DESCRIBE ISSUE

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
1 Pool Ownership to resident Property Value to all
1 Common area along Burnt Store Road needs attention-roots are coming to the surface, trees need fertilizing & trimming We look at this view every day
1 Complete review of financial situation Affects everyone
1 Restore respect for and trust in the Board by being open and honest with homeowners – treat with respect  
1 Renegotiate ownership of the pool  
1 Make tenants accountable for watering grass and shrubs  
1 Monthly association fees must be reduced – not competitive with other similar communities  
1 Purchase of the pool  
1 Reduce number of homes for sale # of homes for sale showed a fear of the late board, I was thinking of selling for any price but now I feel safe and relieved knowing that our new board has turned in a new direction
1 We need to buy the pool Great gathering place for parties
1 Buy the pool and necessary area so it can belong to residents  
1 Walkers would enjoy a few benches scattered around Stillwater & other areas So the elderly can rest
1 Have a coffee once a week where people could talk & visit Helps people get to know each other
1 Maintenance must be kept up on rental properties, weeding, roof, lanai need repair from Hurricane Charley Affects our home values
1 The board to continue having teamwork during entire year If not, no other issues can be accomplished properly
1 Opening of the Pool  
1 Remove gates and deed streets to the city, making us just another section of Punta Gorda To save money, our gates are a joke
1 A bench placed close to the road on the common grounds near entrance Walkers could tie shoelace, rest, have chat, enjoy the view
1 Quit bickering!! You can’t accomplish anything when you spend your time arguing about nothing
1 Pass a hurricane assessment and lower the monthly fees back to where they were Assessment would be covered by some homeowners insurance; tax deductible for others, lower monthly fee is a selling point especially in slow real estate market
1 Beautiful fountain in front entrance lake – lighted at night would add much beauty to our community. Cost is slightly less than $5K installed (this equates to monthly maintenance fee for 33 homes for 1 month) Inexpensive beautification
1 Purchase pool and tiki bar Asset to the community as a whole
1 Capital Reserve Accounts $300,00 is ENOUGH  
1 Speed/Stop sign enforcement Safety
1 Purchase Swimming pool Exercise programs & community gatherings
1 Continued negotiations for the purchase of swimming pool It is not heated
1 Have Star Mgmt take a serious interest in killing button weeds Keep area attractive
1 People who damage front gate should pay $50 fine  
     
     
2 Put directory info on web site-would not need individual permission This info already available on the internet
2 SL POA recommend to State or County that soundproof walls be installed for homes located along Burnt Store Rd as part of the widening process because of the noise Cannot enjoy lanai with all the noise and property value will suffer
2 Review and explain process for Capitol Expenditures Last board ruled with 3 votes
2 Re-evaluate budget and make any decisions/revisions based on fiscal responsibility Association must be financially solid but NOT over funded
2 Consider weekly bingo in clubhouse Socialize
2 Keep dogs from barking when no one is home  
2 All board members take course on governance Improve the way meetings are run
2 Reduce maintenance fees  
2 Keep our maintenance fees low as we are responsible for the upkeep of our homes & landscape The reserve does not need to be so high and we should not be penalized for Hurricane Charley
2 Develop better rapport with Jack Stephenson which would lead to purchase of pool & use of club house We need communications, we all live here and it would only be to our benefit to work together
2 Stop barking dogs all day long, occupants work all day Nuisance
2 Entire Board to agree on the budget & lower assessments Everyone in community is affected
2 People away for summer, hire someone to take care & weed  
2 Stop running to the lawyers for everything $$
2 Restore respectability on the Board. Treat the residents with respect & respond intelligently to their concerns & questions Common courtesy
2 Replace sign at Seminole Lakes Blvd. & Stillwater (arrows for clubhouse, pool & tennis courts), once you enter this is the first thing you see Sign is an eye sore, attempts to restore it have failed.
2 If another storm and 50% of roof tile is damaged beyond repair, have the Board allow for roofs of steel or similar material  
2 Cheaper access to the pool Enjoyment of existing facility, feeling of community
2 Some homes (back side) on the golf course need cleaning and painting Detracts from the community & should be a concern of the community
2 Need street lighting at SL Blvd, Feathersound & Stillwater-why not install lamp post there and & SL Blvd. near guard house, use same type as homeowners use  

 

3 Make governing our community less rancorous Grapevine excellent vehicle to communicate to owners.
3 Continue Monthly community drive through with Landscape, Covenants, Star, Greenscapes – consider adding maintenance rep to group Appearance of the area must be protected
3 Used paperback book exchange-location to be determined  
3 Pool area cleaned up (outside pool gate) It needs grass and plants
3 POA to structure meetings where residents cannot standup and disrupt meeting Resident input should come from committees, surveys, & presentations
3 Change governing articles so that 2/3 of "interested" owners can effect changes and issues that affect their lives  
3 Communications at all levels: Board, residents, Jack S  
3 Review leasing & purchasing pool; or have developer purchase new pool furniture Important asset for resident, friends and family
3 Convince everyone to live and let live – don’t get up every morning worrying about property values  
3 Fiscal responsibility It’s the Boards job
3 Route restaurant, golf course, tennis visitors, patrons & delivery vehicles down Seminole Lakes Blvd. Safety and privacy
3 Put CERT survey in closing packet for new residents  
4 Educate homeowners on covenants & necessity to enforce Our standards must be upheld
4 Lower monthly association dues if possible  
4 Restaurant grounds look terrible Plants and grass
4 Board decisions should be based upon the communities will rather than individual board members personal feelings If community does not support action, it should not be done
4 I do not wish to buy the pool It is old and run down, the wonderful public pool in Charlotte Harbour is accessible at $3.00 per day
4 Lake A & D revitalization Severe erosion
4 Quit trying to deal with developer Waste of time and money
4 Reopen negotiations for the Pool To protect our interests
4 Have Board provide documentation to homeowners explaining in detail any large expenditures and why $ must be spent This will avoid anyone criticizing the Board’s actions.
5 Enforce covenants and have consequences for repeat offenders
5 New Pool furniture  
5 Forget about hiring outside security that costs more money  
5 Bocce Ball Courts It’s a fun game
5 Work on realistic fee-$150 is too much for what we get Saves money, keeps everyone happy
6 Work to heal the division in our community by example & positive leadership Saves money, keeps everyone happy
6 Improved lawn service, weed control, fertilizing, etc.  
6 Keep a closer reign on legal fees-no need to go for legal advice as often  
6 Plant Christmas palms by the front gate to replace those lost by Hurricane Front will look nicer
6 Accomplish all action for the betterment of homeowners, no room for "pet projects" For the homeowners, not an individual’s priority
7 Improve entrance appearance  
9 Place a bench near entrance for walkers who are waiting for guests to arrive or need to rest. Benches at other areas for walkers would be appreciated. Something extra for walkers to enjoy