April 29, 2003

Shannon Watson, President, called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM. A quorum was established.

Present: Absent:

Shannon Watson – President Gordon Avery – Vice President

Seth Low - Treasurer

Rob Stewart – Secretary

Gretchen Martin – Director

Sherrille Opal -- Property Manager, Legum & Norman

A. Homeowner Forum

1. Gene Guerny – Expressed concern regarding use of the basketball hoop by non-residents. The issue was referred to the Recreational Committee.

2. Janice Peters – As a lamplighter, Janice expressed concern regarding the overall condition of the carriage lamps throughout the Mews property.

B. Approval of the Minutes – Approval of the March 25, 2003 minutes was deferred until the next meeting.

C. President’s Report

Shannon Watson reported that the concrete work required to ease the Court 9 drainage problems was underway.

D. Treasurer’s Report

No Report

E. Committee Reports

1. Landscaping

Tom Corbin submitted several proposals on behalf of the Landscaping Committee for the removal and replacement of a variety of trees and shrubs throughout the Mews property. The combined costs of these proposals were $10,700, which was within the Landscaping Committee’s budget. A motion was made to approve the work requested with the stipulation that all co-owners affected must be notified in advance of any work. The motion passed unanimously.

2. Recreation

Chairman David Biette reported that applications for 2003 pool ID cards had been sent out to all of the Mews residents. In addition, the pool was being cleaned and filled in preparation of its opening in May.

3. Newsletter

Tom Corbin reported that the Mews Newsletter would be distributed the first Saturday in May.

4. Stairwell Refurbishment

Jennifer Birtwhistle reported that she had recently held a community meeting regarding the proposed renovation of the stairwells. Jennifer presented the Board with a detailed estimate of $73,416 to complete the proposed work. Seth Low stated that $30,000 had been allocated to the common elements replacement reserve budget to cover such expenses. The Board approved the proposal unanimously.

5. Management

No Report.

6. Trash

Josh Winicki reported that the Trash Committee was reviewing two proposals, one from Waste Management, the other one from Capitol Services for providing trash service at the Mews. Once the information is compiled, the Trash Committee will present the information for comments by Mews residents in a public forum. Invitations will be sent by mail. Following the public forum, a recommendation will then be presented to the Board during the May meeting.

F. Old Business

1. Basketball Hoop – deferred.

2. Committee Roles and Responsibilities - deferred.

3. Gutter Replacement – Sher Opal presented the Board with a proposal for $6,197 to install Leafguard Gutter Systems on the new roofs which are under contract to be replaced this year in Court 6. The Board approved the request unanimously.

G. New Business

1. Sewer Pipe Liners – Deferred

2. FY2003 / 2004 Audit Preparation Engagement Agreement – Sher Opal presented the Board with a proposal from Goldklang, Cavanaugh & Associates for auditing the Balance Sheets and preparing the Tax Returns for the next fiscal year. The proposal for $2755 was approved unanimously.

3. Painting Contract – Sher Opal presented the Board with a proposal from Palmer Brothers to provide exterior painting services for the Mews facilities. The proposal for approximately $30,000 per year represents a significant savings over the previous contract. The Board approved the proposal unanimously.

H. Establishment of Next Meeting – Established for May 27, 2003 at 7:30 PM.

I. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert Stewart, Secretary to the Board