Board of Directors

President

Debra Abbuhl

903-802-3377

Vice-President

Tilla Strickland

903-469-3806

Secretary

Sara Kesler

903-469-3906

Treasurer

Jan Liedtke

903-469-3790

Architectural Control

Julie Morris

214-578-5780

Audit

Tilla Strickland

903-469-3806

Community Center

Jan Liedtke

903-469-3790

Fish & Wild Life

Larry Giles

903-469-4456

Public Areas

Sara Kesler

903-469-3906

Publicity

Julie Morris

214-578-5780

Recreation

Hope Enochs

903-574-2349

Roads

Larry Giles

903-469-4456

Sanitation & Pollution

Joan Baker

903-469-3822

Security& Fire

Jeff Smith

859-466-0607

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Our deepest condolences to Pat Folkerth and family for the loss of Dick Folkerth. Dick was an active member of the community, and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out for Pat during this difficult time.

Our deepest condolences to Darrell and Charisse Holland for the loss of Charisse’s father.

Our thoughts and prayers go out for healing to Skip Walker and strength and peace for Ada Walker.

Our thoughts and prayers for Rene King as she undergoes surgery. Our thoughts and prayers for Pat Winkler.

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Lake Lines, (i.e., community event notice, thank you, condolence or

thoughts and prayers), please send your request to:

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the CLPOIA Board Meeting.

It is that time of year again for our traditional annual Christmas Light contest! Prizes will be

awarded! Please contact Andy Lutz at

903-469-3361 to let us know that you would

like to participate! Judging will be the week

of Christmas!

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Please join us for a very interesting and informative meeting. Debra Abbuhl will discuss fermenting foods. The ladies of Hickory Hills will be joining us. Come

and enjoy the program with us and bring a neighbor!

THE JULIETS ARE BORN!!!

There’s a new ladies lunch group in Callender Lake. If you live at Callender Lake and would like to go to lunch with your friends and neighbors once a month, this is for you. Plan to go to lunch the

3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30pm.

If you wish to join the group and receive a reminder each month, Shirley Wilkins will be emailing the group the monthly location and hostess name and number. You will need to R.S.V.P. to the hostess

of the month so she can make the reservations for the group at the location of her choice.

In January (after all the holiday food) we’re going Mexican at Abuelo’s located in The Village at Cumberland Park. Bring a friend or new neighbor and join us for a great day out! Please R.S.V.P. to

our hostess for January, Gloria Beck at 903-469-3760 or email bonnyblu@hotmail.com by January 19th.

If you would like to volunteer for hostess for February (Valentine month, think “Amore”) contact Marion Tait 903-469-3996 or

Shirley Wilkins 903-469-4467.

Looking forward to seeing you all as we begin the New Year with this new activity open

to all ladies here at the lake!

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Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

Callender Lake Property Owners Improvement Association

Saturday, December 12, 2015

The CLPOIA Board meeting was called to order by President Debra Abbuhl at 1:00 PM in the

Callender Lake Community Center. All nine Board members were present with nine guest in attendance.

The invocation was given by Tilla Strickland. All attendees voiced the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Abbuhl asked if any changes to the Agenda. There were no changes. Agenda approved as

posted.

OPENING COMMENTS

President Abbuhl began the meeting by thanking everyone for coming. The holiday season has affected

our attendance but after the first of the year hopefully things will quieten down and we’ll see more faces.

So once again, thank you for coming.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

“The Board would like to thank folks for feedback on problematic areas around the community.

Most of the feedback has come back in the way of ditch drainage issues. Callender Lake has not seen this

onslaught of this volume of rain in many years, well before the time frame of most folks currently living

here. Fifteen to twenty inches of rain in a couple of hours can make a mess of the most ideal situation. We

are addressing the roads, trees, drainage, washout and other such issues based on severity and greatest

potential to become a larger issue and a danger.

As property owners work diligently on their own ditch and erosion problems, please remember that

according to Restrictions 2.29 (a) “improvements on a lot must only be constructed so that the resulting

improvements do not modify the natural water runoff and drainage in a manner that would adversely

affect adjacent lots, streets, or common areas.” We are working with folks to help and encourage

correcting “self-inflicted” issues. Thank you, everyone, for your patience as we deal with these issues.

Due to recent feedback, and the hard work of the Beautification Committee, we need to consider the use

of signage in the flower bed behind the guard shack”

Vice President, Tilla Strickland made a motion that we cease using anything but the Information Board,

our website or the Lake Lines for any and all of the advertising needs of the community. Motion seconded

by Jan Liedtke. Motion passed unanimously.

OFFICER'S REPORTS

Secretary’s Report – Sara Kesler reported that the minutes from the November 2015 monthly Board

meeting were circulated via email and published in the CL Lines. If there are no corrections and with no

objections from the Board, I move that the minutes from the November Board meeting be accepted and

filed for record. Motion was seconded by Tilla Strickland. The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer's Report - Jan Liedtke announced the Reconciliation Report is available on the table near the

library door. As of November 30th

, 2015, we have $132,192.45 in our account. Will be filed for audit.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Recreation Committee - Hope Enochs reported The Recreation Committee met on December 1, 2015.

Chairman, Elain Giles opened the meeting stating Boneta Strickland had resigned. After discussion, the

committee decided to continue at this time without a co-chair.

The main topic of the meeting was last minute planning for the Christmas party which was hosted on

Saturday, December 6, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. and what a wonderful evening it was. The food, the

decorations, the entertainment, the hugs and the smiling faces were all extraordinary. The feast fed

approximately sixty four adults and two children. A special thanks to all of you who spent countless hours

making lists, shopping, decorating, cooking, cleaning and serving our community in such a special way.

Get your decorations out and lights up! The Light Contest will be judged the week of Christmas and

prizes will be awarded.

The Recreation Committee is planning no activities for January but will host a coffee and donuts breakfast

in February.

The Recreation Committee would like to request approval for two new members, Sandi Hadden and Lisa

Hadden so I move that these two ladies be confirmed. Motion seconded by Larry Giles. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE:

Community Center – Jan Liedtke reported our community center looks beautiful and festive. Thanks to

Linda Rhodes who donated her decorations and decorating talents. Thanks to Dick and Greg Bolle for

installing the lovely outdoor lights and decorations and for all the Recreation Committee members for

their part in making the Christmas Dinner evening so enjoyable.

Beaty Plumbing repaired a leaking faucet on the South wall of the community center.

Public Areas – Sara Kesler reported the Beautification Committee planted some winter kale and pansies.

The warmer weather has kept the plants in bloom. Thanks Ladies for your hard work in helping keep our

community beautiful.

During the month of November, Maintenance employee, Doug Ferris trimmed trees on Wildwood,

Whipporwill, Timber Grove and Terrapin. He removed fallen trees in Armadillo and Dogwood. He

removed trash at all parks, placed rock in eroding ditch on Elm. He helped clean and remove limbs at the

community center. He blew leaves at the Resale Shop and Community Center. He also performed

maintenance on tractor and organized the shop. He removed silt to open clogged culverts on Callender

Lake Drive. Thanks, Doug, for helping keep our community beautiful.

Architectural Control – Julie Morris reported the ACC met Saturday, December 5, 2015. One permit was

approved for an addition to an existing house.

One letter was sent out for a restriction violation for improper grading on property that adversely effected

neighboring properties.

Audit – Tilla Strickland reported the Audit Committee will be starting the process for the audit period of

January 1 to August 31, 2015 next month. These dates will now coincide with the CLPOIA’s fiscal year.

Security and Fire Committee - Jeff Smith reported Security and Fire Committee met November 28th

with

the following members in attendance: Ken Petty, Gerald Kesler and Ron Liedtke.

The call box stopped working December 3, 2015. Upgrading the system is an action item for the Security

and Fire Committee for this budget year and they have been working on getting bids. The committee

understands that not having an operational call box is an inconvenience for many residents, and they are

working to get the upgrade in place as soon as possible. However, upgrading the system will require new

software that will need to be configured and installed so it is difficult to estimate when the upgrade will be

completed. As of Friday evening, December 11th

, the call box was working again.

CVZCC/ GLPC/ Legislative - C.A. Cockrell reported most groups, Greater Lake Palestine, Council of

VZ County, & Texas Neighborhoods Together, all had Christmas meetings this month so there is no

report.

New Business

Treasurer Jan Liedtke reported we have two new Monthly Pay Plan agreements. Agreements are within

the guidelines so I move that they be accepted. Motion seconded by Julie Morris. Motion carried. Jan

further stated to remember that CLPOIA dues or MFA (Monthly Pay Plan Agreement) are due January 1,

2016. We appreciate property owners paying their dues on time.

Announcements & Questions

President Abbuhl opened up the floor for any questions or announcements. She announced that tables and

chairs are to be left standing at end of today’s meeting for Friendship Club on Monday.

Guest from floor had a general question as to what alternative does Century Link offer regarding software

for the internet. President Abbuhl advised per her understanding Century Link has over extended their

Broadband and for now you will be put on a waiting list. It was announced that every phone company will

have to provide internet service by second quarter of 2016. Much information and discussion followed.

Question from guest as to when and what is being done to help prevent washing out of roads. Per

President Abbuhl that issue is being addressed. The culvert issue at 700 block of Callender Lake is the

biggest one at this time with the road sluffing off. We are waiting for the water company to mark the 4”

main on one side and the 2” main on the other side. There are a lot of area issues due to the excessive rain

that we’ve had. Lengthy discussion followed.

Another guest inquired as to the status of the emergency exit road. Per President Abbuhl this is an

ongoing process in determining the best route to go and how to acquire that property.

Several other comments and questions arose regarding water leaks, especially the water problem at main

entrance. President Abbuhl suggested to keep calling Southwest Water and register complaint. The more

complaints the company receives, the sooner they may make repairs.

Guest from floor inquired as to why the back hoe is parked beside the tractor barn and are we no longer

using it. He was advised at this time there is no room in the tractor barn but that is being resolved.

President Abbuhl entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Tilla Strickland

Seconded by Jan Liedtke. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.

CLPOIA Secretary CLPOIA President