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SUNSET LAKES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GRACE LUTHERAN
MEETING MINUTES
July 18, 2006
Approved 8/22/06 BOD Meeting
 

CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order by Pat Kerr at 7:25.  

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
Marcia Johns read the minutes from the April 18, 2006 meeting .   Matt Ryan made a motion to approve the minutes with correction.   Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. ARC Committee:  Dave York presented the ARC report.
2. Audit Committee:  None at this time.
3. Garden Committee:  The Garden Club planted a tree and cactus.  They requested a picnic table.
4. Gazette:  The gazette has a new publisher but since they don’t have MicroSoft Publisher it may be in another format.  There will be more of a report next month.
5. SWMC:  None at this time.
6. Welcoming Committee:  None at this time.

TREASURER’S REPORT
1. Matt Ryan presented the Treasurer’s report.  Financial report 6-01-06 to 6-30-06   Operating $91,979.15.  Reserves $167,795.41   Total disbursements $28,558.89  Marcia Johns made a motion to approve the Treasurers report.   Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

2. Discussion on liens/foreclosures:  Anyone owing over $600 has been sent to the attorney.  No liens have been placed at this time.  One is satisfied and one is in the process of being satisfied.  After July 31 a $25 late fee will be added.  Matt Ryan and Pat Kerr stressed again that if anyone is having problems paying to contact them.
 
Matt Ryan requested information on the reserve issue.  The issue was promised to be adjusted by July 18 but now will be July 19th.  Pat Kerr stressed there are no funds missing.

OLD BUSINESS
1. Contracts – Lawn Service, Lakes, Sprinkler System:  

Lawn Service:  Dave York reported on the lawn contracts.  He stated Commercial Mowers is doing Island Estates and Bob’s Complete Landscaping is doing Sunset Lakes.  There has been positive feedback on the split and that the irrigation is back working.  Pat Kerr stated they needed to cut again around the lakes.  She stated they needed to keep the weeds down.  Matt stated there’s a $900 savings by splitting the two territories.  Matt stated to clean out the berm would take 72 man hours at $17. per hours.  Would take 3 days to finish..  

Dave Diamond made a motion $1224 to clean out the berm at Island Estates.  Marcia Johns seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote. 

Marcia Johns made a motion to allow Commercial Mowers to clean out the dry retention pond at Island Estates for $1000.  Matt Ryan seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Palm trees-Matt has received prices to trim the palms.  Bob’s Landscaping will trim them for $10.   Marcia Johns made a motion to allow Bob’s Complete Landscaping to trim the trees with a limit of $2500.  Matt Ryan seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Marcia Johns made a motion to allow Royalty Tree to remove the dead oak trees and pine trees at the entrance at a total cost of $770.  Dave Diamond seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Matt Ryan reported the 3’ fencing at the tennis court needs to be replaced as a safety issue.   Dave Diamond made a motion to replace and repair the fence at a cost of $1290.  Marcia Johns seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Lakes:  Pat Kerr discussed the issue of the erosion on Limerick around the lakes.  Commissioner Ron Pritchard has been forwarded the information from Pat Kerr since its on Tropical Trail.   Mr Witkoffs erosion is escalating to the point the county needs to be involved.

Sprinkler System:  Matt Ryan reported the Florida Irrigation has repaired the sprinklers and now volunteers will go out and replace the heads, saving funds for the association.  The two gazebo areas are the only areas that need sprinkler systems.  The Park and Island Estates sprinkler systems need to be  checked with an electrical tracer.  

Marcia Jones made a motion to install the sprinklers, with a limit of $3500 for both gazebo areas.  Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

2. Brevard Sheriff’s Office:  Pat Kerr reported on the contract she had sent to the county.  Pat was assured first that it had been sent to the county and the sheriff’s office then was told they had not seen it.  Pat tracked it down and now has been assured that contract is with the Sheriff’s attorney to review.  Off duty Sheriff’s have been hired to patrol the property until the contract is approved.

3.  Volunteers:  The parade was well attended.  The fishing contest was a success and   
     everyone seemed to enjoy themselves but there never seems to be enough volunteers.   

NEW BUSINESS
New business by Board – Discussion:  

Kathy Watts will call Kendall Signs to see if he’s repairing the “T” at Island Estates.

Van Moore needs to look into the Storm Water issue and just where the permits are and requests Van contact Neil McCulloh to see what’s happening with it.

Matt Ryan spoke to the builder of a pool on Sunward Drive that damaged some of the common property.  Matt called Martin Pools to complain and was told they were not responsible for damage done by the contractor.  Matt suggested getting a “performance bond” for any damages not repaired.  The Board requested APM check with Neil McCulloh concerning a bond enabling the association to hold funds from a contractor to repair damage done if they, the contractor, does not repair it.

Matt stated many homeowners are now parking in the playground area.

ADJOURN:    Matt Ryan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35.   Marcia Johns seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.  

  
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