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TERRA NOVA OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
CATN HOA JANUARY MEETING REPORT The first regular monthly meeting of the Civic Association of Terra Nova (CATN) was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.
Directors Reports & Old Business: Security report: The meeting opened with Deputy Sam Orta reporting on two incidents that had occurred in Terra Nova since the previous HOA meeting. On New Year’s Eve, a resident on Slashwood called in to report that a window in the back of the house had been broken. In early January, a physical assault occurred in the play ground park. The investigation of the assault had not been resolved as the parties involved were not cooperating with the police. Director Marrs (Insurance and Security) reported on a trespassing incident that occurred sometime during the Christmas break. Specifically, the gate to the pool area had been broken and someone had been in the pool shed and lifeguard stand. Director Marrs informed the Board that a 10-camera security system had been purchased. Plans for installation of the cameras in and around the clubhouse and pool area were discussed. Clubhouse report: There were several rentals of the clubhouse during December and three rentals were on the books for the month of January. Recreation/ pool report: Water to the clubhouse and pool was turned off during the recent hard freeze to prevent pipes from breaking. Wind screens in the tennis courts have been repaired Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.
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and have been secured with hog ties. After some investigation, Andy reported that repairs to the lifeguard stands may not be possible, and that the Board may need to consider purchasing a new stand. Financial report: December books will close in January as a few 2013 bills remained to be paid. Overall, the HOA was under the planned budget for 2013, and it was decided that the surplus money would be put into cash reserves. New Business: The Directors discussed revising Terra Nova’s bylaws and deed restrictions. Andy Armstrong, the HOA’s representative from Community Asset Management (CAM), stated he would send a draft of bylaws, which had been drawn up by CAM for another community, for consideration by Terra Nova’s Board. He noted that any revision of the bylaws would need to be approved by 43% of Terra Nova residents, and that revision of the Deed Restrictions would need 51% approval. The Directors have contacted an electrician to get an estimate for electrical work and repairs to be done throughout the neighborhood. Specifically, the electrician will provide an estimate for the installation of the security cameras, the installation of LED lights in Sabrina Park, repairs to the message board and lights at the entry of the subdivision. In addition, the Directors approved expenditure of an amount up to $500 for the repair/replacement of lights in the playground and tennis court areas. President Heaton brought up the topic of rekeying locks to the clubhouse and pool area with keys that are numbered and cannot be duplicated. Since it has been several years since the locks were rekeyed, the directors agreed to obtain bids to have the work done. The Directors also discussed on the issue of landscaping in Sabrina Park. Contract was approved for removal of 13 dead trees in area parks which pose a hazard to park goers. Following the removal of the dead trees, the Board will consider hiring (Continued on Page 2) Terra Nova Community Newsletter - February 2014
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