Rob Furlong, President of BHS-HOA called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM at the conference room of Trenton Property Services, 126 S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014.

Present: Rob Furlong, Sue Perouty, Tom Pearson, Pat Rogers, Julie Hans, Elizabeth Ewen, and Sallie W. Foster, property manager, TPSI.

Absent: John Munno

Quorum was present.

The minutes of the June 20, 2001 board meeting were reviewed. Motion by Sue to approve, seconded by Tom, and approved unanimously.

Tom Pearson went over the Treasurer's Report. Tom did a review of the 2000 budget and the 2001 budget and thought that we might have to increase fees slightly again this year . The dumpster weekend was reviewed and it was agreed that at next years weekend, the dumpsters should be delivered Saturday morning and left on the property until Monday morning. If HSS has to pick up any overflow it would be better to spend the money on possibly 1 additional can - versus the early pick-up and homeowner discontent that happened this year. Possibly two (2) additional containers will be added to the community dumpster day for the year 2002.

Sallie went over the manager's report.

Ivy Hill agreed to only increase the fees 5%. Sallie to check and see if they would do this for the next 3 years - if so, Sallie to ask them to draw up the contracts and Rob will sign. That will only mean a 5% increase in their fees in over a 6 year time period. Their service has been very good and the board has been very happy with the company and work done.

Sallie had three (3) AIA contracts from Benhoff for Rob Furlong to sign. This is for the Rock Creek Ct. paving project this summer. Rob signed and Sallie will return 1- to Benhoff; 1-Gardner Engineering; and 1-for BHS file copy.

Late fees - Sallie reported that the documents needed to be changed. Sallie researched the documents and the quorum is 60% for 1st meeting; and 30% for 2nd meeting. The idea of "default proxy" was discussed. Sallie to find out if this can be used and is it legal? The late fees are to be added to the agenda for the Annual Meeting in November 2001.

The signs are completed. Tom to take the Craft & Yard Sale signs with him at end of meeting. Sallie to drop off the other signs either at Rob's or Tom's house.

Sallie reviewed the correspondence sent to 3304 Raccoon Court. The owners have terminated the lease of the renters.

Sallie has also written 3400 WMC but has not heard from the owner yet.

A letter from 3204 SOC was received complaining about slimy water running across the sidewalk of 3200 SOC. She thought it was from the sump pump of 3200 SOC. This was discussed and Sallie to write her and let her know that it is not from the sump pump but is a "spring" on the common area. Work has been done, however, it seems insufficient.

Architectural requests were discussed in general. It was agreed that requests that meet the current standards are to be reviewed and approved by the architectural representatives for the singles & towns - John Munno & Pat Rogers. Any "oddball" requests are to have a special letter sent to the homeowner that the request will be reviewed at the next monthly board meeting. This way - all board members - get to discuss it and vote on it.

No delinquent report has been received by Tracey Bentz from Mike Mannes office now for 2 months. The board was informed that their office moved, however, they are not happy with the lack of updates. Sallie to talk to Tracey and get the reports forwarded to board members.

Sue Perouty brought up the fact that Elizabeth Ewen has missed all but 2 meetings this year. Sue said that all board members sacrificed their time in order to make the meetings even if they did have other issues going on in their lives. Sue just wanted to make sure that Elizabeth was committed to coming to the meetings from now on. The board also informed Elizabeth that it could sometimes work around special events if they know about it. The board meetings have often been rescheduled by the day and also the week. Elizabeth needs to communicate her needs though to the board. Elizabeth did say that she thought she would be able to attend the remainder of the meetings for this year.

The board also discussed the idea of having the documents typed (by someone) and put on the Internet. This would be for information purposes only and not to be used for Resales. The board would try and figure out an equitable price of the typing and perhaps Rob's wife would do the typing. To be discussed further.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.