ARPOA BOARD MEETING

March 2, 2004

Member Present: Walter Bigelow, Mary Gibb, Anastasia Hopkinson, Chris Humphreys, Bonnie Persinger, Ellen Robertson, Dan Santin, Steve Stroetzel, Judy Vaughan & Donald Walsh

Non-Members: John Coche, Dave Bastian

President’s Report:

The President opened the meeting and asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. A motion was made, second and passed.

The President provided the Board an update on the FEMA applications. FEMA again has denied applications for funding support under the logic that ARPOA and other self-taxing district are not “public” entities.

The President provided the Board with a proposal for Board liability insurance policy. The President will invite the insurance agent to the next Board meeting to discuss the coverage aspects.

Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurer provided the Board her report on finances. The new Treasurer has asked the Board for its input on expenditure projections for next 9 months, through November 2004. The Treasurer is trying to position the budget to ensure that sufficient funding is available to proceed with the first stages of repairing the damage to the overlook caused by hurricane Isabel. Given the recent decision by FEMA, as noted in the President’s report, and the continued uncertainty as to other funding sources, the Treasurer and Board are concerned that current resources may not be sufficient to meet all needs.

PWD Report:

The PWD noted that dumpster from the County will be in the Community June 8 through June 10^th.

Old Business:

Security: Director Humphreys informed the Board that a certified letter had been forwarded to Officer Camm, terminating our contract for the security services provided by off-duty policeman. He also provided the PWD with the new stickers that will be issued for the boat ramp.

Land Use: Director Hopkinson noted that the committee is still waiting on the result of the survey and appraisal of the Ogleton Woods property.

Signage: Director Stroetzel noted that new signage is ready for pickup and will be installed as soon as possible.

Director Humphreys noted that the community clean-up day is scheduled for March 6, at 9 a.m.

New Business:

Resident David Bastion of Claibourne Road presented his concern regarding the hazard created by flooding and icing up on a portion of Claibourne Road. The Board will look into the problem and possible solutions.

Director Stroetzel informed the Board that this year’s summer meeting will be held on June 5^th.

Developer Richard Roesner has submitted an appeal for a variance to develop a lot on the Claibourne Rd. spur. ARPOA is to draft a letter in opposition to the variance since this area is within the critical areas.

A question was raised re. the community truck used by the PWD. Following discussion Director Santin made a motion that the truck be sold. Motion seconded by Director Humphreys and approved.