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AVALON
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION MEETING
April 1, 2004
Board President Sammy Barmer called the meeting to order at 7pm.
Board members present: Sammy Barmer, Cedric Buckley, Nikki Gilstrap, Shaun Joyner and
Steven Waite.
Minutes of the March 4, 2002 meeting were handed out to everyone in attendance for their
review. No discussion took place on the minutes. Steven Waite made a motion to
approve minutes as written. Nikki Gilstrap seconded the motion, and minutes were approved
by unanimous vote.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Michelle Harris, treasurer, gave a profit/loss summary. She also stated that AHOA now owns
the two lots on the corner by the clubhouse (Lots 51& 52). They were purchased for
$50k at 6.5% for 10 years. The monthly payment will be $569.
Michelle also said that automatic drafts for homeowner's dues will be available to start
on July 1. Dues can be paid quarterly, semi-annually and annually.
Statements for homeowners dues were sent out last week with a $10 late fee added.
There was no discussion on the treasurer's report and it was approved by a unanimous vote.
LANDSCAPING
Sammy gave the landscaping report. He stated that the new lots were cleaned up and their
upkeep will be maintained. He also noted that the front entrance looked good. No
discussion in regards to landscaping report.
CLUB & POOL
Sammy said that we are planning to purchase 2 patio sets for the pool.
A resident asked if anyone knew if Landmark was telling new homeowners in the back section
if an additional pool was going to be built. Allison Weir, a new resident, said no one had
mentioned a new pool when she purchased her home and she also noted that no covenants were
given to her.
SOCIAL
Nikki Gilstrap said the Easter Egg Hunt would be held at 1pm on April 3.Anyone wanting to
hide or stuff eggs should meet at the clubhouse at 11am on Saturday, April 3. She asked
for volunteers to bring cupcakes and two residents offered to help.
COVENANTS
Parking on street has improved. A resident mentioned the letter sent out from AHOA board
asking residents to ride bikes/walk on sidewalks. She stated that the back section did not
have sidewalks. Another resident complained about people not cleaning up after their dogs
while walking them.
The issue of satellite dishes was brought up and HEAVILY DISCUSSED. Residents in
attendance do not want to grandfather people with satellite dishes that were installed
prior to covenant stating they must be on the back of the house. These residents want the
residents who have satellite dishes anywhere other than the back of the house to be forced
to move them. Someone mentioned that we could possibly negotiate w/ satellite companies to
move the dishes without charging the resident. Sammy read the covenant amendment
addressing satellites. The board will send letters to the residents in violation of the
covenant amendment and ask them to move satellites within 60 days.
Another resident asked why Part IV did not have sidewalks. It was explained that the board
spent $12K trying to maintain minimum square footage requirements and maintain
sidewalks in Part IV and lost in court. Al Kirksey, a resident, asked if we could have the
money refunded by our attorney. He also wanted to know on what legal grounds that we lost.
Sammy said he would get the attorney's name to Mr. Kirksey and he could pursue those
issues with him.
There were complaints about scooters being ridden in the street, four wheelers in part IV,
cats urinating in people's yards and questions about how barking dogs will be handled. In
regards to the dog issue, Shaun Joyner stated to use your best judgment and be respectful
of your neighbors. If your dog barks please see why it is barking. Also, if you have a
problem with a barking dog please speak to the dog's owner and give them a chance to
address the problem before contacting Rankin Co. Sheriff Dept.
Someone wanted to know the name of the resident who fixes mailboxes. Charles Stewart does
fix mailboxes (cosmetically) and his contact information will be printed in the
newsletter.
The stop sign on Wakefield and Avalon Way will be replaced. Also poles for the stop signs
at the corners of Abbey Woods and Avalon Way will be ordered and installed. The cost of
these is $900.
Old Fannin Road construction was also discussed. Larry Swales told Sammy that they are
waiting on approval from MDOT.
Avalon will definitely have a third entrance. We are in negotiation with Landmark.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Cedric Buckley will initiate block captains and start the neighborhood watch. Hopefully,
we will have block captains by August. Initially, there will be about 20 homes per block
captain. These captains will be spaced throughout the subdivision and will communicate
with the board. The goal is for this program to grow to develop safety programs, etc.
Police departments will also do programs for neighborhood watch groups and we will post
these tips in newsletter. No questions or discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
A resident in Part IV asked about the tree line that was supposed to be left between their
homes and apartments. Sammy talked to Bill Brandon about this and they have put Leland
Cypress trees out. The County is holding the apartments to its original plan regarding
trees. The resident will be given Bill Brandon’s phone number so she can call
and discuss this issue with him.
Cedric Buckley made a motion to adjourn the meeting.