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SECRET WOODS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION

MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 12, 2006

 

The meeting was held at the YMCA and called to order at 6:30 p.m.

Attendance:

Officers: Wayne Williams - President; First Vice President - Jackie Friedman ; Second Vice President - Katherine Frazier; Pat Parrish - Treasurer; Mary Loving - Director; Dale Evans - Director; Dale Elzie - Secretary

Residents: Marianne Pophal; Luie Fuller; Mercedes Fuller; Byron DeLong; John Loving; Bonnie Cowling; Denise Stevens

Concerns were raised about the corner lot at Tiger Hole and Hillsdale. The city will be contacted about the zoning.

The minutes from the May 22, 2006 Board of Directors meeting were presented and approved, with the adjustment of adding Mary Loving to the list of those attending.

Treasurer’s Report: The report was presented and accepted. See Attachments. The fence is paid for as of June 1, 2006 . The city will reimburse the association $5000.00. There was additional discussion about the fence and the ground around some of the fenced area. This was tabled until Sallie Wnuk is contacted. She has been working on this issue.

Old Business:

1. Dues: There are 12 unpaid dues for the full amount. There is one unpaid dues for 50% of the amount. Each of these will owe an additional $50.00 in late fees. A second letter was mailed on June 7, 2006 . A personal telephone call to each of the 13 will be made by June 30, 2006 .

2. Initiation Fee Ballot: Wayne Williams presented the ballot kit. 100 stamps will be purchased and the ballots will be mailed by June 14, 2006 . As of this meeting night, 30 ballots for acceptance have been received.

3. Block Captain Pool Party: The pool party was deemed to be a great success, with an attendance of about 60 people and an appreciation was made to those who organized this event. There will be various association social events throughout the year.

4. Pool Chairs: Eight lounges were purchased at a cost of $598.17. Six of the old lounges were disposed of. The search for pool chairs is continuing.

5. Concrete Tables: This work was completed for $552.00 Bonnie Cowling and Marianne Pophal have agreed to complete the sealing and repainting.

6. Umbrellas: New umbrellas were purchased.

7. Pressure Wash : The pressure washing has been completed. The roof needs to be cleaned. An owner may volunteer to do this. After a week, if there are no volunteers, Eric Garshol, who did the pressure washing, will be contacted to complete the job. If you are interested, please contact a board member.

8. Sprinkler System: North Florida Irrigation was contacted. After examining the system, they determined that only a timer is needed. It will cost no more than $500.00 The board approved this and Sally Wnuk will coordinate this.  The builder of Secret Woods was contacted to determine if he remembered any details of the sprinkler system. He said he did not. He was very complimentary on how nicely Secret Woods is maintained.

9. Bulletin Board: The new bulletin board is completed. There was a suggestion that a list of approved architectural projects be posted. This was tabled until next meeting.

10. Infraction Letters: Seven letters, dated May 20, 2006 , were mailed. A shed had been delivered to a home owner. The owner was contacted and informed that the association covenant did not allow for  sheds.  Wayne Williams recommended the formation of an Infractions committee. This was approved and the membership of this committee will be determined. The Board did agree that the chair of this committee should be a board member. At this time, there is one approved project.

11. Director: Sally Wnuk was approved to be on the Board of Directors.

New Business:

1. Denise Stevens addressed the board about the problem of erosion that they are experiencing at their lakeside. She is concerned that the contour is changing and that they had been attempting restoration, as the covenant states that individual owners are responsible for erosion control. They want to move the fence back to where the hedge once was. A maintenance strip of four feet must be maintained. There was discussion as to the cause of this erosion. A board member will contact the city about the drainage. This was referred to the architectural committee.

2. Pond at Bent Creek Lane : It was noted that this pond needs improvement and cleaning. It was pointed out that the pond does not belong to the association. If this is the case, the association is not responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the pond. This was deferred for further research. The front and side ponds are common area ponds.

3. Vehicles with Signage: Three letters were mailed on May 20, 2006 . If, by June 20, 2006 , this has not been resolved, arrangements will be made for an attorney to pursue this matter. It was again brought to the board’s attention that the courts are upholding association covenants in this issue.

4. Day Lilies: Marianne Pophal asked for the approval for $40.00 to purchase day lilies for the front entrance island. This was approved.

5. It was recommended that a Welcome Committee be organized. It was explained that about six months ago, the block captains had assumed this responsibility. The concept was received well and further discussion was tabled until next meeting.

  6. Covenant Copies: It was recommended that buyers and renters be presented with a copy of the covenant. In the event that the owner is no longer in this area, a copy will be provided to the realtor. Further discussion was tabled until next meeting.

7. Next Meeting: Scheduled for July 10, 2006 , at 6:30 p.m. , at the YMCA.

Respectfully Submitted,

Dale A. Elzie
Secretary

 

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