Hi-Country Estates II HOA Annual Meeting Minutes Monday, June 7 ...

• Board Response – Tony Sarra responds to portions of Tom Chace’s presentation
o Tony Sarra denied that board has interfered with any negotiations with Herriman regarding annexation. The
board is negotiating the sale of water rights to Herriman and Tom Chace has been discussing some of the same
issues with Herriman’s attorneys. Tom denies the allegation. Tony says it is documented and factual.
o Tony explains the covenants and by-laws are recorded with the title on every property in HCII and annexation
does not remove them or the HOA.
o Tony says that the board never turned down any money for sewer.
o Mary Jane Pennington asks if a meeting can be arranged with Herriman to get more information on annexation.
Tony read a letter from Herriman Mayor Mills regarding past Hi Country II meetings and future annexation
possibilities. The letter stated that there was a meeting on March 25, 2009 regarding funds that the State had
available to assist in constructing a sewer system in Hi Country II. It was concluded that Hi Country II would work
directly with the Sewer District to decide if property owners would support annexing to the sewer district. The
letter also stated that if Hi County II annexed, the City would not maintain or improve any roads or the water
system in the Hi Country Estates Subdivision unless the funds were generated by Hi Country II residents. It also
stated that if Hi Country Estates annexed they would be brought in under the FR zone which has development
restrictions in land areas over 30% grade and it preserves ridgelines. Lenell Chace claims that the details of the
letter are very different from what Herriman communicated with her a few days prior. She claims FR zoning is as
bad as or worse than FCOZ. She suspects that the board is undercutting their work. Tony reminds everyone that
the board will act according to the result of the vote. Lenell asked that we tally all votes by Area and provide
counts rather than just pass/fail. Matt ? mentions that he’d be willing to pay a neighbor’s sewer connection
because he can’t build otherwise. Lindsay Atwood says that we need to find a solution that benefits all parties
involved.
• Proposition D (new) -- Tom Souvall moved that the lots that are unbuildable due to moratorium, sewer, roads, or FCOZ
receive a 50% discount on assessments (subject to legal review) until they are buildable. To receive the discount, you
must bring assessments current. Scott Royall seconded the motion. Votes were collected by casting a hand written
ballot.
• Proposition C – Jack Darton and Deanna Hopkins presented information regarding natural gas. Natural gas costs
approximately half of propane and natural gas prices are less volatile. Installation costs will likely be over $5,000 for the
main line and likely another $5,000 more to connect after considering expenses for service line, appliance conversion,
and inspection.
• Water
o Ted Mickelsen provided information on the engineering study his firm will complete this year.
o Greg Brown provided a status report on the water system. He showed statistics on past usage, a list of projects
completed, and pictures of some of the projects.
o Tom Souvall asked about the water rights sale. Tony Sarra explained that we entered contract with Herriman
because we would forfeit our rights without benefit otherwise. He read a letter from Wendy Bowden Crowther, our
water attorney, that expanded on that point. Tony described some of the factors involved in negotiating the sale
with Herriman.
• Elections
o Director: Tony Sarra (incumbent) and Leilani Vaivaka are up for election as director.
o Secretary: Jack Darton (incumbent) ran unopposed
o Treasurer: Libby Wilson (incumbent) ran unopposed
o ACC: Nancy Bill, Paul Jacobik, Jeff Ohlsen, and Scott Royall introduced themselves. Ingrid Rauter was
nominated by Don Bill, Joel Eberhardt seconded the motion, and she introduced herself.
o Area A Coordinater: Tom Pedersen, Ingrid Rauter
o Area B Coordinater: Nancy Bill, Kristen Ohlsen
o Area C Coordinator:Jaron Taylor, John Andreesen, James Fike
o Area D Coordinator: Charles Calder
• 5 minute break
• Legal
o Tony Sarra stated that information regarding the law suit brought by the property rights committee has been and
will be posted in the HCII website, www.hi-country2.com
• Roads
o Arlene Johnson displayed the proportions of cost vs. traffic for each main road in the area.
o $22K was spent on maintenance and $20.6K on snow plowing.
• Member Issues
o Adam Meyers asks that the board adopt standard floor rules to reduce shouting matches.
o Lenell Chace has requested that monthly and annual meeting minutes be published in a timely fashion.
o James Fike asked that we select a larger venue next year.
• Tom Pedersen Moved to close the meeting at 11:12. Holly Saunders seconded the motion. The motion carried without
objection.
Jack Darton
Secretary