Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
Seminole Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
December 11, 2006
Prior to the start of the meeting, Bob Toth introduced Bill Albers, City Councilman for District Five. Mr. Albers gave a brief overview of his background and key issues before the Council. He fielded a few questions from the audience regarding issues of interest to Seminole Lakes.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:25 AM by Bob Toth, President, at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church.
Establish a Quorum: A quorum was established with the following present: Bob Toth, Al DiSessa, Linda Huber, and Dan Langone. Sandy Blaesing was absent. Also present was Sherry Danko, Star Hospitality Management.
Notice of Meeting: The meeting notice was posted in accordance with the Association Bylaws and Florida Statute 720.
Disposal of Minutes: Al DiSessa moved, and Dan Langone seconded to approve the November 13, 2006 Board meeting minutes. The motion carried.
President’s Report: Bob Toth began his presentation with re-introductions of the Board and Star Hospitality Management. Bob Toth thanked the Arts and Crafts Committee for the beautiful Christmas decorations at the front entrance. Bob Toth continued with an announcement that Seminole Lakes, Inc. sent a letter stating they are not interested in selling the pool complex as there is outside interest in purchasing the pool along with the golf course. Bob Toth announced that the pool committee had just submitted a report which the Board will review.
Treasurer’s Report: Al DiSessa reported a $3,557 operating surplus for November and a year-to-date surplus of $76,588.07. Expenses for the month were in line with the budget with the final payment of the fountain being the only extraordinary expense. $5,988.83 was added to the reserves bringing the total to $430,527.75. As of November 30th, 98.9% of the residents are current with their monthly fees. Owners were reminded of the reduction in fees to $115 per parcel and Lake A fees remaining the same at $17 per parcel effective January 1, 2007. Committee members were encouraged to submit their final expenses for the 2006 fiscal year as quickly as possible. One owner disagreed with the Board’s policy on eliminating the hurricane reserve fund and co-mingling with the reserves. Al DiSessa responded that reserves are not co-mingled and never were co-mingled even when the owner was a director. Al DiSessa added that a hurricane reserve would duplicate contribution funding for line items already in the Reserve Fund. Al DiSessa emphasized that our Association is in excellent financial shape and has, in the past, communicated the Board’s financial plan in the event of a hurricane or other disaster.
Dec ReportOld Business:
Lights at Seminole Lakes Blvd. & Stillwater Circle: Bob Toth reported that a proposal to install lights at the intersection was received for $3500. Bob Toth added that he was waiting for a picture and specifications and will show them to the corner residents. Once all of the information is received, it will be brought before the Board for approval.
New Business:
ARB: Dan Langone announced that there were four requests: one for shutters, one for painting, one for a lanai enclosure, and one for front entrance screening. All requests are similar to other installations. Dan Langone moved, and Al DiSessa seconded to approve all four requests. The motion carried unanimously.
Resident Recognition: Linda Huber gave a brief explanation of the resident recognition program. City Councilman, Bill Albers drew Evelyn Cotyk’s name from the bag of nominations. Linda Huber read the nominations which recognized her contributions to the community with regards to the activities committee. Evelyn was not present but will be given a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant.
MVP-DecCommittee Reports: Linda Huber introduced the Chairs or their representatives to present their committee reports.
Election Committee: June Toth announced that elections will be held at the March 12, 2007 Annual Meeting. Two positions need to be filled inasmuch as Al Disessa, Linda Huber, and Dan Langone will be serving their second year term. The nominating committee will be looking for candidates and a candidates' forum will be held February 20, 2007.
Election DecMaintenance: Fred Eyrich reported that the red tag program continues to be working. The front entrance sign was washed and painted. Several owners volunteered their time to paint the lettering. Fred noted that at some point, the letters would need to be replaced. Linda Huber indicated that her brother-in-law does wood-working as a hobby and will submit a proposal. Also completed were the following: survey markers were cleaned, several repairs by the gatehouse, new lights were installed along the entrance wall, the benches were assembled, pepper bushes cleaned near the location of the possible shed installation. Fred Eyrich also noted that work is needed to repair cracks on the Burnt Store Road wall which would be started after the meeting. Any volunteers would be welcomed.
Maintenance DecManagement: Sherry Danko reported that the POA’s accounts receivable is in great shape with only three owners having delinquent accounts beyond the current month. Management continues to work with the Covenants and Landscape Committees. Although there are still outstanding landscape issues, the number of AVOs appears to have decreased.
Pool Survey: Linda Huber reported that she had received 26 surveys and encouraged owners to complete and return them to Star Management or the Guard House.
Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Monday, January 8, 2007 at 10:00am at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church.
Comments for Future Consideration: One resident reported that it was his understanding that the ARB committee meetings should be posted. Bob Toth responded that they are posted as they are part of the regular agenda. One resident stated that Star was allegedly collecting the old amount of $150 for the monthly fees. Sherry Danko responded that it was unlikely as the process includes checks and balances to avoid errors of this nature. Al DiSessa noted the situation would be researched.
Bob Toth announced that he will give a presentation on the Association Documents at the January meeting and include comments on amendments, attorney opinions, and attorney/client privilege. Owners were encouraged to attend and would have the opportunity to ask questions and make recommendations.
Adjournment: With no further business to come before the Board, Dan Langone moved and Al DiSessa seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 11:19 AM.
Sherry Danko
Submitted for Linda Huber, Secretary