Greenbrae Property Owners’ Association (GPOA)
Board of Directors Meeting

Date: April 17, 2001
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Colin Lynch. Present were Mary Lindsey, Michael Hillman, Chalayne Gallinatti, Mark Litwin and Patty Oxman.

Approval of Minutes
The minutes were approved as written.

Homeowner Issues
The floor was opened to homeowners present.

160 La Cuesta Drive reported that a large blue tarp has been left on a hillside across from their home. The hillside has a past history of instability but the tarp remains unsightly, diminishing property values. The Board agreed to write a letter to the homeowner of 40 Corte Ramon requesting a status and timeline on removing the tarp.

18 Bretano Way reported that Britain Way needs some paving. This is a county issue and the homeowner was given the phone number to call. The same homeowner also reported that flooding also occurs at the corner of La Cuesta Drive and Bretano Way. This is a grade problem and is also a county issue. The same homeowner requested a copy of the CC&R's, which will be provided him.

A homeowner reported that a large pine tree on the property of 248 Via La Cumbre is blocking her view and the homeowner of 248 Via La Cumbre will not trim it further. The Board will write a letter and invite the homeowner of 248 Via La Cumbre to the next Board Meeting on July 10, 2001 to discuss the issue and options.

A homeowner reported that leaf blowing has been starting earlier and ending later. The board has no timing authority in this issue but will request that homeowners use leaf blowers only between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

The homeowner of 119 Bretano Way requested that all minutes be posted on the GPOA website. This is already supposed to be done.

Treasurer's Report
Mark Litwin moved to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented and Michael Hillman seconded. On vote, the Treasurer's Report was accepted.

Community Relations Report
Mary Lindsey presented the Community Relations report. The first issue was the sound wall. Mary reported that she received notification that the sound wall was not to be included in the first phase of the improvement work to Highway 101 due to remaining environmental issues as well as yet unspecified cost and budgeting issues. An environmental impact statement will have to be issued and it is still anticipated that the work will be included in the second phase scheduled to begin in 2 or 3 years.

New Matters
CC&R Rewrite. Colin Lynch reported he has discussed the rewrite issue with two HOA attorneys. It is estimated that the actual rewrite cost would be minimally $5,000 in legal fees. In addition there would be other associated costs for reproduction, mailing, etc. The biggest hurdle would be getting the 2/3 vote to approve the new CC&R's. This would take a door?to?door campaign with great volunteer effort. It was agreed that the project has its merits but with the Board being short staffed, this project would not get the attention it would need to pass. The issue was tabled.

Landscape Report
Colin Lynch reported that Paul Schwartz, Mark Litwin and Scott Sherman met with him Saturday, April 14 to discuss the timeframes of the median upgrade project. The first goal was to approximate the total cost of upgrading all the medians and divide this by the available and anticipated funding. The information required to get to this total cost is being gathered and once finalized, will be the basis for a second meeting to negotiate the timeframe for completing the project. This should be completed by May 1, 2001.

CSA 16 Budget / Parcel Tax
Mark Litwin reported that the parcel tax needs to be renewed this year. It will be put on the ballot for the general November elections. Since the Median upgrade timeline is dependent upon the revenues from the parcel tax, determining the new parcel tax will need to wait until the median timeline and cost estimation is completed. A special meeting will be called when this information is available.

Picnic Committee
It was voted and approved by all that the Picnic Committee will have a budget of up to $3,000 for the September picnic this year.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.