HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 1999
Location: Community Room, Fire Station
Directors
Present: Howard Neu, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, John Pickett, Don Elbert, Mike Murphy and Jay Stahl
The meeting was commenced at 7:40 P.M. Howard led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call of the Directors.
The minutes of the prior Board/General Meetings were available for review.
Don presented the treasurer's report. The balances on hand were as follows:
Checking account: $ 6,350.00
Money Market: 21,698.00
Operating cash: $28,048.00
Reserve account: $24,857.00
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Howard thanked Mo for providing the refreshments for the meeting. The following matters were addressed:
1. Rolf Bodstrom spoke before the meeting regarding the exact location of the north entrance sign. The sign will be erected near the first "chevron" coming into the development. It was confirmed that the wall had to be set back 5' from the street (1' for every 1' of height). Rolf would proceed with getting appropriate permits so that construction can be commenced shortly.
2. Florida Power & Light has yet to install the additional street lights; however, Howard hoped that FP&L would be doing this work momentarily.
3. Don had met with the lighting contractor in connection with the illumination of the Stirling/Hawkes Bluff entrance. The Board should be receiving the bid specifications in the next few days.
4. The 7th annual picnic will be held at Tree Tops Park on Saturday, November 20. Flyers had been included with the recent newsletter. Keith Lowe will be monitoring the responses.
NOMINATIONS
Howard asked if there were any additional nominations from the floor. There were none. A motion was then made and seconded to have the absentee ballots count towards achieving a quorum. This motion unanimously passed.
The eight candidates, namely Jeff Stoller (Carol in his absence), John Pickett, Howard Neu, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, Jay Stahl, Michael Murphy, and Chester Gladue then gave brief speeches. Thereafter, the ballots were picked up by Rolf Bodstrom and Norman Rose for tabulation.
OLD BUSINESS
1. DOT Landscape Plans (regarding Griffin Road Overpass). Once the clearing is commenced, within a week the area will be replanted. The work is to commence in the spring.
2. Compliance Report. John reported that he had called Broward County and made a request for the signs in the development to be replaced/repaired. Once a work order is submitted, the work should be completed within six weeks. John also reported that notices of deficiencies will be sent out in the near future, which notices would cover roof cleaning, driveway retarring, cleaning of mildew, sidewalk cleaning, etc. The meeting was also informed that the Board was following up with ascertaining the name of the owner of the lots under the power lines so as to put them on notice that the lots must be cleared. If the lots are not cleared, or the owner cannot be ascertained, the Association will have the lots cleared and put a lien on the property.
A suggestion was made from the floor that links to the Website be added for local suppliers, such as, FP&L, BellSouth, cable service, trash removal, etc. This will be done by our webmaster, Jay Stahl, at his earliest opportunity.
3. Landscaping Contract. Pan American Landscaping had submitted its bid regarding the trimming of the trees. Upon motion made and seconded, the following matters were passed:
A. Tableing of ground build-up and plumbago hedge at the Stirling entrance (until new budget).
B. Authorize trimming of 16 trees (at a cost of $656.00) on Dykes Road - closest to the sidewalk.
C. Table trimming of the 15 trees closest to the street (Dykes Road).
D. Authorize trimming of 6 trees (at a cost of $180.00) located at the north side of the entrance of Huntridge/Dykes Road.
4. Imagination Farms/Regency Square
Jay advised the meeting that the developer had withdrawn his petitions to change the land use from 1 unit per acre to industrial and commercial - residential mixed. Jay expects that the developer will begin work in December for the planned construction of 400 homes. Also, the developer has been in negotiations with Walmart, Target, Costco for possible development of a 60 acre site on Orange Drive.
Instead of 5 story office building with 610 parking spaces at Regency Square (Publix), there will be constructed two 3 story office buildings with 510 parking spaces. Construction should begin around March. Jay advised that there are additional plans for a restaurant and hotel. It is expected that these new developments will cause serious traffic problems to the area.
5. New Board
The following were elected to the Board for the 1999-2000 term: Jeff Stoller, John Pickett, Howard Neu, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, Jay Stahl, and Michael Murphy.
Howard then thanked Chester for running and hoped that he would be an active resident of the community.
OPEN FORUM
The following items were discussed at length:
1. Huntridge/Dykes Construction -- The road will be paved a second time and the grass areas would be resodded.
2. Jill Kopfman spoke about crime in the neighborhood, especially in the Hawkes Bluff Too Subdivision. She advised that not only was her husband truck stolen, but her wood swing was also taken. The police do not seem to think we have a crime problem. The police will be invited to attend the next board meeting. It was urged that if you do experience a theft or vandalism, that it be reported to the Davie Police and that a report be filed.
3. Steve DeFino spoke about the serious problem with the water pipes in his home, and especially in the Multicon constructed homes. He spoke about plans for a class action against Gantz Plumbing. He asked for the Association's assistance, especially with regard to informing all homeowners to report water damage.
The outgoing board would meet with the incoming board Tuesday, November 2, 1999, at Mike Murphy's house.
There being no further business, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gretchen Farmer
Recording Secretary