Angela Diaz also explained that owners want to know if they can replace their wooden stockade fence with the same vinyl fence that is now installed along the border of the community.  She explained two houses already have vinyl fences.  Discussion was held on this, and after discussion, Joe Mauro moved the owners that have grandfathered wooden shadow box fences may maintain their shadowbox fence or may replace them with tongue and groove tan vinyl fencing that is the same style and color as the new neighborhood perimeter fencing.  The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ARC Committee - The ARC needs to review the 35% rule regarding green space.   Angela Diaz questioned whether a recently painted house received ARC approval for the color. John Morgan will check into the approval.  

Civic Affairs Committee - The Board unanimously approved to continue membership in the St. Johns County Roundtable at a cost of $100.  It was also noted that Tom Wells has moved, therefore a new volunteer is needed to attend the Ponte Vedra Association meetings.

Covenant Enforcement  - Covenant violations were review and Angela Diaz asked John Morgan to be more vigilant.  She stated people have been piling their lawn debris in the street and there continues to be problems with mold, houses being painted without approval, etc.

Jim Ross stated that he wanted to tell the Board members they were doing a great job.  He reported that on the east end of Lake Stone Circle there might be another problem with seepage into the storm water system.  He also stated the roadways at the north entrance are cracking and it was noted they are also cracking at the south entrance.  John Morgan will inspect the roads to determine what he thinks needs to be done.  Resident, Chris Greco, also stated he believes excessive watering may be causing the damage.  Angela Diaz asked John Morgan, to check with Turfection to make sure the irrigation is running only twice a week and is not spraying the street if possible. 

John Morgan also reviewed a covenant violation where an owner was supposed to plant shrubs to hide their propane tank, and also the same owner is storing a boat on the side of his house.  Angela Diaz instructed Mr. Morgan to send a hearing letter to this owner.  Mr. Morgan recommended to having a letter sent by an attorney.  He explained that the Florida statute has changed regarding fining, and the Association can no longer place a lien because of a fine.  He stated the owner would have to pay $50 every time he gets an attorney letter and that would prompt him to take care of the issue.  Discussion was held on the covenant enforcement process and Tommy Reinheimer suggested first going through the covenant enforcement process with the hearing, and if that doesn't work, the second step would be to send the attorney letter.  Costs associated with the second option will be passed on to the homeowner in violation of the covenants. 

Discussion was also held about a trampoline being a nuisance and Mr. Morgan explained that the owners have received a letter requiring that they screen the trampoline with plant material.  He explained if the plant material were not big enough to screen the trampoline, they would require the owner to install larger plant material.

Communications - No Report 

Community Affairs  - Angela Diaz moved to continue to fund garage sale ads, as long as the costs stay under $100.  The motion was seconded and carried.  The community garage sale will be held on April 1st from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Finance/Insurance  - Nothing to report. 

Landscape Committee  - Angela Diaz questioned why the mulch has not been completed and John Morgan stated that Turfection is continuing the work.  He also explained that Turfection plans to use a herbicide to kill the weeds on the soccer field, then fertilize the grass to see how much of it will come back.

O. M. & W - No Report

Safety & Security Committee - Angela Diaz reported that the Committee has been trying to have SJSO come out to put the speed indicator boxes up and for issuing warnings and speeding tickets.  She suggested possibly paying off-duty police officers for a few days to come into the community and patrol.  Discussion was held on this and Jim Ross explained that in the past SJSO has responded to coming into the community.  It was decided to continue on special occasions, such as prom night, with the SJSO patrols.  Tom Harding will continue to pursue the SJCSO patrolling our community.

NEW BUSINESS
Web Site Logo Comment - Angela Diaz explained that David Herbin was upset at the use of the logo from his web site and that the Board did not have the courtesy of informing him that they were creating an official SML website.  Since it is the same image as what is used on official SML documents, Angela Diaz had considered the logo property of Sawmill Lakes and not Dave Herbin.  Angela Diaz assured him his site provides a service to the community, but also she and others have complained to him about the “neighbor to neighbor” page of his web site and he would not change it.  Ms. Diaz stated she removed Herbin’s logo off the official community web site.  Mr. Herbin had requested the Board members’ names and phone numbers.  Angela Diaz provided a web site link where people can contact the Board members but Mr. Herbin elected not to post this information on his site.  The Board members desire to keep their personal phone numbers off of the Internet.  Their phone numbers are in the community directory distributed to every home.

Action Log - Due to time constraints this will be discussed at a future meeting.

School Site - Angela Diaz stated there were some resident comments that the Board has not been involved in the Guana school site discussion most recently.   She has explained to them that at this time she didn't feel it was Sawmill Lakes Board business because this site has not been recognized as yet by the school board, and is not a viable high school site.  Tommy Reinheimer he added that he heard on the news today that the Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed that the Guana site is not an option for a new high school.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Laura Morey, of 441 South Mill View Way, stated she also appreciates the Board's efforts.  She suggested using teenagers who are interested in earning community service hours to paint the clubhouse and have a “paint and pizza party”.

She also urged the Board to consider not removing the fence along 210 as the vegetation grows, because it is a sound barrier.   Chris Greco concurred that this fence is needed is a sound barrier.

Chris Greco also stated he believes staining the play yard should be a high priority.  He also suggested replacing the wallboard in the bathrooms with harder material such as hardy board to prevent future vandalism.

Laura Mori also stated that the Pegine Echevarria is asking for more volunteers for the Social Committee.  Angela Diaz stated she would put an article in the newsletter when it comes out. 

Next Meeting – The next meeting will be held on April 11th at 6 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Tom Murta moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

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Angela Diaz, President