UNIVERSITY HILLS ASSOCIATION OF
HOMEOWNERS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JUNE 3, 2003
President Arnold Martin called the meeting to order at
7:40 A.M.
Board members present were: Arnold Martin, John
Taylor, Paul Oldham, Don McGee, Nell Anne Hunt, Esther Nachimson and Chris
Wallace, TLCA representative. Joe
Philipp from the Irving City Council was present, also. Board members not present were: Don Jensen,
Jim Wells, Charles Schmidt, Scott Wilson, James Spriggs, Martin Kahn, Molly
Kahn, Jim Underwood, Robin Filbeck, Mary Oberlin, Linda Korkmas, Katherine and
Woodruff-Beggs.
The minutes of the May 6, 2003 minutes were approved
as submitted.
Arnold Martin presented the treasurer’s report in the
absence of Don Jensen. We have total
assets of $8032.02. There are 217 paid
members of the UHAOH. 88 families from
last year have not remitted their dues for fiscal year, 2003. Arnold stressed that it will be impossible
for the board to keep offering the number of functions we have enjoyed unless
we can encourage participation from more households.
Public Works chairman, Charles Schmidt, was on
vacation. Arnold Martin reported that
all city projects are on schedule and the grade crossing on Northgate is dues
for completion in November of 2004. The
members of Fox Glenn were asking for our support at the city council meeting on
Thursday, June 5, to encourage the council to reject zoning case #5356 granting SP2 for carport to be erected to
the property in the front of the house.
The board agreed it was “a case of the camel’s nose under the
tent.” Chris Wallace reminded us TLCA
maintains the medians from Story to Rochelle and we are concerned about
appearances whether the zoning board is or not. The board was asked individually to contact all council members
to register our opposition to this matter.
We need to maintain high quality standards on our major thoroughfares
and support code enforcement regulation.
Send suggestions and concerns to the Mayor’s secretary. She will forward
them to the individual council members.
Several UH residents are replacing their roofs because
of the hailstorm in April. Chris
Wallace explained the regulations in UH.
Homes, South of Northgate, may use composition roofs. Homes North of Northgate may replace their
roofs with the same material, i.e. wood shingles, without the need to have the
materials approved by the TLCA architectural committee. Any other material must be approved by the
TLCA both for composition and color. No
composition roofs are allowed.
Contact the TLCA for further information.
Paul Oldham was commended again for the outstanding
party in April. He reported one
outstanding bill on the port-a-potties.
The problem with the power was discussed with Don McGee. Only 2 of the 6 outlets were operable and
they were being tripped too easily.
Paul reminded us that TLCA sponsored the petting zoo.
Nell Anne reported that 22,500 flags were ordered for
5 neighborhoods. Marvin Randle and
Sharon Barbosa were unable to give us any money for flags from the Irving
Centennial funds. The flags will be
distributed starting on Friday, June 27 and finished by Thursday July 3. The kick-off meeting at Nell Anne’s home was
a huge success. Everyone was very
enthusiastic.
University Hills residents have been invited to a
special Polo Event. All of the
particulars are on the UH website.
The position of arborist for the City of Irving is
being eliminated for fiscal reasons.
One of our residents, Dr. George Susat, who has an undergraduate degree
in Botany, has volunteered to serve in that position, pro bono.
There will be a neighborhood watch training at the
police station on Thursday, June 12th. Block captains and anyone interested should try to attend if
possible.
Holly Smith is having a roundtable meeting at the City
Hall on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00 P.M.
Food will be served. The subject
is recruiting methods.
The next UHAOH board meeting will be Tuesday, July 5
at the Las Colinas Country Club at 7:30 A. M.
Esther Nachimson, secretary, will not present.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Esther Nachimson
Secretary