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July 29, 2025

5:25 pm

Foley Public Library 2nd floor meeting room.

Ashford Park Homeowners association meeting

 

Opened meeting at 5:15 pm July 29, 2025.  Roll call, Lee Bochnia, Mike Wojtaszek.  Gary Billingsley unable to attend due to personal reasons.  Lee covered Gary Billingsley, Architectural review data.   

  • 2 fines levied against violations

  • 1 lien filed against violations.

  • 1 fine levied but pending homeowner making corrective actions and correcting all violations against the property.  If not corrected, fine will be reinstated. 

  • 3 liens issued against nonpayment of annual assessment.

Lee reviewed pond maintenance

  • Mako awarded root raking East Ashford Park drainage wetlands.  All debris being removed and ground seeded for future access and ease of maintenance.

  • Drainage bulkhead repair.  12 of 16 bulkheads in need of repair/replacement.  Bids from Southern Innovative solutions and JB&M Concrete.  Pending one more bid.  Estimate around 15 thousand

  • Question came up about installing grates over drains.  This would be more prone to collecting debris and require follow-up maintenance.

  • Next, survey Kitchen and East Ashford detention areas to bring into drainage compliance

  • Thank you to Tim O’Leary.  4 bags of herbicide pellets delivered.  Tim has graciously volunteered to spread pellets in ponds to control cattails and weed control.

  • Hickory/Hampton canal.  Bids being collected to dredge canal of weeds and built up silt impeding flow to Hampton pond.  Debris will be collected and drained prior to removal.

  • Dallas working on plan to rework the Hickory/Park entrance that was damaged by the Foley sidewalk project.

  • Charles Chesser donated 4 flags.  Board to order 4 additional for stock.

 

        Mike brought up Foley re-districting. 

·      Districts have changed.  Park Avenue will now be the dividing line between District 2 and District 5.  South of             Park Ave is District 2 Candidates Vera Quaites, the incumbent and challenger Timothy “Tim” Lower.  District 5          north of Park Ave, Charles Ebert III, incumbent and challenger Derrick Perdue.  Mike questioned Charlie Ebert          on the rational of splitting the neighborhood.  Charlie responded that when redistricting, the GIS mapping                    department follows the “census track lines” when balancing the population between districts.  The mapping                department isn’t supposed to deviate from the census track lines unless there are substantial reasons to do so.             They do their best to get the population as close as possible in each district.

 

Mike then discussed financials. 

  • Copy of recent financials will be posted to the webpage for review.

Question on the Park Avenue traffic calming project.

  • Why the city did not choose speed humps/bumps.  This suggestion was rejected by the Foley Fire Department and Police Department.   Someone brought up why not gate the community.  Ashford Park streets are owned by the city of Foley.  Only was to gate the community is if the community owned the streets. 

Concern came up about Park Avenue “bowing” under heavy load as observed by a neighbor.  

  • Mike addressed the concern to Taylor Davis, Deputy City Engineer who replied, “With the concrete curbing and backfilling scheduled to begin Monday, this will start to close the exposure window and return the soils to permanent stabilization.  With asphalt pavement being flexible in general,  compared to concrete, and the types of soils that this area has available for road subgrade, some localized flexures are expected when looking at a cut away section of the road, so that is reasonable what the resident likely saw.  But, with the limited time the soils have been open, the relatively stable weather pattern other than a few afternoon thunderstorms (no heavy freeze thaw patterns, no huge tropical storm rains, etc.) and the road having been compacted now for decades we don't foresee issues nor does the Engineer of record who stamped the construction drawings, otherwise those would have been raised and addressed.  With these being public streets, if issues arise we will address.  I do appreciate you reaching out, citizens are our eyes and ears and we learn a great deal each time we have a good discussion.”  

Management Company

  • Mike has contacted two management companies to solicit information on their services.  Response from one so far. 

  • Under the direction of the board of directors the management company would handle the bookkeeping, perform bi=weekly property inspections, assist with owner reported issues, maintain a portal, hold quarterly general Zoom meetings, take minutes, oversee maintenance needs of common areas etc.

  • The annual cost is $174 dollars per homeowner

  • Need volunteers with PC skills, bookkeeping, Word, Excel, internet and web hosting

Misc

  • West Ashford Park entrance signage.  There is no public property at that intersection.  Any signage would have to be approved by the individual homeowner. 

  • Solicitation is prohibited in Ashford Park.  Ask them to leave your property.  If they refuse call the police.

  • Plan a mailer before next meeting

 

  • Meeting adjourned 6:30 pm

Ashford Park Annual Homeowners Association Meeting and Director Elections

January 29, 2025

City of Foley Council Chamber

5:30 pm

 

The annual meeting of the Ashford Park POA meeting was held on January 29, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the City of Foley Council Chambers.  Lee Bochnia, President, called the meeting to order.  Pat Billingsley, Secretary started the meeting with all attendees and board members standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.  Board members Lee Bochnia, Mike Wojtaszek, Pat Billingsley were present along with Architectural Officer, Gary Billingsley.

Also in attendance was the Ashford Park Legal counsel, Lynn Perry from the law firm of Craven and Perry.  Daniel Craven is a Property Owner Association Lawyer representing numerous POA’s and HOA’s throughout Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley areas

Meeting started with pledge of allegiance.  Introduced the board and told all present that Pat Billingsley was withdrawing from board consideration for 2025 and that Gary Billingsley would be a candidate for 2025.  To save time, the October Homeowners Association minutes would not be read, instead referring to the copy posted on the website. 

Opened discussion on the garage build at 2453 S Hickory.  A number of people voiced concerns that the structure was in violation of the covenants.  Lynn Perry took the floor to field questions and clarify any covenant questions.  Concerns were voiced that it does not blend with the neighborhood, it is a pole barn, it is too high, needs to be hidden from view, doesn’t look like other buildings etc. The structure is a garage, with planned siding and rock/decorative finished front.  It is will house a 40’ travel trailer, antique vehicles as well as yard maintenance equipment and a hurricane room.  It is the opinion of legal counsel that the structure does not violate the Ashford Park Covenants and Restrictions. 

The plans were received and reviewed by a previous board’s Architectural committee.  It was determined that it did not violate any of the covenants.  The Committee at the time really had no cause to disapprove it based on what “we like and what we don't like.  There are seven houses on Park Ave. alone that have detached 2 car garages.  They are not as big but after review of the Covenants Mr. Perry could find not anything that had a size limitation other than it couldn't be taller than the existing.

The architecture review committee makes every attempt to facilitate the best decision they can possibly make.  There is never going to be any guarantee that somebody is going to be pleased with it or you are not going to end up in court. 

Homeowners are allowed six months from breaking around to completion

Question and discussion around phase 8 drainage and Hampton pond.  Comment, drainage never looked better but Hampton pond needs cleaning.  Explained that Ashford Park only owns 25% of the Hampton pond  and that the Hamptons maintains control.  All complaints need to be address to the Baldwin County EPA, Leslie Gahagan.  The board did work with the city of Foley on clearing the drainage canal leading from the Hampton pond to Route 20 and is now draining as designed.

Question about what covenants were legal.  Phase 1 through 8 is the binding covenants and two years remain before changes can be made.  

Question about posting homeowner database on website. Board does not post homeowner information or association financial on the webpage

Mike presented the financial reports.  Mike explained the Financial Statements that were displayed on the overhead.  After finishing the details, he asked if anyone had questions.  No one responded.  Mike then explained the 2025 Projected Budget.  Mike went on to explain that this was his final year serving on the board as well as Gary Billingsley and Lee Bochnia.  Mike asked for volunteers to work with the board and possibly transition to the 2026 board.  Again, he asked if anyone had questions, and no one responded.   Copies of the 2025 Ashford Park financials are available upon request.  It was pointed out that unless a board is fielded, Ashford park will move to a court appointed management company. 

Board made requests for volunteers to work on design for the Park/Hickory entrance.  The entrance needs to be rebuilt after the City of Foley sidewalk project was completed.  Also, request for volunteers to work on a pond committee.  If anyone is interested in the entrance committee, pond committee or possible board transition please contact the POA Board at Ashparkhoa@gmail.com

Motion to close the meeting and proceeded to election. Motion seconded meeting adjourned.

This was followed by a motion to close nominations. No nominations were received from the floor.  Motion seconded.

Ballots distributed by Bobby Hale and Linda Bochnia

Election results. 56 ballots cast.  2025 board members Mike Wojtaszek, Gary Billingsley, Lee Bochnia

Ashford Park HOA Meeting Minutes Quarterly Meeting

Date: August 6, 2026

Location: New Foley Public Library Meeting Room

Called to Order By: Board Chair, Leo Bochnia - President

Quorum: Achieved

1. Welcome & Introductions

Meeting opened with welcome remarks and Pledge of Allegiance

Board Member Roll Call:

  • Scott Yates - Financial Chair/Treasurer

  • Bob Mayfield – Architectural Chair

  • Lee Bochnia – President

Bob Mayfield- Architectural Chair

  • New building approved replacing front portion of garage and roof damaged by Hurricane Sally

  • City Sewers.  Lava rock in bags left out for city pickup accidentally tore open and went down the sewer.  Did not cause damage to the drainage.

  • Illegal garbage dump.  Homeowner bringing trash in from elsewhere and leaving on the street for the city of Foley pick up.  City notified and police dispatched.  This activity is illegal and can result in a citation and fine from the city.

  • Disabled vehicle being stored on side of house.  This in against covenants and can result in a violation, fine and towing expenses incurred by the HOA for removal.  Homeowner advised and complied.

  • Temporary trailers.  Trailers backed into driveway is in violation of the covenants,  All trailors must be stored in the rear of the residence shielded from street view.  If temporary, contact the HOA for approval to avoid violations and fines.

  • Yard maintenance.  Homeowners are receiving warding letters regarding lawn and vegetation maintenance

  • Illegal construction One homeowners did not submit request or receive  permission to construcr a pool deck and cover.  They were given seven days to remove.

  • Three new fence applications were submitted and approved.

 

Financial Director Scott Yates

  • Summary Quarterly Financial report available upon request.

  • 7 unpaid accounts remain from 2026 annual dues

  • Delinquent Account Actions:

  • Liens filed for unpaid dues starting June 1

  • Late fees + 7% interest applied

  • Legal action (small claims court) for persistent delinquencies

  • Hampton Park utilities billing.  Hampton notified Ashford Park that it no longer will be using electrical service at the Hampton entrance

  • Will look into alternate ways to pay annual dues, i.e. paypal, zell, venom etc.

 Maintenance & Infrastructure Updates Lee Bochnia

 Drainage & Grounds

  • Mako under new ownership, prices and commitments still apply

  • East Ashford Park Drive drainage canal cleared of debris.  A mower bridge has been installed across the canal to provide access to cleared grounds for maintenance.

  • City cleared debris from High School canal. 

  • HOA obtaining bids to install gate and fencing to restrict access from rear of Lafayette and High School.

  • Bulkhead Repairs, 11 of 15 bulkheads need replacement. Still working on securing bids for repair, estimated remaining cost: $10,000–$15,000.

 Hickory Pond & Canal

  • Canal cleared from the Hickory Pond to the Hampton Pond.

  • Someone dumped shot rock into Gabon Drive underpass causing a dam on both sides inhibiting drainage.  Have bid of $4500 to clean up and remove blockage

  • Dredging of Hickory silt buildup expected ($10,000–$15,000 estimate).

  • Complaints on growth of Hampton Pond. Residents encouraged to contact: Jackie McGonigal (City Environmental Manager) with concerns.

  • Waiting on Foley Public Works to clear drainage from Hampton Pond to Route 20.

Traffic on Park Ave and Sherwood development expansion

  • Concerns of ongoing and increased traffic through Ashford Park effected by new Sherwood development

  • Park Avenue resurfacing scheduled for 2026.  Letter sent to Mayor and council members with concerns and recommendation for raised crosswalks.  Charlie Ebert responded that city is in favor and developing plans to implement raised crosswalks as alternative to speed bumps.

  • Park Avenue and Hickory entrances landscaped.  Install low-maintenance plantings (e.g., Golden Euonymus shrubs)

  • Thanks to Gary Billingsley for volunteering to clean up weeds at Hickory entrance.

  • Getting bids from contractors to cut back Crepe Myrtles at Park Ave entrance

  • Replacement flags on order

  • Aquacide pellets ordered for Hickory Pond weed control.  Thanks to Tim O’Leary for continuing with this project.

 

Resident Concerns & Public Discussion

  • Comments about certain neighbors not following covenant rules and restrictions

  • Comment, allow 8’ privacy fences.  On needed basis approval by board.

  • Traffic Violations (Stop Signs & Speeding)

  • Frequent reports of vehicles running stop signs and speeding (35–45 mph).

  • Residents advised to:  Contact local police, reach out to city council members: Tim Lower (South side of Park Ave) and Charlie Ebert (North side)

  • HOA obtaining bids to install gate and fencing to restrict access.

  • Motorized vehicles driving through maintained drainage/common areas. Violators will be held responsible for any and all damage incurred.

  • Complaints about multiple vehicles parked on streets (up to 6–7 in some cases).

  • Residents encouraged to consider board participation for next term.

  • Plan to present concerns at City Council meetings.

  • HOA Covenants Review

  • Discussion of rewriting covenants for 2028.

 Adjournment, ï‚· Motion to adjourn: Approved

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