CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order by Pat Kerr at 7:05.  

VERIFY QUORUM:  Board members present were:  Pat Kerr-President, Marcia Johns-Secretary, Dave York-Vice President and Matt Ryan-Treasurer.  Dave Diamond joined the meeting after the quorum was established.  Kathy Watts represented Advanced Property Management.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
Marcia Johns read the minutes from November 21st.   Matt Ryan made a motion to approve the minute with noted spelling corrections.  Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. ARC Committee:  None at this time.  

2. Audit Committee:  None at this time.

3. Garden Committee:  Santa in the Park was a success.  The Board specifically thanked the Garden Committee for all their work and decorating during the holidays.

4. Gazette:  None at this time.

5. SWMC:  None at this time.

TREASURER’S REPORT
1. Report on finances:  Report on finances from 12/01/06 – 12/31/06:  Operating account $37,320.16  Reserves  $224,129.23.  Total Disbursements $31,194.47.  Marcia Johns made a motion to approve the Treasurers report.   Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

2. Outstanding dues:     Eight homeowners are at the attorney.  

Discussion on liens/foreclosures:  Marcia Johns made a motion that Clayton and McCulloh be authorized to proceed with the appropriate collection procedures, including foreclosures for two home owners.  Dave York seconded the motion and it wwas passed by unanimous voice vote.  

OLD BUSINESS

1. Brevard Sheriff’s Office:  The sheriff’s office sent the Board the “survey” on what SLHOA  needs to do in order for the sheriff to start patrolling.  More stop signs and speed limit signs need to be installed.  

Matt Ryan made a motion to proceed with the corrections and signs as noted by the Brevard county not to exceed $7,000, with the stipulation if the cost is more, the Board will be contacted to vote on any necessary increase of the $7,000.  Marcia Johns seconded the motion and it passed by majority voice vote.  Dave Diamond voted against the motion.

2. Managers Report:  The front gate directory has been updated.  Invoices for the 2007 assessments will be mail this week.   Kathy Watts discussed the upcoming Annual meeting and the procedures.  

3. Review-Twila:  Pat Kerr read the review from Advanced Tax Service.  Based on the review, it appears there is no longer a reserve shortfall and the accounts are in balance.

NEW BUSINESS

New business by Board – Discussion:  

1. Discussion:  Pat Kerr suggested the next Board start a Due Process Committee.

Matt Ryan stated there have been numerous complaints regarding Bob’s Complete Landscaping.  Matt spoke to Commercial Mowers about taking over Sunset Lakes in addition to Island Estates.  Dave York made a motion to terminate the contract with Bob’s Complete and give Sunset Lakes to Commercial Mowers.  Matt Ryan seconded the motion and it passed by majority vote.  Dave Diamond voted against the motion.  Kathy Watts from APM will send the termination letter to Bob’s Complete.

Matt Ryan discussed the canal behind Sunward.  The one estimate received was $7,000.  More bids will be collected.

There have been ants discovered in the park.  The bid received from Blacks was $6,810, ChemGreen was paid $6,000 already and the problem still exists.  Matt Ryan made a motion to terminate ChemGreen and hire Blacks for pest control.  Marcia Johns seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Matt Ryan stated he and Dave York had been working with the irrigation company.  He’s received as couple bids and made a motion to approve Dave Pena Company $4,200 to install independent  systems in both parks.  Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.  

Matt Ryan stated Aquatic Systems will stock the lakes with Algae eating carp at no charge.  Marcia Johns made a motion to proceed with the carp stocking.  Pat Kerr seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Matt discussed a “mobile irrigation lab” that will come out at no cost to check the soil.

Pat Kerr discussed a letter that was received from Clayton & McCulloh regarding the lakes that will go out to all the homeowners.

Pat Kerr stressed people are needed for the ARC and Due Process Committee.

ADJOURN:     Marcia Johns made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm.   Matt Ryan seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.  

Next meeting date:  The next meeting will be SLHOA Annual Meeting scheduled for February 28, 2007 at the Moose Lodge.