SUNSET LAKES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GRACE LUTHERAN
MEETING MINUTES
August 16, 2005
CALL TO ORDER:
Pat Kerr called the meeting
to order at 7:05 pm and those assembled recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROOF OF NOTICE AND VERIFYING
OF QUORUM:
Present at the meeting were
President Pat Kerr, Secretary Marcia Johns, Treasurer Matt Ryan and Director
Dave York. Van Moore and Kathy Watts of Advanced Property Management
were also in attendance. Vice President Sonia Richards was absent.
READING AND APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
The meeting minutes from
June 27, 2005 were read by Marcia Johns. Matt Ryan made a motion
to accept the minutes with approved changes. Dave York seconded the
motion and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting minutes from
July 19, 2005 were read by Marcia Johns. Matt Ryan made
a motion to accept the minutes. Dave York seconded the motion and
the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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ARC: Matt Ryan stated
he was in favor of flag poles and Van Moore discussed the issue and stated
the association has a right to erect 20’ flag poles. Matt Ryan
made a motion to have a time limit of one (1) year on approved ARC requests.
Approved projects must be completed within that time. Dave York seconded
the motion and all were in favor.
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Audit Committee: No report
at this time.
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Garden Committee: Dee
Ryan stated they will be starting up again next month.
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Gazette: Hurricane safety
comments will be in next month’s issue.
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SJWM: Matt Ryan stated
the association might need to take legal action against the developers
regarding permits. Van Moore recommended not accepting permits and
have Noble Engineering give a dollar amount on repairs. Sometimes
the developers will settle. Marcia Johns questioned the cost of additional
reports. Matt Ryan feels there’s pressure from developers to sign
off on permits. Pat Kerr requested Van Moore draft a certified letter
to SJWM requesting they not transfer the permits. Van Moore will
also contact Noble Engineering to get a quote for the final report of needed
repair to the system.
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Welcoming Committee: no
report at this time.
TREASURERS REPORT:
Matt Ryan reported the Operating
account has $46,121.62. The Reserves account has $84,908.33 Accounts
Receivable $43,091.59. Disbursements from 7/15/05 through 8/9/05
$20,118.64. Matt reported currently 45 homeowners have not
paid their dues that should have been paid by May 15th, 2005. Anyone
who owes should contact the Board or APM to make payment arrangements.
Marcia Johns made a motion to accept the Treasurers report. Dave
York seconded the motion and all were in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Court Case: Pat Kerr discussed
Mr. Kleczka’s case and read the ruling of the court. Mr. Kleczka
is the “only” resident not required to pay the $175, 2004 Corrected Assessment.
Pat Kerr stressed the other HOA members do not have the same rights as
Mr. Kleczka due to the stipulation from June of 2004.
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By-Laws: Pat Kerr stated
the By-Laws have been revised and should be sent out by August 31st.
Motion was made by Marcia Johns to accept the page 10 to reflect the original
wording of the by laws committee with the exception of the change of 10%
to 15%. Matt Ryan seconded the motion which was passed unanimously
by voice vote.
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Budget: Pat Kerr discussed
the new budget for 2005 will be a $600 annual fee, $500 for operating and
$100 for road reserves. Van Moore will draft and forward a proxy to Pat
Kerr and the mailings will be ready by August 31st for distribution.
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Gates: Dave York reported
that a vehicle ran over a gate sensor. Another part of the gate system
is now broken. A water valve under the guardhouse needs replacing.
A North American Van Lines moving van hit the gates. Sonia Richards
will get the information to Pat Kerr to get reimbursement for all repairs.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Fall Picnic: Holly Barrett
volunteered to chair the fall picnic. Matt Ryan made a motion to
accept Holly Barrett as the Fall Picnic Chairperson. Marcia Johns
seconded and all were in favor.
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Parking: Van Moore discussed
the parking issue and stated cars will be towed. Signs from the towing
company will be erected stating “unauthorized vehicles will be towed at
owner’s expense”. Van Moore discussed restraints on parking
and suggested it be placed in the Gazette. He suggested the Board
make a ruling on parking and clarify the issue in the DOCS. Pat Kerr
stated she contacted a person from the Sheriff’s Dept. that can come and
do a presentation to the HOA. She also stated a letter will be drafted
to the Sheriffs Department allowing them to come and ticket violators.
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Will have to get a new quote
for insurance as our current insurance company is going out of business.
Community discussion
on parking, bike racks, trucks using back gates and by-laws.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business
Matt Ryan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dave York seconded
the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM. |