HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2000
Location: Community Room
Directors
Present: Jay Stahl, John Pickett, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, Jeff Stoller and Mike Murphy
Directors
Absent: Howard Neu and Mike Murphy
The meeting was commenced at approximately 7:35 p.m., by Mo Christie in the absence of Howard Neu.
Due to the attendance of Liliana C. Aguiar, who is on the Board of Directors of Davie Ivanhoe Waterford Homeowners' Association, the regular Board meeting was delayed. Liliana spoke at length regarding the noise problems Waterford was encountering due to the removal of the Melaleuca trees approximately five years ago and the fact that the landscaping that had been planted to replace the trees did not abate the noise. She, on behalf of Waterford, was leading a campaign to force DOT to install a sound barrier wall on the east side of I-75. She wanted our input regarding the actions of DOT, as the representatives of DOT had led Waterford to believe that there were no complaints from the Hawkes Bluff community (which definitely was not the case, as Liliana was informed). She urged the attendance at the December 12th presentation to the Town of Davie, as well as the planned meeting on December 20th.
Following these Minutes is a letter prepared by Liliana C. Aguiar which was sent to Governor Jeb Bush, which letter was dated November 15, 2000. Liliana felt that if all homeowners' associations in the Ivanhoe area joined together, that there would be a better chance at attacking DOT in hopes of having a sound barrier (wall) erected, on both sides of I-75.
In addition to Liliana, several residents of S. Roundtable spoke at length regarding the increased noise due to the removal of the Melaleuca trees, as well as trees belonging to the Association. Other concerns those residents had involved the fact that their safety was violated, they were subjected to increased health hazards, and they felt the fair market value of their properties was decreased to the increased noise levels.
Corresponding Secretary: Jay Stahl spoke about the status of the planned development of 38 town homes on the 3.2 acres, just west of the community center. The developer was to appear before the P&Z on December 13th and Jay hoped that the matter would be tabled for one year if the developer did not go forward with his application. Jay advised that the Town staff was recommending approval of the development.
Treasurer's Report: Jeff gave the treasurer's report. He stated that the total amount on deposit was the sum of $45.175.60, comprised of the following: $2,948.47 (checking account); $9,105.37 (money market operating) and $12,068.35 (money market reserve) and $21,053.41 (certificate of deposit reserve).
Code Compliance Report. John asked for assistance in connection with compliance, as his work schedule did not allow him the time he needed to go through the neighborhood.
General Items:
1. Sclafani Foreclosure: A motion was made, and duly passed, authorizing the issuance of a check for the $200.00 filing fee involved in the foreclosure matter.
2. Budget: The proposed budget was reviewed and discussed at length, with several changes and suggestions made. Jeff would attempt to have a revised budget at the next Board meeting for review and consideration.
3. Landscape Contract. Gretchen advised that her neighbor, Rich Waddick, who is in the landscape business, had volunteered to review the landscape contract.
4. 1-75 Fence. When DOT removed the hog fence along our community, the wood fence was damaged in certain areas. This damage would be investigated and if warranted, a claim would be made against DOT to replace/repair the damage.
The next board meeting will be held December 26, 2000.
There being no further business, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gretchen Farmer
Recording Secretary