Ironworks Estates Homeowners Association - Annual Meeting - May 19, 2013
President David Wagnoner called the meeting to order around 5pm.  It was established by Kay Bechel that we had a quorum for our meeting; including those in attendance and proxies.
He recognized the current members serving on the board. David Wagoner (President), James RIce (Vice-President), Kay Bechel (Secretary/Treasurer), Jim McGuire, Brian Railer, Stuart Hayden & Ryan Hogsten.
David talked about some of the recent accomplishments of the board this past year. Naming and signage for Cornett Park. New ironworks being fabricated for Midway Rd entrance. Two fountains for the lake with LED lighting. Pump houses removed.
A logo contest for IEHA was announced with entries to be voted on at the July board meeting.
A get together is planned for Aug 31st at the shelter from 5-11pm. Kay Bechel's husband's band will be performing. The winner of the logo contest will be announced then.
David announced that Walt Beltz has agreed to take over Treasurer duties from Kay Bechel, who has moved to a farm near Sadieville.  David acknowledged the huge contribution that Kay has made to IEHA over the years. As an expression of gratitude, a flowering shrub was presented to Kay.
New members for the board were offered; David Wagoner (President), James RIce (Vice-President), Walt Beltz(Secretary/Treasurer), Jim McGuire,, Stuart Hayden, Ryan Hogsten, Mike Gulley, John Schaaf, & Jamie Woods (web page).  A motion was made by Marjorie Baker and seconded by Maggie McGuire, to accept these as new members of the board. The motion carried.
A proposed budget for the next year (2014) was distributed, which also showed the current (2013) budget and actual expenses. A motion was made by Ryan Hogsten and seconded by Don Drapier to approved the new budget.  The motion carried.
During the discussion of the budget, it was noted that the board is working to spend money efficiently.  For example, the mowing of the common areas was put out for bids and is being accomplished for $75 per mowing. In addition, 3 sets of children (along with their parents) are being employed to keep up the entrance landscape, at a cost of only $25 per month.
There was discussion that in the future, the dues might need to be raised a minimal amount to meet expenses. We currently have over $15,000 in our bank account. 
Kay Bechel will be sending out dues notices, June 1, which will be due by the end of July.  Currently there are 129 homes that must pay dues. We have extended an invitation to those in Sycamore and Creekside, to continue paying dues, even though they are now not required, since their mandatory inclusion in IEHA has expired.  About 22 homes on Creekside have voluntarily agreed to continue paying dues.
David acknowledged Kay Abbott who volunteers to greet new residents to the neighborhood.
Carolyn Dennis encouraged residents to attend the Farmer's Market in Midway on Mondays from 3-6pm. She also expressed concern about the slow response of an ambulance for a family medical emergency, that occurred several years ago.
It was noted that Homestead fire station is full staffed, but only has a fire truck, but is sometimes used for EMT emergencies.  It was suggested to invite someone from Scott County Fire/EMS to a meeting to explain emergency capabilities.
Next, TIm Jenkins our Scott County PVA (first elected in 2006) was introduced. TIm has a special connection to the subdivision, since his father owned the farm which eventually became Ironworks Estates.  TIm explained the process for property valuations. He encouraged homeowners to make sure their property is correctly listed; square footage, unfinished/finished basement, size of garage, etc. Real estate is valued every year. Notifications of changes in real estate property value is only sent out (second week in May) if their is an increase, or if there is a decrease of more than $100.  For example, this May, 9,000 notices were sent out of the estimated 21,000 properties in Scott County.  He distributed a pamphlet entitled "Assessment Values and Real Estate Taxes: What every homeowner should know." There is a Homestead exemption for those disabled or over 65, with a reduction of $36,000 of valuation. The PVA website shows all properties and their valuations.  The value of all real estate (for the purpose of real estate tax valuation) in Scott County is $3.4B.
The meeting was adjourned around 6pm.
Walt Beltz