution- Janet Klodowski and Marie Carter
Landscaping bids, etc- Landscape committee (Tommi Jones, Susan Kelly, Susan Sitaraman, Pat Guerra Marconde and Stephanie O’Brien-Finneran)
President Murali Sitaraman adjourned the meeting at 11:00pm due to the late hour.
These meeting notes were complied by Stephanie O’Brien-Finneran, CW HOA Board