Downloadable version of 2009 Annual Meeting Report [pdf, 80K]:
http://skylineranch.org/content/filemgr/files/annmeeting_2009-04-25.pdf

Introduction
The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Property Owners Association was held at the Wimberley Community Center, at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday April 25, 2009.

A quorum requiring two-thirds of eligible membership votes was not met for this meeting.

The meeting was called to order by POA president Carl Galante, who welcomed property owners and introduced POA Board members:

• Carl Galante, President
• Gerald Tempton, Vice-President
• Gary Yowell, Treasurer
• Petesie Lee, Secretary
• Judy Nicholls [not present]
• Carol Wilson, Hospitality

It was noted that, next year, three new board members will be needed, as three terms will have been completed.

Minutes
The minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting were presented, and a motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes.

Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer’s report was presented by Gary Yowell. The annual report was prepared, reflecting the time period of 4/25/08 through 4/24/09:

• Starting balance: $13,794.20
• Total inflow: $2,986.57
• Total outflow: $1,736.89
• Ending balance: $15,417.91

Recognition and Thanks
President Galante recognized and thanked

• Susan Ross for the Christmas party
• Eric Eubank for the website/mail list (and encouraged members to join)
• Pat Koeppe for the Neighborhood Watch program
• Bob Balslev and the Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board

Recognition of New Neighbors
Several new neighbors were introduced: Jay Newman, Toni and James Nelson, Bob and Lisa Shine, and Carla and Curtis Phythian.

Updating By-Laws
The discussion of changing the by-laws was revisited. 2/3 of members are needed for a quorum and 3/4 for a change in the by-laws. A committee was to have been formed after the 2008 Annual Meeting, and President Galante noted that no action had been taken. It was agreed that by-laws revision is a priority, that a committee will be formed to draft a letter to POA members, and that another attempt be made to update the by-laws. It is especially important that members understand that the by-laws revision does not in any way affect the covenants. A 100% vote of the membership is needed to change the covenants.

Volunteers for the by-laws revision committee:

• Joan Balslev
• Julie Ray
• Henry Lykken
• Jan Harrison

Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch chair Pat Koeppe gave a report of the committee’s activity during the recent well rehabilitation project, and it was noted that the committee was a big help in this regard, in notifying property owners by telephone, who could not be reached by email.

Architectural Committee
The committee reported that there are two new homes under construction, as well as a barn and rainwater collection systems. Members of the committee are Bernie Ross, Joe Harrison, Beverly Galante, and Carl Galante.

Water Board
President Galante explained the possible use of POA funds to help fund water system upgrades. There will be a meeting of the POA Board with the Water Board.

Storage Shed
Harlan Mettenbrink reported that the well-site storage shed is in need of repair. Bob Fulton and Joe Harrison volunteered to make repairs.

Website/Mail List
There was a discussion of the possibility of including recommendations for contractors, plumbers, electricians, workmen, etc on SRE website and mail list. After discussion, it was agreed that the mail list works fine now by asking for recommendations on an individual basis.

Tax Assessments
It was agreed that, with new property assessments coming soon, the neighborhood mail list/website would be a good way to cooperate in lowering assessments, as needed.

Land on Skyline Drive
Someone raised the question of the land on the corner of Ranch Road 12 and Skyline Dr., as piles of cedar are a fire hazard and an eyesore. The Board agreed to look into this problem.

Speed Limits
There was a discussion of observing speed limits in the neighborhood and also calling the county about the missing stop sign on the corner of Skyline Ridge Lookout and Valley Vista.

Adjournment
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 A.M.

Petesie Lee
SRE-POA Secretary