Great Cypress Village Homeowner’s Association, Inc.

                                               16816 Camille Street, Hudson, Florida 34667

GCVHOA BOARD MEETING
 Held NOV.12, 2007
(Pending Board Approval)

by Mary Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance

Mary Johnson, Mary Hurst, Richard Barrett, Joe Musumeci, Bill Vogt, Betty Sulikowski, John Castiglia 

Read by the secretary and approved by the Board.

The Financial report was read and approved by the Board

Welcoming: Mary Hurst reported  two new homeowners, Larry and Barb Frazier on Harley St. and Jackie and Paul Bredlau on Andre Blvd 

Code Enforcement: Val reported that some drivers were speeding on Olivaud St.

Architectural: No report at this time 

Maintenance: Joe reported that the electrical problem with the well has been resolved with a new breaker which cost $70.00

RV Area:   Jack Fair reported that the RV area has been cleaned up and all spaces currently occupied have been recorded and verified

Pool Area: Joe reported that five extinguishers and four security lights were purchased 

Social Club: Patty reported that all social events were posted in the clubhouse with signup sheets

Election Committee: Brenda reported that the committee is attempting to find volunteers to run for the board.  She asked those in attendance to contact any member of the committee if they wanted to participate.
 

Documents Committee:  Mary Johnson reported that the committee is almost finished and will be making its recommendations to the Board shortly.   

Olivaud St flooding:  No information at this time
 

Tree Trimming:  Mary reported that we would need to check into the insurance coverage for volunteers to trim trees.  Volunteers have done much in the past around the park without any problems.  John received an estimate from Pasco Tree Service an annually fee would be $1,845 and semi-annually would be $1,517 for 82 palm trees. The request for the purchase of a power pole trimmer was tabled again until the next meeting.

55+ instrument:  The Board voted to cancel the creation of a document by Attorney that was agreed upon at the October meeting.   The Board agreed to include the document change as part of the March Ballot.  There will be an informational meeting sometime in February and the attorney will explain 55+and answer any questions from the members at that time.

Raising monthly fees: After much discussion, the board approved a motion to raise the monthly fee from $41.00 to $50.00.  This rate will include the payment for the road improvements. The raise will go into effect as of Jan. 2008.  A notification will go out to all members giving 30 day notice.

1. December 15^th, 2007 will be deadline for ballot, the board must approve any items requiring a vote, as well a the budget prior to that date.
 

2. Request to place a donation box for the spaying of stray cats was requested by Barbara Reid and was approved by the Board.
 

3. It was approved by the Board to purchase new signs at both entrances. Patty will get estimates
 

4. Maintenance of pool vs. cleaning contractor: Joe will continue to take care of maintenance
 

5. Newspaper receptacle: suggestions were made to surround with a fence or some shrubs, this was tabled until next meeting
 

6. Rising cost of common ground maintenance:  Last year the cost of tree trimming was $3,200 and $2,800 for side walk repair.  This will be addressed when the budget is discussed at a later meeting.
 

7.  The Board approved the removal of a bush that is blocking view of traffic at Harley and Marinette. 

Mary Johnson made a motion to adjourn meeting seconded by Joe

The meeting was closed at 7:55