CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order by Pat Kerr at 7:00pm.

VERIFY QUORUM:  Board Members present were Pat Kerr-President, Dave York-Vice President, Marcia Johns-Secretary and Matt Ryan-Treasurer.  David Diamond-Director arrived late.  Kathy Watts represented APM.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Marcia Johns read the minutes from the 2006 Annual Meeting and the 2006 Organizational meeting.   Matt Ryan made a motion to approve the Annual Minutes with corrections.  Dave York seconded and it passed by unanimous voice vote.   Matt Ryan made a motion to approve the Organizational Minutes with corrections.   Dave York seconded and it passed by unanimous voice vote.  
 

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. ARC Committee:  Dave York presented an application for painting that was approved.  And had nothing else to report.

2. Audit Committee:  None at this time.

3. Garden Committee:  The Garden Club has been out front weeding.  And wanted to remind everyone they still need volunteers for the Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th

4. Gazette:  The latest Gazette is at the printer.  A correction may have to be made since it may have been reported Dave Diamond has the position of Vice President when it should read Dave York.  Matt Ryan suggested he and Pat Kerr meet with the Gazette Committee.

5. SWMC:  None at this time.

6. Welcoming Committee:  None at this time.
 

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Report on finances:  Matt Ryan presented the Treasurers report.  Financial report from 2-23-06 to 2-28-06, Operating- $130,158.64  : Reserves $115,627.33.  Total disbursements $5,666.47.  David Diamond made a motion to approved the Treasurers report.  Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.
 
2. Outstanding dues:  Matt Ryan and Pat Kerr have been working with Kathy Watts from APM to get all necessary invoices and statements out.   

3. Discussion on liens/foreclosures:  After the letters are sent out, The Board will decide which ones will be sent to the attorney.  There are still 2 liens open (one rebuttal and one is paying payments) and 5 have been settled.

OLD BUSINESS

1.  Attorney:  Clayton & McCulloch has sent the rehabilitation letter to APM which will be sent to the Board tomorrow.  Pat Kerr requested Neil McCulloch be present at the next meeting to discuss the St Johns Water Management issue.  Marcia Johns suggested sending a flyer out to the residents advertising it.  APM will set up the meeting between the HOA and Neil McCulloch for their next meeting on April 18th at Grace Lutheran Church.

2. Contracts – Lawn Service, Lakes:  The contract with Aquatic Systems has not been signed as of yet.  APM will get the contract to the Board to be signed.  Bob’s Landscaping, there seems to be a question as to whether there’s really a crew or if he just picks up day labor.  David Diamond suggested having 2 lawn companies involved, one for Sunset Lakes and one for Island Estates.  Dave York stated he will talk to Bob’s Landscaping about just doing Sunset Lakes and entertain the notion of another company doing Island Estates.

3. Brevard Sheriff’s Office:  Pat Kerr discussed the Sheriffs Dept issue and still working on getting the Contract and it was suggested SLHOA get a copy of a contract from another gated community and change it to suit their needs.  It will then be sent to the attorney for review.  

4. Volunteers:  Pat Kerr stated there is quite a lack of volunteers in the community.  The Board is in dire need of assistance since they cannot do it all.  Matt Ryan would like the Gazette to advertise for a licensed plumber, an electrician and painters to volunteer their time.

5. Discussion – Gazebos, playground:  Matt Ryan presented 2 bids for 16’ gazebos which include installation.  Playground equipment-Matt Ryan also presented prices for new playground equipment for those items removed for safety reasons. Dave York made a motion to replace the bubble and an open slide.  Marcia Jjohns seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.
 

NEW BUSINESS

1. 2005 Review – waiting on letter:  The review is finished and the Board is just waiting for the formal results from auditor.

2. Mail out – reminders of dues/rehab letter:  Discussed earlier.

3. New business by Board – Discussion:  Pat Kerr stated the trash has not been picked up on schedule.  Matt Ryan would like to see if Van Moore has the prints for the shut off valves for the reclaimed water to determine exactly where they are.  Dave York stated he didn’t think there were plans.

Dave Diamond made a motion for the palms at the entrance of Island Estates be maintained and trimmed as long as they’re not more then $40 per tree with a total of 20 palms.  Matt Ryan seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.  

Pat Kerr stated she’d like the Board to revisit the By-Laws and to lower the total percentage needed to amend by-laws and to remove the section on Designated Voters.
 

ADJOURN:  Adjourned at 8:25pm