September 11, 2008: MINUTES from MEETING OF SAN ANTONIO DEL MAR HOMEOWNERS COMMITTEE
4:00pm
Members Present: Dr. Martha Alvarez, Al Rosen, Javier Gonzales, Liz Walton, Alex Sandoval, David Holt, Herta Calvo
Items Discussed:
· Dave Holt’s birthday today. Cake for all. Alex’s birthday on September 22.
· Reviewed letter to residents making no payments, prepared by Al. Minor changers suggested. Dave volunteered to translate into Spanish.
· Discussed financial situation of the Association. Cash on hand has been reduced by about $5,000.00 Discussed the need to keep maintenance and other costs to a minimum so that we can finish out the year with our current level of security and basic maintenance.
· Discussed the termination of our relationship with Alta Seguridad Privada. Mutually agreed by both parties that SADM will no longer use the services of Alta. Recent problems enumerated. Discussed the purchasing of basic uniform, communication equipment (walkie-talkie equipment has been donated by a resident). There is a need for a patrol car. Martha volunteered her private vehicle for now. Committee agreed that community need to acquire its own vehicle. Request for donation will be made. All employee related expenses, such as social security, will be coordinated and paid through the employee services company of Dr. Jorge Quinones. This will insure that accounting procedures and Mexican taxes and other employee related expenses are handled properly.
· Discussed plans for the Mexican Independence Day Fiesta on September 15.
· Discussed plans for the Regional Beach Clean-up scheduled for September 20. It is sponsored by the California Coastal Commission. They will provide bags, gloves and trucks to pick up trash. Captains to coordinate trash pick-up on three beaches have been selected.
· Request to place chain across access to north beach discussed. No decision made. Matter tabled for now.
Previous Items:
· Termination of Acta Civil completed. Does not appear that taxes will have to be paid. Joaquin Ocequera finalized the documentation for the dissolution of the Hacienda obligation.
Actions:
· Minutes from August 28 meeting reviewed. Liz moved for approval. Alex seconded. Unanimously accepted.
· Dave Holt made motion that the Administrator and the Committee hire our own security personnel and maintain a community supported security program and continue to research alternatives. Alex Sandoval seconded the motion. Unanimously accepted.
End: 6:00 pm Recorded by: Al Rosen