2/6/13

River Bend West Homeowners Association Meeting Wednesday February 6, 2013

Limestone Library 6:30 pm

Board members present: Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Andrea Cinnamon, Dave Baron, and Steve Devine

Called to order at 6:30 pm with a motion by Dave and seconded by Andrea

Secretaries report read by Debbie with a motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve

Treasurers report read by Debbie with a motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve

New Business The annual meeting will be this Saturday at the library at 10:15 am. The main topic will be how to spend the Shell money and election of board. As of this time, the nominating committee did not find any one new to be on the board. The present board has agreed to continue if no one comes forward at the annual meeting.

Debbie asked to be reimbursed for $13.80 for ink for her printer to print the postcards and dues notices in March. Motion by Erin and seconded by Andrea.

Old Business The dog run on Valley View Dr is gone Tax papers are at the accountant but she does not have the forms yet so she will let us know when they are done Rod Middleton said he will not need to bring in more dirt in the retention pond, just grade it down to the drain

Motion to adjourn at 7:00 pm by Debbie and seconded by Andrea

1-2-13. 2-6-13 Minutes & Treasurer's Reports

 

River Bend West Homeowners Association Meeting Wednesday February 6, 2013

Limestone Library 6:30 pm

Board members present: Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Andrea Cinnamon, Dave Baron, and Steve Devine

Called to order at 6:30 pm with a motion by Dave and seconded by Andrea

Secretaries report read by Debbie with a motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve

Treasurers report read by Debbie with a motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve

New Business The annual meeting will be this Saturday at the library at 10:15 am. The main topic will be how to spend the Shell money and election of board. As of this time, the nominating committee did not find any one new to be on the board. The present board has agreed to continue if no one comes forward at the annual meeting.

Debbie asked to be reimbursed for $13.80 for ink for her printer to print the postcards and dues notices in March. Motion by Erin and seconded by Andrea.

Old Business The dog run on Valley View Dr is gone Tax papers are at the accountant but she does not have the forms yet so she will let us know when they are done Rod Middleton said he will not need to bring in more dirt in the retention pond, just grade it down to the drain

Motion to adjourn at 7:00 pm by Debbie and seconded by Andrea

RIVER BEND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 2, 2013

LIMESTONE LIBRARY 6:30PM

Board members present: Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Andrea Cinnamon, Steve Devine

1 homeowner present and John Bevis from the Health Department

Called to order at 6:30pm by Erin with a motion by Debbie and seconded by Andrea and all others agreed

John Bevis here to tell us about septic options in our subdivision the house in question is waiting for the board decision to allow discharge in to the retention pond and then they will issue and approve the application and permit the Health Dept was informed this week by Steve after a board vote last month that the entire septic system had to be on their property but we understand with the slope of the ground on their property there will be some run off of clean water in to the retention pond as there also is from two other homes around the pond which was previously approved before a board was formed (by Azzarelli Developement)

Option 1- common drainage tile which could have three houses attached and would drain in a tile to the drain in the retention pond and then on to river The HOA would have to pay for this and the cost is not known at this time Per the Health dept this was originally in the subdivision plans to be done by Azzarelli but was not done and there is no record at the health dept as to why

Option 2- tank and drainage fields is what is already there and has failed so this is not an option for the homeowner

Option 3- Aeration system with direct discharge on their property and then going to the retention pond due to the slope of the land There could be a pipe or a rock receiving area whcih would also be on their property There are already 2 others around the pond with this type of system one is 10 feet from the property line which is now code and the other received a variance and was allowed to drain directly in to the retention pond (This was again done before a HOA was formed ) Aeration systems treat themselves and discharge clean water they must be inspected and pumped every 6 months by the homeowner This is the plan that will be recommended to the homeowner by John Bevis Mr Bevis said there are pamplets available at the Health Dept to educate homeowners on their systems as he stated many people never get their systems pumped or checked and this should be done every 2-3 years we will get some information for the annual meeting

Secretaries report read by Debbie with motion to approve by Steve and seconded by Andrea All others agreed

Treasurers report read by Debbie with motion to approve by Steve and seconded by Erin and all others agreed

Debbie will check if the dog run that a letter was sent out about is still there Debbie will get the taxes done after the December bank statement is received

The annual meeting will be Feb 9, 2013 Debbie will check with the library and do a budget and send out postcards

A nominating committee was selected of Mike Bossert, Linda Faber, Chad Gessner and Rich Berns Debbie will call them and ask them to find any one interested in being on the board

Terms up this year (2013) are Leroy Sarowatz, Dave Baron and Debbie Turner Terms up in 2014 will be Andrea Cinnamon, Steve Devine, Chris Benoit and Erin Walker (Debbie will stay on and will check with Dave if he wants to stay on)

Debbie will again update Rod on the progress and ask that he slope the ground towards the drain that is already there before seeding

The library was reserved for the monthly meetings for 2013

7:25pm motion by Steve and seconded by Debbie to adjourn and all others agreed

 

1-4-13 #1178 post office $79 $20273.72

1-14-13 EFT Com Ed $45.35 $20228.37

1-16-13 Deposit $530 $20758.37

1-25-13 Deposit $87 $20845.37

2-8-13 #1179 Debbie ink $13.80 $20841.57

Treasurer's Reports 2012

Balance forward $5171.22

1-5-12 #1160 Postmaster (Postcards) $34.56 $5136.66

1-5-12 #1161 void

1-5-12 #1162 Debbie (Stamps and envelopes) $10.25 $5126.41

1-18-12 EFT Com Ed $46.85 $5079.56

1-24-12 Shell Deposit $15,792.00 $20871.56

2-4-12 #1163 taxes Phyllis McDowell $35.00 $20836.56

2-4-12 #1164 Deb (labels, stencils, paint) $19.66 $20816.90

2-17-12 EFT Com Ed $42.73 $20774.17

3-9-12 EFT Com Ed $40.46 $20773.71

3-9-12 #1165 Debbie (ink, envelopes, county, stamps) $110.50 $20623.21

3-9-12 #1166 Atty for 2011 fees $1245 $19378.21

3-16-12 Deposit 58 lots $4350 $23728.21

3-30-12 Deposit 22 lots $1650 $25378.21

4-5-12 #1167 Debbie (stamps, candy, eggs) $56 $25322.21

4-5-12 #1168 Andrea (gift baskets) $19.02 $25303.19

4-5-12 #1169 Ann Brezinski $592.50 $24710.69

4-05-12 EFT Com Ed $36.84 $24673.85

4-6-12 Deposit $675 $25348.85

$975 $26323.85

4-18-12 #1170 Tholens $86.02 $26237.83

4-18-12 Deposit $75.00 $26312.83

5-1-12 Deposit $150.00 $26462.83

5-4-12 EFT Com Ed $36.84 $26425.99

5-11-12 Deposit $75.00 $26500.99

5-14-12 #1171 Auto Owners $539.00 $25961.99

6-1-12 Deposit $75.00 $26036.99

6-4-12 Deposit $75.00 $26111.99

6-14-12 EFT Com Ed $38.46 $26073.53

6-14-12 #1172 Taxes $49.78 $26023.75

6-14-12 #1173 MEI $1700.00 $24323.75

7-12-12 EFT Com Ed $32.57 $24291.18

7-30-12 Deposit $200.00 $24491.18

8-13-12 EFT Com Ed $32.87 $24458.31

8-17-12 #1175 Datweiler $1010.00 $23448.31

8-21-12 #1175 Rod Middleton $2850.00 $20598.31

9-11-12 EFT Com Ed $36.63 $20561.68

10-11-12 EFT Com Ed $37.27 $20524.41

11-9-12 EFT Com Ed $42.00 $20482.41

11-23-12 #1176 Deb stamps and copying $75.00 $20407.41

12-12-12 EFT Com Ed $44.69 $20362.72

12-12-12 Sec of State #1177 $10 $20352.72

Minutes May 2012 - December 2012

RBWCA  5-1-12

Limestone Township Library

Board Members present: Leroy Sarowatz, Debbie Turner, Steve Devine and Andrea Cinnamon

Leroy called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm

Debbie read the secretaries report motion by Steve to approve and seconded by Andrea all others agreed

Debbie read the treasurers report motion by Steve to approve and seconded by Andrea all others agreed

A gazebo at the park was brought up again and it was felt that the park should pay for it not us and that they should also be mowing not us

Debbie will let the attorney know that the boat and trailer are both gone so no further action needs to be taken

Debbie will be sure Rod Middleton gets us a copy of his insurance before he starts the work

Debbie will send 2 letters to people who have trailers in their driveways

Steve will talk to the homeowner about overgrown yard and see if some of us could help her out as neighbors not as a board- no association money will be used if she agrees

Debbie will send letters to the 4 homeowners who have not paid their dues with an excerpt from the covenants stating that they must pay and there could be a lien placed for nonpayment (one house is in foreclosure already)

Motion by Steve to adjourn at 7pm seconded by Leroy and all others agreed

RBWCA 6-6-12

Original meeting of June 6, 2012 rescheduled to June 13 as we would not have a quorum.

Only board members present at June 13 meeting were Erin Walker, Debbie Turner and Steve Devine. No homeowners present. We were in the main part of the library as there was no room available. There was not a quorum so meeting could not officially be held.

Debbie did receive the tax bill which is due June 20, 2012.Steve made a motion to pay and Erin seconded. Debbie will call other board members to get their vote. Rod Middleton also called Debbie and asked for partial payment for the work in the retention pond. Steve motioned to pay half and Erin seconded. Debbie will also call to get the others votes and then pay this.

Steve has been calling the health dept weekly about the issue with the septic and the retention pond which is holding up the finish of the work of removing the cattails. He has not gotten any answers so far. He talked with Mike Bossert, a homeowner who is on the County Board, who said he will get this going for us. It could be 30 days for them to check on it and then the homeowner has 30 days to come up with a plan to fix it. Debbie will let Rod know this and see if he can do most of the other work so this can be finished.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 4 which is a holiday so Erin checked to see when the room is next available which is Wed July 18 at 6:30pm

Addendum: Leroy Sarowatz, Andrea Cinnamon and Dave Baron all agreed to pay the taxes and to pay Rod Middleton half of his balance due and the rest when the job is finished.

When Debbie brought the check to Rod on June 14, 2012, he questioned the dollar amount. He said his bid was for $8500 not $3400 as we read it. Debbie will get in touch with the other board members to address this.

Leroy also asked that I make up a list of homeowners who have not given us their emails so we can let them know by letter that this will be our form of communication. Debbie will make this list and bring it to the next meeting for discussion.

July 17, 2012 Third time talking with Rod and he agreed to match next low bid of $4500 and $150 to remove the pile of debris from fox Run lot. This will be voted on at the July meeting.

RBWCA 7-18-12

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Erin Walker with a motion by Dave and seconded by Steve. Board members present were Leroy Sarowatz, Debbie Turner, Andrea Cinnamon, Dave Baron, Chris Benoit and Steve Devine. No homeowners were present. Debbie read the secretaries report. Dave made a motion to approve with a second by Andrea. Debbie then read the Treasurers report with a motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve. Debbie talked to Rod Middleton and he agreed to match the next lowest bid of $4500 and $150 to clean up the lot on Fox Run. Leroy also asked that he clean up the other retention pond of the pile of debris that has been dumped there for an additional $150. This was seconded by Dave. Steve said the homeowners by the retention pond that had septic backing up into the area has a contractor to do the work. Debbie will let Rod know. Dave will talk to Chad Gessner about the cars that speed through the neighborhood to see if there is something that can be done. Debbie will send a letter to the 22 homeowners who have not given us their email to let them know that will be our main mode of communication or the website. Debbie will get copies of the covenants to the 2 new homeowners in the subdivision. Debbie will also add the website address to the next email that goes out to the homeowners. Leroy gave Debbie a list of covenant violations that letters need to be sent out for. The next meeting will be back on schedule Wed August 1. Dave made a motion at 7:05 pm to adjourn and Leroy seconded.

RBWCA 8-1-12

Called to order at 6:30pm by Erin with a motion by Debbie and seconded by Dave

Board members present were Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Andrea Cinnamon, Dave Baron, and Steve Devine No home owners present Don Anderson dropped off paperwork and asked for the minutes from the past 6 months He stated he would pay for these and Debbie will get these for him

Secretaries report was read by Debbie Motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve

Treasurers report was read by Debbie No activity since last meeting Motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve

Debbie asked to be reimbursed for $9.00 for stamps Dave made motion and Andrea seconded

Debbie has a call in to Ann Brezinski about the $200 check that was received on the property that has a lien She will also ask her to review the contract most people signed for the water settlement as there is a question as to whether people who were not in on the settlement have to get water and have their well capped A homeowner who asked to remain anonymous also states he heard that there is a way to keep your well We will try to get more information Dave was told that they will not start work in our subdivision until next Spring

Erin asked for a motion to adjourn at 6:50 pm motion by Dave and seconded by Steve

　

Addendum: Debbie received bill on 8-16-12 from Datweiler Ins for $1010 for officers policy due 8-24-12 Email vote done with motion to pay by Andrea second by Leroy and Dave, Debbie and Erin voted yes. Bill paid 8-17-12.

Debbie talked to Rod Middleton on 8-20-12 while he was working on finishing what he could at the retention pond He did not think there was an easement to the other area behind Scanlons for him to enter to clean up the pile of debris I told him to hold off until the board could talk He also asked for the remainder of the money owed to him withholding $500 until he can seed after the septic is fixed on the adjoining property I suggested a letter to the adjacent homeowners by Scanlons to ask whoever dumped to please clean it up and Leroy volunteered to talk to Mike first

RBWCA 9-4-12

Motion was made with an email vote to pay Rod $2850 by Chris seconded by Erin Debbie Leroy and Andrea agreed Rod picked up the check on 8-24-12

Called to order at 6:30 pm by Erin with a motion by Debbie and seconded by Chris all others agreed

Board members present: Erin Walker, Leroy Sarowatz, Debbie Turner, Andrea Cinnamon, Chris Benoit 6 homeowners and Diana from Shell present

Secretaries report read by Debbie Chris made motion to approve and Andrea seconded all others agreed

Treasurers report read by Debbie Leroy made motion to approve and Andrea seconded all others agreed

Diana was here to answer homeowners questions about the water and construction etc They plan on working through the winter and to be in our subdivision in the spring They will lay the pipes out for one days use or put them in Azzarelli empty lots in the other part Shell says that any well before 2008 will be capped Any well after that it is up to the homeowner but our covenants say everyone has to hook up within one year so if someone chose not to have Shell do it now for free they would have to pay with in a year to have it done We will clarify this with our attorney The pipeline will be at the top of the ditch about 5 feet in from the road When fixing driveways they will go to the next seam We should take pictures of landscaping etc to be assured it is fixed correctly they will issue check to us to have repairs done though they will fix the standing water problem already on Pipeline Road The dirt taken out will be put back We should mark our sprinklers to prevent damage to them she had the maps here as to where the pipes are going If there was sod it will be replaced with sod or whatever grass seed we want Diana stated that Kankakee County is trying to pass an ordinance to seal all wells in the core area they still plan on boring under the roads to put the pipes in

It was asked if the River Bend signs that were painted a few years ago were sealed- Debbie will check on the old paperwork

It was asked about the pile of debris in the retention pond- the homeowner who lives by it is going to clean it up We will check when the work will be done on the septic so that Rod Middleton can seed the other retention pond We were told that there is a septic draining into the retention pond with the pile of debris also and Leroy will check into this

Debbie made a motion at 7:30 pm to go into closed session and Chris seconded and all others agreed

　

RBWCA 10-3-12

Called to order at 6:30 pm by Erin Walker with a motion by Debbie Turner and seconded by Steve Devine Andrea Cinnamon and Leroy Sarowatz also present Absent were Dave Baron

and Chris Benoit

Secretaries report was read by Debbie with motion to approve by Steve and seconded by Leroy

Treasurers report was read by Debbie with motion to approve by Steve and seconded by Andrea

Miscellaneous: We will not have a wiener roast this fall Debbie talked to the attorney and per our covenants all houses in the subdivision must hook up to Aqua water within one year even if they did not sign the shell papers Shell will still hook them up for free at this time (except one home) but if they decline they will have to pay to have it done within the next year It will be up to the board to enforce this Erin will email Diana to be sure she understands so she can talk to homeowners as this comes up also and also ask who has not signed the agreement Nothing needs to be done with the lien we have and she said it would be too costly to put a lien on a house for nonpayment of dues that is in foreclosure The River Bend signs are not sealed and we will not do anything with them at this time as they are in good shape The for sale signs on Stone Ridge Dr are gone and the overgrown property is getting cleaned up Steve will follow up with the health department on the septic system on Valley View and inquire about a possible second problem on the other side If we do not get an answer as to when this will be fixed we will get in tough with IDPH as it has been over 6 months already

Leroy is going to be spending the winters in Florida so he is stepping down from the board effective immediately We will discuss a replacement at the next meeting to fill in until the February election

Motion at 7:10 pm by Debbie to adjourn and seconded by Andrea

RBWCA 11-7-12

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Erin Walker with a motion by Dave Baron and seconded by Steve Devine. All others agreed. The treasurers report was read by Debbie Turner. A motion was made by Dave and seconded by Steve to approve, all others agreed. The secretaries report was read by Debbie and approved with a motion by Dave and seconded by Steve. All others agreed. Board members Andrea Cinnamon and Chris Benoit were also present.

Steve called the health department about the two septic tanks on 10-4 and 11-7 and talked to a man named Brian. The homeowner on the first one has the permit and is waiting for the contractor and the health department to start. The health department put dye in Scanlons water today and will check it tomorrow to see if that is where the water is coming from in the other retention pond. Steve will follow up on this.

A motion by Dave and seconded by Andrea was made to allow Shell Pipeline to stack the pipes for the River Bend water project on the river front property where they are already working.

Dave made a motion and Erin seconded for a letter to go out to all the homeowners about the status of the well capping and the entire project. Debbie will check with Diana that the letter is ok and ask about a few other houses to see if they were included in the settlement. She will also check to see about the marking on the road by the 113 sign.

Debbie will also check with Rod to see if dirt will be brought in for the retention pond before it is seeded or if he will just have to regrade it.

We will have to make a decision on the Shell money before taxes are done this year. We feel our main focus will be on the river front: trees, split rail fence, landscaping and clear area to the river for small boats. We would also like to re landscape the signs that were messed up with construction, upgrade lights and plant more bushes etc.

Dave made a motion at 7:05 to adjourn and Steve seconded.

RBWCA 12-5-12

Called to order by Erin Walker with a motion by Debbie Turner and seconded by Chris Benoit. All others agreed. Secretaries report read by Debbie with motion by Chris to approve and seconded by Andrea Cinnamon. All others agreed. Treasurers report read by Debbie with a motion to approve by Leroy Sarowatz and seconded by Steve Devine. All others agreed. Dave Baron not able to attend. Three homeowners present. (Leroy did say he would step down at the October meeting because he was moving to Florida part time but then let us know he would be available for the December meeting so he will stay on until the annual meeting when we can elect a new board member).

Old Business: Leroy thanked the Johnstons for cleaning up their yard. The dye put in to check Scanlons septic came up negative. He did state that sometimes he drains his hot tub which could be what was seen. The health department stated they are waiting on us to make a decision about the other septic???? They want permission to put the discharge for the aeration system in the retention area. The homeowners association will not allow this as all of a homeowners septic system must be on their own property. Steve will notify the health department. He will also see if the health department could come to a meeting to answer some questions. Mike Bossert also informed us that Shell is having trouble boring under the road at the 113 sign and are working with IDOT to possibly cut the road. Leroy made a motion to pay $10 to the state for the incorporation fee and Erin seconded. All others agreed.

Public comment: One couple had questions about the city water. This was all questions already answered at other meetings so they were given answers and Diana Lundgrens card. Mike Bossert stated that there was an error in the letter that went out to homeowners about the Aqua water and Shell settlement. It stated that the county would ensure the wells were capped after water was brought in and he said the county will have nothing to do with this. If a homeowner gives Shell a problem with capping their well after they have signed the agreement, it would have to be taken care of in court. Thank you for the clarification.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm with a motion by Debbie and seconded by Steve and all others agreed.

12-12-12 EFT Com Ed             $44.69         $20362.72

12-12-12 Sec of State #1177     $10            $20352.72

4/4/12

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING Wednesday April 4, 2012 Limestone Library

At 6:30 pm Erin asked for motion to start meeting Dave made motion and Steve seconded All others agreed

Board members present: Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Dave Baron, Steve Devine 2 homeowners present

Secretaries report read by Debbie Motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve All others agreed

Treasurers report read by Debbie Motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Steve and all others agreed

Miscellaneous Dave made a motion to have Middleton Excavating do the work of removing the cattails at the retention pond Erin seconded and all others agreed Debbie will call him and check insurance Debbie made a motion to have Dave get the garage sale sign from Teamprint for $100 Erin seconded and all others agreed There were 12 kids at the Easter egg hunt Motion by Erin to pay Debbie $56 for eggs, candy stamps and lawn bags Dave seconded and all others agreed Motion by Erin to pay Andrea $19.03 for the prize baskets Seconded by Debbie and all others agreed Motion by Erin to buy 2 Barberry Cabernet for the 113 sign that died Seconded by Dave all others agreed Debbie will buy them to plant at clean up on April 21 8am Debbie will send email to remind all residents Meet at the 113 sign Motion by Debbie to accept the bid from Jim Horchem to continue mowing Seconded by Erin and all others agreed He was the lowest bid again this year (same price as last year) Debbie again asked him for a bill for last years mowing. Motioin by Dave to pay AnnBrezinski $592.50 for fees so far this year Seconded by Steve and all others agreed 80 people have paid dues so far about 15 left to pay Second notice went out

There was some discussion with the homeowners present about what to do with the Shell money Talk again about the river front and a possible pavilion at the park We will talk to Francis Ciaccio about the park One homeowner wrote on her dues notice about the rocks at the corner of Valley View and River Bend We will have Leroy talk to Kramer about options to make it look better Debbie will ask Christy to add dates to the website and fix the email address and ask people to be courteous and clean up after their dogs No closed session needed

Motion at 7:10 pm by Dave to adjourn seconded by Erin and all others agreed

5/1/12

River Bend Homeowners Association Monthly Meeting Wed May1, 2012

Limestone Township Library

Board Members present: Leroy Sarowatz, Debbie Turner, Steve Devine and Andrea Cinnamon

Leroy called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm

Debbie read the secretaries report motion by Steve to approve and seconded by Andrea all others agreed

Debbie read the treasurers report motion by Steve to approve and seconded by Andrea all others agreed

A gazebo at the park was brought up again and it was felt that the park should pay for it not us and that they should also be mowing not us

Debbie will let the attorney know that the boat and trailer are both gone so no further action needs to be taken

Debbie will be sure Rod Middleton gets us a copy of his insurance before he starts the work

Debbie will send 2 letters to people who have trailers in their driveways

Steve will talk to the homeowner about overgrown yard and see if some of us could help her out as neighbors not as a board- no association money will be used if she agrees

Debbie will send letters to the 4 homeowners who have not paid their dues with an excerpt from the covenants stating that they must pay and there could be a lien placed for nonpayment (one house is in foreclosure already)

Motion by Steve to adjourn at 7pm seconded by Leroy and all others agreed

5-4-12 EFT Com Ed $36.84 $26425.99

5-11-12 Deposit $75.00 $26500.99

5-14-12 #1171 Auto Owners $539.00 $25961.99

6-1-12 Deposit $75.00 $26036.99

6-4-12 Deposit $75.00 26111.99

6-14-12 EFT Com Ed $38.46 26073.53

6-14-12 #1172 Taxes $49.78 26023.75

6-14-12 #1173 MEI $1700.00 24323.75

7-12-12 EFT Com Ed $32.57 24291.18

3-7-12

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING 3-7-12 LIMESTONE LIBRARY 6:30 PM
Erin called meeting to order at 6:30 pm with motion by Debbie and seconded by Chris
Board members present: Erin Walker, Leroy Sarowatz, Debbie Turner, Chris Benoit, Andrea Cinnamon
Secretaries report read by Debbie There were 3 separate reports to read motion to approve by Chris seconded by Leroy done three times for each report
Treasurers report read by Debbie Motion to approve by Chris and seconded by Leroy Motion by Deb and seconded by Andrea to pay attorney $1245 for last years work Motion by Andrea and seconded by Chris to pay Debbie $110.50 for ink, envelopes, stamps and $37 to county clerk for lien. 22 people have paid dues so far this year
Miscellaneous: Chris will check on prices for Easter eggs and order if able to ship for 3-31 Andrea and Debbie will get prize baskets, eggs if Chris does not and they will set up on the day of the hunt
Leroy had a bid from Tobeys for the retention pond for $10,000 Debbie has one bid from Rod Middleton for $3400 and is waiting for a bid from Ron O’Connor We will decide next month and have them do this as soon as possible with a guarantee Rod also gave a bid of $1400 to do work on river bank if we want that done pending approval
Leroy had questions about when board was formed which was 2003 and first dues were paid in 2004 He also stated there is one trailer and one truck on Sunset View Dr so Debbie will send letters
Vaslie properties approved that we move the pile of debris on their property They were not aware that other residents had dumped there Chris also mentioned that we should burn the branches down by the river lot on clean up day
Motion to adjourn at 7pm by Debbie and seconded by Andrea

Balance forward $5171.22
1-5-12 #1160 Postmaster (Postcards) $34.56 $5136.66
1-5-12 #1161 void
1-5-12 #1162 Debbie (Stamps and envelopes) $10.25 $5126.41
1-18-12 EFT Com Ed $46.85 $5079.56
1-24-12 Shell Deposit $15,792.00 $20871.56
2-4-12 #1163 taxes Phyllis McDowell $35.00 $20836.56
2-4-12 #1164 Deb (labels, stencils, paint) $19.66 $20816.90
2-17-12 EFT Com Ed $42.73 $20774.17
3-9-12 EFT Com Ed $40.46 $20773.71
3-9-12 #1165 Debbie (ink, envelopes, county, stamps) $110.50 $20623.21
3-9-12 #1166 Atty for 2011 fees $1245 $19378.21
3-16-12 Deposit 58 lots $4350 $23728.21
3-30-12 Deposit 22 lots $1650 $25378.21

1-4-12

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING WED JAN 4, 2012 LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 6:30PM
Called to order at 6:30 pm by Erin Board members present Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Jim Gall, Leroy Sarowatz, Dave Baron and Linda Faber filling in for Jeff Duffield until the election One homeowner present

Secretaries report read by Debbie with a motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Leroy and all others agreed

Treasurers report read by Debbie with a motion to approve by Dave and seconded by Leroy and all others agreed

Misc- Debbie asked to be reimbursed for $10.25 for stamps and envelopes Dave made a motion and Leroy seconded and all others agreed Erin has not heard back from the attorney for the third month in a row so we will seek a new attorney for the association Dave knows a few and will make some calls Debbie talked to Tanners about signs for garage sales and the meetings $25 for small with no frame and $100 framed and the banners would be $90 each Just Signs (Jamie OConnor)never called back Dave also knows people who do banners and will call and get a price Debbie will talk to Mike Scanlon about metal signs for the meetings The library is booked for the annual meeting Feb 4 at 10:30 and postcards will be sent by Debbie next week These will include date time place need for new board members bring ideas for use of money from Shell along with the website and email Debbie called for the third time about a mowing bill from J P Horchem and again he did not return the call Debbie talked to Phyllis the accountant and can make the appointment after the Dec bank statement is received

Nominating committee of Chad Gessner Shan Cinnamon and Christy Strole talked to 6 people about being on the board Linda Faber said she will if no one else will Andrea Cinnamon volunteered to run Erin will stay on the board We will see if anyone volunteers at the meeting

Dues notices will go out Mar1 for Apr 1 due date

Linda received an anonymous letter in her mailbox complaining about a dog in the next subdivision that is bothering them with excessive barking the house is behind Linda and she states she has not noticed the dog barking since they are not part of our association and the letter is not signed there is nothing more to do

Dave made a motion at 6:50 pm to go into closed session and Linda seconded and all others agreed


5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517 $7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93
7-1-11 JEFF MOWING $435 $6837.93
7-6-11 EFT COM ED $36.90 $6801.03
7-26-11 JEFF (MOWING) $435 $6366.03
8-1-11 DEPOSIT (ONE LOT) $100 $6466.03
8-6-11 COM ED (EFT) $38.34 $6427.69
8-6-11 #1155 DEBBIE SIGNS $6.12 $6421.57
8-6-11 #1156 DATWEILER INS $1060 $5361.57
9-3-11 COM ED (EFT) $36.63 $5324.94
9-8-11 #1157 Debbie Turner bulb $31.86 $5293.08
9-30-11 Com Ed (EFT) $40.93 $5252.15
11-1-11 Come Ed (EFT) $42.40 $5209.75
12-4-11 Com Ed (EFT) $45.40 $5164.35
12-7-11 #1158 Erin Walker (flowers Jeff) $58.13 $5106.22
12-8-11 #1159 Sec of State $10.00 $5096.22
12-9-11 Deposit Leroy Sarowatz dues $75.00 $5171.22
1-5-12 #1160 Postmaster (Postcards) $34.56 $5136.66
1-5-12 #1161 void
1-5-12 #1162 Debbie (Stamps and envelopes) $10.25 $5126.41
1-18-12 EFT Com Ed $46.85 $5079.56
1-24-12 Shell Deposit $15,792.00 $20871.56

12-7-11

5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517$7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93
7-1-11 JEFF MOWING $435 $6837.93
7-6-11 EFT COM ED $36.90 $6801.03
7-26-11 JEFF (MOWING) $435 $6366.03
8-1-11 DEPOSIT (ONE LOT) $100 $6466.03
8-6-11 COM ED (EFT) $38.34 $6427.69
8-6-11 #1155 DEBBIE SIGNS $6.12 $6421.57
8-6-11 #1156 DATWEILER INS $1060 $5361.57
9-3-11 COM ED (EFT) $36.63 $5324.94
9-8-11 #1157 Debbie Turner bulb $31.86 $5293.08
9-30-11 Com Ed (EFT) $40.93 $5252.15
11-1-11 Come Ed (EFT) $42.40 $5209.75
12-4-11 Com Ed (EFT) $45.40 $5164.35
12-7-11 #1158 Erin Walker (flowers Jeff) $58.13 $5106.22
12-8-11 #1159 Sec of State $10.00 $5096.22
12-9-11 Deposit Leroy Sarowatz dues $75.00 $5171.22

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7, 2011 LIMESTONE LIBRARY
Meeting called to order at 6:30pm by Erin Walker. Board members present: Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Jim Gall, Chris Benoit, Dave Baron and Leroy Sarowatz. We are now short one board member after the sudden death of Jeff Duffield last month. One homeowner, Linda Faber, was present and volunteered to be on the board to fill the vacancy until the election.
Secretaries report was read by Debbie, motion to approve by Dave , seconded by Leroy and all others agreed.
Treasurers report was read by Debbie, motion to approve by Dave, seconded by Leroy and all others agreed. Two new bills were presented: $10 to Secretary of State for the association annual report and $58.13 to Erin Walker for the flowers she ordered for Jeff’s services. Dave made a motion to pay these bills and Leroy seconded and all others agreed.
Old Business: Erin will call the attorney again as we have not heard back from her on the status of the lawsuits for non dues payment and the boat or her opinion on the new attached garage.
New Business: Leroy suggested we order three banners for the annual garage sale to post at the entrances. Debbie asked if she could get better signs made for the meeting notices as the old ones are in bad shape. Debbie will call again about the mowing bill and Erin will ask the attorney about her bill before the end of the year. Debbie will get the taxes done after Jan 1. We will have a sign up sheet at the annual meeting asking for email addresses so we can do an email vote on future issues since very few people come to the meetings to vote. We will talk about the shell money and what to do with it at the annual meeting. Dave asked for a new listing of all homeowners, Debbie will provide this to the board members. The annual meeting will be Feb 4, 2011 at the library at 10 am. Debbie will check with the library that the room is available. A nominating committee was named: Shan Cinnamon, Chad Gessner and Christy Strole. Debbie will call and ask them to get homeowners to replace Jim Gall and Jeff Duffield. Erin will let us know if she wants to run again. Chris will stay on as long as his work schedule does not change. Through word of mouth we heard that Steve Devine and Rich Berns may be interested as is Linda Faber if needed.

The meeting was adjourned at 7pm with a motion by Dave and seconded by Chris and all others agreed.

10-5-11

5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517 $7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93
7-1-11 JEFF MOWING $435 $6837.93
7-6-11 EFT COM ED $36.90 $6801.03
7-26-11 JEFF (MOWING) $435 $6366.03
8-1-11 DEPOSIT (ONE LOT) $100 $6466.03
8-6-11 COM ED (EFT) $38.34 $6427.69
8-6-11 #1155 DEBBIE SIGNS $6.12 $6421.57
8-6-11 #1156 DATWEILER INS $1060 $5361.57
9-3-11 COM ED (EFT) $36.63 $5324.94
9-8-11 #1157 Debbie Turner bulb $31.86 $5293.08
9-30-11 Com Ed (EFT) $40.93 $5252.15
11-1-11 Come Ed (EFT) $42.40 $5209.75
12-4-11 Com Ed (EFT) $45.40 $5164.35
12-7-11 #1158 Erin Walker (flowers Jeff) $58.13 $5106.22
12-8-11 #1159 Sec of State $10.00 $5096.22
12-9-11 Deposit Leroy Sarowatz dues $75.00 $5171.22

RIVER BEND WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Wednesday October 5, 2011 6:30 pm Limestone Library Called to order at 6:30 pm by Erin Board members present: Erin Walker, Jeff Duffield, Debbie Turner, Jim Gall, Chris Benoit, Dave Baron, and Leroy Sarowatz. One homeowner present Secretaries report read by Debbie Motion to approve by Dave seconded by Jeff and all others agreed Treasurers report read by Debbie Motion to approve by Dave seconded by Jeff and all others agreed Miscellaneous: Leroy went to the township meeting and now they say that all the intersections will be torn up and replaced when the water is brought in. Leroy also did some research on what we could do at the river lot in the future with the Shell money. A brief summary is: need a state permit which should be easy to get could do work on the river bank to make it accessible no solid structure but pavilion would probably be ok picnic tables must be in cement no survey needed need drawing for permit who would pay for upkeep? Bids? Our ideas : fence no playground street lights Mail or email vote Letter to submit ideas Cable without lock to deter people not going in who shouldn’t floating dock New garage has only a roof and no walls so therefore it is not enclosed A letter will be sent to him to tell him he must follow the plans he submitted and according to the covenants It was brought up again that all attorney fees the association has because of a covenant issue should be reimbursed by that homeowner Motion by Dave at 7:15pm to adjourn the meeting seconded by Jeff and all others agreed

9-7-11

River Bend Homeowners Association Monthly Meeting Wed Sep 7, 2011
Limestone Township Library
Called to order at 6:30 pm by Erin Walker
Board members present: Erin Walker, Jeff Duffield, Debbie Turner, Jim Gall, Chris Benoit, Leroy Sarowatz and Dave Baron 3 homeowners present
Debbie read the secretaries report motion to approve by Dave seconded by Leroy and all others agreed
Debbie read the treasurers report Motion to approve by Dave seconded by Jeff and all others agreed
Leroy went to the township board meeting when they discussed road repairs after the water mains are done They stated the roads would not be torn up as they are going under the roads
One homeowner present suggested that we use the money form the Shell settlement to improve the river lot: benches, gazebo, river access, pavilion, fire pit, picnic tables, etc. It was decided that the board would come up with about 4 ideas and it would be voted on at the annual meeting as to how to spend the money Email and letters will go out to remind people of this and ask their input as it is their association
Debbie asked for a motion to pay her $31.86 for the lightbulb that was burned out on the sign at 113 Dave made the motion and Jeff seconded and all others agreed
Erin asked for a motion at 7pm to go into closed session Jeff made the motion and Debbie seconded and all others agreed


5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517 $7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93
7-1-11 JEFF MOWING $435 $6837.93
7-6-11 EFT COM ED $36.90 $6801.03
7-26-11 JEFF (MOWING) $435 $6366.03
8-1-11 DEPOSIT (ONE LOT) $100 $6466.03
8-6-11 COM ED (EFT) $38.34 $6427.69
8-6-11 #1155 DEBBIE SIGNS $6.12 $6421.57
8-6-11 #1156 DATWEILER INS $1060 $5361.57
9-3-11 COM ED (EFT) $36.36 $5325.21
9-8-11 #1157 Debbie Turner bulb $31.86 $5293.35
9-30-11 Com Ed (EFT) $40.93 $5252.42

8-3-11

RIVER BEND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING AUGUST 3, 2011
LIMESTONE LIBRARY
Board members present: Erin Walker Debbie Turner Chris Benoit Jim Gall Leroy Sarowatz Dave Baron
Called to order at 6:30pm
Secretaries report read by Debbie
Motion to approve Dave
Second Leroy
All others agreed
Treasurers report read by Debbie
Motion to approve Leroy
Second Jim
All others agreed
Motion by Leroy Second by Jim to pay Debbie $6.12 for No Dumping signs
Motion by Dave Second by Jim to pay Ins of $1060 to Datweiler for officers
Misc Shell can wait to disperse money until Jan 2012 and as long as the account is not used to make money we can carry it over for a specified project We will talk about ideas at the next meeting
Leroy goes to the township meetings and will let us know about how they plan on fixing the roads after the water is brought in He will also review the 2 insurance policies to be sure they are accurate for the association
Erin asked to go into closed session at 6:55pm
Motion by Chris
Seconded by Dave
All others agreed

5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517 $7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93
7-1-11 JEFF MOWING $435 $6837.93
7-6-11 EFT COM ED $36.90 $6801.03
7-26-11 JEFF (MOWING) $435 $6366.03
8-1-11 DEPOSIT (ONE LOT) $100 $6466.03
8-6-11 COM ED (EFT) $38.34 $6427.69
8-6-11 #1155 DEBBIE SIGNS $6.12 $6421.57
8-6-11 #1156 DATWEILER INS $1060 $5361.57
9-3-11 COM ED (EFT) $36.36 $5325.21
9-8-11 Debbie Turner Lightbulb $31.86 $5293.35

7-6-11

5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517 $7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93
7-1-11 JEFF MOWING $435 $6837.93
7-6-11 EFT COM ED $36.90 $6801.03
7-26-11 JEFF (MOWING) $435 $6366.03
8-1-11 DEPOSIT (ONE LOT) $100 $6466.03

RIVER BEND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING WED JULY 6, 2011
6:30 PM LIMESTONE LIBRARY
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Erin Walker Jeff Duffield Debbie Turner Jim Gall Leroy Sarowatz
2 homeowners present Diana from Shell present
Erin called the meeting to order at 6:30 with a motion by Debbie and seconded by Jeff.
Diana explained about the easement by 113 on the river lot that would result in us getting a large sum of money from the Shell settlement. Erin had the attorney review the papers and they were in orde.r We need to get our tax ID number from the accountant and check to see that we can carry that money over to 2012 without a penalty. Shell wants it dispersed as soon as possible. Erin and Jeff will sign the papers with a notary. Debbie made the motion and Leroy seconded. The secretaries report was read by Debbie, Jeff made a motion to approve and Leroy seconded and all others agreed. Debbie read the treasurers report, Jeff made a motion to approve, Jim seconded and all others agreed. Erin had the architects blueprints for Windmiller’s garage. They are within compliance of the covenants so they were approved. (this was actually done last month with the rough prints) One neighbor by the retention pond with the cattails would like us to hold off on spraying as they like them and they will talk to the other homeowners around the area. Debbie will get the NO DUMPING signs as there are people dumping on all the grassy areas in the neighborhood. Linda Faber suggested trail cams if it is still a problem in the future .Debbie made a motion at 7pm to go into closed session to discuss legal matters .Erin seconded and all others agreed.

6-7-11

RIVER BEND WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2011
Board members present: Erin Walker, Jeff Duffield, Debbie Turner, Jim Gall, Chris Benoit
Original meeting was Wed June 1 but there were only three board members so there was not a quorum. Robert Windmiller was present to present a plan for a garage addition but was told we did not have a quorum to vote so we would be having a meeting within a week.
Called to order at 6:30 pm by Erin with motion by Chris and seconded by Debbie
Minutes from last month read by Debbie motion to approve by Chris and seconded by Debbie all others agreed
Treasurers report read by Debbie motion to approve by Jeff and seconded by Jim all others agreed
Motion by Jeff to pay the real estate taxes of $49.14 for the year for the river lot, retention areas and park seconded by Chris and all others agreed
No motion was needed to pay Jeff $580 for May mowing as we already made motion to hire and pay him last month
Old business Trailer on Stone Ridge Dr is gone Debbie will send thank you to Janet for putting ad in Journal 3rd notice to late paying homeowners for dues one left to pay House is being sold so payment will probably come at closing in fees Call around vote for fence on Valley View was done and approved Letters from attorney reviewed
New Business Erin will take paper work from shell to the attorney to check over before we sign
Homeowner at 113 with vacant lot is trying to sell and wanted a letter stating he never had to build on the lot which was provided
Robert Windmiller here again for permission for a garage it will be attached with a breeze way he was told as long as it was under 750 sq feet and matched his house it was ok he has to follow county codes for how far back it must be from the property lines
Motion by Debbie to close at 7:30 pm seconded by Jim and all others agreed
5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517 $7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93
7-1-11 JEFF MOWING $435 $6837.93
7-6-11 EFT COM ED $36.90 $6801.03

5-4-11 Minutes

RIVER BEND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MAY 4, 2011
LIMESTONE LIBRARY 6:30pm
Called to order by Erin Walker Board. Present: Erin Walker, Jeff Duffield, Debbie Turner,
Chris Benoit, Jim Gall, Dave Baron & 4 homeowners present
Secretaries report was read by Debbie. Motion to approve by Jeff, seconded by Dave and all others agreed. Covenants were sent to the 2 new homeowners.
Email working well: Debbie sent notices about egg hunt clean up and meeting.
Treasurer's report read by Debbie. Motion to approve by Chris seconded by Jeff, and all others agreed.
Motion by Dave, seconded by Jeff to pay the liability insurance to Datweiler Insurance, which is due May 18 all others agreed. Second notices were sent to 5 homeowners for dues all but 4 have now paid.
Mowing bids were opened and reviewed. Lowest bid was Jeff Duffield. He will start mowing tomorrow.
12 kids were at the Easter egg hunt in the rain. Four homeowners were at the clean up. We planted at the 113 sign, cleaned up the River Bend sign and picked up garbage. We would have to call the county to do a controlled burn by 113 so that may be left to the homeowner.
Shell representative was here to answer questions. They will start digging at 4000 Rd in June and reach us by Fall but probably won’t start here until Spring 2012. Our wells will be capped- cut 2 ft down pull out pump and fill with solution to seal. Fire hydrants about 300 ft apart will be installed. They will dig down 4 ½ feet at stick and by house for pipes will fix landscapes and driveways. Well, they'll probably give homeowner a check to fix it themselves after we get bids. Pipes will be 5 ft off road in ditch.
One homeowner present was upset again about pool issue. No pools are allowed.
Motion at 7:10 to go into closed session by Debbie and seconded by Dave all others agreed
5-5-11 EFT COM ED $36.01 $8232.17
5-6-11 AUTO OWNERS $517 $7715.17
5-11-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7790.17
5-19-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7865.17
6-2-11 DEPOSIT (1 LOT) $75 $7940.17
6-6-11 JEFF DUFFIELD MOWING $580 $7360.17
6-6-11 TAXES $49.14 $7311.03
6-16-11 COM ED EFT $38.10 $7272.93

Canceled Meetings 2010-11

You will find no minutes posted for these meetings:

No meeting in Feb-11 other than annual meeting because of snowstorm
No meeting March 10 or 11 since annual meeting was late feb
No meeting Dec 10 either for party that was canceled due to lack of attendees

Annual Meeting 2-26-11

River Bend West Community Homeowners Association Annual Meeting 2-26-11
10am Limestone Township Library

Called to order 10am by Linda Faber
Board present Linda Faber, Erin Walker, Dave Rivard, Debbie Turner, Jim
Gall and Chris Benoit
9 homeowners present
Secretary report read by Debbie, motion to approve by Tom Martin,
seconded by Bob West and all others present agreed.
Treasurers report read by Dave, motion to approve by Erin, seconded by
Chris and all others agreed.
Election of Board: Linda Faber, Dave Rivard and Steve Goytia stepped
down. Leroy Sarowatz, Jeff Duffield and Dave Baron volunteered to take
a spot on the board. The nominating committee did not have any other
names and no one else present was interested and no one opposed those
named. Erin made a motion to approve them, Dave seconded and all
others agreed.
Mowing bids will be due May 1 to Debbie. Linda will put ad in the
paper.
Debbie turned in a receipt for $27.90 for postage for the post cards
for the mailing for this meeting. Erin made a motion to pay, Chris
seconded and all others agreed.
Tom Martin asked that the board look into the drainage problem in the
retention pond behind his house. He says it needs a load of dirt,
scraped to kill the cattails and regraded. We will have to check with
the county on this.
There was discussion for the coming year to continue the Easter egg
hunt, wiener roast and garage sale. We will coordinate with Limestone
Meadows this year.
Jim Gall talked with Mike Corum insurance and he cannot beat the quote
from Earl Datweiler for the coming year but could match it.
Covenant committee of Debbie, Erin, Steve Devine, Rita Sproul and Steve
G met on Jan19. 6 rewording on signs to allow for short period of
time, incandescent word removed in 7, 11 small swimming pool allowed,
20 72 hours. See attached
Erin would like to see something in writing about how we address
covenant violations.
Christy Strole would like someone else to take over the webmaster- I
will see what is involved.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:25am with a motion by Bob West, seconded by
Dave and all others in agreement.

The new board then met to assign positions. Erin Walker president and
Jeff Duffield vice president. Debbie will talk to Dave Baron about
sec/treas job. Others not interested. Erin will call attorney to
check if it is legal to have a trailer in violation of covenants towed
at owners expense. Meetings will be first Wed of the month now. Jeff
will talk to homeowner about trailer in yard. Chain of events will be
1) talk 2) letter 3) attorney for all violations. We will possibly
work on the river front this year if money is available. Meeting
adjourned at 11am with motion by Jeff and seconded by Chris and all
others in agreement. Next meeting April 6, 2011.

GARAGE SALE

Our subdivision garage sale will be held June 9th and 10th this year. This coincides with Limestone Meadows's garage sale. Email Debbie Turner if you plan to participate, and for more details: rvrbnd11@gmail.com

4-6-11

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 6, 2011 LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 6:30 PM

Called to order 6:30 President Erin Walker Board Present Erin Walker,
Jeff Duffield, Debbie Turner, Jim Gall , Leroy Sarowatz 2 homeowner
present

Secretaries report read by Debbie approved with motion by Leroy and
seconded by Jeff- all others in agreement
Treasurers report read by Debbie with motion to approve by Jeff and
seconded by Leroy- all others in agreement.
Old Business: Mowing bids due May 1 Easter Egg Hunt will be 4-16 11
am at park Debbie will get 2 gift baskets eggs left from last year
check on candy Meet at 10:30 to hide eggs Debbie will make signs
and have Christy put on website Garage sales for June 9
and 10 Neighborhood clean up 4-30 8am meet at 113 sign Debbie had
bill for $42.72 (see attached) Jeff made motion to pay and Leroy
seconded- all others in agreement Leroy will call Shell to come
talk to us about the water project as one homeowner present had some
questions
Donnie Turner will try to work with Tom Martin to fix his problem with
the drainage pond with as little expense to association as possible
Atty has not gotten back to us on legality of towing vehicles in
noncompliance Ins is due May and Aug - no bills yet from
Datweiler Leroy will set up an email for the association We will
check with the atty also on the pending lawsuit for status update
Leroy had a question about why we mow the park if it is the park
district property- he will check with them as we don not know why- it
has always been that way?
At 6:50 Debbie made a motion to go into closed session and Jeff
seconded- all others in agreement.
1-18-11 EFT COM ED $41.91 $1371.82
2-17-11 EFT COM ED $38.47 $1333.35
2-17-11 1146 TAXES Phyllis McDowell $35.00 $1298.35
2-25-11 1147 Postage Debbie Turner $27.90 $1270.45
3-17-11 EFT COM ED $28.21 $1242.24
3-25-11 DEPOSIT DUES (38 LOTS) $1050.00 $2292.24
$975.00 $3267.24
$825.00 $4092.24
3-28-11 DEPOSIT DUES (7 LOTS) $525.00 $4617.24
4-5-11 DEPOSIT DUES ( 10 LOTS) $750 $5367.24
4-7-11 DEPOSIT DUES (10 LOTS) $750 $6117.24
4-15-11 EFT COM ED $37.46 $6079.78
4-15-11 DEBBIE TURNER $42.72 $6037.06
4-15-11 DEPOSIT DUES (21 LOTS) $1575 $7612.06
4-21-11 DEPOSIT DUES (6 LOTS) $450 $8062.06
4-27-11 DEPOSIT DUES (4 LOTS) $300 $8362.06
4-29-11 THOLENS $168.88 $8193.18
5-2-11 DEPOIST (1 LOT) $75.00 $8268.18

1-4-11

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 4, 2011 LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

Meeting was called to order at 6:35pm by Linda Faber. Present were
Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Dave Rivard, Jim Gall and Chris Benoit.
One homeowner was present.

Public comment by Leroy Sarowatz stating that the garbage cans were
delivered today. Don Anderson asked when the minutes would be posted.
We reminded him there was no meeting in December so we would approve
the November minutes tonight and then get them to Christy to post but
it could take up to three months for her to post them.

Secretaries report was read by Debbie, motion to approve by Erin,
seconded by Dave and all others were in agreement.
Treasurers report was read by Dave. Motion to approve by Chris,
seconded by Erin and all others agreed.
Correspondence: Scenic Landscape sent a tin of popcorn as a thank you
for the business in 2010. Linda had Dave pay the Sec of State $10 for
Article of Incorporation that were due before this meeting.
Old Business: Linda gave Jim the quote form Ryan Reum to give to Mike
Corum for a quote for next year. Covenant committee will meet this
month to work on rewording of a few covenants prior to the annual
meeting. See attached email from attorney.
New Business: Debbie will call library to hold room for annual meeting
for Feb 26 at 10am with Feb 19 as second choice. Debbie will mail out
postcards two weeks prior. Dues are due April 1 so that will go in a
separate mailing. Debbie will talk to a few people to be on the
nominating committee. Linda Faber’s term is up and she is stepping
down. Leroy Sarowatz was at the meeting and stated he is interested in
being on the board. Debbie will fill out paperwork for library for
monthly meeting room use. Linda will put an ad in the Journal seeking
bids for mowing and will call Scenic and Dave Butz to be sure they know.
Debbie made a motion to go in to closed session a t 7:05pm seconded by
Chris and all others in agreement. Erin made a motion at 7:15 to come
out of closed session seconded by Debbie and all others in agreement.
Erin made a motion to adjourn at 7:15pm Dave seconded and all others in
agreement.

11-3-10

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2010
LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Faber, Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Dave Ô
Rivard

Gall One homeowner present
Meeting called to order by Linda at 6:35pm. No public comment. Debbie read secretaries report, motion to approve by Erin, seconded by Dave and all other in agreement.

Treasurers report read by Dave,motion to approve by Debbie, seconded by Jim and all others in agreement.

Old Business: Christy will post minutes and financials to website but needs three month leeway. She will note that on the site also. It will also be put on the website that if a homeowner wants to discuss something with a board member other than in a meeting, to be courteous and call first. It will be encouraged to bring the matter if not urgent to the next scheduled meeting.

Most covenant issues were resolved„ others to be discussed in closed session.

The pile of brush by 113 will be burned by property owner. There was some discussion about the water project; a rep is going to each house to get papers signed.

Allied Waste lowered prices again to match the city of Kankakee. $14.26 and $1.30 admin fee per month. No fuel charge.

New Business: There are no pressing issues so there will be no Dec meeting. Ô will send
insurance cover sheets to Ô Lemenager Ô Insurance and Mike Ô for quotes. Mike Ô come to a meeting to talk to us also. We currently use Ryan Ô who will also give a new quote.

Linda made a motion at 6:55 pm to go into closed session, seconded by Debbie and all others agreed. Motionby Erin and seconded by Jim to come out of closed session after 15minutes.

FYI sheds already up„ nothing for us to do, must catch before goes up. No money to fight now.
We will check with Steve on attorneys response on this also. Motion to adjourn at 7:15pm by Erin and seconded by Dave, all others agreed.

10-5-10

RIVER BEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD
MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2010 LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Board members present: Erin Walker, Debbie Turner, Jim Gall, Steve Ô
Goytia, D. Rivard
1 homeowner present with his son

Erin called the meeting to order at 6:40pm with a motion by Dave, seconded by Debbie. Debbie read the secretaries report. Dave made a motion to accept, Steve seconded and all were in agreement.
Dave read the treasurers report. Debbie made a motion to accept, Steve seconded
and all others agreed.

Mr Don Anderson was present and had public comment. He again brought up the subject that his pool was not a swimming pool as deemed not allowed in the covenants but rather just a pool which is allowed. He again brought up about outhouses and hot tubs which he says are not allowed but are present. He was told that no pools are allowed as per
the covenants and the covenants do not address hot tubs or outhouses. He still feels we can not waive the dues of new board members. He states we never have a quorum when we vote. He left after about fifteen minutes of complaints.

Old business: the lights were installed at Denaults corner on the sign. Lot 40 was cleaned up.
Lot 54 is working on it. Lot 34 will get it cleaned up but was upset because this is the neighbors dumping on her empty lot. She asked that letter be sent to her neighbors to not dump there. Debbie will do this. The street at Devines corner has been fixed. Debbie will call Kramer about the holes from the water company.

The bonfire went great about 50 people present.

See attached proposal from Allied Waste for garbage service. A and J said they could match the service but would need to keep their price now which is about $8 more per month. Debbie will distribute a flier to let homeowners know their options and make their own decision.

The park district will add more mulch at the park but will probably wait until the spring. All minutes and covenants are now on the website. Dave will also send Christie the financials to post.

Erin called the county about sheds and their only rules are that they can be no closer than 5 feet to the rear of the property, no more than 22 feet high, must have a permanent foundation and there is no limit on size.

Compliance committee update was given by Steve. He heard back from the attorney on some of the points that were asked. The committee will meet again soon. Steve will email each of us the updated covenants the attorney did and ask her to finish the questions she did not answer. Steve statedthat we could put a lien on property for fines that were imposed for not following the covenants. See the enclosed attachment.
Dave made a motion to go into closed session to discuss some issues, Jim seconded.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 with a motion by Steve and seconded by Debbie

9-7-10

RIVERBEND WEST COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING SEP 7, 2010 6:30 PM LIMESTONE LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: LINDA FABER, ERIN WALKER, DEBBIE TURNER, DAVE RIVARD, JIM GALL 3 HOMEOWNERS PRESENT
Called to order by Linda at 6:30 pm. Public comment by Jim Bruno asking for a copy of the covenants because he believes a neighbor has a steel shed that is not in compliance. Linda told him that since the shed has been there since before the board was active and the current owners bought it, we felt that there was nothing we could do as told to us previously by the county. He asked that we check with our attorney which we will do and Erin will also call the county to see if anything has changed on our rights to enforce this. He also asked about the potholes by Devine’s corner. Linda did call the road commissioner and was told it would be fixed three weeks ago. Debbie will send a letter to him and the township board. Debbie will get Jim a copy of the current covenants. The secretary’s report was read by Debbie, motion to approve by Erin and seconded by Dave- all others were in agreement. Treasurer’s report was read by Dave, motion to approve by Erin, seconded by Debbie- all others were in agreement. There is only one homeowner who has not paid their dues now. Dave asked to be paid for postage for $8.00. Debbie made the motion, Erin seconded and all others agreed. OLD BUSINESS: Debbie will email all minutes to Christy to put on the website as well as the covenants. Linda talked to Denaults about putting lights on the sign by their house and they were happy to have them. Debbie volunteered to purchase these for $60. A motion was made by Debbie and seconded by Dave and all others agreed. Debbie will call Scenic landscaping to see if they are done with the landscaping on the corner lot and also to see if they are being paid for the lots they mow for homeowners who have not built yet. (2) The insurance bill questions from last month did not need a call around vote because one bill was for the property liability and the other was for the board members liability which had already been approved to pay as these are billed in two parts. The new board will get quotes next year to seek a better price. The “NO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC” sign by 113 is down again- Donnie Turner will check this again as it was up when he last checked. Chris was not here to tell us if the park had more mulch added so Debbie will check on this. NEW BUSINESS: Weenie Roast will be Sunday Oct 3 at 5pm since Saturdays are so busy. We want more people to be able to come. Linda will get s’mores and condiments, Debbie wood and Erin hot dogs, buns and plates. Debbie will do the flier. The covenants committee met at Steve Goytias. Present was Debbie Turner, Steve Schultz, Rita Sproul, Dave Baron, and Steve Goytia. They compared 3 different subdivisions covenants and prepared a list of possible clarifications to give to the attorney to review. Again these were only some minor wording changes. They will meet again after hearing from the attorney and hope to have any changes made for voting at the annual meeting in Feb 2011. Linda asked the attorney to bill us quarterly from now on so the bill does not get so large. A motion was made by Erin to go into closed session and seconded by Dave and all others were in agreement. After discussion of covenant violations a motion was made by Erin to come out of closed session and seconded by Jim and all others agreed. A motion was then made by Erin to take legal action against the homeowner with the dog run and non- payment of dues for 6 years. This was seconded by Debbie and all others agreed. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm by Erin and seconded by Dave and all others agreed.

08-03-10

RIVER_BEND_WEST_COMMUNITY_HOMEOWNERS_ASSOCIATION_BOARD_MEETING___
TUESDAY_AUGUST_3,_2010____LIMESTONE_TOWNSHIP_LIBRARY_
BOARD_MEMBER_PRESENT:_Linda_Faber,_Erin_Walker,_Dave_Rivard,_Debbie_Turner,_Jim_
Gall,_Chris_Benoit___6_homeowners_present_
The_meeting_was_called_to_order_at_6:35pm_by_Linda.__Public_comment_started_with_Karen_
Hazelrigg_who_was_asking_for_our_support_and_help_with_the_huge_rocks_that_were_put_in_her_ditch_
this_week_by_the_road_commissioner.__She_is_concerned_about_property_value,_maintenance_of_
weeds_and_a_danger_if_someone_falls.__Linda_gave_her_the_name_of_the_county_road_commissioner_
to_call.
She_is_upset_because_she_did_not_know_about_it_until_the_company_was_there_to_put_the_
rocks_in._They_also_go_around_the_corner_on_to_River_Bend_Dr.__The_road_commissioner_put_them_
there_because_of_drainage_problems_on_the_property._Sharpers_were_present_and_also_stated_that_
they_think_the_rocks_are_ugly_and_make_the_subdivision_look_bad.__They_want_the_association_to_
stand_behind_the_homeowner.__They_also_asked_the_corner_by_Devines_be_fixed_as_well_as_the_
holes_in
the_neighborhood_that_were_drilled_in_the_roads_by_the_water_company.__Linda_will_call_
the_road
commissioner_to_get_this_fixed_as_the_holes_are_a_hazard.__Dave_Butz_was_present_and_
wondered_if_there_was_any_talk_about_the_new_part_of_River_Bend_joining_our_association.__We_
have_not
been_approached.__Debbie_read_the_secretaries_report.__There_was_one_correction_by_
Linda.
Chris_made_a_motion_to_accept,_Dave_seconded_and_all_others_agreed.__The_treasurers_
report
was_read_by_Dave._Chris_made_a_motion_to_accept,_Debbie_seconded_and_all_others_agreed.__
The_bill
was_received_for_the_painting_of_the_signs_for_$1600.__We_already_had_a_motion_to_pay_
and_were
just_waiting_on_the_final_bill.__Datweiler_Ins_submitted_a_bill_for_$1063.__Erin_made_a_
motion
to_pay_but_after_some_discussion_we_will_have_Dave_call_first_to_verify_what_this_bill_is_for_
and_then
do_a_call_around_vote_and_a_motion_to_pay.__Erin_then_made_a_motion_to_remove_the_
previous_motion_and_this_was_seconded_by_Jim_and_all_others_agreed.__Erin_then_made_a_motion_
for_a_call
around_vote,_this_was_seconded_by_Chris_and_all_others_agreed.__Dave_Butz_also_
submitted_a_bill_for_mowing.__He_also_gave_us_the_past_due_bills_from_last_year_for_the_
homeowners_he_mowed_for_and_who_were_supposed_to_pay.__Linda_will_check_with_Scenic_
Landscaping_to_see_if_they_are_being_paid_for_this_years_mowing.__A_bill_was_also_received_from_
the_attorney_dating_back_to_2009_for_$1428.__No_previous_bill_was_submitted.__We_will_talk_about_
this_in_closed_session._
OLD_BUSINESS:_The_trailer_is_still_on_Stone_Ridge_Dr.__Linda_will_call_the_homeowner_before_it_
is_turned_over_to_an_attorney._Debbie_will_call_Steve_about_the_compliance_committee_meeting_for_
review
of_the_covenants.__The_weenie_roast_will_be_Oct_2_at_the_park.__The_board_members_will_
donate
the_hot_dogs,_buns,_plates_and_Ô_
.__Each_homeowner_will_be_asked_to_bring_a_dish_to_
pass.__The
flier_will_go_out_after_the_next_meeting.__Linda_will_call_Christie_about_adding_the_
minutes_to_the_website_and_putting_the_date_for_the_roast_on_there_also.__Chris_will_call_Scott_Styck_
about_getting_more_mulch_at_the_park_since_Debbie_pulled_the_weeds_and_now_there_are_big_holes._
Linda_will_talk_to_Denaults_to_see_if_it_is_OK_for_us_to_put_matching_lights_by_the_sign_in_their_yard_
since_they_do_the_upkeep_on_it.___
NEW_BUSINESS:_Donnie_Turner_will_put_the_NO_CONSTRUCTION_TRAFFIC_sign_back_up_by_
the_113_entrance.__Dave_Butz_volunteered_to_help_if_needed.__Debbie_will_call_the_other_garbage_
collectors_in_the_area_to_see_if_they_have_better_pricing.__A_motion_was_made_by_Erin_to_send_
letters_to_4_homeowners_for_failure_to_keep_their_grass_mowed_or_piles_of_garbage_etc._on_their_
lots.__Dave_seconded_and_all_others_were_in_agreement.__Debbie_made_a_motion_to_go_into_closed_
session_to_discuss_the_attorney_bill.__Erin_seconded_and_all_others_agreed.__The_bill_was_correct_so_
Debbie
then_made_a_motion_to_go_out_of_closed_session_for_a_vote.__This_was_seconded_by_Erin_
and_all_others_agreed.__Erin_made_a_motion_to_pay_the_bill,_Dave_seconded_and_all_others_agreed.__
Debbie
made_a_motion_to_go_back_into_closed_session_to_discuss_compliance_violations.__Chris_
seconded_and_all_others_agreed._

05-04-10

RIVER_BEND_WEST_COMMUNITY_HOMEOWNERS_ASSOCIATION_BOARD_MEETING_
Tues_May
4,_2010_Limestone_Township_Library_
Board_Members_Present:_Linda_Faber,_Debbie_Turner,_Steve_Ô_
Goytia
_
,_Jim_Gall,_Erin_Walker,_and_
Benoit
_
.__There_were_two_homeowners_present._
Linda_called_the_meeting_to_order_at_6:35pm.__Don_Anderson_had_public_comment.__He_again_
asked_where_it_was_in_the_bylaws_that_we_could_waive_the_fees_for_the_new_board.__It_was_again_
explained_the_board_and_other_homeowners_voted_on_this_at_a_previous_meeting._He_then_left_the_
meeting._Debbie_read_the_secretaries_report._Erin_made_a_motion_to_approve,_Steve_seconded_and_
all_others_were_in_agreement.__Dave_Ô_
Rivard
_
was_not_present_for_the_treasurers_report_but_Linda_had_
the_copies.__Debbie_made_a_motion_to_approve_,_Chris_seconded_and_all_others_agreed._
Old_business:_Clean_up_day_went_well.__Chris_made_a_motion_to_pay_Debbie_for_the_bill_at_Ô_
TholensÔ_
for_the_bricks_and_shrubs.__Erin_seconded_and_all_others_agreed.__Ths_signs_are_almost_done.__
Donnie
_
Turner
will_check_with_Steve_Devine_about_enclosing_the_end_of_the_113_sign_as_the_wood_
was_rotten_and_not_replaced.__Mr_Ô_
CiaccioÔ_
will_spray_the_park_for_weeds.__Linda_will_call_Dave_
about_the_2_lots_that_he_mowed_for_homeowners_as_they_have_not_been_mowed.__We_will_also_
get_a_bid_for_the_River_Bend_Dr_sign_grass_to_be_mowed_as_that_is_not_been_mowed_either.___
Business:LindaÔ_
will_call_Janet_about_the_ad_for_the_garage_sales_May_21„22_8am_„_4pm._
Debbie
will_type_a_memo_to_go_out_with_reminders_about_cleaning_up_after_your_dog,_trailers_in_
driveways,_golf_carts_and_Ô_
s_on_the_roads,_the_garage_sales_and_compliance_committee._
Debbie
made_a_motion_to_pay_John_Jones_for_the_solar_light_he_bought_for_us_to_try_at_the_River_
Bend_Dr_sign_and_Ô_
Donnie
_
Turner
will_install_these.__Steve_Ô_
Goytia
_
will_head_the_covenants_and_
compliance_committee_and_check_with_the_attorney_about_wording_regarding_signs,_boats,_
outhouses,_Ô_
lightbulbsÔ_
Steve_made_a_motion_to_adjourn_at_7:35_pm_and_Erin_seconded.