Emerald Hills Homeowners Association
Monthly Meeting Notes for June 29, 2006

Present:  Sallie Martin, Amy French, Steve Hill, Carole Henley, Carolyn Chaney, Cheryl McGovern
Absent:  Milo Medin, Lee Lukehart, Steve Harper

AGENDA

ANNOUCEMENTS:  

Amy reported on Brewster site, outside of EHs but everyone asked that she keep
		the Assoc. updated.

APPROVAL OF MAY 25 MINUTES:

Tentatively approved until next meeting when hard copies will be available for review.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  

$10,321 current budget
Carole suggested that Treasurer present past years' budgets.  There was support to
engage community in selecting funding alternatives for projects with funds above that 
needed for newsletter and other ongoing expenses.

COMMUNITY PERSON INTRODUCTION:

Frank Fraone introduced himself and conveyed his personal experience of 2.5 years going 
through the building process, as well as expressing interest in working with the Assoc.
to help the community.

MAIL ITEM DISCUSSION:

Sallie reported on an update received on the 720 Paradise Way zoning issue which is under 
staff review.  Cheryl requested an update on key forum discussions at the monthly meetings
to make sure the board is aware of community concerns.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE - 

Two newsletters have gone out and another one is planned for August, with articles due to
Carolyn by August 4.  Several ideas were generated:  1) repeat free chipper service notice;
2) Oake Tree Article, 3) news you can use from past newsletter, 4) survey of interest in 
special projects, 5) update on community store construction, 6) sewer rate hike update.....

ZONING - 

Sallie met last week with Rich Gordon and she, Amy, and Carolyn are meeting with Lisa Grote 
tomorrow.  Sallie contacted Michael Mangini twice to suggest a meeting with a few board 
members and a few coalition members but he indicated they aren't interested.  Margarite 
Casey is asking for signatures on a petition.

Design Review Report -Next meeting is July 11 due to the holiday.  The Alternate and one
Architect positions are up for renewal.  Applicants have to apply by July 24.  Sallie's
will reapply for the Alternate position.  The announcement will be posted on our website.

OLD BUSINESS:

a.  Neighbors support Handley Rock Park and have to pay $2,000/year for insurance.  Carolyn
moved and Steve seconded a motion to donate $500 for the insurance.  All were
in favor.

It was discussed that a donation to Edgewood Park Interpretative Center at the same time
would be in order.  The idea was tabled until next meeting additional information on 
previous donations and needs could be assessed.

b.  The Board discussed options for a late August ice cream social and Carolyn volunteered to
see if the lower lake or Elks Lodge would be available.  Cheryl volunteered to check on 
the construction schedule for the new community center.  An alternative option of an
event in the fall was mentioned.

c.  A committee was formed to scope out remaining options for placement of community 
entrance markers - Sallie, Amy, and Steve.

WELCOME COMMITTEE:

It was agreed that this topic would have to be discussed at our next meeting.

SEWER RATE INCREASES:

Steve reported on information from a call he made to the County.  Our rates will be one of
the highest on the peninsula.  Cheryl volunteered to contact CA RWQCB2 to find out more
information on the new regulations.

GARBAGE SERVICE:

Carolyn reported on previous Board's findings and highlighted that we aren't under contract
with our current provider.  Cheryl volunteered to contact Portola Valley, Woodside, Menlo
Park, and Los Gatos to see who they use, how do they pay, and are they happy with the 
service.

EDUCATION ON TREE SERVICES:

Carole requested approval to send letters to local tree services and realtors that educate
them on the tree ordinances.  A concern was raised regarding the pending status of tree 
regulations and Carolyn volunteered to contact the County to see when they were going to
become final and report back at the next meeting.  The options were to either send out 
letters now without conveying the actual final regulations or not send out letters until
the regulations are final and can be included in the letters.  A link to current County
regulations will be posted on our website and Carole will send it out as a link to a number
of realtors and tree services that have email addresses.

NEXT MEETING:  7/25/06 Tuesday, and 8/22/06 4th Tues.