Seminole Lakes Property Owners Association
Board of Directors Meeting
September 14, 2009
Minutes

Call to Order: Bob Toth called the meeting to order at 10:03 AM.

Establish a Quorum: A quorum was established with the following present: Bob Toth, Nick Cole, and Linda Huber. Joe Ring and Fred Eyrich were 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 no corrections, the June 8, 2009 minutes were considered accepted.

President’s Report: Bob Toth reported on the following: the Bruce Ladd building is for sale and will no longer offer plumbing services; the COPG City Planning Commission and Council passed the rezoning request to allow for a YMCA daycare in the new Building at Seminole Lakes Plaza. Per our request, they have agreed to shield the lights at the rear of the building. Bob Toth stated that the Board decided not to move forward with exploring the rental of the clubhouse as the spring opinion survey did not indicate a high enough confidence level in renting the clubhouse. Pres Report

Treasurer’s Report: Nick Cole reported that the Association is at budgeted levels despite excessive legal invoices. The Board was able to cut costs in other areas without sacrificing services. The Board will be working on the 2010 Business Plan. Although a slightly raised level of assessment in 2010 is possible, the Board will do everything possible to minimize the increase. Treas Report

Committee Reports: Linda Huber introduced the following:

Activities: Helen Bodnar gave the report on behalf of Wayne Karlak. The Committee thanked the Desrosiers for donating a grill and Paul White for installing table covers. Bingo days, the July 4^th Bloody Mary party, July pot luck, Charley Hurricane party and Labor Day party were all successful. Upcoming events include: Oktoberfest on 10/10, Par Love on 10/11, Turkey Races on 11/18, and Holiday Party on 12/7 at the Twin Isles CC. Activity Report

Creative Arts: Joy Scott reported that the Artisan’s Holiday Craft sale will be held on November 15^th in five or more homes in Seminole Lakes. Anyone interested in participating should contact Helena DiSessa. Watch the October Grapevine for further details.

Lakes, Roads, & Maintenance: Bill Murphy reported on projects addressed including: street signs, weeds along curbs, storm drain cleanout, mold clean up, Lake G rip-rap, umbrella stands, post lamps, swimming pool apron painting, and other miscellaneous pool area maintenance items. Future projects will address the following: wall at front entrance, exterior cracks at guardhouse, traffic and fire hydrant markings to be replaced or painted, consider seal coating roads, repaint back gate, deep cleaning of guardhouse, exercise room, roofs of both, etc., replace golf course rail at the Windsong Crossing, continue searching for property boundary survey markers, and increase committee membership. Lakes,Roads,Maintenance Report

Manager’s Report: Sherry Danko advised 31 owners still owed for June. Friendly reminders would be sent. Approximately 2% of the owners are delinquent beyond September including those at the attorney. During the past couple of months, 24 AVOs were submitted, Star submitted 6 work orders, and Greenscapes provided 11 written responses. Regarding violations, 94 letters were mailed since the June meeting.

Old Business: None

Architectural Review: Linda Huber stated 10219 Windsong requested approval for painting. Nick Cole moved, and Linda Huber seconded to approve the request. The motion carried. Bob Toth reported that a request to extend the lanai was currently being evaluated.

Lake Conditions: Bob Toth gave a detailed Power Point Presentation regarding the condition of the lakes and storm water drainage system which are the responsibility of the developer. He discussed the condition of the lakes including the algae growth, smell, and mosquitoes. There was significant discussion regarding the responsibility of the SWFWMD permit and care and maintenance of the lakes. It was advised that the developer cancelled his contract with the Lake Doctor some time ago resulting in these current issues. Owners were upset and contacted the Board and management who in turn contacted the developer. Owners also contacted the City and SWFWMD. The developer has entered into a new contract for Lake Doctor for Lake C. The developer has asked the POA to assume full responsibility for the lakes and has offered an annual contribution. This is currently being researched. Also, the developer would like to go ahead with the SWFWMD re-certification and share that cost as well with the POA. The Board will continue to keep the membership posted. Lake Permit Presentation  

Golf cart repair, pool pump motor replacement, and Burnt Store Road wall clean out: Bob Toth advised that the afore-mentioned three items needed to be addressed in the timeframe since the last Board meeting. Bob Toth moved, and Linda Huber seconded to approve the total $2,356 expenditures as described. The motion carried.

Next Meeting: The next Board meeting will be held October 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM.

Owner Comments: One owner expressed her unhappiness with Greenscapes particularly with the weeds and carpet grass. Bob Toth advised he would coordinate a meeting with Greenscapes. Another owner expressed her overall satisfaction with Greenscapes. Another owner advised that there is no weed killer product to kill carpet grass short of killing all grass or pulling it out. Lastly, an owner expressed concern over a neighbor indicating she feels "he gets away with everything" including the installation of a fence. The Board will take the comments under advisement.

Adjournment: With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:06 AM.

Submitted by,

Sherry Danko

For Linda Huber, Secretary