INSURANCE: It was noted the 2007-2008 renewal policy is very similar to the prior policy. Angela Diaz remarked a page outlining crime incidents was not included. The association is also covered by flood insurance, which was obtained last year. Patti Brown was asked to check with the insurance agent if the addition of the cameras increases liability insurance.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Pool Operations: The board discussed better controls, communication regarding use of swim diapers in the pools in order to maintain sanitary conditions at the pool. Clearly, violations result in the pool being temporarily unavailable for use to receive chemical treatment. The board also has concerns that children are using the pool without adult supervision. Other problems stem from persons being rude and rowdy, persons using the pool during unauthorized or late-night hours, and persons using the pool who are trespassers. A resident informed the board her daughter left the pool recently after being made uncomfortable by the conduct of a group of young men who appeared intoxicated. 

 The board responded it will use security and/or St. Johns County Sheriff patrols to control the pool area. The board also discussed signs indicating rules for no belligerence or bad language be situated and clearly visible before one enters the pool area. The board directed security patrols be hired for Fourth-of-July celebrations starting Friday, June 29, through Sunday, July 1, and July 3-4. Patti Brown was also asked to check if a patrol was available immediately, and could start as early as June 15. The board indicated security patrols would have a presence through the Labor Day weekend and/or the start of school.  It was bandied whether overnight lighting at the pool should be used. Police have indicated this is a deterrent. However, some residents have complained about invasive light coming into their homes at night. 

Landscape Bids: The board studied three bids for landscape operations. It was noted a quote given last fall by R&D was lower than new bids. It was agreed that Turfection be provided a 30-day notice, per its contract. It was queried whether R&D would honor its former quote. Angela Diaz moved to approve the R&D bid to start in one month and to give Turfection its notice on the assumption R&D will honor its former bid. Tommy Reinheimer seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ARC- Architectural Review Committee: It was agreed the minutes of ARC meetings be posted on the website so residents become familiar with ARC rules.
CIVIC AFFAIRS- Civic Affairs Committee: No one is currently serving on the committee. A volunteer is needed to stay abreast of community affairs by attending local meetings such as the Ponte Vedra Coalition, Palm Valley Association and the St John’s County Roundtable to follow issues on County Road 210 widening, etc.  The board noted Nocatee had been asked to draft  plans for 210 widening using three lanes rather than four. The board stated SJC officials should not deem a sidewalk is unwanted by Sawmill Lakes because of talks that took place at least five years ago, between 2000 and 2002.  County administrators and engineers are adamant that four lanes are needed between the intracoastal bridge and traffic circle at Mickler to accommodated increased future traffic. 

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - The community will kick-off its Independence Day celebrations beginning June 23 at 9 a.m. with the annual children’s Independence Day Parade.
Covenant Enforcement Committee: No new activity. The committee will be diligent to enforce covenants involving safety and security. Residents are reminded to keep their vehicles locked and garage doors down.

Landscape Committee – Potted plants will be added to beautify the pool area. Weeding and trimming at the pool has also been done.

OM&W COMMITTEE: No new activity.

SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE: It was noted resident mailboxes were recently damaged. The board already has discussed its response for late-night or rowdy pool users.  Several unlocked cars in the community were “broken in to” and items stolen.  Cars should be locked and valuables stored out of site.   

NEW BUSINESS - Standardized Mailboxes [Out-of-agenda-order] The board discussed if volume discount pricing is available for mailboxes similar to those in Plantation Oaks. The board will communicate with homeowners to determine if there is a strong enough interest to draft an amendment to covenants that would require standard mailboxes.

OPEN FORUM - A homeowner and mother expressed concern that recent bawdy behavior by several young men at the pool made her 12-year-old daughter so uncomfortable that she left the pool area. The board reiterated its concerns and actions it took earlier in the meeting to respond to this problem.

 Next Meeting - The next meeting will be held on Tuesday July 10th at 6 p.m..  

 ADJOURNMENT - .With no further business, Rick Cantwell moved the board adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Tommy Reinheimer seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

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Angela Diaz, President