Hidden Ridge Homeowner’s Community Association

Meeting Minutes

14 September 2009

I. Call to order

President Marc Sanders called to order the regular meeting of the Hidden Ridge Homeowner’s Community Association at 7:10 pm on 14 September 2009 at 336 Ternwing Drive, Arnold, MD, which lies within the confines of Hidden Ridge.

II. Roll call

President conducted a roll call. The following members were present:
Jaime Smilowitz, Jennifer Carberry, Victor Corgan

III. Approval of minutes from last meeting

President read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.

IV. Open issues

a) Review of overdue Homeowner Dues – 27 of 144 still outstanding for 2009. Treasurer is sending out late notices now.

b) Marc will follow up with Matt Divens later this summer on fence line survey and remediation now that Matt and Patricia are both back from Central America with their newly adopted daughter Sarahi.

c) Playground equipment: spring toy. Jaime will check with a local contact to see if can be repaired. Laura has info on two companies in Baltimore that deal with this equipment. A new one (not installed) is $800. Marc to contact Mr. Sames about welding.

d) Cabs/commercial vehicles parking in neighborhood. No rules against. Closed

V. New business

a) Hidden Ridge Bog Issue: A neighbor on Silverleaf is concerned with the level of the bog which is at least partly on Hidden Ridge Rec Area “a” (the wooded area below the park). President took a look and saw that runoff from the bog down to the Magothy marsh has eroded the area below the bog and exposed several large electric power cables. Pictures posted on hiddenridgeonline.com. President contacted county BG&E. BG&E put down a safety issue, but has yet to contact me back. President received report from county claiming potential action. Hopefully resolved via phone calls. Closed (hopefully).

b) 321 Ternwing Dr. On 7 Sept, President received complaint about yard, investigated, and spoke with a resident (not owner). Resident refused to acknowledge president. President generated violation letter to owner. Yard was taken care of within a day or two, but owner complained to employer of president (US. Coast Guard), claiming all kinds of things, including racial slurs. CG Admin Investigation being undertaken.

c) Halloween Parade – Nancy D. taking charge. Moonbounce approved. 17 October to be the day. Fliers to be distributed.

d) A pit bull was seen roaming the neighborhood. Owner unk.

e) A neighbor on Overleaf Dr has had a pod in his driveway for more than a year. Victor to look into.

f) A large truck has been parking on Overleaf Ct. Marc to look into.

g) Next Meeting – Monday, 12 October 2009.

VI. Adjournment

President adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm.

Minutes submitted by: Marc F. Sanders

Minutes approved by: President Marc F. Sanders