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GLENN LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Please reply to: HARMONY MANAGEMENT 4400 El Conquistador Pkwy. Bradenton, FL 34210 (941) 758-9624
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING June 12, 2006 MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by D. Bright at 7:00 P.M.
IN ATTENDANCE: D. Bright, , V. Schneider, N. Perry and I. Lerner
UNIT OWNERS IN ATTENDANCE: 19
FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: D. Parsons
A Quorum was established.
PROOF OF NOTICE: The meeting notice was mailed to all owners June 5, 2006.
MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the May 3, 2006 meeting. The minutes are unanimously approved via a motion by N. Perry and seconded by I. Lerner.
FINANCIAL REPORT: N. Perry presented the March 31, 2006 financial statement. The asset balances as of that date were: Operating: $125,559.65 Reserves: $ 81,185.17 Other: $ 2,758.57 Total: $209,503.39 N. Perry reported that no bills will be paid for irrigation supplies unless the exact location is listed on the invoice. Management will keep a log of all repairs so a pattern can be established to where problems exist. She also stated that all bills must be paid on a monthly basis as there should never be two bills paid for the same item in one month. P. Nye from Harmony Management is to explain the low interest that was earned on the April statement.
OLD BUSINESS: A. Painting of 53rd Avenue wall: Three bids have now been obtained for the painting and repairs of the wall on 53rd Avenue. D. Bright suggested that the wall be done in stages so the cost can be spread out. A general discussion was held about the concerns of taking this approach as matching the paint over time will be difficult of sections as you proceed. A. Russo of the Architectural Review Committee suggested removing and replacing the rusted beads in the entire wall first, and then paint the wall when more funds could be obtained.
NEW BUSINESS: A. Lake Contract: D. Bright reported that the lake contract with Aquatic Systems was set for renewal on July 1, 2006. He suggested that the Board approve the contract renewal. The motion to approve the contract with Aquatic Systems was passed unanimously via a motion by B. Pitt and seconded by I. Lerner. B. Phase Four Lake Inspection: D. Parsons reported that an engineering firm has been hired to do to inspection on the phase four lake as is required by SWFWMD. This inspection is to be completed and submitted by June 29, 2006. C. Sidewalk Easement: D. Bright reported that the County wants an easement to connect the sidewalks on 52nd and 53rd. D. Bright informed them that the issue would be given to their attorney for review and the County would be responsible for their fees. He also reported the County has also informed him that residents must stop painting the sidewalks outside their homes, as the county will not be held liable for falls on owner painted sidewalks. D. Landscape: D. Bright reported that the Architectural Review Committee is supposed to be handling looking at the landscape in the area to look for violations. If violations are found the committee will report them to Management, who then would discuss them with the Board before letters are sent. He suggested that the committee have a meeting so they can discuss what they will look for in the Association. E. Attorney: D. Bright reported that in his opinion, the Board should reinstate Stephan Thompson as the Association’s attorney. He reported that he was the attorney from the onset of the Association and was well versed in all of the needs. A motion was made by I. Lerner and seconded by B. Pitt to reinstate Stephan Thompson as the Association attorney and the motion passed unanimously. F Architectural Review Committee : D. Bright reported that the committee needs to have exact guidelines to follow as what is and is not acceptable. However, he cautioned that the Association is changing and they need to be flexible.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: A. B. Pitt asked if a pool must have a fence around it. She was informed that it is required by County law. B. A resident reported that the County was to supply solar flashing signs at the intersection of 52nd Ave. And 51st Street, that say “Do not block intersection C. V. Schneider stated that the President is not allowed to make or second a motion. D. B. Pitt reported that many owners do not take proper care of their yards.
The next scheduled Board Meeting is set for July 11, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.
No further business came before the Board and the meeting was adjourned via a motion by I. Lerner at 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Dane A. Parsons Community Association Manager DAP
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