Approved as Read 10, January 2012

Scare Canyon Ranch Association

13 December 2011

DaVinci Academy

2033 Grant Avenue

Ogden, Utah

Meeting began at 6:00

Ray Gibbons, President, Presided

Members Present:

Bob Wallis                              Joel Thomson                           JD Casperson

Mike Dean                              Max Eddy                                Mark Ross

Chris Roby                              Doug Stuart                             Dave Broderick

Jack Amundsen                       Sherri Roby/Treasurer              Lorie Ross/Secretary

Members Excused:     Joel  Stewart

OLD BUSINESS:  Lorie Ross read the 8 November 2011 Minutes and they were approved as read.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ray advised the Board Members that were not at the Ruby Pipeline Meeting that we met with Ruby Pipeline and we did sign a partial agreement and received the check.  Everything else is on hold until the spring.  Ray stated that he has a copy of the individual property owners damage releases and all have signed off with Ruby Pipeline.  Mark questioned if Ruby has disclosed the bids on the roads.  Ray said, “No”.  Discussion about finding an independent Engineer that will come up in the spring to evaluate the roads. 

Ray has not heard anything from the Attorneys with the Hideout situation. 

We have not heard anything on the restitution from the water issue.  Ray said we should set up a restitution hearing and let the Judge make the decision. We will add this to the agenda for the first of the year. 

Ray welcomed the new members to the Board.

Ray said that we need to set up a meeting for January 10, 2012.  At this meeting we will set dues, and meeting dates. 

Ray said that he spoke with Lorie about a donation to the school for use of the Boardroom room each month.  All agreed on making a donation.   

Doug Stuart questioned if anyone has spoken with George Checketts.  Chris will get with George regarding the east and south boundary easement. 

Doug Stuart questioned if we have been in contact with the Fartheringham Group.  Ray stated all we need to do is pay the initial fee of $250.00 and they will get the ball rolling on the collection of dues. Ray explained the Fartheringham Group and how they collect from past due property owners to the new Board Members.  This will be put on the January agenda. 

Ray stated that in 2012 the homeowners association is supposed to have 2 years in a reserve fund to run the association. 

Doug questioned if there is a decision about the backhoe.  Ray said he was concerned about the storage for the equipment.  Ray said he would like to hold off on the backhoe for now.  All agreed.

Discussion about the grader and what options we have in purchasing another grader or hiring out the work. 

Mark stated that he spoke with a gentleman that goes into different associations and helps them with everything from water, environment and vegetation.  Mark questioned if the Board would consider having someone come into a meeting and talk to the Board Members. 

Discussion about greenbelt and the guidelines that have to be in place to be considered greenbelt. 

Bob Wallis stated that we have a lot of issues facing us next year.  Bob spoke about the fact that we ask Ray to join the board as a non-voting advisor to help get throught the next 6 months or so.  Bob motioned that we ask Ray to join as a non-voting advisor.  Jack seconded the motion.  Ray accepted. 

Chris motioned that we adjourn the meeting, Jack seconded it.  Meeting adjourned at 7:35.

Lorie Ross, Secretary