CALLING OF THE ROLL AND CERTIFYING OF PROXIES:  Bob Gower called the meeting to order at 7:35PM.  He certified that 182 proxies and residents were here tonight which qualified for a meeting.  

PROOF OF NOTICE OR MEETING OR WAIVER OF NOTICE:  Bob Gower certified proof of notice for the meeting was given for the meeting.

READING OF MINUTES:  A motion was made by Bill Hillberg to waive the reading of the 2004 Annual Meeting Minutes.  The motion was seconded by Tim Saunders and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.  

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:  The meeting minutes from August 19, 2004, November 14, 2004, December 9th and 14, 2004 will be approved by the previous Board at another time. 

ARC Vote:  The ballots were not printed.  The Board suggested nominations from the floor for the ARC and write the names on the back of the ballots.   This was declined.

Inspector of Elections and Counting of Votes:  Barbara Kennedy and Mr. Brannigan will count the votes.  Bill Drainer and Ed Malinas also assisted in the vote count.

2004 Budget:  The 2004 budget will be from the old Board.  Van Moore stated he would furnish a copy free of charge of the 2004 financial report to all residents who call the office and ask for one. 

2005 Budget:  Will be available from the 2005 Board. 

Nominations from the Floor:  Nominations from the floor were Barbara Benn, Tom Crowell, and Steve Benn.  Each nominee was given approximately five minutes to introduce themselves to the residents.  Tom Crowell decided to withdraw his name as a nominee.  A motion was made by Tim Saunders to close the nominations from the floor at this time.  The motion was seconded by David Diamond and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.

Nominees on the Ballot: 
Bob Gower:  Running again for BOD.
David Diamond:  Running again for BOD.
Bill Hillberg:  Running again for BOD.
Marcia Johns: Running for BOD.
Pat Kerr:  Running for BOD.
Sonia Richards:  Running again for BOD. 
Matt Ryan:  Running for BOD
Dave York:  Running for BOD

NEW BUSINESS:
Safety Message:  Bill Chambers for the county school system was concerned with drivers running the stop arms on school buses when they are loading and unloading children.  He asked to please follow the laws for school buses.  If the problem continues a sheriff will be called to SLHOA to issue tickets.
Volunteers Needed:  The Board asked for volunteers to help shovel sand into the play area at 9:00AM Saturday morning.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You:  Bob Gower thanked everyone who served on the Board this year and for all their hard work.  He also thanked Bill Mitcheson for the wonderful job he does on the Sunset Gazette.  Mary Hillberg was thanked for all her hard work on the website.   And last but not least the ARC who did an outstanding job in the community.  Thank you everyone for everything.

Board Member:  David Diamonds’ resignation from the Board was not formally accepted by the Board, as discussed with the HOA attorney.
 
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED:  Pat Kerr, Sonia Richards, Dave York, Marcia Johns, and Matt Ryan.

ADJOURNMENT:  With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 10:03PM.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:  The organization meeting of SLHOA was called to order at 10:07PM.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS:
President:  Pat Kerr   a motion was made by Matt Ryan that Pat Kerr be President of SLHOA.  The motion was seconded by Dave York and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.

Vice President:  Sonia Richards a motion was made by Matt Ryan that Sonia Richards by Vice President of SLHOA.  The motion was seconded by Pat Kerr and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.  
Secretary:  Marcia Johns   a motion was made by Sonia Richards for Marcia Johns to be secretary for SLHOA.  The motion was seconded by Matt Ryan and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. 
Treasurer:  Matt Ryan A motion was made by Sonia Richards for Matt Ryan to be the treasurer for SLHOA.  The motion was seconded by Dave York and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.

Director: Dave York 
Sergeant of Arms:  Tabled at this time.
Parliamentarian:  Tabled at this time.

NEW BUSINESS:
Assessments Owed:  Van Moore will get a report to the Board on the homeowners who owe assessments.
Insurance for Gates:  The Board discussed they did not want to call the insurance company on the gates, because the insurance rates would rise, and possibly could not get some other insurance company to insure the gates.

NEXT MEETING:  Meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each Month at 7:00PM at Grace Lutheran Church.

ADJOURNMENT:  With no further business to discuss Marcia Johns made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:03PM.  The motion was seconded by Dave York and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.