HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
General Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 1999
Location: Community Room, Ivanhoe Fire Station
Directors
Present: Howard Neu, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, Don Elbert, John Pickett, and Jay Stahl
Director
Absent: Mike Murphy
The meeting was commenced by Howard Neu at approximately 7:37 P.M.
The roll of directors was taken. All directors were present except for Mike Murphy.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the last general meeting on January 26, 1999 were not read but were available if anyone present wished to review them. However, it was noted that those Minutes were approved at the Board meeting held on February 23, 1999.
2. TREASURER'S REPORT
With regard to annual assessments and the status of those not yet paid, as of April 27 six homeowners had not paid the '99 assessment. A second request letter was sent out. Several homeowners had contacted the Board and hopefully will be resolved prior to being turned over to our attorney for handling.
Status of funds:
Checking account: $8,350.00
Savings account (excess funds): $47,524.00
Reserve savings account (future): $16,448.00
Total: $72,322.00
Through April 15th total checks written amounted to $6,691.00 (below budget items). The payment of additional budgeted items will be forthcoming.
3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
A. Stirling Entrance. Howard advised that he had written to the President of Parcel "A" regarding landscaping maintenance and lighting of the Stirling entrance. Howard was told that Parcel "A" wanted to work jointly with our Association.
B. Just Perfect Landscaping. Howard wrote to him regarding certain issues the Board had. Suso contacted Howard and was invited to attend the general meeting. Howard then posed these issues to Suso and he responded.
C. Additional Street Lighting. Howard spoke with John Archer (FPL representative) regarding the expected installation time of the additional six street lights. FPL is waiting for approval and money from the Town of Davie. Their chief engineer (Mr. Bernard) is holding it up as he hasn't been contacted by the Town.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Committee Reports. John advised that he had recently given out six notices, for a variety of reasons. A homeowner in attendance asked if the Board could do anything regarding a problem he was having with dogs defecating in his yard. As part of the next newsletter, a request for homeowners to pick up after their dogs would be inserted. Also, a statement would be included that if this continues as a problem, stronger measures may have to be taken, i.e., enforcement of a "pooper scooper" law.
B. Police Presence. There again will be selective enforcement re speeding.
C. Yard Sale. There were only approximately 14 homes that had participated. It was recommended that notices regarding future community yard sales should go out early and that they should coincide with bulk pickup days. Also, the yard sales should be held on both Saturday and Sunday to accommodate people who worked on either of those days.
D. Picnic. The possibility of moving the picnic to another month was discussed. It was decided that the picnic should continue to be held in November.
E. Amendment of Bylaws. A motion to pass the amendment (re absentee ballots being counted towards a quorum) was made by Carol Stoller and seconded by Vicki Bodstrom. It was passed unanimously.
F. Stirling Entrance Lighting. Howard would contact Mike Murphy regarding the status of Quarry Electric commencing work on the lighting of the Stirling entrance.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sprinklers. Carol Stoller asked if anything could be done about regulating the time when people turn on their sprinklers. This is something that cannot be controlled by the Association.
B. High Water Bills. Jay advised that the Petitions were presented and a study will be performed regarding the surcharges imposed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. Next Board meeting: May 25, 1999, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gretchen Farmer
Recording Secretary