On Sunday, October 14, 2018 we had an informal meeting at the lake, about a half dozen residents were in attendance. (John, Roman, Terry, Marie-Claire, Nathan and Ashley. )
– Financial Report
So far this year we’ve taken in $1,310.00 so we’re in good shape. We typically spend about $1,400 per year. We have a balance of $2,502.69. Twenty-one of Thirty Nine homes have paid their annual dues, about 55%, which is common.
– Activity Report
Roman reviewed the agenda’s of the past 2 meetings (scroll down for those) and indicated we now have a new Federal Tax ID # as well as new bank account, due to the exit of our past treasurer. We also discussed the quality of the water in the lake.
– Sewer Expansion Update
John caught the group up on the status that the project is set to begin next Spring. Costs to home-owners could be problematic, including a one time fee to hook up each house, and a monthly bill to the City of Athens.
– Question and Answer
The question was posed as to why Rentals units in Beechwood are charged $35 per unit, instead of the $50 flat fee per house for non rental units. It was decided to ditch the rental fee and in the future, just charge $50 per house.
A question was posed as to why do we really need dues at all in the first place, and for that matter a Residential Association at all? After some discussion of the benefits (- owning the lake as a group, – insurance if an accident on the lake, – property taxes on the lake, – public safety light poles (3), and – mechanism to speak to public officials in one voice) it was decided to create a survey to ask the residents what they think.
You can take this short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHXRJPQ
– Elections for 2019
This did not occur due to poor attendance.
Compiled and Posted, 10/15/18.
Hello Beechwood Neighbors,
Annual residential fees are due. The dues are $50 per household.
We collect about $1500 per year and spend the same, (3 light poles, property tax on the lake, and insurance on the lake) and we have a balance of about $1,918 in our account, up from $1,750 this time last year.
You can pay online below. If you prefer to pay by check you can do so:
Beechwood Estates
6933 Beechwood Drive
Athens, Ohio 45701
Important! Make checks out to “Beechwood Estates”, not “residential association” or Roman or Brad
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Emergency Beechwood Trustees Meeting; 4/4/18
Michael’s House w/ Roman, Ed and Smally, 7-8pm
An impromptu “emergency” meeting was held at Micheal Small’s house on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 to decide the course of action to take in lieu of our treasurer Brad leaving the organization as he’s moved out of the neighborhood.
After some discussion the remaining trustees (Roman Warmke, Ed Peterson, and Michael Small) unanimously agreed to create a new Federal Tax ID # for the Beechwood organization, and to meet with Brad at the Ohio University Credit Union (and their representative Mindy Henderson) to close the old account and open a new one.
The new Federal Tax ID # has been obtained and the bank meeting is slated for late April.
Roman volunteered to do 2018’s fund raising/ due collecting.
Winter Beechwood Trustees Meeting; 1/31/18
Roman’s House w/ Roman, John and Smally, 7-8pm
- Welcome, intro, maps and lists
- Brad emailed and said he’s moving from Beechwood and we will need a new treasurer! We discussed our appreciation for his decade in this post and we agreed Ed should take over, will ask him asap =)
- John laid out the “state of the sewer expansion” project and it’s coming whether we like it or not. Work to take place between 2019 – 2021, brace yourselves.
- Discussion about other neighborhoods Trustees committee, and what happens if we don’t pay the light bill. Decided we’d ask Brad then Phil.
- Desire to test lake for bacteria BEFORE the new sewer is built so we can do a “before/ after”, we’ll ask Ed where this stands.
- Smally brought up the idea of a “community clean up day” in the Spring and will contact the city to see when and where that big recycling day is to be held.
Adjourn, next meeting in May sometime.
On Sunday, October 22, 2017 we had an informal picnic/ Beechwood meeting at the lake, about a dozen residents were in attendance.
- Brad went over the finances, with a bit of QnA.
- Stop sign missing? Hole in road off Beechwood West?
- Roman burned hot dogs
- Ed talked about the Sewer Expansion Project and how it affects Beechwood Residents
- Smally told bad jokes and snickered at the Browns score on his cell phone
- Albert asked about AEP and concerns over spraying herbicide
- Doug laughed real loud while Linda spoke very quiet 😉
- Lake discussion and meeting with Rural Action (next steps water sample $600)
- Group of 5 trustees were re-appointed unanimously for 2018 term.
Much fun and food were had by all, next meeting in April sometime.
Monday, April 24, 2017, 5-630pm, at Roman’s house: (Present, Roman, Ed, John, Terry, Biggie Smalls and Brad)
* Quick Financial Report
Nothing new to report; all standard payments–taxes, streetlights, picnic. We are $150 better than one year ago.
We’re fine running day to day. Dues collection will occur early summer.
* Routine Check In
– Lake, Fish, Roads, Lights, Utilities, Houses for sale, cleanliness, noise, new residents, security/ theft
Chat about neighborhood watch, signs, trash, litter and noise. All is well except increase in litter. Discussion of possible TRASH DAY for Beechwood. Number Fest was last week, while louder than ever, we all agree we’re grateful its not in our back yard. One house recently sold with another currently for sale.
* Special Topics
– County Sewer Update
Ed and John are heading to the County Commissioner meeting tomorrow (Tuesday 4/25) and will report back an update on this intrusive project.
* Assignment/ Volunteer Review
Brad’s working on lake pollution, welcome wagon, and dues collecting, Roman on website and minutes, John and Ed on Sewer, Terry on healing up, and Smally on his rock hard abs.
* Next Meeting (October Picnic)
Moving to a “twice per year” meeting schedule, one in April, one in October.
* Adjourn
The annual picnic was held at Beechwood Lake on October 16, 2016. We had about 25 attendees, and more than enough wonderful food. Our agenda included:
– Meet & Greet
– Financial Report
– Activity Report
– New City Septic Proposal
– Question & Answer
– Elections for 2017
– Let’s Eat
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Beechwood Board of Trustees Minutes
Meeting held 7/14/16 from 7-830 pm, at Roman’s Home
In Attendance: – Roman Warmke (President) – Brad Jokisch (Treasurer) – Ed Peterson (Trustee) and – John Scott (Trustee)
Absent from the meeting include – Michael Small (Trustee) – Terrence Smith (Trustee)
Agenda:
1. Welcome, introduction of members, historical perspective, distribute Maps.
2. Financial Report (Brad): Balance is dipping a bit low (exact #s TBA) as its time for annual dues, which Brad will send out this month. Full report to come at next meeting. Roman will setup the website to again accept Paypal, and we will do away with the “$35 fee for rentals” as it was causing too much confusion, so all houses are $50 annual.
3. Houses for sale, new people. John met the new folks at house #2 (see simple map) and right now there’s just two homes for sale in Beechwood, #26 and #27.
4. Theft and Security: Only report last quarter was house # 3 said someone broke into a car in their driveway but did not steal anything.
5. Lake. Brad is planning to commission a study to determine is the pollution is man made, or bovine.
6. Septic Replacement Project, John lead a discussion on the county’s new plan and how we fit into it, particularly convincing them our “All Gravity” plan is best for the residents. A right of way discussion ensued. John is unable to physically lead this group anymore so Brad, Ed and Roman will be going to the next County Commissioner meeting (7/19) and present them with our “100 right of way approval” and ask they do their survey this summer focused on our “all gravity system” instead of their planned survey.
Adjourn, next meeting October Picnic! Date TBA
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“Simple” Beechwood Map, click to enlarge
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Beechwood Board of Trustees Minutes
Meeting held 5/5/16 from 7-830 pm
At Roman’s Home
In Attendance: – Roman Warmke (President) – Brad Jokisch (Treasurer) – Michael Small (Trustee) – Ed Peterson (Trustee) – Terrence Smith (Trustee) and John Scott (Trustee)
Items Discussed:
1. Welcome, introduction of members, historical perspective, distribute Maps.
2. Financial Report (Brad): Balance is about $800 to the good, no need to raise fees as we’re just treading water paying bills. Brad will begin the collection process for 2016 this summer.
3. Houses for sale, new people. We ID’d a new family who moved in and Brad will try to get them an intro packet in the next month. Two houses still for sale on tail.
4. Lake. Ed lead a discussion about improving the quality and atmosphere of the lake as a centerpiece for our community. Brad is going to commission a study to determine is the pollution is man made, or bovine. Ed brought up ideas like certain plant life we could utilize, and a conservation plan. This lead to –
5. Septic, John lead a discussion on the county’s new plan and how we fit into it, particularly convincing them our “All Gravity” plan is best for the residents. A “right of way” discussion ensued, and John tasked himself to draw up a letter our residents can sign that we can send to the commissioners regarding our desire to use the all gravity system. More on that soon.
Adjourn, next meeting July TBA.