The meeting began by inspecting the work performed on the tennis courts, Clubhouse deck, Clubhouse doors, and doorstops. Most looks fine, but additional work is needed on upstairs and outside bathroom doors. New doors are expected to arrive on Thursday, April 8. All work will be completed before the scheduled opening of the pool.

Accomplishments During the Past Month

• 153 out of 158 lots have paid their subdivision fees. The reminder letters with fees will be sent by Scott this month.
• Renovations of the Clubhouse deck are complete. Some painting is still needed. Inspection of the outside deck brought discussion as to possibly running the Boards in a perpendicular manner to their current configuration. This would eliminate the need for “fillers” that cover gaps created by expansions and contractions.
• The tennis courts have been resurfaced, and new nets installed. The fencing has yet to be tightened; as discussed at a prior meeting, this will be accomplished through the placement of tensioning rods along the bottom.

Treasurer’s Report

Scott presented two budget pages to the Board: the annual budget and year-to-date expenses and expenditures for 2010, and the account balances for 2010. He gave the 2010 annual swimming pool operating permits for the type-C kiddie pool and the type-B pool to Warren.

Old Business

• Mike’s Tree Service was paid in full for the removal of dead and/or diseased trees. They did a fine job with the trees but damaged the trail after final payment. Fixes to the trail were discussed. Mickey will call Mike’sregarding the Board’s concerns. Discussion continued relative to general drainage problems.
• Warren copied and prepared subdivision handouts for the upcoming HOA meeting. These include a ballot, the HOA meeting agenda, and the minutes from the last meeting. He delivered them to all houses in phases 1 and 2. The remaining were subsequently divided amongst the other Board members for distribution in phases 3 and 4.
• An expert will be sought to determine possible risks associated with a large tree along the creek separating Clemson Downs from Country Walk. Murali will ask Geoff Wang, Professor of Forestry at Clemson University, to give a second opinion to make sure there is no danger. An earlier expert stated that the tree poses no problems.
• No decision on sodding the bare common areas located at the entrance to the subdivision was made. Mickey will call McCall’s relative to concerns about possible damage to existing drip lines.
• As the Clubhouse heat appeared to not be working properly, Warren called Tilson Mechanical to have it repaired. Tilson reported that the system appeared functional, but that the air filters should be replaced. Cindy Osef graciously agreed to purchase and install new ones.
• Preparations for the HOA annual meeting, scheduled for 7:30 pm in the Clubhouse on April 20^th, were discussed. No additional nominations beyond Nanda Srimani and Jeannie Cahill were received to fill the upcoming vacated Board seats, although nominations can be made anytime up until the actual vote.
• Warren reported that Matheson Pools will remain our pool contractor at the same rate as last year. He presented a contract to the Board for signing. Two concerns were the starting date of May 1 and May 15, found at different locations on the contract. The contract was updated from 2009, with the year not modified in various locations. Mickey signed the contract, which will be mailed to Matheson. After discussions weighing the costs versus perceived usage, the Board decided that the pool will be open from May 15 through September 15.
• Warren contacted Denise Burton to determine whether she wishes to once again be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the pool. She does.

New Business

• Residents are in the process of selling their house. In order to do so, a request was made that the Board provide a letter stating that a fence constructed partially on Country Walk land roughly four years ago, is permissible. It is not. Such construction is in violation of the Country Walk bylaws. Article II, Section 2.01 states “The Common Areas are hereby dedicated to the joint and several use, in common, of the Owners of all Lots that may from time to time constitute part of the Properties.” Section 2.02 states “Each Member of the Association … shall have a permanent and perpetual easement for the use of all Common Areas in common with all other Members of the Association”. It further states “The portions of the Common Areas … shall have a permanent and perpetual easement for pedestrian traffic across all such portions of such tracts and for the use of same as common open space in such manner as may be regulated by the Association.” The Board’s interpretation of Section 2.02 is that no Board has the authority to allocate common areas without a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting in which a quorum is in attendance, with this meeting called at least 30 days in advance via written notice.
• Murali raised concerns about parking area maintenance. No immediate work is needed, though the Board will seek the opinion of an expert.
• Mickey noted that certain lights illuminating the subdivision entrance signs are not working. Replacements will be obtained.
• This being his last meeting, the Board thanked Warren for serving as secretary for the past three years.

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4^th, at 7 pm in the Clubhouse.

The meeting concluded at 9:10 pm.

Respectfully submitted

Warren P. Adams

Secretary, Country Walk Board