Neighborhood News

Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

Present: Andi White, Bob Fitzgerald, Cindy Wood, Karen Lewis and Kim Christenbury

1. Front Entrance
   1. Did not renew contract with Mint Hill Lawn.
   2. Joe Brown will maintain front area (mowing, trash pick-up, ground cover). Does not require contract.
   3. Storm water project continues.
   4. Short term plan – scrub & paint stucco. Remove/replant bushes and flowers.
   5. Long term plan – Apply for grant (due by June 2014). Will have one year to use the funds. HOA to supply 50% in-kind service/materials.
2. Spring Gala
   1. Neighborhood Watch Captains to work on spring gala.
   2. Combine annual yard sale/BBQ – May 31.
   3. In two weeks, team will present to the BOD an outline of the event (location, food, budget, etc.)
3. Treasury Report
   1. Dues: 6 still delinquent for 2013; 20 delinquent for 2014. The majority of those past due have been historically late.
   2. Our attorney will be directed to send delinquent notices.
   3. Expenses are under budget through 3-20-14.
4. Violation Policy
   1. A draft of the newly minted violation policy has been sent to our attorney for review.
   2. The purpose is of this policy is to identify inconsistencies and cures and to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

Meeting adjourned 8:28 p.m.

Meeting Addendum

Open Meeting, March 20, 2014

John Anderson voiced these concerns.

• By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation are not on our website
  • Board response – we will add them
• How were the CCRs allowed to be changed without a majority vote to allow a camper to be parked in a driveway
  • Board response – The CCRs were not changed. A former Board member contacted the city of Charlotte and proposed to the former McCarron Board we use their definition that precludes driveways from setbacks. The vote was 3 for, 1 against, and 1 abstaining. The matter will be reviewed as McCarron does have its own setbacks.
• The October HOA meeting did not produce a quorum
  • Board response – A quorum was announced during the meeting; it was quickly pointed out that the numbers were wrong. Board member Ms. White miscounted the total number of members; she had communicated erroneously to Cedar Mgmnt. The miscount was an honest error and a new annual meeting was calendared.
• The December HOA meeting did not produce a quorum
• Board response – It was announced that the Board had the authority to reduce the percentage for a quorum. The misinformation was the result of misunderstood communications between the Board, Cedar Mgmnt and the HOA’s attorney. The meeting produced 53.4% of lot owners voting, when 54% was required. After the meeting, it was discovered that one owner who owns two lots only had one lot counted. The additional lot vote equaled the count needed for a quorum.
• A stockade fence was added to a property in the newly annexed area. Some residents feel the ARC needs to apply more discretion to their decisions.
• Board response – the annexed area has their own CCRs which allows for this type of fencing to be erected across the back property line and along the side property lines up to the rear of the dwelling. Some Board members feel, as well, that discretion is a part of the ARC process and not all stated allowances are suitable for the location and the overall look of the neighborhood may suffer as a result.

Julie and Mike Blackburn

• A residence has had bags of mulch piled in front of it for a very long time and trash cans are parked next to the driveway. Either the issues have not been cited as violations or the notices are being delivered to the home address occupied by tenants.
• Board response – Board members will conduct their own inspection and report results to Cedar. The Board will also ask Cedar what address they have on file for the property owner.

McCarron Executive Meeting

February 20, 2014

Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.

Present: Andi White, Bob Fitzgerald, Cindy Wood, Karen Lewis and Kim Christenbury

1. ARC Roles & Responsibilities
   • By unanimous vote, the 2014 ARC will consist of: John Christenbury, Justin Reimer and Mike Blackburn. Andi White will be a substitute on the ARC in the event there is a conflict of interest with one the of ARC members.
   • ARC needs to have a charter defining responsibilities.
2. Violation Policy
   • Cedar Management sent the Board a guideline for violation notification and assessment of fines. Karen reviewed policy and felt that changes were needed.
   • Karen will work with our attorney to draft a new policy.
3. Tabled for future meetings
   • Spring Picnic
   • Community Yard Sale
   • Communications – non website
   • Community Outreach – weed spray, community tool locker, trash can containment, regular events
   • Mailboxes
     • Repair/refurbish/replace – Karen to research opt-in/opt-out option
     • Directed Cedar not to send violation notice until further notice
   • Website
     • Photos, events, community watch
     • Respect privacy
   • Common Area
     • 2 acres owned by Hood Road Development.
     • West Coast Developments abuts the 2 acres.
     • Andi & Kim will contact owner regarding selling.
4. Existing Common Area
   • Andi & Bob gathering ideas for re-design
5. Rebranding – Non-issue.
6. 7811 McCarron Way (Simmons Property)

Property in foreclosure. McCarron had the winning foreclosure bid of $2,000. House underwater. No further action by Board. Will wait for bank to claim property.

1. HOA Open Meeting
   • Scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 20 at Living Faith Church
   • Andi will draft meeting notice and send to Karen.
   • Anyone wishing to speak should register in advance.
   • Kim will set-up meeting sign in neighborhood.
   • Cindy will request check from Cedar for church donation.

Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m.

Please join the McCarron HOA Board of Directors for our first open board meeting on March 20^th from 7:30 pm until 8:30 pm at Living Faith Baptist Church (corner of Hood Road and Plaza Road Extension).

Everyone throughout our community is welcomed to attend.

If you wish to have an opportunity to speak at the meeting, please register with Cedar Management by March 12^th. You can reach them at 877-252-3327 or on the web at cedarmanagementgroup.com.

Agenda:

• Front Entrance – Bob/Andi
  Short/long term plans, regular maintenance
• Spring Gala – Bob/Kim
  Cookout & yard sale: date, location, hours: what’s provided, how do we get headcount for food, seating and yard sale equip, rental provider, budget
• Treasury Report – Karen
  Delinquent HOA Dues
• Violation Policy – Karen

2014 Board of Directors

President – Andi White – (andreawhite@carolina.rr.com)

Vice President – Kim Christenbury – (kimchristenbury@gmail.com)

Karen Lewis – Treasury – (klewis@ipmhoa.com)

Bob Fitzgerald – Member at Large – (bob@icreativeteam.com)

Cindy Wood – Secretary – (cindy@coreproperties.com)

Cedar Management Group

Errol L. Thomas

Community Management Director

PO Box 26844, Charlotte, NC 28221

Main Phone:  704-644-8808

support@cedarmanagementgroup.com

Upcoming HOA Board Meeting Days and Times:

3/20 – 7:30 – McCarron HOA Board Meeting – Open to the Public – Living Faith Baptist Church
6/19 – 7:30 – McCarron HOA Board Meeting – Open to the Public – Location to be determined
10/16 – 7:00 – 8:30 – McCarron HOA Annual Board Meeting – Open to the Public – Location to be determined.

If you are going to attend an open board meeting, please register by sending an email to Cedar Management notifying them of your intention to attend, and the topic of any concerns you would like to cover. Please note Members will have 8 minutes each to address the Board with their concerns. There may be a limit to the number of members that can address concerns at the open meetings. Time slots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.

The board members for 2014 are as follows:

Andrea White – President
704-531-1646 | andreawhite@carolina.rr.com

Kim Christenbury – Vice President
704-774-6274 | kimchristenbury@gmail.com

Bob Fitzgerald – At Large
954-319-6904 | bob@icreativeteam.com

Cindy Wood – Secretary
704-965-7843 | Cindy@coreproperties.com

Karen Lewis – Treasurer
828-674-9179 | klewis@ipmhoa.com