GHOA Annual Meeting Tuesday June 21, 2022 – 7:00

Attendance: Christine Epps, Kelli Farless, Larry Kennedy, Brandy & Bryan Sutherland, Debbie Guyer, Donnie Smith, Robert Velarde, Cory Showman, David Bowers, Renee Bowers, Tim Hoover, Doug & Michelle Yaxis, Michael Walters, Barry Grogen, Cynthia Busby. Plus 44 Returned and signed Ballots.
Call to Order: 7:00 Tim Hoover current GHOA President

Minutes: Review of minutes from last year June 22, 2021 Motion to accept as presented Tim 2nd by Debbie, all approved.

Treasurers Report: Review of Budget for 2023. Motion to accept by Cindy 2nd Cory, all approved.

Election review of Ballots for 2022-2023: No nominations from the floor Review of all 88 Ballots returned and properly signed we have a quorum. President for next 2 years Tim Hoover. Treasurer for the next 2 years, Mary Ellen Foster. Two Board Members needed. Three Nominations: Ken Brown 20 votes, Rachel Walters 35 Votes, Debbie Guyer 33 Votes. Rachel and Debbie will serve as board members for the next 2 years.

Crime Watch: Kelli Farless Updates and needs of a block captain for Long Bow and Black Oak. National Night Out this year will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 5:00-7:00 for the cooler weather.

Discussion and needs for the good of the neighborhood:
1.) Accepted bids and hired a new landscaper to stay up to date on cost of front entrance cleanup and to be good Stewarts, especially since the property areas have decreased in size due to the selling of property on the right.
2.) The neighbor is interested in starting a Compost Mulch Pick up. If there is an interest to participate, please email?
3.) Beautification Committee – Weed pulling and sprucing up the front entrance periodically. Maybe consider a once a year neighborhood clean up as we have done in the past, maybe Earth Day? Need a new person to do message boards, thank you Norma Melendez for years of doing this duty.
4.) Yard of the Month Nomination Committee (2-3 Members) for Yard of the Month selection.
5.) Covenants and By Laws Committee, assist the board on updating current Covenants and Restrictions. This will be a goal for the current board to accomplish this year with the help of a new hired attorney. Current covenants are not clear and there are updates that need to be addressed and presented to the board.
6.) A reminder of the neighborhoods Group Me AP.
7.) ARC Request Reminder email or drop request in neighborhood mail box.
8.) Thank you to Ruth Yeomans that for years has donated the American Flag in honor of her father and all Veterans.
9.) Questions about our current neighborhood restrictions can be reviewed on the neighborhood website www.gahaganplantation.com any questions, please email the board at gahaganplantation@gmail.com or drop a written request in the neighborhood mailbox located on the back of the neighborhood message board.

Meeting adjourned 7:45 Next scheduled Annual Meeting May 16, 2023
Respectfully Submitted GHOA Secretary Cynthia Busby