Meeting was called to order by President Talbot at 7:00 PM. Board members who attended were Ken Talbot, John Hammond, Walter Jernigan, Linda Lang, Carol Kurtz, Shani Cohen, Jim Morlan, Ken Benjamin and Leonard Kreisman.

The Treasurer reported that the Association's expenses were within budget allocations and that most members had paid their annual dues. He noted that the reports from our management agent, CAMS were being received on a regular basis. (Click here to see Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2010)

The President reported that the Board was in the process of revising the by-laws. Among the changes that are being considered are allowing the Secretary and Treasurer to serve two full terms if they are appointed to fill out someone's term who had resigned. Consideration is also being given to having the Vice President designated as President elect in order to provide more continuity for the Board. Another change is for the Board to appoint two members of the Nominating Committee.

Changes are also being made to clarify the dues paying situation in regard to Galloway Ridge and to bring the issue of dues delinquency in line with North Carolina's Planned Community Act. It should be noted that the Board still has discretion about imposing any penalties.

Revisions are also being made so that the by-laws are gender neutral and allow for the new Board to take office right after election at the Annual Meeting. Ken Talbot noted that there will be another opportunity to discuss these changes at the Open Meeting in the fall prior to the Annual Meeting.

Carol Kurtz indicated that the Board is considering better lighting for the Gathering Place and also some enhancements to make the facility more welcoming. Shani Cohen reminded residents about the shredding operation, which would take place Saturday May 1st from 10 to noon at the Gathering Place parking lot. Linda Lang noted that a recognition event for volunteers was scheduled for Sunday April 25th from 4-6 PM at the Gathering Place.

Ken Benjamin noted that in observance of Arbor Day a number of river birches, funded by the FHA, and were being planted at the Beaver Pond. Jim Morlan indicated that the speed monitor would be going up in the next few weeks.

Resident Input

A question was raised about the changed membership on the Nominating Committee and it was noted that the Board's proposal to change the by-laws was an attempt to provide better liaison between the Nominating Committee and the Board.

Ken Talbot also noted that some 40 signs in the Village were going to be replaced as a result of discussions with RB. The cost will be shared by the Board and RB. This led to discussion about having residents repaint some of the signs. This had been considered but since many of the older signs needed repair as well as painting it was decided to replace them with signs more easily read and maintained and which comply with emergency standards.