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

VERIFY QUORUM:  Board members present were:  Pat Kerr-President, Dave York-Vice President, Matt Ryan-Treasurer and Dave Diamond.  Marcia  Johns was not able to attend.  Kathy Watts represented Advanced Property Management.
 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  The minutes from 04-18-06 will be approved at the next meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. ARC Committee:  There were 10 applications approved.  Residents are urged to send them directly to the ARC committee.

2. Audit Committee:  None at this time.

3. Garden Committee:  The Garden Club recently washed the mold off the playground equipment on Limerick Drive.  No plantings were done this month due to the drought conditions and lack of sprinklers at Island Estates and a few pots that have died in front of Sunset Lakes.  Plantings will begin once the sprinklers are fixed or when we are in the rainy season.

4. Gazette:  George stated the Gazette is ready to go after this meeting.  He stated there will be a question and answer section.  George announced Bill will not be able to be the publisher anymore and asked for a volunteer.

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 from 4-01-06 to 4-30-06.  Operating $138,737.09  Reserves  $133,095.52 Total disbursements $19,768.72.  Dave York made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report.  Dave Diamond seconded and motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

2. Outstanding dues:  Matt stated he will get with Kathy Watts from APM to discuss the next step of the procedure for those that insist on not paying their balance.  Matt stated some owners on a payment plan have been paying on time while one has not.
 

OLD BUSINESS
1. Contracts – Lawn Service, Lakes, Sprinkler System:  
Lawn Service:  Dave York discussed the proposals that have been received.  Bob’s Landscaping has a bid in and Pat suggested trying to work with Bob to get his price down.  Dave Diamond suggested giving True Cut the Sunset Lakes account and Commercial Mowers the Island Estate account.  Pat Kerr’s concern is to make sure they’re all bidding on the same specs.  Pat asked Dave Diamond if he was able to keep watch over Island Estates and he stated he didn’t have the time right now to supervise the lawn company.  He suggested they try to get a volunteer to supervise the lawn company.  Dave Diamond suggested the management company supervise the lawn company at an additional fee.

Pat Kerr suggested the Board meet with True Cut and Commercial Mowers to walk the areas and make sure everyone is on the same page then make the decision at the next meeting.

Lakes:  Aquatic Systems is on board and seem to be working out so far.  A bid will be received from Aquatic Systems to clean up the lake without digging or dredging.  Pat Kerr stated the attorney is working on the situation with the ponds.  There’s been an estimate of approximately $10,000 to get the lakes in order.  The Board is waiting for another bid from  Van Moore to clean the area in Island Estates behind Dave Diamonds home.

Sprinkler System:  There were 2 bids received and Matt Ryan went over the amounts of the bids and stated there are not sufficient funds for new installation.  Florida Native Landscaping and Irrigation was less.

Dave Diamond made a motion to accept the bids from Florida Native Landscaping and Irrigation for a cost of $3,586.25 to repair Island Estates, Starlight & Sierra, Waterford E&W and the main park with the funds coming form the irrigation repair budget and the rest from the contingency fund account.  Matt Ryan seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

2.   Brevard Sheriff’s Office:  Pat Kerr discussed the contract with Brevard County Sheriff Department.  There’s a second contract that will allow an off duty Sheriff to patrol 4 hours per month.  The Board is waiting for insurance information since Liability will have to be in forced.

 Matt Ryan made a motion to approve the contract with the Brevard County Sheriff Department to come into the community and ticket residents for not obeying the traffic rules, including speeding and running stop signs etc.  Dave York seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

3.   Volunteers:  Pat Kerr stated volunteers are always needed and appreciated but there cannot be more projects started without more volunteers unless the association pays for them.  Volunteers painted the display panel at Island Estates.  Matt discussed items that the volunteers have taken care of.

3. Discussion:  The lights were working at Island Estates but Dave Diamond stated 2 bulbs are already blown out.  Matt discussed the accident at the gate.  CFS will be sending a bill for the repairs which will be sent to the homeowner to pay.  Matt asked for approval to get the homeowner that got the license plate of the driver a $25 gift certificate.

The front lights at Sunset Lakes were discussed and it was stated 2 more poles and lights will be added to illuminate the area.

NEW BUSINESS
1. New business by Board – Discussion:  Pat Kerr stated Jim Turner came to her about a homeowner that wants to put up a shed.  The present Bylaws state no buildings/sheds even though there are sheds in the community.  It was suggested to try to pass a Bylaw to lower the percentage needed to change the Bylaws and delete the section on Designated Voter then work on the other changes.

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