Next Page #2 =====>>>>Text Box: QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER of the Boone’s Trace Property Owner’s Association December 2003 Text Box: Community News Text Box: The quarterly meeting of the Boone’s Trace Civic Association was called to order at 7:00 pm on October 16 by George Huxel, Chair of BTCA. Minutes were read by Karen Bates, secretary, and the treasurer’s report was presented by Dominique Metze. Upcoming activities were discussed. The main agenda item for the evening was the presentation of the results of the BTCA Survey follow-up. Ron Thorpe reported on 49 responses out of the 150 surveys that were sent. 1. 69% felt contractors should sign an agreement about keeping properties clean. The developers will be asked to require contractors to comply. 2. 85% felt there should be joint project with developers on hiking trails/nature preserve. Eleven property owners agreed to serve on a committee to meet with developers and plan for conservation efforts. 3. Many suggestions for offered to control carts and all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs) on the roadways and properties. Further discussion will follow. 4. With specific concerns about vehicles speeding on the roadways, property owners indicated a desire to work with developers to develop bike trails/hiking trails on the interior, in an effort to avoid accidents. 5. Concerning covenant violations by property owners, 50% felt the developers should deal with it; 50% felt a group of homeowners should look for violations and report them. Steve Perry volunteered to head a committee to work with Scott Porter, golf pro at The Bull, to develop a process whereby Boone’s Trace property owners would receive discounted rates for golfing. Eric Stamper and Roy Hines suggested we organize a community cleanup so that trash is controlled and managed. Bill Jayne reported on a meeting that he and several other residents had with a naturalist to get ideas for a trails/preserve area. He wants to organize a committee to begin work on a conservation plan. The next meeting of the Boone’s Trace Civic Association will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at 7 pm. We’ll meet in the Meeting Room at the Bull.. All property owners are invited to the meeting. We will elect officers for the coming year, and review past and upcoming activities. The Civic Association was formed to plan activities that will enable us to build community. Come meet some of your neighbors and see how you can make a contribution. The Boone’s Trace Civic Association hosted a Boo Bash at The Bull Clubhouse on the Saturday before Halloween. It was a great evening for meeting neighbors to enjoy food, fellowship, music, and dancing. All enjoyed a beautiful sunset from the upper deck, and we thank Brenda Phillips and Liane Hinch for their efforts in organizing the function. The annual meeting of the Boone’s Trace Property Owners Association was held in November. See the Developers’ Corner on page 3 of this issue for more information about the meeting. The fourth annual Boone’s Trace New Year’s Eve party will be held at The Bull on Thursday, December 31, from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. The event, which is being coordinated by BTCA, is open to adult property owners and their guests. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and there will be a cash bar. Dress is “smart casual,” and a DJ will provide music for dancing throughout the evening. For tickets, which are $10 per person, contact Carol Parkey at 624-8349.   We need a head count for the caterer, so please RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 24. Seating is limited and reservations will be cut off when the capacity is reached, so call early! Liane Hinch is chairing the event; call her at 626-5955 if you can help out. Jessica Hinch, a 15 year old resident of Boone’s Trace, has been certified through the American Red Cross to babysit children 2 years and older.  Jessica is available at a reasonable rate. Call her at 626-5955.

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