Seminole Lakes Property Owners Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2009

Call to Order: Bob Toth called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.

Establish a Quorum: A quorum was established with the following present: Bob Toth, Linda Huber, Nick Cole, and Fred Eyrich. Joe Ring arrived at 10:05 am.

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 no corrections, the February 9, 2009 and March 9, 2009 organizational minutes were considered accepted.

President’s Report: Bob Toth provided an update on the SEMLAK lawsuit indicating Mediation is scheduled for June 3, 2009. Issues include the exact location of the easement, contribution to road maintenance, removal of median, and construction traffic on our entrance and exit roads. The Board will work diligently to resolve this dispute at this meeting. Full Report

Treasurer’s Report: Nick Cole reported the first third of the year came in on budget despite higher than budgeted expenses associated with the lawsuit. The Board will maintain tight control on the budget until resolution of the lawsuit. Banks are starting to move on foreclosures which should give some monetary relief to the Association. The Association remains on the two year program to return excess operating funds. It is expected there will be an increase in 2010 to about $120 per month.

Committee Reports: Linda Huber introduced the following:

Activities: Helen Bodnar gave the report on behalf of Wayne Karlak. The Cinco de Mayo party was a success. There have been good turnouts for Bingo. Future events include: pot luck dinners on May 20^th and June 24th, 9-hole scramble on June 7^th, and a July 4^th party. Watch the Grapevine for further dates and information.

Access Control: Jay Huber gave a Power Point presentation on an analysis of the current system and suggestions for possible improvements inasmuch as the community has voiced concerns about the recent burglaries relevant to access control. Jay Huber reviewed the following: overview of the current system, actions taken by the committee, and suggestions for possible changes. They included: return back gate to resident only, replace front gate reader, eliminate clickers and restore system to original intent, and add surveillance cameras. A new reader has been installed at the front gate as a trial. The committee is recommending a bar code system. More information and pricing will be obtained to present to the Board who gave their support to further research. Full Report

CERT: Ray Negrycz reported that CERT participated in a disaster drill on March 28^th and tested the ham radios in conjunction with the 2-way radios. Both systems worked well. The committee is currently updating the incident response forms. Red and yellow tapes on the lamp posts will be replaced as needed. Full Report

Lakes, Roads, & Maintenance: Bill Murphy reported on the following April activities: street signage continues to be painted, weeds along the curbs and gutters are being sprayed, continue to look for lost boundary markers, removed rust stain near the entrance, and surveyed broke or missing street reflectors for future replacement. Bill Murphy also worked with Bob Toth on the Lake G project. Bill Murphy also asked for volunteers to help with future projects. Full Report

Management Report: Sherry Danko reported on the current accounts receivable (3.0% of owners), AVOs (40) and work orders from Star (9) for Greenscapes, and an overview of violation letters mailed since the February Board meeting (102 letters).

Old Business: None.

Architectural Review: Joe Ring presented a request to paint the house and roof at 26286 Feathersound and provided color swatches. By general consensus, the request was approved.

Rule Change: Inasmuch as the pool, tiki hut, and exercise room are rented, it was necessary to make the following rule change. Linda Huber moved, and Nick Cole seconded to adopt the following Rule Change as amended during discussion:

"2.  Amenities  The POA has executed a lease agreement with the Developer for the use of the following amenities:  community swimming pool, tiki hut building and exercise room.  These facilities are for use by eligible POA members and their guests.  A Pool Committee, sanctioned by the Board of Directors, has developed rules governing the use of these amenities and will monitor their usage.  The aforementioned rules are posted on the Seminole Lakes website and at the pool for reference.  All persons using the pool, tiki hut, and exercise room are required to comply with said rules and regulations.  Failure to do so, may result in expulsion from the area and loss of future use.

E-mail System Use: Bob Toth began discussion by noting the e-mail system is maintained by Dick Benckendorf and June Toth at no cost to the Association. There was some recent concern regarding the use of the e-mail system for advertising for a golf course event. Fred Eyrich reported that several owners had expressed concern about "free" advertising for the Developer. After discussion by the Board and membership comments, the Directors agreed that if the communication is for the good of the Association’s residents and is approved by the oversight director, then it may be sent out via the e-mail system.

Survey Results: Sherry Danko gave a Power Point presentation on the clubhouse survey results. She reported as follows: results were accepted up to May 4^th, Star will keep the survey forms confidential, 213 surveys were received, 6 were invalid due to tardiness or not being prepared properly, 207 total surveys were tabulated, 227 parcels responded, 123.5 positive responses, 103.5 negative responses, 99 comments were received. They were both in favor of and against the clubhouse and also provided good insight and suggestions. One owner expressed concern regarding surveys which may have voted differently if conditions were different. Sherry Danko responded that all comments in their entirety will be given to the Board. Another owner asked if the Covenants allowed for leasing the Clubhouse. Bob Toth responded this would be part of the study. Nick Cole added that a legal opinion would be sought. Survey Presentation

Lake G Repairs: Bob Toth gave a Power Point presentation on the history of repairs performed to shorelines of Lake D and Lake A. A recent inspection of all lakes owned by the POA shows that Lake G requires permanent repairs to the headwalls and shoreline (POA owns 600feet). To bring the lake into good repair, Abbott’s Backhoe quoted $43.00 per lineal foot (last year Lake D was $53.00 per lineal foot). The total project including bringing in dirt, rip-rap, leveling, and laying sod is $27,000. Fourteen homes surrounding the area will be affected. Volunteers to oversee the project and for watering will be needed. If approved, the project will begin in early June and take one week. Pictures of Lake G were shown. Funding will come from the "Other Lakes" reserve. Linda Huber moved, and Fred Eyrich seconded to approve the $27,000 and have Abbott’s do the project, with a separate vendor for the sod. The motion carried. The lake system should be in good shape for the next 5 to 6 years. It was asked if the Developer would contribute to this project, and the answer was no. Lake G Presentation

Backflow Preventer: In response to the City of Punta Gorda’s requirement, a backflow preventer needed to be installed at the gatehouse and be certified as this was a commercial entity as compared to an individual residence. Bids were obtained. Joe Ring moved, and Linda Huber seconded to ratify the decision to have the backflow preventer installed by McDonough Plumbing at a cost of $750.00. The motion carried.

Collection Policy Amendment: Nick Cole moved, and Linda Huber seconded to approve the following resolution to the Seminole Lakes Collection Policy:

Next Meeting: The next Board meeting will be held June 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM.

Owner Comments: Bob Toth thanked Linda Huber for her efforts with the Grapevine.

Adjournment: With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 AM.

Submitted by,

Sherry Danko

For Linda Huber, Secretary