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Welcome!
Dear Neighbors,
Autumn is here, beautiful leaves are changing, and we are all well entrenched into our fall school schedules.
On a business note, we did not achieve a quorum at the annual meeting in October. We will try again on December 7. If you can't make the meeting, please send in your proxy form. They will be remailed to you. Having to do this a second time costs our association not only valuable time but also real dollars for printing and remailing the proxy forms. Let's get this done in December.
Thanksgiving and the holidays are fast approaching. The days are once again getting shorter. It's getting harder to see runners and walkers in the morning and evening hours. Time to dig out those reflective vests and to remember to drive carefully. Be safe and stay aware of your surroundings.
See you all on December 7th.
Sincerely, Jeff Burkhart BHCA President
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Community Events and Notices
Bay Hills Board Meeting
The next Bay Hills board meeting will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Providence Center.
Bay Hills Book Club
 The Bay Hills book club will meet on Tuesday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. The book being discussed is Swamplandia by Karen Russell. The Book Club does not meet in December. For more information, please contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com. New members are welcome.
AACC Science and Math Night
Come see how fun science can be! Learn about science with our fire tornado, exciting chemical reactions, and more!
6 - 7 pm and 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Two (identical) science shows, held at the Pascal Center, located in the SUN building at AACC's Arnold campus.
6:30 - 8 p.m.: Demonstrations and hands-on activities in the dining hall (also in the SUN building), before the 7:30 p.m. show or after the 6 p.m. show.
For more information, please contact Jason Barbour at 410-777-1217 or jpbarbour@aacc.edu. Visit http://ola4.aacc.edu/jpbarbour/sciencenight
Welcome New Residents!
If you are new or have a new neighbor, we would like to drop off a welcome bag from the Bay Hills Community Association. Additionally, if you have a business, we would be happy to include one of your business cards in the welcome bag. Please contact Diane Ireland at 410-626-7130
BHCA Resale Packets
If you are selling a home in the community, please contact Bay West Management to obtain a resale packet. The packet contains the community's by-laws, covenants, and community regulations. The packet should be furnished to the buyer prior to the property sale closing. Bay West will confirm if there is any balance due on the homeowner's account before releasing the packet.
Sellers are expected to clear their BHCA account prior to closing on a home sale. The title company representing the buyer is required by law to research obligations related to a property. These obligations include homeowner association memberships, outstanding dues, liens, etc. To request a resale packet, contact Michelle Boss or Ralph Hudson at Bay West: 410-897-0207.
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Minutes of the Annual Meeting
The annual meeting was held on October 12, 2011, at the Bay Hills Golf Club. The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by President Jeff Burkhart. The following board members attended: Jeff Burkhart, Joyce Smithey, Robert Ray, Paul Cain, David Eckels, Michael Pecknay, Amanda Rambo, and Katherine Stewart. President's Report: Mr. Burkhart introduced the board members. He reported about fallen trees after Hurricane Irene, the new playground equipment, and the use of recreational areas. Secretary's Report: The minutes of the 2010 annual meeting were approved.
Treasurer's Report: See below Call for Ballots: The board did not receive enough ballots to achieve quorum. Committee Reports: Architectural Review: Mr. Burkhart solicited participation from the community for this committee. Communications: Mr. Burkhart discussed the electronic delivery of the Bay Hills Beacon, including the cost savings outweighing the loss of advertising revenue. Covenants: Mr. Cain discussed a few outstanding issues and the board's ability to enforce covenants. Long-range Planning: Mr. Burkhart solicited participation from the community for this committee. Property and Grounds: Mr. Eckels discussed fallen trees from the storm. The trees near the basketball courts still need to be cleared. Mr. Eckels discussed some capital improvements, including maintenance on the tennis courts. He also discussed the sinkhole next to the basketball courts. Mr. Burkhart encouraged residents to call 911 if they witness drug use or trespassing at the basketball courts. Social: A Halloween party is planned for the weekend of October 28, 2011. Corporate Business: Mr. Burkhart discussed the need for an accountant to audit the books and an attorney to assist with covenant issues. He also discussed that the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department is offering a CPS/AED class for the community. New Business: The garage sale was scheduled for October 15, 2011. The election/selection of 2011 officers will occur at the next board meeting on November 1, 2011.
Broadneck Federation: Pat Nolan reported about the rezoning issues in the area, including those involving the mini golf course on MD-2 and the Broadneck Nursery.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next board meeting will be held on November 1, 2011, at the Providence Center.
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October 2011 Treasurer's Report
Account balances as of September 30, 2011 Checking $627.44
Money Market $50,889.44
Reserve Fund CD - Commerce First $0.00
Total Assets $51,516.88
Revenues
Dues Revenue (Current Year) $545.00
(Current Year Late Fees) $41.35
(Prior Year Dues & Late Fees) $0.00
Advertising $0.00
Interest Income $16.62
Total Revenues $602.97
Expenditures
Anne Arundel County (Taxes) $82.36
Elliott Landscape Group $525.00
Play & Park Structures $19,157.56
Total Expenditures $19,764.92
Year-to-Date Revenue $61,820.16
Year-to-Date Expenditures $59,669.52
NET TOTAL $2,150.64
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Reader Ads
The BHCA welcomes ads from residents for non-commercial services and items for sale. Submit your ad by the 15th of the month prior to Beacon@BayHillsOnline.com with your name, address, and dates to run. Please keep ads to 30 words or less. Ads may be edited for style and length.
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