THE CLARION

CPresident's Message~

All our current storm drain projects are onschedule. Project #6·A was completedSeptember 22 with the planting of groundcover. Project #3 is complete except for theinstallation of a new storm drain in at 8141Monrovia. Project #1 is scheduled to becompleted this fall.

Our 2010 Pride in Property survey wascompleted September 18. The grounds weredivided into nine sections and 14 homeownerstook part in assessing the condition of all ourgrounds.

Now that the survey is completed, the GroundsCommittee will compile the informationgathered and provide it to the office forscheduling with our maintenance crew.Homeowners who received door hangers areasked to make improvements within fourweeks.

OCTOBER 2010

At the September 20 Board of Directorsmeeti ng, eight homeowners attended andparticipated in the meeting. Thank you .tortaking the time to attend.

Barbara Redhair, President

Pictured members of the Architectural ReviewCommittee are: Bill Brooks, chairman, SaraFunk and Helen Lightle.

Keepers of the Standard

Residents are reminded Architectural ReviewCommittee approval is required before anypermanent exterior change is made. Examplesinclude: replacement of windows and doors,rebuilding a deck or fence.

"The Committee helps ensure that changes fitin with the aesthetics of our community. Thelook of your home impacts the look and valueof your neighbor's horne," Chairman Bill Brookssaid. "We work hard to quickly approve allhomeowner requests."

Residents may pick up Architectural ReviewApplications at the office.

Meeting MinutesFOUR COLONIES HOMES ASSOCIATIONREGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

September 20,2010*************************************************************Barbara RedhairBob BrayDawn HarmonJohn KarpinskiAlice BennettBill BrooksHelen LightleDottie PopeJim ShieldsBecky PowellAbsent: Bill Brooks

PresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

General Manager

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The Homeowner's Forum started at 5:45 p.m. There were eighthomeowners present. The following topics were discussed:parking and lawn care.

President Barbara Redhair called the Regular Board Meeting ofSeptember 20, 2010 to order at 6:00 p.m. A quorum waspresent.

Mr. Shields made the motion to accept August 16, 2010,Regular Board Meeting minutes as written. Mr. Karpinskiseconded and the motion passed. (Vote #1)COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Activities/Social - There was no report.

Architectural Review - Mr. Brooks reported that theArchitectural Control Committee had received 6 new requestsand all were approved. These requests included a fence, patio,driveway, and windows.

Bylaws/Operating Procedures - Ms. Harmon reported theState of Kansas had passed a new law goveming homesassociations. She and Mr. Hayes are reviewing the law to seehow it would affect Four Colonies current goveming documents.

Common Facilities - Ms. Redhair reported the committee meton September 14, 2010 and toured the common facilitiesbuildings.

Communications- Ms. Bennett is in the process of contactingSurewest, Time Wamer and AT&T conceming Public ServiceAnnouncements. She had a meeting with Mike Hill concemingupdates for the web site.

Finance & Administration - The Board received copies of thefinancial reports. Discussion followed. Mr. Karpinski reported thecurrent loan balance is $1,307,197.56. The Board also receivedcopies of the budget for 2011. Discussion followed.

Grounds - Helen Lightle reported Project 6a is complete and thecontractor is currently working on the swale at 8170 and 8168Halsey west to the inlet. The committee with the help of 17

volunteers conducted a "Pride In Property" survey assessingthe condition of common areas and noting areas whereresidents need to spruce up their area.

Long Range Planning - There was no report.

Painting - Ms. Pope reported the paint committee met themoming of September 20, 2010 and wanted to make somechanges. Discussion followed. Ms. Pope made the motionto let homeowner's choose a trim color from the paint palettein 2011. The motion passed. (Vote #2)

Ms. Pope made the motion to remove Paint Color numbers1727 and 1777 from the paint palette in 2011. The motionpassed. (Vote #3)

Ms. Pope made the motion to give homeowners 5 days torepair wood rot after power washing in 2011. The motionpassed. (Vote #4)

Rentals - There was no report.

Roofing - There was no report.

Manager's Report - Ms. Powell read her report.Discussion followed.

Old Business - The fence and gate repair at Pool 3 wastabled.

The weeds at 8023 Monrovia were discussed. Mr. Shieldsmade the motion to invoke right of restoration at 8023Monrovia. Ms. Pope seconded. The motion passed. (Vote#5)

Ms. Redhair reported that Four Colonies received an emailfrom Owens Coming acknowledging our letter of concems.

New Business - The discussion regarding 8130 Monroviawas tabled.

The Board discussed Four Colonies' Not for Profit Status.

The owners of Four Colonies Plaza were present at themeeting. The Board discussed with them their plan with theCity of Lenexa for a storage unit under the Day Care Center.

. A privacy fence between Four Colonies property and FourColonies Plaza property was tabled.

Heating the pool for the 2011 season was discussed. TheBoard decided to heat all pools the first days of the seasonand the last two weeks of the season.

Ms. Bennett submitted a Clarion budget request to theTreasurer.

Business procedures for Right of Restoration were tabled.

Other Business - The Board discussed removal of deadtrees. Ms. Lightle made the motion to accept Davey Tree'sbid for removal of 3 trees and 2 hangers in the amount of$2040.00. Ms. Pope seconded. The motion passed. (Vote#f,)

Ms. Lightle made the motion to have Davey Tree remove of6-7 more pines trees in the amount of $2208.00. Ms. Pope

seconded. The motion passed. (Vote#7)

Ms. Lightle reportedon a storm drainage problem along QuMra Road Board Member 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

from 81st to 83rd Street. Discussion followed. Ms. Lightle made the Bennett, Alice Y N N Y N y y y

motion to do a portionof the restorationas a pilot project,to restorethe Bray, Bob y y y y y y y yswale from break in berm to break in berm behind 11906 W. 82nd

Brooks, BillTerrace. The cost would be $5320.00. Mr. Karpinski seconded. The

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motion passed. (Vote#8) Harmon, Dawn Y Y Y Y Y Y y y

Mr. Bray made the motion to adjoum, seconded by Mr. Karpinski. The Karpinski, John y y y y y y y y

meeting adjoumedat 8:30 p.m.Lightle, Helen Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

An executivesessionfollowed.Pope, Dottie y y y y y y y A

RespectfullySubmittedBy: Shields Jim Y y y y y y y y

Redhair, Barbara

Dawn Harmon, Secretary

A =Abstain Y =Yes N = NoApproved On BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTING RECORD

FOR THE September 20, 20 I0 MEETING

MANAGER'S REPORT

Staff has been working on grounds projects this month including the pruning of wisteria at the pergolaat Clubhouse 3.

We have also cleaned dumpster areas, painted over graffiti on the entry sign at 81 st, repaired the entrysign at 79th Street, removed several tree hangers, removed distressed crab apple trees, backfilledstumps, painted woodwork at Clubhouse 3, winterized pool bathrooms, backfilled and seeded newretaining wall behind 8222 Monrovia.

Caught in the Act of being nice

The Clarion is a great place to recognize a person who did something nice, extended a helpinghand, or went beyond their job description. Did the person collecting trash stop and assist you ingetting your recycling box to the curb? Has your neighbor put your paper at your front door whilegetting his? Does a resident, who walks her dog on your street, keep Fido out of your flower bed?Did a neighbor shovel the snow on your driveway? Email information on your "Caught in the Actnominee" to yourcolonies@gmail.com or contact the office. Be sure to include your name, emailaddress and/or telephone number so all information can be verified.

Four Colonies Homes AssociationBalance SheetAs of 08/31/10

Fund BalancesAccount # Description Operating Reserves Other

ASSETS

10100 Petty Cash 500.0010200 National BK of KC Operating CH 333,916.4410204 Nat'l BK of KC Operating J.l M 243,806.6412000 Unit Dues Receivable 57,096.6812400 Allowance for Delinquent Dues (18,500.00)12800 Prepaid Insurance 6,329.6812825 prepaid Income taxes 3,678.0015258 Bank Midwest Reserve 74,477.0015260 Citizen Bank Major Improvement 60,589.7117100 Improvements 1,169,888.8717200 Clubhouse 438,600.0017300 Clubhouse Improvements 135,615.6617400 Trucks/Equipment 63,771.0017500 Furniture/Appliances 25,827.8317600 Pool 275,667.0517700 Computers 13,034.9817800 Land 913,175.6918100 Accum Depreciation (1,137,805.00)

TOTAL ASSETS 626,827.44 135,066.71 1,897,776.08:============:;;;:: ==:;===:;;===:===== ===============

.00 .00 .00 .00

1,045,300.28 1,045,300.28477,953.04 477,953.04

(536,357.93) (536,357.93)198,379.28 .00 .00 198,379.28

1,185,274.67 .00 .00 1,185,274.67

2,659,670.23 .00 .00 2,659,670.23============::== =============== =============== ===============

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

2128522250222602227022300

CURRENT LIABILITIES:Accounts Payable Roof LoanPrepaid Homeowner DuesAccrued PayrollAccrued InterestClubhouse Deposits

1,442,111. 6720,786.80

6,673.092,524.002,300.00

Subtotal Current Liab. 1,474,395.56 .00

RESERVES:

Subtotal Reserves

EQUITY:26500 Designated Capital27500 Additional Pd - In Capital28000 Retained Earnings-prior years

Current Year Net Income! (Loss)

Subtotal Equity

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Totals

500.00333,916.44243,806.64

57,096.68(18,500.00)

6,329.683,678.00

74,477.0060,589.71

1,169,888.87438,600.00135,615.66

63,771.0025,827.83

275,667.0513,034.98

913,175.69(1,137,805.00)

2,659,670.23

1,442,111.6720,786.80

6,673.092,524.002,300.00

.00 1,474,395.56

Four Colonies Homes AssociationIncome/Expense StatementPeriod: 08/01/10 to 08/31/10

Description Current Actual Year-To-Date Actual

INCOME:3300033010330203303033031330403305033060330703400034010340203402234030340403404534050

General50011500215003150040500515006150071500815009150095501015011150112501215013150141501515016150171501915023150242

Administrative & Common AreaReserves - Roof ReplacementRoof RepairGuttersGutter RepairPaint - HomesPaint/Roof - GaragePaint/Roof - CarportLight CreditClubhouse RentalsClarionInterest-RegularMajor Improvements InterestMisc. OtherMisc. Owner IncomeIncome Detex CardsCollection Income

76,455.8523,997.83

833.332,220.831,000.0018,482.92

299.58606.75(593.50)525.00600.00155.25

.0024.00

.00170.0025.00

Subtotal Income 124,802.84

EXPENSES

& AdministrativePayrollAccounting FeesAnnual Audit/Tax PrepWeb Page MaintenanceCopier ExpenseCollection Expense (Del Due)InsuranceDues & SubscriptionsLegalBad Debt ExpenseEmployee Relations/EducationOffice Materials/SuppliesAnnual MeetingClarion NewsletterPostageSecurity AlarmProfessional ServicesTaxes (corporate income)Taxes-other (property/licensesOffice Equipment - Misc.Office TelephoneService Charges

17,726.19159.90

.00

.00253.38

2,265.47.00.00.00

10,107.77.00

397.86.00

1,123.86.00.00

181.21.00.00.00

320.75(15.00)

General & Administrative 32,521.39

Common Area Maintenance51012 Clubhouse Cleaning51032 Contract - Trash

.006,978.25

610,372.54191,982.646,666.6417,766.648,000.00

147,863.362,396.644,854.00(4,748.00)4,825.003,690.001,350.33783.45115.1030.00

1,030.00450.00

997,428.34

136,469.84719.55

7,100.00260.49

1,858.387,283.6527,087.64

106.004,188.9211,476.52

61.582,982.741,636.849,711.66652.02

2,135.942,137.91(3,678.00)

649.55174.37

2,555.57(15.00)

215,556.17

(100.00)48,841. 50

Four Colonies Homes AssociationIncome/Expense StatementPeriod: 08101/10 to 08/31/10

Description Current Actual Year-To-Date Actual

5,322.51 16,956.70.00 10,781.15

8,300.00 81,810.00.00 40,452.62.00 1,787.99.00 4,049.38.00 1,789.07.00 4,071.94

583.67 3,591.05.00 9,823.26.00 1,053.24.00 4,587.38

51.05 1,718.184,814.82 24,429.25

984.83 3,489.28217.50 1,617.45

(2,350.00) 3,300.00128.78 283.89

25,031.41 264,333.33

28,030.00 83,375.0017,450.86 139,606.88

.00 50,000.00750.00 3,150.00956.00 2,481.00

1,475.00 6,050.00

48,661.86 284,662.88

.00 8,625.002,771.14 2,771.14.475.00 12,331.43-J.69.11 10,769.11

3,415.25 34,496.68

Residential Maintenance52013 Paint Homes52020 RoofInterest&PrinciplePmt52021 PrincipalPayment Roof Loan52023 Paint - Garage52043 Residential-Roof Repairs52053 Gutter -Repairs

510425105151052510625107251082510925109451102511155111651122511325114251152511625116351172

Major53014530245303453092

Reserves

Contract - PoolOptional Lawn ServiceContract - LawnContract - Tree ServiceSnow Removal/ChemicalsPool Maintenance/ImprovementsGrounds ImprovementsDrainageBuildings ImprovementsCommon Facilities MaintenanceTermite Treatment ClubhousesConcrete RepairLightingUtilitiesTruck Maintenance/Golf CartTools/Equip/SuppliesRight of RestorationMiscellaneous

Common Area Maintenance

Residential Maintenance

Improvements/RepairSealcoatingRR Tie ReplacementTree RemovalPaint Exterior Clubhouses

Major Improvements/Repai

Reserves .00 .00

TOTAL EXPENSES 109,629.91 799,049.06

CURRENT YEAR NET INCOME/(LOSS 15,172.93 198,379.28

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