An attached garage is for sale in Bldg # 1 on the south end.  Garage # 1-B.

If interested, please call the Belle Meade office at #402-934-8340.

Thank you

Meadowbrook Management Co

Meadowbrook Management Company Belle Meade News

December 2011

The Belle Meade e-mail address. hoa@bellemeadeca.com

HOA dues, due on the 1st, late on the 6th with a $20 late fee.

12-3: Heavy snowfall requiring snow removal by South O Lawns who we have contracted our snow removal with for this winter.

Contact information for the Belle Meade Board of Directors are:

Alyce Bruzek: home phone: 402-932-0177

Mike Terrell: e-mail: htminex@aol.com

Clay Janney: e-mail: clayman044@cox.net

Happy Holidays!

Meadowbrook Management Co.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF BELLE MEADE CONDOMINIUMS14725 BEDFORD PLAZAOMAHA, NEBRASKA  68116December 6, 2011 

A meeting of the Homeowners of Belle Meade Condominiums, Omaha, Nebraska, was convened in open session at 6:00 PM on December 6, 2011.  Present were the following : Board of Directors:  Alyce Bruzek & Clay Janney.  Meadowbrook Management  Company representatives and managers: Jim Lang, Steve Clouse  & Vicki Frost.  Condominium owners: Barb Ward, Jim Linder, Judy & Rich Moffatt,  Cindy Garner, Mike Kruger, Roger Abel, Jeff Ross, Polly Chandler, Myrna Grumer, Anneliese Wright, Barbara Binns & Charlie Glasgow, Julie Ommen,  Clay & Joan Janney,  Esmaeil Riahi,  Nic & Kate Thompson,  Darlene Waters & Joe Barfield.Notice of the meeting was posted in each condo building entrance and on the condo web site.  The meeting was presented by Jim Lang.  The meeting agenda was passed out as everyone arrived and signed in.The meeting was called to order by Jim Lang at 6:05 PM. 

Topics of discussion on the agenda:1.   Improvements/GroundsA.       Parking lotThe parking lot work that was done earlier in the year was discussed.  It was brought up that the cost will continue to increase over time with the aging of the property.  The high water table here at Belle Meade was mentioned which causes increased vigilance in the parking lot repairs.B.       Mulch bedsWood mulch was added to the landscaping beds early in the summer.  C.        River rock was done in several beds replacing wood mulch.  River rock will be phased in over time replacing all the wood mulch beds.Nic & Kate Thompson suggested more lighting be added to the pet areas.  It was discussed that large outdoor lights could be added to the back of 2 garages nearest the pet areas to increase lighting.2.     BudgetThe enclosed Profit & Loss statement for the 2011 year was discussed.  It was pointed out that the property insurance increased by 25%.  Which is the biggest cost appropriated for the 2012 budget.   It was brought up that the Health Department is requiring the pool be painted 2012 before it can be opened for the 2012 year at a cost of about $3,000.  The budget was reviewed line by line with questions of what the different accounts covered answered.3.   Past Due AccountsIt was noted there are 5 past due accounts totaling $12,023.49.  There are judgments and liens on 4 of them with the 5^th owned by the mortgage company who has plans to pay off the account in the near future.  A retained attorney is working on collecting on all accounts.4.   DiscussionThe break-ins of a month ago were brought up.  It was asked what was being done to increase security.  Vicki reported that the gate opening and closing times were changed to 6:30 AM -9:30 PM.  Numerous codes to the buildings were changed to increase security.  Once these measures were taken the break-ins stopped.  Someone asked if it would be feasible to change all codes every 3 months.  It was brought up that a large share of residents would not cooperate with such an endeavor.  Also it would be extremely time consuming to do such a task. 

Someone  asked if it would be possible to start charging for the use of the clubhouse by residents to help raise some revenue.  Jim Lang said it would take a review of the By-Laws and a 80 -90 % approval vote by all owners.   

It was mentioned that our attorney is reviewing the By-Laws to see if Belle Meade can charge a fee to owners who rent out their condos to cover the extra work and resources required by having renters on the property. 

Nic & Kate Thompson asked how the FHA recertification was proceeding.  Jim Lang reported it was being sent in the next day and would take 30 days to be implemented. 

Mike Kruger brought up the topic of the smoking ban on multi-units that is being encouraged by the Omaha Fire Department.  It was asked if it could be incorporated here at Belle Meade.  It was brought up that it is a legal issue since the units are privately owned. 

Anneliese Wright asked about insurance coverage on the units by individual owners.  HO6 insurance coverage is recommended by each owner to cover personal property and coverage on each unit.  It was discussed that if an owner caused a fire that damaged another person’s condo, they would be liable for the damage caused.  Insurance would cover this liability. 

A complaint of cars speeding through the property was brought up.  Steve said when parking lot maintenance is done next time, speed bumps could be put in to slow down drivers.  It was brought up that the speed limit is posted on the driveway into the property and it is mentioned in the newsletter each month. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.

Meadowbrook Management Company Belle Meade News

November 2011

The Belle Meade e-mail address. hoa@bellemeadeca.com

HOA dues, due on the 1st, late on the 6th with a $20 late fee. Auto-pay from your bank account for HOA dues can be set up by contacting the office.

The Annual Homeowners Meeting is on Tuesday December 6, 2011 at 6 PM in the Belle Meade Clubhouse.

Meadowbrook Management Company

Meadowbrook Management Company Belle Meade NewsOctober 2011

We were notified by the Fire Marshall that cooking grills with propane tanks more than 1 pound and with charcoal are not allowed within 10 feet of patios and balconies & building structures, which includes storing the banned propane tanks in garages. Fines by the City of $400 or more will be issued to violators.Our insurance carrier Ellerbrock –Norris recommends all condo owners carry HO-6 insurance on their condos. Renters insurance is not enough.

HOA dues, due on the 1st, late on the 6th with a $20 late fee. Auto-pay from your bank account for HOA dues can be set up by contacting the office.Property speed limit is 10 MPH, please adhere to the speed limit. We’ve had complaints of people exceeding the speed limit through the property.

Meadowbrook Management CompanyBelle Meade NewsOctober  2011We were notified by the Fire Marshall that cooking grills with propane tanks more than 1 pound and with charcoal are not allowed within 10 feet of patios and balconies & building structures, which includes storing the banned propane tanks in garages.  Fines by the City of $400 or more will be issued to violators.Our insurance carrier Ellerbrock –Norris recommends all condo owners carry HO-6 insurance on their condos.  Renters insurance is not enough.Due to numerous garage break-ins, we are asking everyone to get deadbolts put on garage hallway doors if you don’t already have them and to keep all doors locked.  Please be alert for suspicious activity and report such activity to the police.Just a reminder during  daytime  hours  when the  south  gate  is  open,  please  use  the  south gate  versus  opening  the north gate  which is closed 24/7.  The north gate is  showing  signs of wear  and  tear  from  frequent  use and  it recently broke down. We also noticed that someone is not picking up after their dog around the brown box at the north gate.  We would appreciate it if you would clean up that area. HOA dues, due on the 1^st, late on the 6^th with a $20 late fee.Auto-pay from your bank account for HOA dues can be set up by contacting the office.Property speed limit is 10 MPH, please adhere to the speed limit.  We’ve had complaints of people exceeding the speed limit through the property.Clubhouse reservations:  Maximum occupancy on clubhouse is 42 persons, swimming pool area off limits during off season.   A refundable damage deposit of $150 required. If you are renting out your condo, please pass on the information in this newsletter to your tenants.  Please  email or call us with name,  phone and e-mail for your tenant in case  we need to contact them.  Thank you.The US Postal Service has asked that residents empty their mailboxes at least once a week.  Overfilled mailboxes will have any future mail returned to sender.Please pick up animal waste when taking dogs out.  Someone is leaving a bunch of dog waste right next to the north gate. Please  be considerate of your neighbors and do not let your hallway door slam shut  when going in and out.We ask that when using the  after  hours  phone number, it be used for emergencies only.The south gate will be now open between the hours of 6:30am and 9:30 pm due to all the garage break ins.Management got a bid for cleaning out light fixtures.10-1&2:  Painters here painting garage doors.10-4:  Gate company  here to repair north gate.  Please use opened south gate during daytime hours.10-5:  Omaha Door Co. here to replace storm damaged garage door panel.10-8:  A resident here had a car window broken out sometime during the night.  The car was parked south of Bldg # 2.10-15&16:  Painters here painting garage doors.10-15:  Someone broke into attached garages on the south end of Bldg. # 1.  No forced entry was found.  It is believed the doors were left unlocked.  Keys to the clubhouse were stolen.  One of the residents robbed had the keys for clubhouse rental for Saturday night.  We had the clubhouse door rekeyed for safety reasons.  We recommend deadbolt locks on hallway garage doors.10-20:  Contractor here to repair north gate.  Please use opened south gate during daytime hours.                                                                                                                                                               Fireguard here to replace expired batteries in fire panels in Bldg # 1 & 3.10-23:  Attached garages broken into in Bldg # 2 & 3.  10-24:  Designated security codes changed to building entries to safeguard against break-ins.10-25:  Annual fire sprinkler inspection conducted by Fireguard.  Also repaired 2 leaky sprinkler heads in Bldg # 1.10-28:  Dead trees removed north of Bldg # 1 entry.     New tree planted next to south gate to prevent people from driving around gate when it is closed.

If you haven’t changed your furnace filters, now would be a good time.

Remember to change your furnace filters every 3 months.

Meadowbrook Management Co.

Everyone has probably noted the work being done on the round-about on our street.  The street as you know is blocked off at our driveway from going south.  We were told the work would take approximately 3 weeks.

Hallway thermostats were changed over to heat yesterday.

Meadowbrook Management Company