HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
Special Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999
Location: Community Room, Fire Station
Directors
Present: Howard Neu, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, John Pickett, Don Elbert, and Jay Stahl
Director
Absent: Mike Murphy
The Meeting was called to order by Howard Neu and commenced at 7:40 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the roll of directors was taken.
1. NORTH ENTRANCE SIGN
Rolf Bodstrom, from Sign-A-Rama, spoke regarding the status of the north entrance sign. He needed the site plan so the location of the sign could be marked. Mo would check the file cabinet to see if the site plan was there. Rolf and Mo would meet on Sunday to verify the sign location. Additionally, Don advised he would get a quote on insurance, for possible future repairs. He felt that the Association would have to self-insure.
2. IMAGINATION FARMS / REGENCYSQUARE
Jay gave an update regarding future development plans, as follows:
A. Imagination Farms - Developer wants to change land use from agricultural to commercial. Will come before the Town's P&Z Board on October 13, 1999. He advised that the proposed land use was in the Town's Code and that the zoning classification would have to be created. Jay expected that there would be a large turnout in opposition of this development.
B. Regency Square - Jay advised that there are plans to build two three story buildings behind Publix. The developer obtained a variance to have 510 parking spaces, as opposed to 610. The developer had indicated that if he did not obtain the variance, he would go ahead with plans to build a 5 story office building.
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
John Pickett advised that more notices would be going out in the upcoming month, due to cooler weather approaching. These notices concerned mostly the condition of roofs. Also spoke about attempts to get the land under the power lines cleared. Once final notice is sent, the Association would have the right to cut and clear the property and to file a lien.
4. ROBBERIES
Several attendees at the Meeting brought up their concerns regarding recent vehicle thefts and break-ins. There apparently is a lack of police presence in the early morning hours. Howard advised he would send a letter to the mayor and town manager requesting more police presence. It was suggested that the involved homeowners attend the next Town Meeting on October 6 and voice their concerns at the open forum.
5. LIGHTING OF STIRLING ENTRANCE
Due to the lights not having been installed, and because of Mike being absent from the Meeting and not providing the Board with a status update, upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously approved that Howard contact Tim Couch to install the lighting, and to also update the Dykes Road lighting. Howard would ask Tim Couch to contact Don. There is presently $5,000.00 in reserve for this lighting improvement.
6. LANDSCAPING
Elliot Safdie of Pan American Landscaping was provided with the sprinkler keys. He would be authorized to fix the broken pipe and to build up the ground (at Stirling) in an effort to present future breakage of this pipe. A motion was made by John and seconded by Jay to install a hedge to keep cars from parking on the property. This motion was unanimously passed and Pan American would be authorized to go ahead with the planting of this Plumbago hedge. Mo suggested that the Town be contacted to see if they would install curbing. Howard would contact the Town regarding this matter.
7. SPEED HUMPS
A question was asked regarding the reworking of the speed humps and/or more speed humps. Since there is a lawsuit pending regarding speed humps, no additional speed humps are anticipated until the lawsuit is resolved.
8. TREASURER ~S REPORT
Don advised of the following funds: Reserve account - $24,585.00; money market account - $21,885.00; checking account - $9,158.00.
9. ASSOCIATION PICNIC
Mo would see about the availability of a pavilion at Tree Tops Park for use by the Association for its planned picnic in November.
10. NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS
The following individuals were nominated: Jeff Stoller, John Pickett, Don Elbert (respectfully declines nomination due to present workload), Howard Neu, Mo Christie, Gretchen Farmer, Jay Stahl, Jay Enten, Aude Franks, Mike Murphy, Alex Gonzalez, Chester Gladue (4349277), and Carol Stoller.
11. OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS: None
The next General Meeting, to include election of directors, will be held on October 26, 1999.
There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gretchen Farmer
Recording Secretary