Minutes
WACC Meeting
March 3, 2009
Committee members present: Larry Gensch, Larry Whelan, Craig Barrick, Tommi Larrison, and Al Lutterman, Arne Wentz (alt.)
Guests: Frank Hanson, John Larrison, D. Hunninghake, Nina and Keith Moore
1. The write-up on the Whitetail Community meeting of the 25th of February was discussed. There were some items that were incorrect and/or misleading. The original complaint on this issue was about trash being blown about on pick-up day for curbside containers. This was not deemed an actionable item by the WACC board. The board does and has acted on the "dumping, etc." referred to in Section K of the deed restrictions.
2. The Water Committee was formed and tasked to work on feasibility and costs of having water brought into the neighborhood from Georgetown because we are in the ETJ for Georgetown. The original committee was set up several years ago and consisted of a number of people who were property owners at the time, but several have since moved away. The intent was to determine costs, routing of pipelines, location of fire hydrants, etc. Estimates of costs have ranged from $1.8 million to $6.7 million with only minimal data to back up the numbers.
Frank Hanson, who became chairman of the Water Committee after Larry Gensch stepped down, has done most of the work on developing the data he20presented in the community meeting, February 25. His figures are based on input from both an engineering firm and a construction company.
Some questions arose as to whether any other solutions to a community water system were considered. It was pointed out that requirements of a distribution system (pipeline), a water source (we are in the Georgetown ETJ), and the management/maintenance of a system made the proposed course of action for Whitetail obvious. It was suggested, and the WACC agreed, that future references to the water project will include the word "municipal."
Frank pointed out that his estimate of costs included items such as: management, bonds, insurance, and other costs associated with getting this project "off the drawing board." It was suggested that Frank convene the Water Committee meetings on a regular basis and provide meeting minutes to the WACC to be posted on the website. It was also suggested the group should consider circulating a new survey to the Whitetail community.
3. A question was raised about obtaining email addresses for Whitetail residents. No conclusion was reached on this item.
4. There was nothing to report on the operating rules at this meeting, as the work is still ongoing.
5. Craig Barrick reported on the bank account. Expenditures included $60.00 on signage for the February 25, 2009, meeting and $197.00 for postage for mail outs to Whitetail residents. The current balance is $1,877.2 5.
6. Fund raising for the WACC to cover expenses for deed restriction enforcement was discussed. So far only $300.00 has been received. Lawyers cost money, so the WACC needs help if the residents want enforcement done.
7. The May meeting will be on the second Tuesday instead of the first Tuesday. The date is May 11, 2009.
Al Lutterman