BVL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
AGENDA
April 5, 2021
1. Call to Order
2. Opening Prayer
3. Recognize Board Members
4. Proof of Quorum
5. Recognize Visitors
6. Benevolence Collections
7. Action on Minutes of Last Meeting
8. Action of Last Month’s Financial Reports
9. Directors’ Reports
A. Finance: Teri Rowell
B. Neighborhood Watch: Richard Gatlin: Kimberly Wood
C. Recreation: Larry Wilson
D. Clubhouse: Donny Plunk
E. Orange Book: Ann Plunk
F. Beautification & Sanitation: Teri Rowell: Kimberly Wood
G. Building Permits: Vicki Moore
H. Greeter: Barbara Campbell
I. Mowing & Grounds: Larry Moore
J. Lakes & Dams: Steve Shifflett; Alex Waugh
10. Unfinished Business
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B.
11. New Business
A.
B.BUENA VISTA LAKES
MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
March 1, 2021
The Board of Directors of Buena Vista Lakes Maintenance Association met January 4, 2021; at 7:00 p.m. Ned Plunk
called the meeting to order and Larry Moore led the assembly in prayer.
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A roll call of board members was requested. Present were: Ned Plunk, Teri Rowell, Richard Gatlin, Larry Wilson,
Donny Plunk, Ann Plunk, Vicki Moore, Barbara Campbell Larry Moore, Steve Shifflett, Alex Waugh, and Secretary-
treasurer Christy Chavez. A quorum was established.
Association members present were: Amanda Thompson, Kimberly Wood and Janice Burchette.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of January 4, 2021, were reviewed by the directors. A motion was
made to accept the minutes, seconded, and passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS: The Monthly Financial Statement of January was reviewed. The motion was made to accept
the financials with no changes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Board Appointments: Ms. Ann Plunk made the motion that Kimberly Wood assist by serving as Security &
Beautification chair, the motion was seconded by Vicki Moore. Motion passed 10-0.
Finance:
Ms. Rowell reported the foreclosure on XXX is in progress. Currently the process of serving the property
owner is being confirmed. Ms. Rowell agreed to report her findings back to the board.
Ms. Rowell reported that the current plus one delinquent accounts are at a historic low.
Mr. Ned Plunk asked the board to begin preparing committee budgets for the annual Meeting. The board
agreed that a better job of informing residents must be fostered as often times misinformation is circulated.
Due to the current state requirements for the spillways it was suggested that if an increase is not obtained, the
closure of some amenities might be helpful in securing additional funds for required maintenance. Ms.
Moore suggested forming an informational committee that would educate residents on the necessity of a dues
increase. The board agreed unanimously in favor of Ms. Moore’s suggestion. Mr. Moore offered to assist Ms.
Moore on the project.
Ms. Rowell agreed to research the specifics regarding the yearly budget.
Neighborhood Watch:
Mr. Gatlin reported one incident of atv tracks on the levees.
Ms. Vicki Moore reported (2) two calls in January to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department; (1) one call
for a suspicious person, (1) one abandoned vehicle, vehicle was towed. Eight calls were made in February to
the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department (1) one dispute between landlord & tenant, (1) one juvenile
complaint, (1) one vehicle accident, (1) one reckless diver, (1) one disturbance involving family member, (1)
one discharge of firearm and (1) one vehicle accident involving a mailbox.
Residents are reminded to take video and/or picture proof when an unlawful act is taking place.
Ms. Plunk reported the following on the Flock Security System: Plan 1 includes (1) Falcon camera with a (2)
two year contract for a fee of $2,500, plan 2 includes (1) Falcon camera, (1) one Sparrow camera with a (2)
two year contract for a fee of $4,000. Ms. Rowell agreed to work on the budget to see what could be to see
what could be worked in the budget. Non-emergency security calls & concerns can be made to DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department at
662.469.8599.
Recreation (Pool, Ballfield & Playground):
Mr. Wilson had nothing new to report.
Clubhouse:
Mr. Plunk reported clubhouse repairs due to a heating outage due to a lost board, a rip in the central unit duct
work and a bad wire in the thermostat. The repairs were successfully completed and the unit is up and
running with no issues.
Publicity: Orange Book, Beautification/Sanitation/Building Permits & Greeter:
Orange Book
Ms. Ann Plunk reported that she has the President’s email set up and active.
Beautification:
Ms. Rowell reported that due to the inclement weather, letters were not sent out during the month of
February.
Code violations can be reported to Bennie Hopkins @ BHopkins@desotocountyms.gov and/or Michael Lee
901.730.2792
Permits
Ms. Moore had nothing new to report.
Greeter
Ms. Campbell had nothing new to report.
Mowing & Grounds
Mr. Moore reported that the mowing season will be beginning within a few weeks.
Maintenance: Lakes & Dams:
Mr. Shifflett reported:
Mr. Waugh & Mr. Shifflett inspected all dams and spillways
More 4 wheeler tracks were observed on #1 and #3 with damage on #3
Cleaned trash from common areas
Discovered water coming out from under bottom of spillway wings on Dam #3, & water coming out
of cracks on spillway #2. Pictures were taken of areas and sent to the state engineer.
Met with state engineer and Bulldog Construction regarding concerns. Bulldog Construction stated
that it would be an easy fix and some tweaking is to be expected
Purchased tar and flex seal to seal up as many cracks as possible
Cleaned limbs, leaves and debris off and around boat ramp
Received a call regarding an individual running a large boat motor on lake. Located the individual
and explained that large boat motors on BVL lakes are banned other than for the purpose of loading
and unloading.
The motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
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Ned Plunk, President Christy Chavez, Secretary-TreasurerBVL Clubhouse 8855 Thunderbird Drive E 901.264.0333 buenavistalakes@ymail.com
Board Members Title Home Cell E-mail
Barbara Campbell Greeter & Entrance Sign (Messages & Notices) (662)449-3342 None
Richard Gatlin Neighborhood Watch 662.403.8650 richardgatlin1949@gmail.com
Larry Moore VP & Mowing 662.562.2568 lwm1020@gmail.com
Vickie Moore Building Permits 662.298.3860 850.830.9329 vemoore1225@gmail.com
Ann Plunk Orange Book 901.409.0103 annplunk@gmail.com
Donny Plunk Clubhouse 901.409.2175 donnyplunk@gmail.com
Ned Plunk President 901.359.2534 nnplunkjr@msn.com
Teri Rowell Finance & Beautification 662.404.3601 teri.rowell@comcast.net
Steve Shifflett Lakes & Dams 901.299.5107 Steve.dodie@att.net
Alex Waugh Lakes & Dams 662.403.7831 alexander.waugh91@gmail.com
Larry Wilson Pool 901.412.4951 fireman36c@hotmail.com
Kim Wood Security & Beautification 662.912.5154 kimwood2011@gmail.com
Non-Board Members Title Home Cell E-mail
Christy Chavez Secretary/treasurer 901.264.0333 buenavistalakes@ymail.com
Kathy Fink Ladies Club President 662.429.2155 440.610.3531 kfink1970@gmail.com
Misc. Numbers Customer Service Emergency Email
Animal Control (662) 469-8004
Atmos Gas 1-888-286-6700 1-866-322-8667
Bennie Hopkins BHopkins@desotocountyms.gov
Building Permits 662-469-8000
Burn Permit Permit for controlled burns 662-469-8583
DeSoto Code Enf. 662.469.8153
DeSoto Sheriff’s Non-emergency 662.469.8599
Entergy Electric 1-800-368-3749 1-800-968-8243
Michael Lee County Supervisor 901-730-2792 Mlee@desotocountyms.gov
Remind 101 BVL Text Notices text@bvl to 832.632.8554
Rubbish Pickup Rubbish 662-469-8025
Sewer Control 1-855-220-0192
Waste Pro Trash Pick-up 662-469-5800
Wilco Properties Water 662-245-0052 wilcosewer@yahoo.com
2021 HOA fees are $150 due January 1.Payments can be made to BVL @ 8855 Thunderbird Dr. N Hernando Ms
each and every year in which the dues and assessments are paid after March 31
Important Numbers http://buenavistalakes.wix.com/buenavistalakes
DeSoto County Code/Beautification
A late charge of 6% per annum per lot, and a $10.00 per month account servicing fee per lot, accrues from January 1of
ID Bands can be obtained at every monthly board meeting @ 6:00 pm or by mailing a Self addressed stamped envelope to 8855 Thunderbird Dr. E