Proposed Minutes for BOD meeting 12 December 2005

President Musumeci open meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:  Joe Musumeci, Bill Hanson, Rhonda King, Richard Barrett, Mary Hurst, Jim Haley, all present. Bob Douin has been removed from the Roll Call.

            President Musumeci asked for a volunteer to replace Mr. Douin.  Glory Schrader volunteered.  Rhonda King made a motion to appoint Glory Schrader as a Director.  Mary Hurst 2nd, nays – none.  

Reading of the Minutes – Secretary King read the November minutes.   Motion to accept as read by Jim Haley, 2nd by Mary Hurst, nays – none.

Treasurer Report:   $7,440.83 in the operating account, and $91,553.03 in the Reserve account.  Motion to accept Treasurers report as read by Rhonda King, 2nd by Jim Haley, nays - none.

Old Business:

            Status of Tank Tek – Secretary stated a registered letter will go to Tank Tek tomorrow (13 December 2005).   

            SBA Funds – President Musumeci stated he has talked to someone in Miami trying to see if the unused funds can go for the water drainage problem on Houston/Olivaud/Marinette.

            Status of new Cleaning Contract – Motion was made to draw up a new contract for Mr. Bob Hall’s signature was made by Mary Hurst, 2nd by Glory Schrader, nays – none.

            Pond Maintenance – Jim Haley stated he was preparing the paperwork for the application of placing up to 20 grass eating fish into our pond.

            Shredder – Rhonda King made a motion to acquire a shredder not to cost more than $30.00.  Bill Hanson 2nd, one nay – Jim Haley, motion carried.

            Fire Hydrant flushing - Mr. Haley stated that the county had only 2 persons to flush the hydrants.  We will get done eventually.

            Sidewalk repair – Mario Stano and Patty Mitchell volunteered to check out the sidewalks in the park for repair.  Mary Hurst motioned that the entire driveway including the apron to the asphalt be maintained by the residents.  2nd by Jim Haley, nays – Bill Hanson.  Motion carried.  It was decided only to inspect sidewalks with a 1” or more raise/crack. 

Committee Reports:

            Yard of the Month – Jim Haley requested this be tabled until March as the grasses are in dormant stage at this time.  President agreed.

Maintenance Committee - Patty Mitchell

            Leak in kitchen area – Plumber is scheduled to come and investigate the cause this week.

            Signs for Bulletin boards – Mr. Schrader will make signs for cost of materials and also remake the large sign in storage to replace current “recreation building” stating “Club House”.  Motion made by Rhonda King to get the signs, 2nd by Mary Hurst, nays – none.

            Volunteers were requested to paint the numbers on the Shuffleboard court.

            Concrete tables have been sold.

            Willow tree outside front door is causing a large mess.  Requested trimming be done on this tree.  President Musumeci asked if Charlie would do the trimming.

                        Pool resurfacing – tabled due to the expense at this time.

                        Bocce’ Ball and Horseshoe pits proposal – Ruth Stickel volunteered to inquire what these courts require.

                        Patty Mitchell also requested that one of the current old refrigerators be replaced by a newer donor refrigerator.  Old fridge will be donated to Homeless shelter.

                        Electrical problems – Patty stated the electrician will be here this week to investigate the short in light along driveway as well as a flood light off the kitchen.

            Documents Committee – Chad Reid stated new document proposals are on display in the clubhouse and also on the website for membership review.

            Welcoming Committee – Mary Hurst stated no new residents were greeted this month.  Mary also stated a check for $60.75 has been received for newspapers for a total of about $84.00 brought in by the newspapers.  She thanked everyone for participating in this program.

            Architecture Committee – Motion to accept two volunteers Mr. Frank Hoover and Mr. Jack Fair as new members of the Architectural Committee by Rhonda King, 2nd by Richard Barrett, nays – none.

            RV Parking Committee – Chad Reid asked if anyone could identify a Lincoln and trailer that has been parked in the RV parking area.  Notice will be posted on the BOD bulletin board and in the newsletter for identification.  Grass has been cut in the RV park.

            Code Enforcement Committee – Mr. Cox stated complaints were given at the Agenda meeting.  The secretary will hand carry for BOD approval.

            Social Club – Patty Mitchell stated tickets were on sale for the Christmas dinner.  Also, the Bingo cards have been received and will be used for the first time on Thursday night.  New Years eve….Clubhouse is open if anyone wants to host or organize a party.

            Election Committee – Marilyn Morris opened the nominations from the floor.  No nominations were made.  Nominations closed.  The current slate is as follows:  President – Joe Musumeci, Vice President – Jim Haley, Secretary – Rhonda King, Treasurer – Richard Barrett, Directors – Bill Hanson, Mary Hurst, Joe Petronelli, and Betty Duffy.  Candidates will be posted to website and in the newsletter.  Also requested from the BOD, preferably by the first of January, a list of proposed referendums up for vote, proposed budget, roster of current residents eligible to vote, and envelope labels for mailing be given to the Election Committee..

New Business

            Pest problem outside clubhouse area – pest is hard to catch.  Will contact exterminator again. 

            Life Jacket responsibility in boats on lake was discussed.  Rhonda King made a motion a sign be placed stating “at own risk” liability on use of the lake.  No vote was taken.  Item will be discussed further.

            Speeding in park – President Musumeci again stated no speeding in the park.

            Fishing in lake – Jim Haley motioned a catch and release fishing program be implemented for the lake, Richard Barrett 2nd, nays – none.  President recommended a sign be placed at the lake stating residents only.

            Budget meeting - President Musumeci set aside 26 December after the agenda meeting for a budget meeting. 

            Direct TV vs Bright House cable - A request was made to go with Bright House cable system because you get more channels once the year is up (7 January) with Direct TV.  Rhonda King made the motion to go with Bright House for the TV cable only. Glory Schrader 2nd, nays – none. (missed vote to continue with Dale Alford's company supplying hight speed internet access to the office computer and 3 others in the club house)

Open discussion:

            President Musumeci reminded people that a theft has occurred in the park.  Mr. Fair, Mr. Musumeci, Mr. Michaels and others will try to head up a Crime Watch program.  A meeting with the Sheriff’s department has been set up for 28 December 2005, 7:00 P.M.  Secretary King will create fliers for distribution and membership participation.

            Wayne Morris quoted from the St. Petersburg times of an investigation going on with the Pasco County Utilities Department and its illegal dumping of waste waters.  Mrs. King and Mr. Morris will investigate this matter along with anyone else who wishes to join the committee. 

            There is a problem with nuisance incidents on the east side of Olivaud.  It was recommended a call to the police be made on trespassing incidents.

            A question was presented on why stand alone sheds/structures were not allowed. 

Motion to close the meeting by Richard Barrett, 2nd by Jim Haley, nays – none.

Meeting closed at 8:30 P.M.