HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
General [Election] Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2000
Location: Community Room
Directors
Present: Howard Neu, John Pickett, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, Jeff Stoller and Mike Murphy
Directors
Absent: Jay Stahl
The meeting was called to order by Howard Neu at approximately 7:35 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the roll of directors was taken.
Treasurer's Report: Jeff gave the treasurer's report. He stated that the total amount on deposit was the sum of $47,626.63, comprised of the following: $5,428.86 (checking account); $9.096.22 (money market operating) and $12,048.14 (money market reserve) and $21,053.41 (certificate of deposit reserve). The CD reserve was coming up for renewal on October 27th and it was voted to rollover for an additional six months at 5.37% interest. There was discussion from the floor regarding looking into a bank where the CD could earn a higher rate of return. As it stands, all of the Association's accounts are with the same bank.
President's Report. Howard advised (in Jay's absence) that a Claim of Lien had been filed against Sclafani (approximately $2,300.00). Also, he would be notified to cut the grass and if not done, the Board would have it cut and add the cost onto the Claim of Lien. He has until November 2nd to accomplish.
Code Compliance Report. John advised that due to his heavy work schedule, he had been unable to follow up on violations (existing and new). The Board welcomed any assistance from members in notifying the Board of violations. John advised he would provide violation forms or if notified of any problems, he would check out the subject residence and would send out a violation notice if warranted. The main problems were found to be mailboxes, roofs, and driveways.
Landscaping Report. Mike advised that additional lighting of the trees at the north end would be installed along with looking into having a series of lights installed on the east side of the lake. Also, the light on the sign needed to be fixed. The Board would be looking into having Royal Palms installed at the Stifling Road entrance and to have the present trees replanted in the common area on Huntridge Road.
General Items:
1. Florida DOT and 1-75 Work: Much discussion was had about the concerns of the residents with regard to the work being done by DOT, especially in view of the fact that what was being planted in place of the malelucas was not sufficient in size to block the traffic noise. Some of the trees had been left by DOT because they were planted in an area between the hog fence and the Association's fence. Some of the residents said that the traffic noise was loud enough to wake them up at night and rattle their windows. Mike advised that he had met with a traffic engineer regarding the noise level, and the Board voted on having him conduct a noise study done so as to confirm and justify the need for either more of a natural barrier being installed or the possibility of a wall being erected as a sound barrier. It was the Board's decision to have the Association's attorneys negotiate on our behalf with DOT, even to the point of filing a lawsuit against DOT. Mike made a motion that the candidates For the state senate and house should be apprised of this problem and that they should take an active role on our behalf: It was suggested that they be contacted through e-mail.
2. Elections: The matter of elections was next addressed. Howard asked if there were
any additional nominations from the floor. There were none. Each candidate then was introduced and gave a brief speech. As we had a quorum (by way of absentee ballots and members in attendance), the election of directors then proceeded, and after ballots were counted, the following directors were elected for the upcoming 2000-2001 year:
Howard Neu
Mo Christie
Jay Stahl
Gretchen Farmer
Jeff Stoller
John Pickett
Mike Murphy
The Board all agreed to continue in the positions that they had previously held.
Howard thanked the other nominees, Keith Lowe and Chester Gladue, for their involvement with tine Association.
3. Proposed 38 Town homes @ Falcon's Lea. A brief discussion was had regarding the proposed development and the fact that there would be no community pool and guest parking. It was urged that anyone having objection to this development should attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting, to be held at Town Hall.
4. Painting of Wood Fence: One of the issues to face the current year's Board would be to look into either repair and/or replacement of the wood fence which is the responsibility of the Association. Mo would chair the committee regarding this subject.
5. Drainage Problems: A resident brought up the fact that there is a drainage problem after heavy rains. John Pickett advised he would contact Davie and see if they would look into the problem.
The next board meeting will be held November 28, 2000.
There being no further business, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8.55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gretchen Farmer
Recording Secretary