HAWKE'S BLUFF HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting
Date: Tuesday October 27, 1998
Location: Community Room, Davie Fire Station
Directors Present: Howard Neu, Jay Stahl, Gretchen Farmer, Don Elbert, Mo Christie, and John Pickett
Directors Absent: Maria Donohue
The meeting was commenced by Howard Neu at approximately 7:40 P.M. The directors present introduced themselves to the members.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the September 22, 1998 meeting were approved.
2. TREASURER 'S REPORT
Those in attendance were given copies of the Treasurer's Summary Report (attached). Don stated that there was a positive balance and that additional money will need to be transferred to the operating account from the money market funds. He also stated that there were only two units (1997) that had not paid. Motion was made, and seconded, to authorize the spending of $200.00 each to file foreclosures.
4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
A. Parcel "A" Homeowners Association. The principal and agent was ascertained from the corporate report furnished by Gretchen. It showed Luis Gonzalez and that the association had been dissolved for failure to file its annual return.
B. DOT. Howard would again speak with its representative to find out when the Griffin Road overpass will be landscaped. It was suggested that a no truck parking sign be placed aIong Griffin Road. Jay advised that a no turn on right (on Dykes) sign would be installed.
C SpeedHumps. The speed humps should be fully taped within 2 to 3 weeks. It was decided that the Town of Davie should be contacted earlier than the six month wait time to request additional speed humps (4 along Hawkes Bluff and 1 on Huntridge). Suggestions were given for the location. Further, the speed humps should be for 20 MPH. It was also requested that rumble strips be requested on Hawkes Bluff along the horse farm.
D Bond Issue. The Bond Issue regarding Parks was briefly discussed. If
passed, it would raise taxes approximately $40.00 a year. Brochures were
available at the meeting.
E. Street Lights. Bob Rawis and Howard drove around the neighborhood and found the need for 6 to 10 additional areas for lighting. Rawls said that the FPL structure had changed -- there is now only one representative covering all of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. They need to locate the power for the lights (will take about 3 to 6 weeks).
5. ELECTION
The meeting then moved to elections. Since there was no quorum present at the meeting, on motion made and passed, it was decided to include the absentee ballots. Due to the lack of a quorum, a motion to amend the Bylaws regarding the number comprising a quorum would be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Howard requested additional nominations from the floor. There were none. Further, Carol StolIer, Keith Lowe, and Maria Donohue withdrew their names from the ballot. The ballots were then gathered to be counted.
6. MISCELLANEOUS (Old Business, New Business, Open Forum Items)
A. The maintenance of the approximate ½ acre lake area, on Stirling, was discussed. Before undertaking this, the additional cost should be ascertained from the landscaper.
B. Article VII, Limitations on Expenditures, was briefly discussed.
C. Mo advised that the additional charge for pest control would be $1,800, for treating bugs, turf area, and trees. The was not an item to be voted upon by the membership. It was passed by the directors.
D. Norm Rose spoke about the wall at the north entrance. This matter was delayed because the classes at Lindsay Hopkins do not meet during the summer and recommenced in September. Preliminary drawings and site location would be presented at the December board meeting. Hopefully they can be presented to the January General Meeting.
E. Jay spoke about plumbing problems (Les Chateaux models). He is considering a class action suit be brought against the plumber and Arbid, the developer, due to defective pipes. He asked for persons who may want to join the class action.
F The matter of high water bills was discussed. Hopefully legislation is forthcoming regarding droppage of the 25% surcharge.
G. The Association's website was discussed. Tom Breland said Jay did a great job setting it up. Additional items to be included were a kid's corner, swap shop, and community garage sale. Dawn Campi volunteered to be the chairperson.
H. Mike Murphy brought up the issue of joint powers regarding rescue service (involving Davie, Weston and Cooper City), and the establishment of a special taxing district.
I. The problem of standing water was discussed as it relates to sewer lines and drainage pipes
7. ELECTION RESULTS
The results of the election were as follows: Jay Stahl (47), Mo Christie (43), Howard Neu (42). Gretchen Farmer (41), Don Elbert (39), John Pickett (30), and Mike Murphy (24). Mike was requested to join the present board at the front of the room.
6. NEXT REGULAR MEETING
The next quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at the Community Room.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gretchen Farmer
Recording Secretary