Summary

Personal notes taken by a homeowner (MKH) attending the January 15, 2014 Board meeting — not official board minutes or board-produced records. Board vacancy filled by Mike Coker (interim until July annual election). Significant officer reshuffling: Mike Coker becomes President, Ed Bryson becomes Vice President, Mike Halko becomes Treasurer, Peter becomes Secretary. Management company (PSI) going out for RFP — two other companies being considered alongside PSI. Several community discussion items.

Note: This document is the personal notes of a homeowner attendee, not official or informal meeting minutes. Names in the notes are primarily first names only; Mike Coker (President) and Ed Bryson (Vice President) have been identified by the note-taker. Mike H confirmed as Mike Halko — Treasurer continuously from at least January 2014 through January 2026.

Board Changes

One board seat was open; 4 people volunteered; board elected “Mike” (interim seat, expires at July annual election). After new member seated, officer positions assigned:

OfficerPerson
PresidentMike Coker (new, elected at this meeting)
Vice PresidentEd Bryson
TreasurerMike Halko
SecretaryPeter (last name not recorded)

Bill (former President) declined Secretary nomination and resigned from the board immediately, leaving the meeting.

Key Items

Management Company RFP: Current management company (PSI — Property Specialists, Inc.) going out for competitive bid. PSI and two other companies being considered. Note: PSI had been the manager since at least 2006 (confirmed by Special Amendment 2 cover letter). This RFP process indicates PSI was still the manager in January 2014. See association-partners-inc.

A&A — Windows: Board approval is only required if changing window styles. Like-for-like window replacements apparently do not require A&A approval. See alterations-and-additions-process.

Tax Reduction: Willow Creek (neighboring community) homeowners hired an attorney to pursue property tax reductions — attorney fee is 25% of reduction achieved, opt-in group. Management company to investigate whether Prestonfield could participate.

Social Event: Block party cost ~$4K and was canceled last year due to rain. Discussion of smaller, flexible social event instead. Social committee to develop budget/format.

Home Sales: 3 recent home sales in the $284,000–$384,000 range.

Website/Domain: Need to redirect Prestonfield.org away from PSI and to the HOA’s own website.

Meeting Venue: New President proposed meeting at a restaurant (e.g., John & Tony’s) with $200/meeting from the social budget.

Topics Updated

board-of-directors, association-partners-inc, alterations-and-additions-process