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President:

Angela Diaz in attendence
Vice President: Craig King absent
Treasurer: Tommy Reinheimer absent
Secretary: Tom Murta in attendence
General Member: Josiah Andrews in attendence
Board of Directors Meeting Date: 2006 NOV 13

Board of Directors meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. in the Community Clubhouse

MINUTES

Representing MAY Management Services Patti Brown, Property Manager;  Debby Powers taking minutes. 
Residents Present:  Dr. Steve Frank and Michael O’Connor

 Quorum and Call to Order
A quorum was established and President Angela Diaz called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The September 12th minutes were approved by email.  Tom Murta moved to approve the October 10, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting minutes as presented.  The motion was seconded and carried.   

2007 Proposed Budget
The Board members reviewed the two-page summary that Tom Reinheimer sent regarding changes to the budget. Angela Diaz explained that the Board members had previously discussed having a handyman rather than the MAY Management maintenance staff.   Patti Brown explained that she asked Janet if she could add another hour on to police the area for trash, but she was unable to do that.  The Board members agreed to cut out the MAY Management maintenance staff effective tomorrow and if there seems to be a lot of trash accumulating find a handyman to pick it up from time to time.  The Board members were in agreement to leave this budget item as Tommy Reinheimer had it in his draft.   Other items in Mr. Reinheimer’s draft were reviewed and all Board members agreed to Mr. Reinheimer’s proposed changes.   The proposed budget would make the assessments $900 per year.  Patti Brown also spoke in favor of the two new line items for bad debt and vandalism do the owners can see that these two items are costing the Association.    

Patti Brown reviewed some of the variances as of the September Financial Report and she explained there haven’t been any major items in October. 

Tom Murta moved to approve the 2007 budget as Tom Reinheimer presented it.  Angela Diaz seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.  Angela Diaz asked that the budget assumptions be mailed out along with the Annual Meeting mailing.  Patti Brown will also do a cover letter explaining the bad debt item.  There was discussion about the bad debt item and Tom Murta stated that someone suggested to him that the Board list the names of those who haven’t paid their assessments.   Patti Brown explained that any owner could come to MAY Management and request to look at the delinquency report. It was also decoded top post the 2007 budget on the website.  Josiah Andrews felt that each item that was raised should have an explanation.   

FINANCIAL REPORT
Patti Brown reported that there are 30 homes delinquent for a total of $18,685.77.  The delinquency report was reviewed and Patti Brown explained the process for liens and money judgments.   Josiah Andrews asked if there has been an increase in delinquencies in the last year and it was unknown.  Patti Brown explained that when the Board takes an aggressive approach to collections, the word will get around in the community.   

Tom Murta moved to send out biannual assessment statements effective January 1, 2007. 

Angela Diaz questioned the addendum to the MAY Management contract, in particular the $1.50 fee for faxing and the $100 administrative fees for filing a lien.  She noted that she and Tommy Reinheimer are protesting these two costs and she asked Patti Brown to clarify these items before she would sign the addendum to the contract.  Ms. Diaz would like to know if some of the money for filing the lien will come back to the Association as $25 used to come back to the Association.   There was further discussion about the MAY Management charges and Patti Brown explained there is backup attached to the MAY Management check referencing these charges that Tommy Reinheimer can review when he signs the checks. 

It was also noted that Tom Reinheimer had a question on the financials regarding 19 hours for maintenance.  Patti Brown has asked for a copy of the maintenance man’s time sheet, but she hasn’t received it yet.

Angela Diaz moved to accept the September financial report.   Tom Murta seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. 

MANAGEMENT REPORT
Violation Letters - Patti Brown explained that the violation letters have been cut in half and she believes the hearing letters are helping.  Many violations have been closed out.  Six owners received notice to attend the hearing and one owner complied after the received the notice.  Angela Diaz asked that the hearings be taped according to the bylaws.  Tom Murta moved to authorize expenditure of a tape recorder if the Association doesn’t have one.  The motion was seconded and carried. 
Clubhouse Doors - Patti Brown stated that the clubhouse doors have been repainted.

Pool Deck – Patti Brown also reported that the pool decking was also repainted.    

Landscape Proposals - Patti Brown requested bids from four landscaping companies and only two have come back so far.  Angela Diaz asked for references on the landscape companies and a list of the properties they currently do.  Patti Brown will send her the list. 

Angela Diaz also asked that Turfection discount the second mulching charge because their contract runs from November to November and they have only mulched once this year. 

Sinkholes - Patti Brown reported that she had two quotes to repair the sinkholes, but one of the contractors who quoted has recently passed away.  The remaining contractor, Vince Mathews proposed $1600 to repair the two sinkholes.  Patti Brown will contact Florida Pipe and Tech for another quote.  Angela Diaz also reported that there is a washout between the two lakes on Sawmill Lakes Drive and Tom Murta explained that it is because the concrete wing walls are not long enough. 

ARC Minutes – Ms. Brown included the ARC minutes in the meeting packet as the Board members requested.  Angela Diaz moved to order ARC signs to be placed in an owner’s yard once they receive ARC approval for a project.  Patti Brown will find out the cost of the signs.  It was also agreed that if they didn’t get a sign back from the owner, the owner would be charged for the sign.  The motion was seconded and carried. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Home Business Request – Carol Charbonneau sent a request to operate a home business solely for mailing purposes.  The Board members were in agreement with this as long she follows the guidelines.   

Work Order Items – Angela Diaz reviewed outstanding items that had work orders written on them.  Patti Brown noted that there have been bathroom doors left open since the locks were changed, but no damages have been done. 

It was also noted that both walls at the entrance have lights out on the ligustrom trees. 

Camera Quotes - Patti Brown will continue to pursue an additional quote from someone who is currently doing this type of work at Ocean Grand.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ARC Committee - No report.

Civic Affairs Committee - No report.

Covenant Enforcement  - Previously discussed.

Communications - No report.

Community Affairs  -  Angela Diaz reported that the luminary night will be held in December.

Finance/Insurance  - No report. 

Landscape Committee  - Previously discussed.

O. M. & W - No report.

Safety & Security Committee - Angela Diaz stated that SJSO will be doing another self defense class in the community. 

NEW BUSINESS
Tennis Court Voting – There were 66 yes votes and 63 no votes on the tennis court.  Patti Brown will continue to hold on to the votes.  Angela Diaz stated that since this is not an overwhelming vote, the Board probably wouldn’t take action. 

Annual Meeting - Patti Brown reported that she has not received any nominees for the Board yet.  She explained that a person could be nominated at the annual meeting.   Angela Diaz stated that she and Tommy Reinheimer’s terms are up next year and that would leave the Board with only two Board members.  She feels this is extreme apathy in the community and is disappointed in this.  Patti Brown explained that the Board couldn’t run with only two members and they would have to appoint someone. 

Dr. Frank voiced interest in running for the Board, but explained he couldn’t make Tuesday evenings.  The Board discussed possibly changing to Monday evenings.  Josiah Andrews was agreeable to take Dr. Frank’s position on the ARC.

Approval of Rogers’ Addition - Tobe’ Budner sent plans and a cover letter asking the Board to review Mr. Roger’s addition. Josiah Andrews explained that the ARC did not want to approve the plans because they did not agree with the variance.  Angela Diaz explained that the reason the Board overruled the ARC on the variance is because there are already many homes in the community that were equally as close to the street and she couldn’t see how it could be denied.  Dr. Frank voiced disappointment that the ARC was never informed of the reasoning.,  Angela Diaz apologized for the lack of communications.  Tobe’ Budner sent a memo explaining that the situation is ideal with the original architect and original builder doing the addition to the home.  Mr. Murta reviewed the plans and felt they meet the community standards.  Tom Murta moved to approve the architectural plans for Lot 46, Phase I at the Rogers’ residence for a garage addition. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:    None.

Next MeetingThe next meeting will be  the Annual Meeting on December 12th at 6 p.m.. 

ADJOURNMENT -   With no further business to discuss, Angela Diaz moved to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

 


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Angela Diaz, President

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