Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998

Location: Community Room, Davie Fire Station

Directors Present: Howard Neu, Jay Stahl, Gretchen Farmer, Don Elbert, Mo Christie, John Pickett and Maria Donohue

 

The meeting was commenced by Howard Neu at approximately 7:35 PM.

 

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The June 23, 1998 minutes were approved.

2. NEWSLETTER

Mo Christie advised that the newsletter had not been sent out as originally planned due to broken computers. Mo stated that the newsletter would be mailed out, accompanied by Howard's letter and copy of the revised Bylaws, probably during the first week of August.

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

A. See Reconciliation of Cash Balances attached. Don explained that certain major costs, i.e., insurance, will be paid during November. This was why the Association has over $53,000 as a cash balance (comprised primarily from payment of assessments).

B. See Status of Unpaid Assessments attached. A motion was made by Don, which was seconded and unarimously passed, to advance $200.00 to the Association's attorney for each foreclosure action which will be filed.

4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT

A. Update on Speed Humps. The installation of 5 speed humps was approved at the last Town of Davie quarterly meeting (June 17th). Davie had submitted it out for bid but only obtained 2 (3 required) bids. The job will again be put out for bid and the Town felt comfortable that the required number of bids would be received. Howard, after speaking with Bob Rawls, was told that each hump would cost approximately $1,800 and that we should see the start of constraction in about 45 days.

B. Hawkes Bluff Swale. The unsightly appearance of the swale was somewhat improved by the recent planting of grass. It is hoped that the grass will continue to grow and "green" up.

C. Blasting. Mayor Venis and Bob Rawls had a meeting last week with residents of Stoneridge and Waverly 100. Ivanhoe residents had been invited (Howard was the only one in attendance). The Town is actively pursuing complaints from homeowners to get the damages caused by the blasting repaired.

D. Stirling Road Median. Light Poles. etc.. Howard read a letter he prepared to Robert Flatley, dated June 26, 1998 (see attached) regarding the improvement of the Stirling Road median. Howard, unofficially, was advised that the Town would look into it, i.e., putting in irrigation and new plantings. Regarding additional light poles, several suggestions where they should be placed were made by members. Also, "No Thru Truck" signs hopefully will be replaced along Hawkes Bluff Avenue; however, no "Children at Play" signs will be installed as they are considered dangerous. Will get back to him within 30 days.

F. 1-75 Landscaping, Fencing, etc Howard read a letter he prepared to Carl Higgins, Landscape Architect for DOT, dated June 26, 1998 (see attached). No response received. Howard suggested that people contact Carl Higgins (954-777-4219) to express your concerns regarding the proposed removal of the Melaleuca trees. Mike Murphy suggested that the Noise Abatement Engineer should also be contacted and that a new noise study should be done due to increased traffic on 1-75.

F. Sign. Publix, at Coquina Plaza, had on their own made their sign smaller. Hopefully, Tom Thumb (and others) will do likewise.

5. MISCELLANEOUS (Old Business, New Business, Open Forum Items)

A. Landscape Issues: Appearance of Community. It was urged that if residents see problems that they should contact the Board for possible action. Howard volunteered to undertake writing letters to residents whose property needs to be beautified. Gretchen requested that the Board meet to go over the landscape contract. The Board will arrange such a meeting and will request that the landscaper be invited to attend.

B. Association Phone: Don will investigate a telephone number, with voicemail, for the Association so that residents can contact the Board and leave messages regarding their concerns.

C. Bob Sammons Rooster Problem. Bob was happy to advise that his problem has been resolved, rooster is gone. He did advise that there was a hearing scheduled for August 13th regarding his complaints. Bob did state that the rooster's owner was harassing him and his family.

D. Stirling Road Entrance. Mark Berman asked that some action be taken to maintain the east side of the Stirling Road entrance (Parcel "A"). Also asked about lighting the entrance. Mark will inquire of an electrical contractor he knows as to the cost of lighting this area.The Board will attempt to speak with a representative from Parcel "A" regarding the landscape and wall upkeep

F. Coquina Plaza. Jay Stahl advised that some new tenants at the Coquina Plaza Shopping Center were: McDonald's, NationsBank, an old fashioned diner, and a Lowe's home improvement center containing approximately 150,000 square feet. Jay also stated that if Southwest Ranches is taken over by Davie, that the shopping center will go with the Town.

F. Electrical Outages / Water. A resident complained about the numerous electncal outages and the fact that he had sustained damage to his televisions, etc. Several other residents also stated that they had items damaged that necessitated repairs and/or replacement. The Board will prepare a survey (to accompany the newsletter) to find out what residents have experienced problems because of FP&L. Based upon this survey, a letter will then be sent to FP&L. This resident (name unknown) also voiced his displeasure with the condition of the water and said that the Association should do something.

G. Amendment to Bylaws. A motion was made by John Pickett, seconded by Mike Murphy, and unanimously passed that the Bylaws be amended to include a provision that if a budgeted item's cost exceeds $3,000.00, that before the cost was incurred, the Board would have to get a majority approval vote from the general membership.

H. School Appearance. It was requested that the Board send a letter to the appropriate party regarding the rundown condition of the elementary school.

5. NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August25, 1998 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