Meeting Minutes

 
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:
 

  • 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.
  • Audit Committee:  No report at this time.
  • Garden Committee:  Dee Ryan stated they will be starting up again next month.
  • Gazette:  Hurricane safety comments will be in next month’s issue.  
  • 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.
  • 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:

  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 

 
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