Duane Giroir called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Other Board Members present were Joe Mares, David Dorsett, and Jim Thomas.  Kendall Phinney was not present due to his resignation.  Lindsay McGill representing Houston Community Management Services was also present.   5 homeowners were present: Pat Adams, Bill Dorsett, John Mai, Linda Thomas, and Bill Provanzano.

Minutes – Joe Mares made a motion to approve the June 8, 2009 minutes, David Dorsett seconded to approve the June 8, 2009 minutes.  All in favor. Motion passed.

Financials – The financial report was reviewed by Jim Thomas.

Certified Letters – Lindsay McGill commented that 43 certified letters were sent out to homeowners in the month of June.

Committee Reports
Landscaping –   Lindsay McGill read over the “common deed restriction violations.”  The board requested the notice be put on the website.  Duane Giroir explained that most of the landscaping budget has gone to the upkeep of the detention pond and Ike clean-up.  The bid to install the roses in the park was denied by the board.

The brick panels that were safety issues were replaced first.  Now the brick panels are 20 year quality.  The board will budget to repair and replace all of the panels in the Forest of Friendswood within the next 5-6 years.

ARC – Bill Provisano reported most ACC Applications are being approved. For the month of July there have only been 2 that have been denied.  Pat Adams request to see more information on ACC Applications on the website.

Safety and Security Committee – Jim Thomas requested the bids from the EPO.  The Safety and Security Committee had a meeting and will present the final proposal to the board of directors at the August board meeting.   Phil Bossert was commended on a job well done with the safety and security committee.

Communications & Social Committee – No report was given from this committee.

Open Forum
Pat Adams wanted an explanation regarding the removal of Billie Clarey.

The board had a quick recess at 7:08pm until 7:11pm.

Duane Giroir explained that he would not answer an internal board matter without contacting the association attorney or Billie Clarey herself.  He explained that it could go against the Privacy Act.

John Mai asked why Kendall Phinney resigned.  Duane Giroir explained Kendall Phinney’s resignation.  Duane announced at the next board meeting in August they would appoint a new director to fill Kendall’s position.

Duane Giroir went over the amended bylaws.  All amended bylaws have been submitted to the attorney.

It was requested to place lights in the back park due to it being hard to see and children possibly getting into trouble or getting hurt.

The next board of directors meeting will be on August 10th, 2009.   The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Submitted by: Lindsay McGill
Approved by: Board of Director