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GLENN LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Monday March 24, 2008 MINUTES
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I. Call To Order: The Meeting was called to Order by Board President Nancy Perry at 6: 30 PM II. Directors Present: Betty Pitt, Floyd Winters, Charles Bradford, Veronique Schneider & Nancy Perry. Of quorum of directors was present. III. There were fourteen (14) other owners present along with Community Manager Carl Romano of Sentry Management. IV. Minutes Floyd Winters read the minutes of the previous Meeting held January 30, 2008. Motion: Floyd Winters moved to accept the minutes as read. The motion was seconded by Veronique Schneider and unanimously approved. V. Financial Report: Betty Pitt reviewed the accounts receivable and spoke about several unit owners who should have their late fees waived. Carl Romano of Sentry commented that there was a correction that needed to be made to the 2008 Budget that in effect gave the Association more money to spend in fiscal year 2008. Motion: Floyd Winters moved to have the late charges waived for the four owners who had reasons why they should not have been charged. The motion was seconded by Charles Bradford and unanimously approved. VI. Insulating Foam: Nancy Perry introduced Ron Gorton of Total Building Systems who gave the owners a presentation on a product that he sells and installs that saves energy and strengthens the roof system. The product is insulating foam that is sprayed into the attic space. Ron gave some costs estimates, spoke about projected energy and insurance savings and answered owner’s question. There was also a presentation about window replacements and storm shutters. VII. Old Business: Nancy Perry reported that she and Betty Pitt met with County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann and reviewed what changes should be made at the corner of 50th Avenue West and 51st Street West. They reported that a “No Turn on Red” sign would be installed on 53rd Avenue West and that some sort of speed quieting devices would be installed on 51st Street West. VIII. Lighting: Nancy Perry reviewed the proposals obtained from electricians to rework the lighting at the property entrances. Motion: Charles Bradford moved to accept the proposal from Rayco Electric in the amount of $1,216.00. The motion was seconded by Betty Pitt and unanimously approved. IX. ARC Committee: There was no report, but Barbara Tussy of the ARC Committee was informed that the ARC Committee must have their meeting at a noticed meeting and that the meeting must be open to other owners. Charles Bradford asked how someone gets on the ARC Committee. Carl Romano answered that the Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors. X. Grounds Committee: Don Pitt reported that the Committee meets with A-1 Landscaping on the first Monday of the month in the morning at Harold Striver house on 50th Avenue West with A-1 superintendent Danny Hall. Don reported that the Committee checked on some landscaping debris behind Mr. D’Angelo’s house on 50th Ave West. Don suggested that the President of Glenn Lakes contact the president of Highland Lakes to discuss how to prevent the homeowners from dumping their landscaping debris in that area. Owner Charles Caesar stated that he would like to serve on the Ground Committee. Nancy Perry added Mr. Caesar to the Grounds Committee. XI. New Business: Betty Pitt spoke about getting some costs estimates to trim the Crepe Myrtle trees inside the wall along 52nd Avenue West. Nancy Perry stated that it was already too late in the season to have the Crepe Myrtle’s trim this season. Alex Angeli spoke about the area behind his house along the lakeside where the trees and bushes were removed by A-1 Landscaping. He said that the bare spots are being filled in with wild vegetation. XII. Annual Meeting Notice: Nancy Perry stated that there were problems with the Annual Meeting notice that Sentry Management had sent out and that room was not available for the meeting on the night that had been proposed. It was decided to hold the Annual meeting on Monday April 14, 2008 at 6:30 PM. XIII. Tree Removal: Nancy Perry stated that she had been in touch with Bill Bors of the Manatee County Natural Resources Division about obtaining a permit to remove some trees. There was a discussion about obtaining a permit where by all the owners could remove their unwanted tree under one permit. The cost of the permit is $142.00. Barbara Tussy stated that the replacement trees must be at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter at the base and be Grade #1 trees. Motion: Floyd Winters moved to obtain the “general” tree removal permit. The motion was seconded by Betty Pitt and unanimously approved. XIV. Adjournment: Betty Pitt moved to adjourn the Meeting at 7:55 PM. The motion was seconded by Charles Bradford and unanimously approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carl Romano Community Manager, Sentry Management |