GCVHOA BOARD MEETING
 Held September 11, 2006
Approved 10/9/2006

Call to Order by President & Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Mary Hurst, Don King, Jimmy Kokkalis, Jack Fair, Chad Reid, Richard Barrett, Joe Musumeci were  present. 

Minutes of last meeting - The September Minutes were Read and approved

Reading of the Financial Report - All approved - Concerning the Loines House on DeKoster.  The title company wants Great Cypress to sign off for the $522.80 and at the last meeting a motion was made and seconded to contact the title company and demand the entire amount of 1663.42.  We received a letter from our attorney that he advised it would do us no good to fight and to accept the $522.80 and let the closing take place.  All board members approved the settlement in writing over the summer.    

Committee Reports

Crime Watch: All Quiet

Welcoming: 4 properties had new owners and were welcomed by the committee over the summer.  Conchita Holdsworth, William and Sharron Vogt, John and Kathleen Boon, Sandra Mueller, Dennis Dowling and Deborah McCaffrey.

Code Enforcement:  14 letters were given to the secretary for code violations.  11 were approved by the Board of Directors and mailed to property owners.

Architectural: The approval of a request from John Harrison to build a screen room and add concrete to the front of his driveway was tabled by the President awaiting return of all Architectural Committee members before the committee's final recommendation to the board. 

Maintenance: Board approved in writing over the summer $490.00 to clean storm drains.  The duck problem was tabled until the next meeting awaiting more information as to protection of ducks. 

RV Area: Grass is getting to be a problem in the RV area.  Anyone with a vehicle or boat stored there is responsible to cut the grass under their property.  Jack Fair was kind enough to cut the main areas in September.

Pool Area:  Contractor Brian Mikkelson will begin work in November on the re-surfacing of the pool.  Bracelets for use by guests at the pool and lake was discussed by the board.  The sign by the pool says that bracelets need to be worn by guests and we have no more to give owners who desire to let guests use the common areas.  A motion was made by Mary and seconded by Richard to purchase, or make the bracelets.  Cost to be no more than $177.  Rich, Chad, Mary and Don voted YES and Jack and Jimmy voted NO

Social Club:  Patty reminded everyone of the Social Club meeting that was moved from Labor Day to September 18th. 

Gutter: Purchase of a pressure cleaner for all residents to use was tabled and will be brought up at the annual Meeting. 

OLD BUSINESS

Sidewalk repairs:  The President said he is having problems getting someone to come out for an estimate. 

Fish in Lake - We are still waiting for the 14 grass carp for the lake. 

NEW BUSINESS

Fishing in Lake - Signs have been installed at two entry points on the lake stating that this is "Private Property".  Visits by locals has been significantly reduced.  Property owners who want to permit their guests to use the lake for fishing are required to either accompany them or give them a bracelet in case they are challenged by another property owner. 

Alligator in the Lake - A request was made at the last agenda meeting by a property owner to have an alligator removed from the lake. The President provided the board members with a letter stating the motion to remove the alligator.  After discussion, the motion was seconded by Mary and voted on by the Board.  Rich, Mary and Don voted YES and Jack, Jimmy and Chad voted NO.  The motion was approved with a yes vote by the President.

A discussion about a property owner not cutting their grass resulted in a decision to send the offender a letter stating the Board's position by the secretary and to have Charlie cut the grass.  This cost is to be paid for by the Board and levied on the property owner if not re-paid.  All agreed.

Olivaud Flooding - The President provided 2 estimates on construction of drainage to alleviate the flooding at the East entrance to the park.  A discussion followed and it was decided that more time will be required for this project and no motion was made. 

Wireless Microphones were recommended so all could be heard including comments from those in attendance.  Patty to check into cost.

Discussion by membership

Close of meeting at 7:55 (a new record)