Proposed minutes for 9 Jan 2006 BOD meeting

President Musumeci opened the meeting at 7:00 PM with the pledge of allegiance.

Roll Call:  Joe Musumeci, Richard Barrett, Rhonda King, Jim Haley, Glory Schrader all present.  Bill Hanson and Mary Hurst excused because of illness.

Reading of minutes:  Secretary King read the December minutes.  Motion to approve, by Richard Barrett, 2^nd by Glory Schrader, nays – none.

Treasurer Report was given by Treasurer Richard Barrett.  Operating Account had a balance of $7134.48.  Reserve Account had a balance of $91976.06.  Motion to approve as read by Rhonda King, 2^nd by Jim Haley, nays – none.  Rhonda King motioned to reduce proposed assessment to $50.00 per lot and use $5,000.00 from the pool reserve account.  This is not to deplete the pool account entirely.

Old Business:

            Cleaning contract was signed by Mr. Bob Hall and President Musumeci. 

            Lawn contract was submitted by Mr. Beltramini.  Motion to accept contract with $13.00 per month raise by Joe Musumeci, 2^nd by Jim Haley, nays – none.

            Overnight parking and Semi truck parking was discussed.  Rhonda Kind made a motion that no semi tractor trailers be allowed to park in Great Cypress.  Motion 2^nd by Richard Barrett, nays – none.

            Election Referendums.  Secretary King read the proposed referendums as approved by the Board (see attached) to forward to the election committee.  Mr. Barrett requested $5,000 from the pool fund be used instead of assessing residents the full $110.00.  It was decided to use $5,000 from the pool reserve fund and propose an assessment to the residents of  $50.00 for upgrade of pool.

            Acquisition of fish for Pond - Jim Haley requested 15 fish be acquired at the cost of $210.00 for the pond.  Due to the current budget constraints, Rhonda King made a motion to table this until April.  Glory Schrader 2^nd  the motion.  Nays – Jim Haley.  Motion carried to table issue until April.

            Tank  Tek  registered letter was returned unclaimed.

            SBA funds - Richard Barrett stated no report on the SBA monies, except to return excess.  Joe Musumeci stated he contacted SBA and requested to use the excess on the water problem on Houston/Olivaud/Marinette.  He is waiting for reply.

Committees Reports:

            Welcoming Committee – Glory Schrader stated 2 residents were welcomed. 

                        Gloria Perkins and daughter at 16806 Camille St. and the Kuvaja’s at 16824 Harley St.

            Architectural Committee - Discussions on stand alone structures and fencing on lots was tabled.  A form was submitted to the committee for action.

            Code Enforcement Committee – One complaint was handed to the Board for action.

            Documents Committee – Chad Reid stated changes have been submitted.  No change to the homeowner of record is required.  Florida Statutes took care of the situation that came up this past month.

            RV Parking lot – Chad Reid requested Mr. Jack Fair be placed on the committee and Ms. Betty Duffy has resigned.  The Lincoln has been identified, white pickup is gone, and things are in good shape at the RV park. Mr. Musumeci requested Mr. Reid get an estimate for repair of fence.  A lighting situation is being checked into for the RV parking area.

            Maintenance Committee – Patty Mitchell reported

The electrical repairs and replacement will cost $1105.  This is to include ensuring emergency lights operate, replacement of ballasts in clubhouse, outside safety light for the kitchen patio area.

                        Sidewalk repairs  It was requested Ms. Mitchell get repair estimates for one street of sidewalk repairs for Board approval.

                        Signs have been completed by Mr. Schrader.

                        New stove and storage cabinet requests have been withdrawn.

            Election Committee:

                        Marilyn Morris requested nominations be re-opened due to nominee withdrawals.  Rhonda King motioned nominations be re-opened, Glory Schrader 2^nd, nays – none.  Nominations were opened and two new nominees were accepted; Judy Birch for Secretary and Jimmy Kokkalis for Director.  Motion to close nominations by Rhonda King, 2^nd by Richard Barrett, nays – none.  Ms. Morris also stated she needed the proposed budget, proposed referendum changes, and mailing list to start their job.

New Business

            Due to a request, Rhonda King researched that to have a Notary Public, the Board would have to pay $95.00 and would have to pass the test.  Ms. King stated she took the online test and was very easy.  Topic has been tabled.

            Rhonda King stated she has done some research from the St. Pete times and found editorials on the County being cited by DEP in pouring tainted water into the flood plains.  She and Mr. Wayne Morris will investigate further hopefully by contacting the DEP.

            President Musumeci led a discussion regarding the home invasion that occurred today.  Mr. Fair will lead a Crime Watch committee, post people’s names and phone numbers to contact in the newsletter, and a meeting with the County Law Enforcement people will be on 24 January 2006.  Motion to hold the meeting on Tuesday 24 Jan 2006 at 7:00 PM by Rhonda King, 2^nd by Glory Schrader, nays – none.

            Motion to accept the reserving of the clubhouse for a Valentine Dinner Dance on Tuesday 14 February, 2006 by Jim Haley was made, 2^nd by Richard Barrett, nays – none.

            Discussion of Roadrunner vs. VOIP was tabled due to Mr. Hanson’s illness.

            Clarification of a “legal” homeowner from the Florida Statutes was read by the Secretary and signed by all board members. 

            Joe Musumeci stated he would call someone regarding the cleaning of Houston Ave.

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

Meeting cosed at 8:20 PM by President Musumeci.