The HOA met at Joe Colabella’s house where the meeting was called to order by President Dee Parker. After welcoming the attendees, Dee discussed the need for a Vice President on the Association Board. After a short discussion, no resolution or motions were offered.

Dee called on Henry Bornstein, HOA Treasurer, to report on the Association finances. Henry reported on the bills he had paid and that all the filing fees to the State of California had been paid. Henry reported that the Association was now in compliance with the State and no longer delinquent in fees or filings. Henry reported the Association’s bank account balance as of 12/1 to be $7,027.87.

Dee began the discussion of the main meeting topic, “the condition of the roads in Highlands Harbor”. Dee described how poor the road conditions were and called on Association member Ray Silva to present his report on the road conditions and possible solutions.

Ray is a local contractor experienced in grading and excavation and has dealt with the public works departments of several communities. Ray reported on the poor condition of the roads and explained that there were different levels of repair. He explained that repairs ranged from pavement removal and repairs to the road base before re-paving, the most expensive option, to overlays of the existing roads with different grades of chip-seal as less expensive options.

Ray explained that the community of Clearlake Riviera had repaired their roads by assessing the homeowners with a fee on their property taxes for a twenty year period. Lake County matched the tax funds, and enough money was raised to complete the repairs. Ray offered this model as a possible funding solution for the repairs in Highlands Harbor.

Ray answered questions from other members and explained the details of how the plan could work. After the discussion, Dee asked the members to make a motion to authorize Ray to represent the Association in funding discussions with the City of Clearlake. The motion was made and seconded, and the members voted to approve.

Ray accepted the task of meeting with the City and made himself available to answer further questions.

After a short summary, Dee adjourned the meeting.