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  \begin{Minutes}{ Board of Directors Meeting }
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    \participant{Tim Whiting, Ruth Kading, Lori Skoda, Henry Laxen}
    \minutesdate{March 27, 2012} \starttime{4:06pm}
    \endtime{5:13pm}
    \author{Henry Laxen}
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    \listofdecisions 

    \topic{Old Business}

    \subtopic{Protocolized Minutes of the GA meeting} 
    The minutes for the December 12, 2011 General Assembly meeting
    have been submitted for protocolization.

    \subtopic{Water}
    There was a leak discovered and repaired next to \#30 at a cost of
    \$1800 pesos.  The \#9 water overage issue is in the process of
    being resolved.

    \subtopic{CNA concession}
    Our water permit is now in Mexico City and was submitted by 
    Salvadore Alcantar.  It is expected that in the future, water fees
    will be set at the state or federal level.  Salvadore does not
    foresee any problems with us receiving our new permit.

    \topic{Treasurer's report} 

    \subtopic{CFE payments} Tim Whiting, after 4 trips to CFE
    headquarters, successfully wrestled a refund from CFE for the
    month of January, 2012, in the amount of approximately \$1400
    pesos.  We will continue to monitor our electric usage.

    \subtopic{Banking} Ruth is adding Lori to the list of allowed
    signatures at Santander.  We are still trying to add Lori, Henry,
    and Ruth to the account at Actinver.

    \subtopic{Balance Sheet}
    At this point we are basically on budget, thanks to the reserve
    that was approved at the last GA meeting.  There is no budget line
    item for tree trimming in this years budget, but enough reserve.
    It will be added to next year's proposed budget.

    \subtopic{Accountant}
    Ruth is working very effectively with the new accounting firm and
    her new Quickbooks Pro software.  

    \topic{New Business}
    
    \subtopic{Observations}
    Tim noticed surveying being done on San Vincente and inquired as to the
    purpose.  He was told that the city was surveying to install a new
    sewer line for Riberas.  It is possible in the future that \ldm{}
    may be able to connect to this line.

    Tim noticed that Telecable was installing new lines in our area.
    Residents are encouraged to inquire at the Telecable office if
    connections are now available for their houses.

    \topic{Preparing for the Summer Rains} The pipe to the lower water
    runoff is collapsing, and need to be repaired.  In order to
    prevent this from happening in the future, we need to build a
    small retaining wall at the entrance to the pipe.  The cost of
    this repair will be \$19,000 pesos.  With IVA, the total cost will
    be \$22,661 pesos.  Ruth motioned and Lori seconded that we
    proceed with the drain repair.  It was carried unanimously.
    \decision{Preparing for the Summer Rains}{Proceed to repair the
      drain for \$22,661 pesos}


    \topic{Approvals}
    While discussing expenses, it was brought up that the guidelines
    for expenses and reimbursements should be updated.  The board
    proposes that language be added saying that non-emergency expenses
    greater than \$25,000 pesos will require email approval by the
    \ldm{} current members.

    \topic{Security}
    The new Chula Vista security system was discussed, and the board
    decided trying to obtain a similar system for \ldm{} would be cost
    prohibitive. 

    \topic{Yard Waste}
    This continues to be a problem, with no good solution in sight.
    The only common area in the \ldm{} development is the hillside south
    of Via Alta and east of Calle Gaviota.  The idea of placing a
    composting site there was discussed without resolution.  Homeowner
    input on how to resolve this problem would be appreciated.

    \topic{Water Pump maintenance}
    The question was ask how often will the new water pump need to be
    inspected and refurbished.  We were told that every five years is
    a reasonable interval. 

    \topic{Summer GA Meeting}
    With so little happening in the \ldm{} development, it was suggested
    that we skip the summer GA meeting and reconvene in December.
    The secretary will solicit approval for this move via email from
    the current members.

    \topic{Adjournment} Meeting adjourned at 5:13 pm.
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