Seminole Lakes Property Owners Association
Board of Directors Meeting
May 10, 2010
Minutes
Prior to the meeting, Fire Chief Robert Hancock, accompanied by Ray Briggs and Jennifer Molnar, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Fire Department which included fire safety issues and the role of the Fire Department. Fire Dept. Presentation
Call to Order: Bob Toth called the meeting to order at 10:55 AM. At the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church.
Establish a Quorum: A quorum was established with the following present: Bob Toth, Fred Eyrich, Linda Huber, and Al DiSessa. Bill Murphy was absent.
Also present, was Sherry Danko, from Star Hospitality Management.
Proof of Notice: The meeting notice was distributed and posted as per the Association Bylaws and Florida Statute 720.
Disposal of Minutes: With the following correction: three stop signs were purchased, not four; the April 12, 2010 minutes were accepted.
President’s Report: None.
Treasurer’s Report: Al DiSessa reported that income statement as of April came in under budget as a result of offsetting favorable and unfavorable variances. Reserves currently total $613,245. Two CDs which recently matured at BB&T will be moved to Florida Community Bank due to the higher interest rates offered.
Committee Reports: None.
Management Report: Sherry Danko reported on the current accounts receivable (47 owners owe for May). There were 7 AVOs and 2 work orders submitted to Greenscapes. They returned 4 responses which were forwarded to the applicable owners. Sherry Danko also gave an overview of violation letters mailed since the April Board meeting (13 letters) most of which were for significant weeds, dirty roofs, and dirty mailboxes and/or mailbox posts.
Old Business:
Update on Lake Maintenance: Bob Toth provided a progress report on the conditions of the lakes. Previously, the Developer renewed a bare bones version of his original contracts with the Lake Doctor and agreed to purchase carp. Owners around Lake C and the Association were also going to purchase carp. Unfortunately, SWFWMD advised they will not issue a permit for the carp unless barriers are installed over the culverts to keep the carp out of the lakes with littoral zones. One such area is Lake D which has problems with the fast growing hydrilla. The Developer has since amended his Lake Doctor contract to mirror what he once had in place. Although it will take a little time, residents should see improvement. The POA is appreciative of the Developer’s efforts. An owner expressed his concern regarding the potential health problems the algae growth on the lakes is causing. Bob Toth responded he will discuss further with Lake Doctor to determine when they will commence spraying the hydrilla.
South Charlotte County Update: Bob Toth noted that Don Lee and Dan Quill gave a presentation at the April meeting regarding business conditions and future plans. There was also discussion on the air traffic noise experienced by the residents of Burnt Store Meadows and Seminole Lakes. It is hoped the new tower, expected to be completed later this year, should divert some traffic and help with the noise. Charlotte County Administrator, Roger Baltz, will speak at the May 27th meeting. All residents are welcome to attend.
New Business:
Architectural Review: Fred Eyrich presented the following:
26269 Seminole Lakes Blvd: request approval to resurface driveway and pool deck. Bob Toth gave preliminary verbal approval.
26208 Feathersound: request approval for exterior paint colors. Bob Toth gave preliminary verbal approval.
10190 Arrowhead: request approval for exterior paint colors. Bob Toth gave preliminary verbal approval.
26365 Seminole Lakes Blvd: request approval to install vinyl windows on existing lanai.
26262 Stillwater: request approval to install a concrete walkway from the side door of the garage to the driveway.
10269 Shadow Run: request approval for exterior paint colors.
10307 Shadow Run: request approval to install accordion shutters for the large windows and plastic for the small windows.
26247 Feathersound: request approval to install a Mr. Slim split A/C unit for the lanai.
Fred Eyrich noted there were a couple of other alterations for which no ARB form was submitted. He reminded owners of the requirements. Owners wishing to replace dead shrubs with similar shrubs do not need to submit an ARB request. Linda Huber moved, and Al DiSessa seconded to approve the afore-mentioned ARB requests. The motion carried.
Front Entrance Irrigation Repair: Bob Toth advised there was a serious irrigation break on May 1st at the front entrance. The sprinkler control box failed causing the irrigation pump to run continuously. The pressure broke some two inch sprinkler lines. Jay Huber obtained two bids. Quality Irrigation Services submitted the low bid of $681.75. Greenscapes was $100 higher. Bob Toth moved, and Linda Huber seconded to approve the $681.75 bid from Quality Irrigation. The motion carried.
Access Control Gate Repair: Linda Huber reported a lightening strike on April 26th hit the front entrance gate power source. Sunstate Gate came out, and installed a backup battery power source, ordered the replacement equipment, and installed it on April 28th. The total cost of materials and labor was $664.00. Linda Huber moved, and Fred Eyrich seconded to approve the purchase. The motion carried.
Comments for Future Discussion: An owner expressed concern that the ARB administrator had confronted her contractor unnecessarily and insisted to the owner that an ARB form was required despite the owner previously being told by the President that none was required as the project was only a replacement window job. After some discussion, the board advised the matter would be reviewed.
Next Meeting: The next Board meeting will be June 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM.
Adjournment: With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:35AM
Submitted by,
Sherry Danko
Sherry Danko
For Linda Huber, Secretary