5/20/06

May meeting of the Rimrock Board of Directors

Present: Bill Cook, Dale Knowlton, Kevin Danby, Carolyn Johnson, Gene McNeil, Dominique Effray. Absent again-Curly Clark

 Dale reported that Curly contacted him to explain that again he would not be present at the board meeting.

 Bill called the May Mtg. to order @ 9:14 AM.

 Reviewed the confidentiality agreement. Bill called on us to respect our member’s right to privacy and our obligation to not undermine the board by making private deals with members.

Points of order: - Give every one advance notice of items to bring before the board to avoid surprises.

    Don’t plan on the board taking action on off agenda items.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS

          Planning: - Kevin reported that most building activity was on structures of 200 sq. ft. or less.

                 - One request for a variance on building practices was denied.

 A.T.V.:- There has been some acceptance of the new ATV rules, as a result Kevin will purchase more flags. Not everyone is thrilled with the rules leaving us with the dilemma of how to deal with folks that are out of compliance. We plan to continue to intervene in a respectful manner with the focus on member safety.

 Communication and Conflict: - Julie Sarff has stepped forward to assume the responsibility for this. After discussions on the rare and exceptional issues she may reconsider.

 Capital Projects: - The campground renovation project started a bit late due to weather conditions. The power, water and sewer pipes are laid in and trenches mostly covered. The drain field is due to be covered some time next week, hopefully prior to the weekend. Starting Monday, the new rates take effect with members paying $5.00 / day. Still have more trees to plant and gravel to spread.

 Phil Wick is working on a design for a partially covered auxiliary barbeque in the adult patio area.

 New Business: - Kevin is looking for help with the barbeque on Memorial weekend. We expect a good turnout of members for the first event of the season.

  Steve Thady has donated a pool table for the club house and we feel it will be a good addition to game room. Looking for ideas on outdoor games, activities we can add.

Another chapter in the saga of the western Washington Pigmy Rabbit involves the last 2 of the breed in captivity and the only salvation for this unique breed is the cross fertilization with a close relative in Idaho. After a successful breeding program they will be reintroduced just East of Rimrock.

 Budget:- Reviewed and compared with last year’s budget. Lot sales are way up from same period last year. Prices are rising. Question about the value of a lawyer on the board. Will take up at next mtg. Comment made on the continuity that Jon brings to a group that has term limits.

 Staff update:- Libby is working out well. Roy and Linda started working in March. The apartment remodel is complete, now looks completely different(great). John has begun the grass and misc. other tasks.

 Good of Order:- (someone ?) proposed we have a Labor Day garage sale where RR members can sell / buy, unneeded / treasures

 The water system is looking for a solution to the mysterious water hammer that has created extra maintenance problem. Annual nitrate test of the water complete . Upper acceptable limit is 10PPM.

 Next Mtg.     July 29th , Sept 23^rd or 30^th , to be determined soon.

 Motion to adjourn by Dale second by Carolyn.

Respectfully submitted by:  Dominique Effray, Secretary