The meeting convened at 7:30 PM at Kevin Cline’s residence. The meeting was chaired by Vice President, Jeff Bach. Board Members present included: Bill Cable, Grahame Rice, Kurt Karsten, Kevin Cline and Carlene Cassidy. Paul Behrends was also present.

Minutes Approved

The minutes of the August 31, 2004 and September 13, 2004 meetings were approved.

Treasurers Report

None

Old Business

• Grahame reported on the renewal of the loan and recommended the 20 year amortization with a 5 year balloon payment with current lender Bank Annapolis.
• Carlene will present the proposed changes to pool use rules to a Membership meeting when scheduled.
• Jeff will coordinate with Kevin and develop a post closing work list to be circulated to the membership for a work day.
• Jeff presented two management proposals that the Board discussed and authorized Jeff to go to DRD to negotiate a renewal with DRD providing gate staff for a one year trial – to include a “both party “ termination provision and more detail in the cleaning and maintenance obligations of the DRD staff.
• Jeff authorized to offer Frank Bussink up to $5000.00 to resolve his claim for payment due from the initial construction. The resolution will include appropriate assurances that all claims and conversations about the subject are satisfactorily concluded and the matter is closed.

New Business

• Kurt reviewed the history of the land acquisition and use agreements between the BRPA and the Civic Association and the agreement to share cost of maintenance of the BRCA area outside of the fence around the pool. A motion was agreed to waive the 2004 and 2005 fee from the Civic Association.
• Jeff explained the need for a BRPA laptop for the treasurer and obtained approval to acquire same with necessary software not to exceed $1500.
• Jeff will promptly schedule a special budget meeting for the BRPA board.
• Paul will change the Pool house gate combination and inform Trina and DRD.

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted:
Bill Cable, Secretary