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Draft Minutes of April Broadmoor Board Meeting

These are the draft minutes--subject to correction--for our April Broadmoor Board meeting:

Board Members Present:  Board Members Absent: Antje Harris, Vice President    Phyllis Holimon, Secretary    Karen Walls, Treasurer                Edward Swaim, President Rhiannon Morgan    Liz  Mackenzie                         Executive Committee Members Present (Past Presidents): Bill Looney                      Calvin Mitchell India Lee Broadmoor Residents and Others Present: Pat Mitchell                    Josh Nocire       Laura Luce                      Ken Oberste Michael McCann Scott Jones
Topic	Discussion	Action
Call to order	1) Antje Harris called the meeting to order and asked each person present to introduce themselves.	1) Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm
March, 2011 minutes	Antje asked if there were any changes/additions to the March minutes; none were brought forward.	Liz made a motion to accept the minutes as written: seconded by Cal. Approved by all present.
Approval of 2011 Board members	Antje presented a list of Broadmoor Board members for 2011. See attached list. -a. Antje proposed to add Rhiannon Morgan to the Board for a term of one year to complete the term for Steve Sullivan who has resigned due to work -b Antje moved to approve Liz Mackenzie as President of the Broadmoor POA Board. c) Antje proposed to accept the list of Broadmoor Property Owners Board as presented. See attached list for all names. Antje turned the meeting to Liz Mackenzie, President of the Broadmoor Property Owners’s Board for the remainder of the meeting.	-a Seconded by Karen. Approved by all present. -b Seconded by Karen. Approved by all present -c Seconded by India
Suggestions from the March 21, 2011 Annual Board meeting	Liz shared the following items as suggested by Broadmoor residents who attended the Annual Meeting. -trim tree along shore of lake -attempt to decrease the number of people who re running red lights and stop signs in and around Broadmoor. Perhaps install cameras. -open clubhouse and/or build a gazebo to rent for weddings, other events. -place map of Broadmoor streets on our website. -repair backyard fence at #3 Broadmoor and charge the owner for the repair. Antje will call 311 regarding this continuing problem.	No action necessary at this time.
Treasurer’s Report	Karen commented on the amount of money in our CD and suggested we discuss use of these funds in our June meeting. She also commented on the small amount of money received to date from the Personal Property tax. She indicated this amount will increase significantly in the next couple of months. She commented on the continuing good work by Dylan Pilot, the report reflected payment for two months work by Dylan. The remainder of the report relates to routine expenses. Liz asked if there were questions or comments regarding the Treasurer’s report; none were made.	Rhiannon made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Seconded by Antje. Approved by all present.
Pool Report	Pat reported the pool must be painted this year. The cover will need to be removed the last weekend in April and schedule the clean-up and painting the next weekend. Opening day for the pool will be Memorial Day. Pat will notify Broadmoor residents of the date and time of the pool opening. Suggestion made to ask Dylan to help paint if he is needed.	Report accepted as presented.
Neighborhood Watch	Rhiannon will consider taking responsibility for the Neighborhood Watch Progarm following discussion with Edward.	Pending
Clubhouse, Park, Lake and Dam Issues Clubhouse, Park, Lake and Dam Issues Continued......	1) Tree Trimming: Karen and Matt Marshall walked the park and identified dead trees, trees interfering with electrical wires, broken branches, etc. Mr. Marshall made a bid of $2,000 to do the work identified and discussed with Karen. 2) Bid for repair of pool deck: Liz reported she has received a bid of $24,004 from Mark Smith, Contractor. He stipulated that he is not responsible for damage to plumbing or electrical conduits in the deck. Josh commented that he thought this bid was excessive and asked if he could search for lower bids. Liz said the work would be scheduled for September after the pool closes. She commented on the possibility of getting a line of credit and use part of the tax money coming in this year to pay for this long needed repair. 3) Grant to the pool:  Antje suggested a grant of $1,500 to pool as we have done in past years and $100 each to Pat and Cal and to provide free pool membership their efforts to manage the pool. 4) Liz commented on the need to replace the pressure washer used at the pool. Pat will shop for a Pressure Washer. 5) Josh asked about the possibility of building a boat dock somewhere on the lake that would facilitate the placing of boats on the lake. Suggestion made to look at a site behind #26 Lakeshore.	1) Karen made a motion to accept the bid of $2,000. Seconded by Antje. Approved by all present.   2) Tabled until Josh reports results of his investigation. 3)  Antje proposed that the Board approve a $1,700 for this purpose. Seconded by India. Approved by all present. 4) Tabled until price of pressure washer reported to the Board. 5) Josh will get a bid for this project.
Quality of Life Committee Issues	1) Yard of the Month: Karen displayed a new sign to be used in the Yard of the Month contest. Rhiannon will help Keith in the selection and notification of the home owner for Yard of the Month. They will be asked to sign consent so that photos of the yard can be placed on the Broadmoor website. 2) Proposed changes to in clubhouse rental terms: Rental fees to Broadmoor home owners will remain at $25.00. Renters of a home in Broadmoor will be required to make a deposit of $100.00 in addition to the $25.00 rental fee. If the clubhouse is left clean and the clubhouse rules are followed the deposit will be refunded.	1) No action necessary. 2) Karen proposed we approve this change to renting the clubhouse. Seconded by Rhiannon. Approved by all present.
New, old, other business and announcements	1) Liz discussed a letter she wrote on behalf of the Broadmoor Property Owners Board to Tony Bozynski, Director , City of Little Rock Planning & Development Department regarding the revised request to allow the placement of a convenience store with gas pumps at the intersection of I-630 and Fair Park Boulevard. In the letter Liz states that the Broadmoor Property Owners Association supported the Fair Park Residents Association in its opposition to the application. She commented on the reasons for the opposition. See the attached letter for full details. 2) UDDC update:  Liz said the committee meets next Thursday and she will report action from the meeting to the May Broadmoor POA Board. 3) Thank you gift for Edward: Liz said we will get the President’s plaque updated and suggested we make cash gift to Edward and Anne for their work with Broadmoor POA Board 4) Gift cards/certificates for the students and Dr. Payne who worked on the project to evaluate the quality of the Broadmoor Lake was discussed. 5) Fishing Derby: Liz talked with AG&F and they are not able to assist us due their regulations regarding lake vs. pond derbies. Suggestion made to invite the Broadmoor resident children and perhaps Fair Park children to a fishing derby in August. Have a Pot Luck picnic, hot dogs and burgers, prizes for the children. 6) Mr. Ken Oberste from the Maryton Park neighborhood was present to comment on code violations he identified in Broadmoor. He said he reported these to Joan Adcock, At Large Director of the City Council ,who was successful in sending a Code Team member out to address the problems.	1) Karen proposed that we support the proposed changes. Seconded by Rhiannon. Approved by all present. 2) No action necessary. 3) Karen proposed a check for $100.00. Seconded by Antje. Approved by all present. 4) Antje proposed to give Dr. Payne a check for $100.00 so he could take the students out to dinner. Seconded by Karen. Approved by all present. 5) Tabled pending further discussion. 6) Liz thanked Mr. Oberste for his comments. She encouraged those present to call #311 to report code violations.
Announcements	1) Planning Hearing – April 21 at 4:00pm regarding – change in development proposal. 2) NW Patrol quarterly meeting: 3) Greater LR Neighborhoods meeting: April 9, 20:00 am at the Hinton Center.	1) Karen plans to attend this meeting and will report information from the meeting to the Broadmoor POA Board in May. 2) Rhiannon will try to go. 3) Open to anyone who wants to attend.
Adjourn		Adjourned at 8:13.

Broadmoor Neighborhood Association Meeting Thursday

Join your volunteer Broadmoor neighborhood board this Thursday night at the Broadmoor Clubhouse.

We meet at 7PM at 19 1/2 Belmont Drive.

Learn about what's happening in our neighborhood, and share your enthusiasm for Broadmoor!

More Tangible Results from University District Partnership!

You may notice signs in a several yards around Broadmoor with the University District Development Corporation (UDDC) logo. 

Very soon, you will see work being done at those homes, such as roof replacement. This is all part of an effort called "SNAP" financed through member banks by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Leg work for the program is being done by UALR staff who work with the University District Development Corporation (UDDC), a not-for-profit organization working toward housing and economic development goals identified in the University District Revitalization Plan and University Strategic Plan. 

Governed by a 15 member board of directors made up of local residents, financial institutions, faith-based organizations, real estate professionals, small business owners and UALR personnel, the UDDC is taking a lead role in the development or redevelopment of housing for first-time home buyers in the University District.

Two members of the Broadmoor Neighborhood board serve on the UDDC board.

The UDDC will meet every second Thursday of the month at 12 noon in the Bailey Center, unless otherwise noted.

Find the University District Partnership on Facebook.

Park Security Program

Residents of Broadmoor know how quiet and peaceful our area is. They also appreciate our 10-acre lake and similarly sized park nestled in the center of the neighborhood in the heart of Little Rock. Fishing, boating, and walking are popular activities around the lake, and our park is a great place to picnic and just enjoy a quiet afternoon.

To ensure tranquility in the park, we engage a professional security service to patrol the park and lake area spring through fall each year. You may encounter a uniformed security guard making random rounds in Broadmoor Park.

Expect the guard to strike up a conversation. In addition to deterring would-be mischief-makers by being seen, they will be checking to make sure those using the park, especially fishermen, are Broadmoor residents or are accompanied by someone who calls Broadmoor home.

If out-of-neighborhood fishermen are found or suspected, we will notify the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Officers, who have the authority to issue tickets for trespassing.

If you see or hear of any problems in the park, please contact a board member using the contact information at www.broadmoorlr.com.

Neighborhood Leaders Meeting Monday 5:30 PM

University District neighborhood leaders will meet next Monday, April 18, at 5:30 at the Bailey Center.

The Bailey Center is located on 28th Street next door to the Chancellor's House and across the street from the Stephens Arena.

Parking is available across 28th Street in Lot 13. Parking is open and no permit is required.

Here's a beginning agenda:

1. Introductions of persons new to the group
2. Review of the Central Little Rock Promise Neighborhood program and discussion of what it means for your neighborhoods and how you and your members can be involved.
3. Review of the Growing Health Communities grant program and the activities planned for neighborhoods during 2011/2012.
4. Discussion of current neighborhood events, activities and interests.
5. Discussion of setting a regular meeting date, time and place.
6. Other business.

55th Broadmoor Annual Meeting is Today

55th ANNUAL MEETING
Broadmoor Property Owners’ Association/
Broadmoor Recreational Improvement District
March 20, 2011
 

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Consideration of 54th Annual Meeting minutes
3. Treasurer’s report
4. Neighborhood Watch report
5. Review of 2010-2011 accomplishments
6. Broadmoor Pool report
7. Broadmoor Lake report
8. Consideration of improvement district assessment
9. Consideration of 2010-2011 board members
10. Remarks by elected officials present
11. Remarks by incoming president
12. New, old, or other business
 13. Adjourn

Suggestions and concerns: Please list things you would like to help
the neighborhood accomplish in the next year on the provided cards and
return them before you leave today.

Please attend the Broadmoor Board meetings held on the first Thursday
of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse at 19 ½ Belmont. The
meetings are public.

To sign up for our e-mail newsletter, send a message to anna_swaim@yahoo.com

Helpful information
Broadmoor website: www.broadmoorlr.com
Broadmoor Blog: www.broadmoorlr.blogspot.com
UALR University District: www.ualr.edu/universitydistrict
Police non-emergency number 371-4829
Online 311: www.lr311.org