| TCHOA HOMEOWNERS MEETING MINUTES October 10th, 2023 @ 6:00 PM Honey Island School, Slidell, LA 70461 TCHOA2007@gmail.com | President Frank Maggio Vice President Grant Closson Secretary Rodney Senat Treasurer – Karen Douglass Director ‐ Landscape – Roseanna Pollack Director ‐ ACC John Wells Director ‐ Historian Brian Clavin Director Charles “Chuck” Silcio Director Coy Faucheux |
1. The meeting was called to order by Grant Closson at 6:04pm. Rodney Senat agreed to take the minutes of the meeting. The TCHOA board members present were: Grant Closson, Vice President; Rodney Senat, Secretary; John Wells, Architectural Control; Brian Clavin, Historian, Unopposed; Charles “Chuck” Silcio, Director; and Coy Faucheaux, Director.
2. The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved.
3. Grant Clossan presented the Treasurer’s Report. $35k in annual dues remain outstanding.
4. John Wells presented the Architectural Control Report asked that any issues in the neighborhood be emailed to the TCHOA2007@gmail.com.
5. Landscape Report – St Tammany Utilities replacing the sewage pump at the traffic circle at Clayton. The plan is to move the shrubs in the Clayton Ct traffic circle to Leeds & Ayshire.
6. All TCHOA board positions are filled at this time. Typically we would have elections at the October general meeting, but since elections were held in January 2023, a motion was made to keep the current board as is until October of 2024. The motion was approved.
7. Homeowners were reminded that the General Meetings will now begin at 6:00PM and we need to be out of the cafeteria by 7:30 p.m. Councilman Mike Smith suggested using the Levee Board Building on Military Road if the location became a problem.
8. Old Business
A. Collections of past due Maintenance Fees is being handled by John Wells, but we need to get him some assistance.
B. There was not new to report on Security Cameras & Patrols, but some residents wanted clarity on the use of golf carts on the streets in Turtle Creek.
C. New Signs – The next project will be to upgrade the “Yield” signs.
D. The TCHOA website has been updated. Details about covenants and event dates can be found on the website. Turtlecreekhoa.org
E. The TCHOA has a new treasurer, Karen Douglass, who is working to move into the new role. A review of the books by a subcommittee appointed by the board will be made prior to her officially taking over.
F. A fence for Leeds Entrance was discussed. The shrubs moved from Clayton Ct. may meet the needs.
G. Frank and Grant will get together with the new Development to go over street signs, stop signs, and cameras.
H. Fountain pumps were replaced and are operating well. The color of the lights in the fountains will be coordinated with holidays.
I. Upcoming Calendar Items: the next Turtle Creek Neighborhood Garage Sale is scheduled for October 28th and the next General Meeting of the TCHOA is, January 10th, 2024.
9. New Business:
Fee invoices for 2024 going out in December 2023. We ask that you get your 2023 payments in as soon as possible.
Regarding our Military Road Alliance representatives, we are allotted 5 official representatives. Most meetings one or two attend. They consist of board members: Frank Maggio, Grant Closson, John Wells and Brian Clavin. Two volunteers who have been accepted as representatives from Turtle Creek, they are Gasbar and Barbara LoCiscero – one of which will act as a general alternate. Alliance information will be put on the Facebook page.
Luminaries – We need someone to take over and are looking for a volunteer to be in charge of the luminaries.
Guest Speakers at the General meeting Sharon Hewitt, Stephanie Berault, David Cougle, and Mike Smith were allotted time to tell the attendees about their platform for their campaigns. Questions weren’t taken, but attendees were offered the opportunity to speak with the candidates after the meeting.
10. With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Turtle Creek HOA 10/09/2023
Current Position Name
Vice President Grant Closson
Secretary Rodney Senat
Treasurer – Karen Douglass
Director ‐ Landscape – Roseanna Pollack
Director ‐ ACC John Wells
Director ‐ Historian Brian Clavin
Director – Charles “Chuck” Silcio
Director – Coy Faucheux
TCHOA GENERAL MEETING April 9, 2019
7:00 PM
Honey Island School
Slidell, LA 70461
TCHOA2007@gmail.com
Board Members in Attendance: Frank Maggio, Jeff Protzel, Brian Clavin, Grant Closson
- Frank Maggio – Call to order 7:11PM
- Mention that previous minutes are now available on website
OLD BUSINESS
- Jeff Protzel – Treasurers Report
- We are collecting 2019 fees at a faster pace than in past years
- Approximately $52,000 in checking
- 4 CD’s contain approximately $20,000 combined
- Past due accounts approximately $16,000 from 2016-2018
- Approximately 15 demand letters mailed out, Suits to follow if necessary
- Frank Maggio – Stop Signs
- Phase recently completed, 1 more phase remain to complete (approximately 9 signs), if funds allow they will be completed 2020 or sooner if possible
- Pointed caps no longer made, will stick with ball cap
- Board will look at the possibility of changing the stop sign by Clayton Court, may not be on TC property
- Once stop signs are completed will look into other signage, speed, etc.
- Grant Closson – Architectural Control
- Brief discussion on when ACC requests need to be made and where to find application
- Brief discussion on fence materials & drainage
- Frank Maggio – Camera/Security
- Switched to AT&T service vs. existing WIFI, now lets cameras be monitored remotely, as well as security patrols will have access to cameras to monitor multiple sites.
- Need to adjust sensitivity as well as landscaping, cameras are picking up plant movement
- Security patrols have been instructed to issue tickets for speeding, running stop signs.
- Multiple complaints of speeders in neighborhood. Instructed residents to email TCHOA to report offenders
- Frank Maggio – Front Fountains
- Maintenance was cut back to 2 cleanings/mo. This caused filters to be clogged. Will go back to 3 cleanings/mo and adjust seasonally.
NEW BUSINESS
Frank Maggio – RV’s Boats in Driveways
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- Multiple homes with boats and motor homes parked in driveways.
- OK to park a boat in driveway for a short period before/after use, but not weeks to months, same goes for RV’s. Extended parking in driveway is against covenants
- Board will discuss enforcement options
- Frank Maggio – Alligators in pond
- Pond not on TC property
- Individuals will have to make calls to Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries to make complaints of nuisance alligators
- Coyotes have also been observed in TC, be aware of your surroundings.
- Homeowners – New Business – Open Discussion
- Need to get Clayton Court TC sign painted, board will look into getting new sign made or painted
- Bushes are blocking lights shining on Clayton Court sign, board will look into getting them trimmed or replaced
- Can’t see street signs at night. Survey was sent out on Facebook approximately 85% of results suggested no changes should be made to street signs. Once stop signs are completed board will look at possibly changing street signs.
- “Hole in wall” on Clayton Ct., why is it missing, designed to allow cars to be visible on Bay Ridge Blvd./Cross Creek
- Board will look into getting support painted, it is beginning to rust.
- Frank Maggio – Calendar of Events
- Easter Egg Hunt April 13th, Yard Sale April 27th
- October 8th next General Meeting (school not available in summer)
- Homeowner – Capital Improvements
- Homeowners should email TCHOA for any capital improvements they would like to see for the neighborhood.
- Frank Maggio – Meeting Adjourn 7:54
HOA General Membership Meeting January 8th, 2019
Honey Island Elementary
TCHOA General Meeting Minutes
Date: January 8, 2019
I. Call to order
Frank Maggio called to order the General Meeting at 7:05 p.m. at Honey Island Elementary School.
Jeff Protzel
Profit and Loss Statement
Budget for 2019
Brief discussion on New Years Eve fireworks complaints
John Wells
Past Due HOA Fees and next legal action to take place
Frustration with free newspaper not stopping after residents have requested so
Frank Maggio
Stop Signs – 3rd phase to start by end of 1st quarter
4th phase by end of year
Update on Cameras – on going maintenance
Update on Fountains – Possible cutback on visits by maintenance
Grant Closson
Posting Architectural Form on Website for easy access by residents
Brian Clavin – Announced he will organize the 2019 luminarias but will retire this community tradition to another volunteer (unknown)
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Frieda Mekhemar
Minutes approved by:
HOA General Membership Meeting January 10th, 2017
Honey Island Elementary
Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm by John Wells
Previous minutes not presented due to Secretary Bill Munsell unable to attend because of medical reasons. -Louise Jensen presented Treasurer’s Report. No questions asked. -Guest Speaker, Eagle scout candidate Matt Bald, presented his plan to implement storm drain markings in neighborhood. Overwhelmingly approved by all. -Guest Speaker Gene Bellisario presented the following updates on issues that the HOA may be concerned with: -Concrete panel replacement in the neighborhood. $60,000 worth approved. -Keep St Tammany Beautiful. 18 months later 3 crews ready to go to work -Flood Maps are still under review, supposed to be finalized this year -Credit card abuse by Parish employees being targeted – April 29th, two tax renewals that failed last year, to be tried again. For jails and the Justice center -Corner of Gause and Cross Gates Blvd drainage being cleaned out again due to silt buildup
Votes:
-Ratification of Bylaw change explained by John Wells. Should be 9 board members instead of 7. Motion by Frank Maggio to change the bylaw and seconded by Miyoshi Henry. Passed without opposition. -Election of new Director to fill the ninth position proposed by John Wells. John informed the HOA that fellow resident Gary Picou had shown interest in the position but was unable to attend the meeting. No one else was interested in said position and there was a motion to name Gary the newest Director by Ron Bald and seconded by Dick Graham. Passed without opposition.
Old Business:
-Turnover from previous board was successful -John Wells reported that the board had considered, as suggested by a resident at the previous general meeting, that there would not be a funding limit set for future expenditures as this would be to cumbersome. Board would continue to spend money wisely and bring up large expenditures at general meetings as has been done in the past. -Security Patrols are being directed to address particular problems that we relay to them. JW asked residents to email us with their concerns. Problems at the round-a-bout were brought up and Councilman Gene Bellisario volunteered to see about having a “No Left Turn” sign installed.
– John Wells had looked into having a modification of the parish parking ordinance modified to have boats parked in streets included in violations, but it was determined, with the parish, that the boat was already in violation. Our security officer Kevin Nillson spoke with the resident in violation and they assured him that the problem would be resolved. -Camera update by Frank Maggio: -Two requests to view camera footage. One by Sheriff’s Dept. concerning an event on Military Rd and the other concerning a possible scam by someone soliciting at doorway. -Takes approx 2 hours to download info for such an incident and Frank informed HOA that the board had approved a wireless modem to assist with this. $100 per month. -Previous request by Darryl Albert was met with the answer that we would need a police report to view requested footage. With this ability to download the footage easier, we can more easily accomodate. Footage will not be reviewed for domestic issues, etc. Board maintains the right to determine worthiness of request. -One camera not working. Frank working with vendor to replace -Informed all that he had decals if anyone needed. Email him for arrangements to pick some up if necessary.
New Business:
-Covenant Enforcements. Please follow. -Delinquent Homeowners. $28.000 in uncollected monies. – Survey Results. Frank Maggio encouraged all to go on website to review the survey. Overall still a nice and desirable place to live. Dog mess and speeding biggest complaints. -Committee formation. JW asked all to consider some sort of help. Welcome committee, recreation……No takers. -Fireworks. Holiday over, please be considerate of others. -Leash law. Obey, pick up after your dog. -Other new business: -Sean Burkes working on the survey of what property belongs to Turtle Creek and what doesn’t. -Adele Graham requested that we consider replacing stop sign at exit of main entrance with one of the “fancy” signs when we do phase 2. -Frank Maggio informed all of the upcoming lights to be added to the Ayshire entrance columns -Missing porch swing for nature trail gazebo was found in ditch by unknown resident. Damaged but worthy. Questions still about who is responsible for gazebo. Further survey results by Sean Burkes will be in soon. -Resident Carey Winberry expressed concern over the forlorn look of a lot of the mailboxes in the area. JW said that he wasn’t sure if there was anything that could be done, but would look into it. -Resident Doris Burvant requested In/Out signs be put at entrance. JW said we would look into it.
-Motion to adjourn by Dicki Graham at 8:35 PM, seconded by Dale Burkes.
TCHOA General Membership Meeting
October 11, 2016
Board Attended:
President: Leslie Jones
Treasurer: Louise Jensen
Secretary: Melanie Singh
Director: Brian Clavin
Director: Janice Wells
Director: Frank Maggio
Apologies: Vice President: William Munsell
The President called the meeting to order at 7:10
Agenda:
Security Detail Presentation
Treasurers Report
Neighborhood Update
Elections
HOA 2017 Dues Raffle
Security Detail Presentation:
The person who was due to attend cancelled at last moment.
President expressed disatisfaction that neither this nor National Night Out was attended by one of our Security Officers.
Treasurers Report
See attached Report.
Homeowner Lawrence Weathersby asked if there was a protocol or procedure in place for limits on the amount of money the Board can spend on any one project.
Treasurer and President acknowledged that there is. All major project expenditure is put before the GMM and voted upon by the homeowners present. Example of fountains, security cameras and stop signs given.
Neighborhood Update
President talked about the updates this year to the neighborhood. The ponds at the main entrance have been repaired and resurfaced.
Stop Signs to be updated. Contractors to begin work shortly. Sondralyn Gray asked a why the existing stop signs were being replaced. President explained these stop signs were put up by the Parish many years ago, and had recently been adjusted to the regulatory 8 feet. At the January and April GMM it was decided to replace the majority of these “ugly”signs with new ones, matching the 4 way stop at the Military Road entrance.
Frank Maggio explained the reasoning behind Survey Monkey and indicated a good response from homeowners.
Security decals were handed out at the National Night Out. Also available this evening.
Elections:
Nominted for President: Shad Elliers & John Wells
John Wells won by 17 votes to 14
Nominated for Vice President: Frank Maggio & Shad Elliers
Frank Maggio won by 18 votes to 14
Treasurer: No nominations from floor. Louise Jensen agreed to continue as Treasurer.
Secretary: No nominations from floor. William Munsell (not present) agreed to act as Secretary if no other person was willing to take the position.
Directors: Shad Elliers, Paul Pareti, Brian Clavin and Leslie Jones (Landscape Director).
Raffle for Homeowners dues 2017
won by Nancy Franzo.
Meeting adjourned
Minutes Prepared by Melanie Singh